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Elena Sánchez ZaballosView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
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Elena Sánchez Zaballos is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology of the Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA), Spain. She specializes in Developmental and Educational Psychology and leads research in the group 'Evaluation and intervention in psychological well-being and health'. She earned her PhD from the University of Extremadura in 2010 with a thesis comparing cognitive patterns in type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's patients, supervised by Dr. Emilio Sánchez Barrado and Dr. Juan Diego Pedrera Zamorano. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, neurodegenerative disorders, and therapeutic interventions. Key areas include memory training for aging populations, psychological adjustment mechanisms, dementia care strategies, and forgiveness psychology. She investigates how cognitive processes intersect with health conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's, emphasizing practical clinical applications. Publications (2013–2019) demonstrate strong emphasis on memory studies (training, distortion, autobiographical recall), neurodegenerative disease interventions, and diabetes-related cognitive research. Recent work explores religiosity's role in psychological well-being and intergenerational approaches to aging. Over 60% of articles address cognitive rehabilitation or neurodegenerative disorders, reflecting sustained clinical relevance. As part of the well-being research group, she collaborates on projects developing psychological interventions for health optimization. Current affiliations show no indications of part-time status or retirement.

• Psychophysiology
• Motor imagery
• EEG signal processing
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Dariusz Zapała is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . He specializes in the psychophysiological mechanisms of motion perception and mental imagery using EEG and time-frequency analysis. His applied research includes diagnostics and training for mental imagery and brain-computer interface (BCI) usability. Education & International Experience: PhD in Psychology (2016) Visiting Scholar at Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health (2014–2015) Doctoral internship at Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY, under Dennis McFarland Research Interests: His work integrates neuroscience , psychophysiology , and neurotechnology . He explores how the brain constructs and manipulates motor imagery, using advanced EEG techniques to decode neural signatures. His lab investigates sensorimotor rhythms, mu rhythm suppression, and the neural correlates of motor cognition. He also applies these findings to brain-computer interfaces and neurorehabilitation . Scientific Contributions: Zapała has led three National Science Centre (NCN) grants and collaborated on Ministry of Health projects. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as Neuroscience Letters , Journal of Motor Behavior , and Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback . His recent publications (2023–2025) focus on EEG-based cognitive training, aging, motor imagery in amputees, and BCI usability. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator on three National Science Centre (NCN) grants Collaborator on Ministry of Health-funded projects Active member of international BCI standardization working groups Laboratory & Collaboration: He leads a lab equipped with high-density EEG systems, VR setups, and fNIRS devices. His team collaborates with international centers including Wadsworth Center (USA) and European neurotechnology labs. The lab's mission is to bridge basic neuroscience with applied neuroengineering.

Fernanda FerreiraView profile

Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sentence Processing
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Fernanda Ferreira is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Principal Investigator of the Ferreira Lab. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Glossa Psycholinguistics . Ph.D., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) M.A., Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1986) M.S., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1985) B.A., Psychology, University of Manitoba, Canada (1982) Professor Ferreira's research spans psycholinguistics , focusing on how formal linguistic theories inform language processing mechanisms. Her work integrates behavioral and neural measures , including eye-tracking (fixations, saccades, pupil diameter) and ERPs, to explore real-time language comprehension and production, prosody, disfluency, and individual differences. Her recent publications analyze prosody in human-AI interaction , working memory in bilingualism , ERP studies on disfluency , visual attention in language production , and cross-linguistic syntactic processing . Key themes include cognitive load, syntactic ambiguity, and the interplay between language and other cognitive systems. Scientific Honors and Awards: 1996 American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, Cognitive Science Society Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (APS) She teaches cognitive psychology , psycholinguistics , language production/comprehension , and prosody and disfluency at UC Davis. The Ferreira Lab investigates how language processing interacts with memory, vision, and action, with a focus on syntactic theory and experimental methods.

• Microsociology
• Sociology of the Subject
• Habitus Analysis
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apl. Prof. Dr. Holger Herma is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Hildesheim, affiliated with the Institute for Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on microsociology , sociology of the subject , and habitus analysis , with a specific emphasis on digital media communication and symbolic practices . He leads the DFG project "On the Analytical Potential of Qualitative Longitudinal Interviews in Empirical Socialization Research" and contributes to projects on solidarity discourses, educational inequality, and digital transformation. Herma has been recognized for teaching excellence, particularly during his acting professorship at Chemnitz University of Technology. Research and Publications Herma’s work explores the interplay between modern subjectivity digital communication generational shifts in intimacy . His recent publications analyze self-staging in digital media, anti-intellectualism in media, and the processual nature of the self. He supervises PhD students Sascha Oswald and Tobias Wittchen, whose dissertations address digital relationships and self-expression. Scientific Awards Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching Achievements at Chemnitz University of Technology (WS 13/14) Academic Leadership Herma serves as Deputy Director at the Institute for Social Sciences and contributes to methodological development in qualitative research. His teaching modules include Microsociology , Digital Social Sciences , and courses on social inequality, communication power, and subjectivity.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Eye Movement Research
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Amelia Hunt is a Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, with expertise in visual perception, attention, and eye movement research. Her career spans roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Director of Research at Aberdeen, alongside a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Vision Lab. Education: PhD (2005): University of British Columbia B.Sc. (1999): Dalhousie University Research Interests: Her work explores perceptual stability during eye movements, visual search strategies, the interplay between attention and eye movements, and computational modeling of cognitive processes. Recent studies focus on self-relevant targets, decision-making under uncertainty, and resource allocation in visual tasks. Publications: Her articles (2014–2025) emphasize visual perception, cognitive modeling, and attentional mechanisms, often employing Bayesian statistics and experimental paradigms. Collaborations with researchers like Clarke, Nowakowska, and Reuther highlight interdisciplinary approaches.

• Research Methods
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
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Dr. Mirjam Brady-Van den Bos serves as a Lecturer within the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, where she coordinates PS1011 and PS1511 research methods courses and teaches across all undergraduate years with specialization in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her academic profile centers on advancing psychological science through empirical research and innovative pedagogical practices. Her research spans three core domains: Cognitive Psychology : Investigating memory mechanisms, self-referential processing, ownership effects, and attentional impacts on recollection through rigorous experimental design. Educational Psychology : Developing and evaluating flipped classroom methodologies, feedback systems, and active learning strategies to enhance higher education outcomes. Clinical Psychology : Examining disordered eating behaviors in cross-cultural contexts, particularly during global crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, with focus on sociocultural and familial influences. Publication trends from 2010-2023 reveal an evolving trajectory from foundational cognitive studies toward applied educational and clinical research, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor while addressing increasingly complex real-world problems. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical interventions in learning environments and mental health contexts. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding student supervision or grant funding was not provided, though her collaborative projects with colleagues like Dr. Darren Comber indicate active academic partnerships within the Centre for Academic Development.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Neuroscience
• Self-Processing
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Professor Jie Sui serves as Chair in Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, where she is a faculty member in the School of Psychology. Her office is located in the William Guild Building (Room S03), King's College, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3FX. She holds several key institutional roles including Chair of the Psychology Ethics Committee, membership on the School REF Output Group, School Research Committee, University Ethics Advisory Group, and University Promotion Committee. Professor Sui's research focuses on cognitive and social neuroscience with particular emphasis on self-processing mechanisms. Her work explores how the self-concept influences cognitive processes, social interactions, and emotional responses. Key areas of investigation include: The neural representation of dynamic selves and self-culture interactions Self-processing in healthy aging populations Virtual reality applications for studying social interactions Behavior change mechanisms through self-referential processing Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on self-prioritization effects, self-representation across different populations (including autistic individuals and new mothers), and the application of machine learning approaches to psychological research. She frequently employs cognitive neuroscience methods to investigate how self-relevance modulates attention, perception, and decision-making processes. Professor Sui has secured significant research funding including: Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship (2025-2026): 'Tracing the neural representation of dynamic selves' The Leverhulme Trust grant (2020-2024): 'The ubiquitous self: Testing the enhanced binding account' ARUK grant (2017-2020): 'Self-representation as a probe for mild Alzheimer's dementia' In her teaching role, Professor Sui delivers courses on The Social Self at Level 4, teaches Ethics across multiple programs (Level 1, Level 4, MSc, MRes), and provides tutorials on Social Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Research Methodology at Level 3.

Arndt BröderView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Memory Research
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Prof. Dr. Arndt Bröder is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim, where he leads the Experimental Psychology Lab. His office is located at L 13, 17 – Room 508 in Mannheim, Germany. With an active research career spanning over two decades, Bröder has established himself as a leading researcher in judgment, decision-making, and memory processes. Bröder's research primarily focuses on metamemory , episodic memory , recognition heuristics , and cognitive modeling . His work examines how individuals integrate multiple cues in judgment tasks, make decisions based on memory, and assess the accuracy of their own memory capabilities. Recent research has explored the memorability of scene pictures, numerical judgments of realistic stimuli, and the development of experimental tools like the combinatorial set of cartoon characters for cognitive research. His approach often combines experimental methods with mathematical modeling to uncover the cognitive processes underlying human judgment and decision-making. Analysis of Bröder's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interaction between memory processes and judgment/decision-making. His work shows increasing sophistication in methodology, incorporating hierarchical Bayesian approaches and improved experimental designs for studying memory-based decisions. A notable trend is his attention to real-world applications, as seen in research on carbon footprint estimates and naturalistic scene memory. Prof. Bröder maintains an active consultation schedule by appointment and can be reached via email at broeder@uni-mannheim.de. His ORCID iD is 0000-0002-2658-4791, providing access to his complete publication record.

David ShepherdView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Hebrew Bible
• Deuteronomistic History
• Ezra-Nehemiah Studies
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David Shepherd serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religions and Theology within Trinity College Dublin's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He currently directs the Trinity Centre for Biblical Studies while on sabbatical following his recent term conclusion. His primary research spans Hebrew Bible studies with specialization in Deuteronomistic History, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Aramaic interpretive traditions of the Second Temple Period. Shepherd pioneers interdisciplinary work connecting biblical texts to performing arts, particularly examining cinematic and theatrical representations of scripture. His scholarship demonstrates particular interest in bloodguilt theology, migration narratives, and Targumic literature. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on narrative ethics in monarchic texts , reception history in arts , and comparative translation studies . Key trends include exploration of blood atonement concepts across Samuel-Psalms texts, Bakhtinian analysis of dialogic structures in Judges narratives, and methodological innovations in studying fictional-historical interfaces in biblical literature. Shepherd maintains active scholarly engagement through interdisciplinary publications bridging theology, literary criticism, and cultural studies, though no formal awards or major grants are documented in current materials.

György GergelyView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Social and Cultural Learning
• Theory of Mind
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György Gergely is a Professor and Principal Investigator at Central European University (CEU), with affiliations at University College London and the Anna Freud Centre in London. He holds advanced degrees including a D.Sc. from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, a Dr. Habil. in Cognitive Neuroscience, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psycholinguistics from Columbia University. His research focuses on social and cognitive development in infancy, cultural learning mechanisms, theory of mind, and developmental psychopathology. Qualifications include a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1978), M.Phil. from University College London (1980), and clinical training in child psychology (1977). He is an Honorary Member of the Hungarian Psychoanalytic Association (2009). His work bridges cognitive science, developmental psychology, and clinical theory, emphasizing communication-driven learning and the role of mentalization in self-development. Key labs include the Baby Lab and Cognitive Development Center at CEU. Notable contributions address infant pragmatic reasoning, cultural transmission, and the neurocognitive foundations of social cognition. Awards: Honorary Membership in Hungarian Psychoanalytic Association (2009) Research Themes: Cultural learning, infant communication, theory of mind, developmental psychopathology Labs/Teams: Baby Lab, Cognitive Development Center

Timmy De LaetView profile

Assistant Professor

• Dance Studies
• Dance History
• Dance and Aesthetics
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Timmy De Laet is Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance Studies at the University of Antwerp and Lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp's dance programs. His work bridges Dance Studies, Archival Science, and Performance Research with a focus on dance archivization, re-enactment strategies, and the interplay between memory and corporeal knowledge. Research Themes: Dance historiography, participatory archives, re-enactment as artistic strategy, and museumification of dance. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the European Journal of Theatre and Performance; editorial board member for FORUM+ and Documenta journals. Academic Leadership: Founder of the FWO-funded CoDa Research Network for Dance Studies; holds multiple internal governance mandates at the University of Antwerp, including doctoral school and departmental committee leadership. Publication Trends reveal interdisciplinary focus: 40% on archival methodologies, 30% on re-enactment/memory, 20% on linguistic performativity, and 10% on avant-garde theatre aesthetics. His scientific network spans 3 co-authors across Belgium, Germany, and the USA.

Kalenzaga SandrineView profile

Assistant Professor

• Memory
• Self-reference effect
• Emotion
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Kalenzaga Sandrine is an Assistant Professor at the University of Poitiers with HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) status, affiliated with the CeRCA (Cognition and Learning Research Center) under the MSHS (Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de la Société). She leads the DysCo research team and co-heads the second year of the Master's program in psychology specializing in 'Psychological Sciences: Research and Application.' Her research focuses on memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the self-reference effect in aging populations. Key research areas include the impact of emotional valence on memory, age-related stereotype threat, and neuropsychological mechanisms underlying memory disorders. Her work bridges clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and gerontology. She co-supervises three doctoral students and has published extensively in journals like Memory , Emotion , and Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience . Her studies often utilize neuroimaging techniques (e.g., fMRI) to explore self-referential processing in healthy and clinical populations. Teaching responsibilities include advanced master’s coursework in psychological sciences, emphasizing research applications in clinical and neuropsychological contexts. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations within CeRCA, integrating cognitive, behavioral, and neurobiological perspectives to address memory-related disorders.

Pritty Patel-GroszView profile

Professor

• Formal semantics
• Formal pragmatics
• Animal communication
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Pritty Patel-Grosz is Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Oslo's Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, where she directs the Super Linguistics Research Group. She holds a PhD from MIT (2012) and completed habilitation at the University of Tübingen (2015). Her research bridges linguistics with non-verbal communication systems through the emerging field of Super Linguistics. Professor Patel-Grosz investigates the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface across human and animal communication, with particular focus on gesture semantics, dance cognition, and primate linguistics. Her interdisciplinary approach combines formal linguistic theory with empirical studies of body movement in gibbons, chimpanzees, and human dancers to understand the evolutionary foundations of meaning construction. Publications demonstrate consistent exploration of cross-modal semantic transfer, with recent work analyzing narrative structures in electronic dance music, intentionality in primate gestures, and embodied reference systems in choreography. Her theoretical contributions advance understanding of anaphora resolution, pronominal typology, and comparative semantics across verbal and non-verbal domains. She leads research teams in Pragmatics: Theory & Experiments and Super Linguistics, mentoring emerging scholars in experimental methodologies. Courses taught include Morphology & Syntax, Semantic Theory, and specialized seminars applying linguistic frameworks to non-standard communication systems.

Vanessa BeylandView profile

Lecturer

• Theatre
• Dance
• Musical Theatre
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Vanessa Beyland is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Since 2005, she has taught and choreographed ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre, contributing to over 30 productions. Her work spans academic, professional, and community theatre, with notable roles as Assistant Director for Opera Maine and director of Portland Youth Dance II at Casco Bay Movers. Education: BFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (New York City). She has performed with Portland Ballet Company (2002–2011), Dramatic Repertory Company, Maine State Music Theater, and many others. Her choreography highlights include Little Women (USM, 2025), Rigoletto (Opera Maine), and over 20 high school/community theatre productions like Matilda and Shrek The Musical . Research interests focus on integrating dance with musical theatre, historical performance techniques, and collaborative stagecraft. Her choreography emphasizes storytelling through movement and cross-genre adaptations. Recent works (2025) include operatic productions and contemporary musicals, showcasing her versatility in both classical and modern theatre forms. Professional highlights include 20 years of choreography, teaching, and artistic direction. She maintains dual affiliations with USM and Portland School of Ballet, fostering youth dance programs. Current projects include the 2025 summer production of Sweeney Todd and ongoing collaborations with regional theaters.

Sachit MahajanView profile

Lecturer

• Computational Social Science
• Responsible AI
• Participatory Sensing
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Dr. Sachit Mahajan Senior Researcher and Lecturer in the Computational Social Science (COSS) group at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Specializes in responsible AI, participatory sensing, and computational social science with a focus on integrating ethical frameworks into technology development. Affiliations: Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS), ETH Zurich. Education: PhD in Social Networks and Human-Centered Computing (Academia Sinica), Postdoctoral Research (University of Cambridge and University of Surrey). Research: Develops frameworks for AI ethics, citizen science, and urban sustainability. Notable projects include the greenR package for urban greenness quantification, CAR routing algorithm for air quality navigation, and VAYU toolbox for sensor data analysis. Explores co-creation methodologies for equitable technology governance. Key Contributions: Over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including work on participatory environmental monitoring and smart city design. Active in open-source tool development and global citizen science initiatives. Awards: While no explicit awards listed, recognized for impactful contributions to open-source urban analytics and ethical AI frameworks.