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Research Fellow
Caroline Curwen is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at Durham University, where her research explores musical synaesthesia through embodied cognition frameworks. Her work bridges music psychology, cognitive science, and phenomenology. Professional roles: Consulting Editor for Musicae Scientiae Treasurer of European Society for Cognitive Sciences of Music Chartered Accountant (professional background)
Associate Professor
Dr. Nadia Dominici is an Associate Professor at the Department of Human Movement Sciences in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She has additional affiliations with IBBA and AMS - Rehabilitation & Development. Her research focuses on neural control mechanisms of human and animal locomotion, motor development, and neurorehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' (2006) and a Physics degree from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2001). Dominici has received prestigious grants including the ERC Starting Grant (2016), NWO Aspasia Grant (2015), and NWO Vidi Grant (2015). She was awarded the Suzanne Klein-Vogelbach Prize (2013) and the IgNobel Prize in Physics (2013) for her work on lunar running feasibility. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Human Neuroscience since 2014. Her research interests encompass advanced statistical analysis of motor patterns, neural control of human locomotion, motor development in children and adults, proprioceptive control mechanisms, gravitational physiology, and experimental neurorehabilitation in animal models. She investigates biomechanical adaptations during walking and running, particularly in populations with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and aging. Dominici's work bridges neuroscience, biomechanics, and robotics to understand how neural systems coordinate complex movements and adapt to environmental challenges. She has pioneered markerless gait analysis techniques and explored the neural origins of locomotor primitives in toddlers and adults. Her research projects include the ERC-funded Learn2Walk (2017–2022), which examines neural-spinal interactions in toddler gait development, and the NWO-backed FirSteps (2015–2021), investigating walking emergence in children. She also leads the Transformative Appropriation for a Meaningful Understanding of Cultural Heritage project (2024–2027). Dominici's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being through innovations in neurorehabilitation and motor control understanding.
Assistant Professor
Gerome Manson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University. His research focuses on understanding how sensory information influences motor control and multisensory integration during goal-directed actions. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and l’Université d’Aix Marseille, alongside degrees in MSc and BPHE from the University of Toronto. Research Themes: 1) Sensory influence on somatosensory target mapping, 2) Neural networks in rapid motor control, 3) Multisensory perception during movement execution. His work combines motion tracking, neuroimaging, and sensory manipulation to explore sensorimotor processes. Teaching: Undergraduate courses include KNPE 237 (Child & Adolescent Motor Development) and KNPE 254 (Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement). He mentors students through his Sensorimotor Exploration Lab, offering volunteer and graduate research opportunities in motor learning and neuromechanics. Publications span topics like spinal stimulation effects, age-related sensorimotor differences, and motor strategy adaptations. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to advancing understanding of human movement control.
Lecturer
Morgan Diederich is a Lecturer in the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems at Utah State University. She holds an MMIS in Management Information Systems from Utah State University (2019) and a BS in Statistics from Eastern Kentucky University (2017). Currently, she is a doctoral candidate in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences. Her research focuses on applying machine learning and data visualization techniques to enhance educational decision-making and understand learner behavior. She develops innovative approaches to improve data literacy across diverse age groups, including co-creating elementary school curricula and teaching university-level data visualization courses. Morgan's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on educational technology, data literacy, and machine learning applications in education. Her recent publications explore generative AI for data conversations, TikTok's educational potential, scalable personalization in online learning, and collaborative learning metrics.
Researcher
Diego Andrés BLANCO MORA is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Luxembourg's Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), specializing in the AI Modelling and Prediction department. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and technology. Key areas include motor control, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and applications of virtual reality (VR) in healthcare, particularly for stroke rehabilitation. He also explores urban neuroscience, investigating how brain activity relates to urban environments and public health. Diego's research combines advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and EEG with innovative technologies such as tACS, tDCS, and VR-BCI systems. His recent studies highlight causal roles of beta-band oscillations in motor control, long-term VR-BCI training outcomes in stroke patients, and the predictive power of brain imaging for urban behavior. He has also contributed to developing urban stimulus datasets derived from social media and ethical considerations in pain detection for non-communicative patients. His publications reflect a strong emphasis on translational research, aiming to bridge fundamental neuroscience discoveries with clinical and urban applications. Diego collaborates across disciplines, engaging in projects that address neurorehabilitation challenges and the neuroscientific underpinnings of urban design.
Associate Professor
Dan Burnston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Tulane University, serving as Director of the Tulane Cognitive Studies Program and faculty member in the Tulane Brain Institute. He also co-manages the Brains Blog. His research focuses on functional decomposition of cognitive and biological systems, representation in science, and decision-making mechanisms. He holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego (2015), an MA from Georgia State University (2009), and a BA from Rutgers University (2007). Education: Ph.D., Philosophy and Cognitive Science, UC San Diego (2015) M.A., Georgia State University (2009) B.A., Rutgers University (2007) Research interests include philosophy of neuroscience, perceptual architecture, representation in biology, and agency. His work addresses topics like contextualist functional localization, embodied cognition, and the integration of pluralistic explanatory frameworks. Recent projects explore cognitive ontologies and the role of diagrams in scientific representation. He has presented at leading venues such as the Philosophy of Science Association and the Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology. His work appears in journals like Philosophy of Science , Synthese , and Consciousness and Cognition . He co-leads the WORking Group on Diagrams in Science (WORGODS), emphasizing inferentialist accounts of scientific representation. Awards and grants: None explicitly listed in provided materials. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Tulane Cognitive Studies Program and collaborator in interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives.
Professor
Dr. David M. Corey is a Senior Professor of Practice in the Department of Psychology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience (brain asymmetry, auditory processing, language production, and sex differences in speech fluency) and quantitative methods (statistical simulations, accuracy of correlation-based tests, and dichotomization effects). Education: Ph.D., Psychology, Tulane University (1999). Research Interests: Cognitive neuroscience of speech and language, emphasizing sex differences in stuttering and brain anatomy. Quantitative methodologies, including statistical modeling of correlation coefficients and dichotomization impacts. Publications Trend: His work spans neuroimaging studies of brain asymmetry, clinical research on swallowing disorders, and statistical simulation studies. Recent articles address anatomical variability in perisylvian regions and swallowing recovery post-stroke. No scientific awards or grants were explicitly listed. Courses taught include Introductory Psychology, Univariate Statistics, and Multivariate Analysis.
Professor
Suvo Mitra is a Professor in the Division of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and serves as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on movement coordination, cognitive processes (attention/memory/imagery), motor development, and ageing-related postural control. He has held prior positions at the University of Warwick and Haskins Laboratories (USA). Research Interests: Postural stability under cognitive load Age-related motor-cognitive interactions Motor learning dynamics Neuroscience of action-imagery relationships External Contributions: Editorial board member: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance ESRC Peer Review College member since 2010 Grant reviewer for BBSRC, MRC, NSF Funding: Supported by Royal Society, ESRC, and others. His work bridges dynamical systems theory with clinical applications in ageing populations and motor development challenges.
Associate Professor
Evangelia G. Chrysikou is Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University, where she serves as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Applied Cognitive & Brain Sciences PhD Program. Her cognitive neuroscience research examines the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, creative thinking, and semantic memory using fMRI and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). Dr. Chrysikou investigates how cognitive control mechanisms enable flexible concept use in problem-solving, with applications to design cognition and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her translational work explores tES modulation of prefrontal cortex function in depression. Current projects analyze network connectivity patterns in creative thinkers and conceptual restructuring during insight experiences. Awards & Leadership: McNair Scholars Program Outstanding Mentor Award President, Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (2022-2024) Co-Leader, B.S. Neuroscience major
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Clarkson University's Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences. His research investigates sensory reweighting mechanisms in postural control and develops VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols. Current NIH-funded projects examine how concurrent vestibular activation and postural training using virtual reality recalibrate sensory integration in neurological populations. Additional work develops low-cost balance assessment tools for stroke patients in resource-limited settings. Teaches graduate courses in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy and Research Methods. Recipient of NIH Loan Repayment Award (2022-2024) and Restore Center Pilot Project Award (2023-2024). Holds PhD in Neuromotor Science from Temple University and clinical degrees from Cardiff University and University of Ghana.
Lecturer
Dr. Claire Monroy is a Lecturer in Psychology at Keele University specializing in developmental cognitive neuroscience. Her NIH-funded research examines how infants' sensorimotor experiences shape cognitive development. Research Programs: 1) 'Calling for help' explores how infants and children seek assistance in emergency contexts. 2) 'Language of breastfeeding' analyzes discursive constructions of infant feeding. Her work integrates head-mounted eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral observation to study: Action prediction in social interactions Impact of hearing loss on cognitive development Visual statistical learning mechanisms Awards: NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship, NIH (2018-2021)
Assistant Professor
Elger Abrahamse is an Assistant Professor at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Department of Communication and Cognition at Tilburg University. His research focuses on cognitive processes, including action control, neuroplasticity, motor learning, and statistics education. He investigates topics such as stimulus-response associations via TMS, dopamine effects in Parkinson’s patients, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying instructed task rules. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and educational psychology. Research interests include visuomotor learning, spatial cognition, and the interplay between dopamine and cognitive functions. He collaborates with international institutions like the Universidad del Atlantico Medio through a secondment role. His recent publications explore neural plasticity, statistics anxiety in academic settings, and the dopamine overdose hypothesis in neuropsychological contexts. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Persuasief Design, Research Seminars on Experimental Methods, and the Psychology of Creativity. His research emphasizes methodological rigor and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human cognition.
Associate Professor
Dr. Stella Vlachou is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the School of Psychology, Dublin City University (DCU), where she serves as Director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit within the Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory. She holds a B.Sc. in Psychology (2001) and a Ph.D. in Neuropsychopharmacology (2006) from the University of Crete, Greece, graduating first in her cohort. Her academic roles include former Chairperson of the BSc in Psychology Programme (2018-2022), International Convenor for the School of Psychology (2019-2023), and Associate Dean for External Engagement and Internationalisation (2021-2024). Her research explores neuropsychopharmacology, focusing on: Interactions between drugs of abuse (nicotine, cocaine, cannabinoids) and brain reward systems Role of endogenous cannabinoid and GABA B receptors in behavior, addiction, and neuropsychiatric disorders Effects of alkaloid/flavonoid compounds on drug dependence Animal models of sensorimotor disorders and impulsivity Her publications emphasize GABA B receptor modulation, cannabinoid neuropharmacology, and addiction mechanisms, with recent work expanding into cognitive processing and phytocannabinoid therapeutics. Awards & Honors: Marie Curie Fellowship (2003) TRDRP Post-doctoral Fellowship (2009) President's Award for Excellence in Teaching Multiple FENS/EBPS travel awards and academic excellence scholarships She leads the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit, mentoring graduate students and research assistants. Her lab has secured funding from NIH, EU, and California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program. Current projects include the role of GABA B receptors in neuropsychiatric disorders and cannabinoid interactions during neurodevelopment.
Associate Professor
Elizabeth D. Casserly is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Trinity College, where she has served since 2013. Her research focuses on human cognition, speech, and communication, integrating interdisciplinary approaches from linguistics, neuroscience, computer science, and the speech and hearing sciences. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Neuroscience Program and coordinates the Cognitive Science minor at Trinity. Her work emphasizes the interplay between diverse fields to understand cognitive processes, including studies on speech production under sensory degradation and the development of assistive technologies like real-time vocoders. Educations: Ph.D. and M.A. in Linguistics and Psychological & Brain Sciences from Indiana University, Bloomington; B.A. in Linguistics from Yale College. Research Interests: Speech perception/production, sensorimotor control, cochlear implant simulation, phonetics, prosody-syntax interfaces, and language development in children with hearing impairments. Her recent work explores how speakers adapt to degraded auditory and somatosensory feedback and the long-term linguistic outcomes for cochlear implant users. Publications focus on topics like speech motor adaptation, prosodic boundaries in syntax, and the design of ecological valid speech perception tools. She actively collaborates with institutions in computer science and engineering to advance technologies for auditory learning. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects at Trinity College’s Neuroscience Program and Cognitive Science initiative. Her research group develops tools for real-time acoustic simulation and studies motor learning dynamics in clinical populations.
Researcher
Matthew Binder is a researcher at Trinity University specializing in neuroscience and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . His work focuses on elucidating neural mechanisms underlying communication deficits in ASD using mouse models , with emphasis on behavioral, immunohistochemical, pharmacological, and imaging techniques. He teaches Introduction to Neuroscience and is affiliated with the Neuroscience and Psychology departments . Research Interests : Neural mechanisms of autism communication deficits Environmental, biological, and genetic factors in ASD Mouse behavioral and vocalization analysis Pharmacological and dietary interventions Notable Contributions : Developed the SNAP protocol for tactile sensory analysis Validated DeepSqueak as a vocalization analysis tool Studied PTEN and FMR1 knockout models Explored effects of vitamin D supplementation on mouse behavior
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