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David CareyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Behavioral Asymmetries
• Neuropsychology
• Brain Asymmetries
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David Carey is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology and Sports Science, Bangor University, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. He holds a PhD and trained as a clinical neuropsychologist, with research focusing on behavioral and brain asymmetries including handedness, footedness, visual dominance, language lateralization, and their neural correlates. His work spans neuroimaging, clinical case studies, and large-scale meta-analyses. Research Focus Dr. Carey's research examines the relationship between behavioral asymmetries and brain organization, with emphasis on: Hemispheric specialization in language and sensory processing Clinical neuropsychology of apraxia and visually guided reaching Laterality measurement methodologies Neuroplasticity following surgical interventions Cross-modal integration in perception-action systems Projects Can cerebral asymmetries be predicted from behaviour? (2019-2022): Investigated behavioral proxies for brain lateralization Can cerebral asymmetries be predicted from behaviour? (2019-2021): Developed assessment protocols for hemispheric specialization Publication Trends His 50+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on laterality phenomena, with recent work emphasizing fMRI validation, meta-analytic approaches, and clinical applications in epilepsy and language disorders. Research frequently intersects cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and sports science.

• Architectural Design
• Urban Design
• Agricultural and Industrial Buildings
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Georgi Nikolov serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Buildings within the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria. He holds a Master's degree in Architecture from UACEG and maintains fluency in written and spoken English for academic and professional communication. His educational background includes: Master of Architecture, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) Nikolov specializes in architectural and urban design with concentrated expertise in agricultural and industrial building complexes. His research explores the application of modern engineered wood materials in industrial architecture, emphasizing sustainable construction techniques and functional spatial planning for agricultural facilities. This work bridges theoretical design principles with practical implementation in Bulgaria's industrial infrastructure sector. He conducts regular office hours on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 14:00 in cabinet 704 of the Faculty of Architecture building, providing student consultations and academic guidance within the university's structural framework.

Lene Østermark-JohansenView profile

Professor

• Word-Image Relations
• Literary and Visual Portraiture
• Ekphrasis
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Lene Østermark-Johansen is a Professor in the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her research centers on the intersections of literature and visual arts, particularly in the nineteenth century, with a focus on word-image relations, literary and visual portraiture, and ekphrasis. She currently leads the Velux Foundation-funded project 'Where Love Happens: Topographies of Emotions in Nineteenth-Century European Literature' (2021-2025), examining romantic love through interdisciplinary lenses. Her educational background includes MA, Ph.D., and Dr.Phil. degrees. She possesses fluency in Danish, English, Italian, German, French, and Latin. Østermark-Johansen's research explores how language evokes three-dimensionality in describing sculpture, the stratification of linguistic expression, and nineteenth-century cosmopolitanism. Her current work investigates literary pilgrimages inspired by figures like Dante, Shakespeare, and the Brontës, analyzing how narratives of love generate transnational tourism. She examines emotions as spatial phenomena, connecting movement, landscape, and romantic ideals in European literature. Her publication trends reveal sustained engagement with Walter Pater, Victorian art criticism, and Renaissance reception. Recent outputs increasingly integrate emotional geography with literary analysis, demonstrating how spatial contexts shape affective experiences. The research spans British, German, Italian, and French cultural traditions within nineteenth-century European frameworks. She has received significant recognition including: Hendes Majestæt Dronning Margrethe IIs Romerske Pris Indstiftet af Carlsbergfondet (2015) Fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of the Sciences and Letters (2013) As an educator, she supervises MA students and teaches specialized courses including 'The Spectacle of Madness in Nineteenth-Century Art and Literature', 'Literature and Sculpture in the Nineteenth Century', and 'The Delights and Dangers of Reading about Love'. Her Velux project funds interdisciplinary collaborations examining love's social practices through philosophical, legal, and technological perspectives. The research group organizes symposia like 'Dissecting Love' (2023) and contributes to editorial projects including 'Studies in Walter Pater and Aestheticism'. Her work operates at the nexus of literary studies, art history, and emotional geography, with the 'Where Love Happens' project serving as the current focal point for investigating how literary narratives physically move readers across European landscapes.

Magnus SöderlundView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Service Robots
• Customer Satisfaction
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Magnus Söderlund is Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics' Department of Marketing and Strategy, holding the endowed Olof A Söderberg Chair in Business Administration. His research specializes in consumer reactions to marketing stimuli, including service encounters, retail environments, and emerging technologies like service robots. Research Focus: Söderlund examines psychological and behavioral responses including satisfaction, loyalty, emotions, and justice perceptions. His current work explores human reactions to non-human agents (virtual assistants, service robots), anticipating increased human-robot interactions. He champions experimental methods to assess causal relationships in marketing, detailed in his book Experiments in Marketing . Primary research domains include: Consumer behavior in service robotics contexts Ethical implications of AI in service delivery Psychological mechanisms driving customer satisfaction His 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal concentrated work on service robots' social intelligence, ethical boundaries, and impact on consumer satisfaction. Key trends include examinations of robot anthropomorphism, privacy violations, multi-agent interactions, and failure recovery in automated service encounters. Awards & Recognition: Olof A Söderberg Chair in Business Administration (endowed position) He leads the Artificial Interactions research project ( artificialinteractions.org ) investigating human responses to non-human entities. No specific grants, students, or labs are detailed beyond this initiative.

Nestor GarzaView profile

Associate Professor

• Spatial Economic Analysis
• Geographic Information Systems
• Land Markets
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Nestor Garza serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Business Administration & Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He holds a PhD in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge (2015) and an M.Sc. in Economics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. With over 18 years of academic experience including 8 years of full-time university teaching in Urban Planning and Economics, he has held previous appointments at Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Washington, and Universidad del Norte (Colombia). At CSUDH, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics (Econ 210) and Principles of Macroeconomics (Econ 211). Education: PhD in Land Economy, University of Cambridge, 2015 M.Sc. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá (graduated with honors) Undergraduate degree, summa cum laude (institution unspecified) Research Interests: Dr. Garza specializes in Spatial Economic Analysis with emphasis on Geographic Information Systems applied to Land Markets, Regulation, and Taxation. His interdisciplinary work bridges urban economics, land policy, and geographic information science to address complex urban development challenges. He has published in top journals including Urban Studies, Land Use Policy, Public Finance Review, and The Journal of Property Research. Scientific Awards and Honors: Full Scholarship for PhD Studies awarded by Colciencias, Colombia Masters Scholarship from The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Merit Award from AREUA (American Real Estate Association) in Singapore PhD contest (2012) Merit Award from Universidad Javeriana (Cali, Colombia) in essays contest (2010) Research Funding and Professional Engagement: His research has secured funding from the World Bank, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Korean Research Institute for Human Settlements, and Antofagasta plc. He provides consultancy services to government and industry on economic policy matters including local industrial development, criminality, and housing markets. Dr. Garza presents research internationally across North/South America, Europe, and Asia with fluency in English and Spanish for diverse audiences.

Desislava KovachevaView profile

Lecturer

• Architectural Heritage Preservation
• Cultural Heritage
• Urban Planning
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Desislava Kovacheva is an academic at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture, Department of History and Theory of Architecture. She teaches multiple courses related to architectural heritage preservation across architecture, urbanism, and landscape architecture programs. Her educational background includes a Master of Architecture from UACEG (2007-2013), with additional training through the ERASMUS program at Technische Universität Wien in Vienna, Austria (2010-2011). She has been pursuing her PhD at UACEG since April 2015 and previously conducted PhD research at RWTH Aachen University in Germany (2016-2017). Dr. Kovacheva's research focuses on architectural heritage preservation, cultural heritage, and urban planning, with particular emphasis on city squares and public spaces in historical contexts. Her work examines the value characteristics of square spaces, preservation strategies for cultural heritage, and the sustainable development of historical urban landscapes. She maintains fluency in Bulgarian (mother tongue), English (C2 level), and German (B1 level). Her publications reveal a strong focus on the historical urban landscapes of Sofia and other European cities, with particular attention to the relationship between architectural heritage and contemporary urban development. She has contributed to major architectural events including the Venice Architecture Biennale, exploring connections between architecture, public space, and civil society. Her research demonstrates how historical urban spaces can be preserved while accommodating modern needs through sustainable development approaches. Dr. Kovacheva teaches several courses including Preservation of Architectural Heritage, Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Buildings in a Historical Context, and Cultural Heritage across various architecture and urban planning programs at UACEG. Her teaching spans VIII-X semesters for architecture majors and VII-VIII semesters for urbanism and landscape architecture specialties, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications of heritage preservation.

GIANLUCA CAMPANAView profile

Professor

• Visual Neuroscience
• Perceptual Learning
• Brain Stimulation Techniques
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Gianluca Campana is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, specializing in visual neuroscience and neuroplasticity. His research focuses on perceptual priming, learning, and the application of brain stimulation techniques like TMS and tRNS to enhance visual functions in clinical populations such as amblyopia, myopia, and dyslexia. He investigates mechanisms underlying motion perception, form-motion integration, and cognitive benefits of exergames and video games in aging populations. His work bridges basic neuroscience with applied interventions, aiming to improve visual and cognitive deficits through neurotechnological approaches. Research interests include transcranial electrical stimulation mechanisms, perceptual learning paradigms, and the neural basis of motion processing. He explores how sensory and parietal cortices contribute to visual perception and memory. Notable projects include DOMHO (2020), an IoT system for ambient assisted living, integrating neuroscience principles into technology. Recent studies highlight interventions combining action video games with parietal tRNS to boost reading fluency in dyslexia and exergame training's impact on mood/cognition in older adults. His lab also examines motion detection in dogs and humans, revealing parallels in perceptual mechanisms. Key contributions include characterizing contrast-mediated collinear interactions and advancing understanding of visual working memory’s role in serial dependence. His work underscores the dynamic interplay between neural plasticity and external stimuli in optimizing sensory and cognitive functions.

Krishna PakalaView profile

Associate Professor

• Engineering Education
• Mobile Learning
• STEM Education
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Krishna Pakala is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair/Head in the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho), where he has served since 2012. He holds additional leadership roles as Faculty in Residence for the Engineering and Innovation Living Learning Community and Director of the Industrial Assessment Center, while previously serving as Faculty Associate for Mobile Learning and Accessibility. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (Laramie, Wyoming) Research Focus: Dr. Pakala pioneers innovative teaching methodologies with emphasis on mobile learning technologies and narrative-based interventions to enhance engineering education. His work bridges thermal-fluids science pedagogy with student identity development , particularly through storytelling techniques that combat impostor syndrome and foster belonging in STEM fields. Current research integrates virtual office hours and mobile-assisted curriculum design to address equity gaps for international students and underrepresented groups. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 49 research outputs reveals a strategic evolution from thermal-fluids fundamentals (2012-2017) toward engineering education innovation (2018-present). Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates concentrated focus on scalable storytelling interventions for graduate student success and mobile learning ecosystems within living-learning communities, with NSF-funded projects driving practical applications in thermal-fluids education and international student support. Scientific Recognition: David S. Taylor Service to Students Award Golden Apple Award (2016, 2020, 2022) ASEE Pacific Northwest Section Outstanding Teaching Award ASEE Mechanical Engineering Division Outstanding New Educator Award Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2012) Leadership for Engineering Tutoring Center Award (2016) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator on three active National Science Foundation grants totaling over $2M, Dr. Pakala directs projects including Scalable Storytelling Interventions for Graduate STEM Success (2023-2026) and Embedding Personal Narratives in Engineering Courses (2022-2025). His mentorship extends through Boise State's Engineering Living Learning Community, where he cultivates mobile learning cohorts that enhance digital fluency among first-year students. Operational Impact: Through the Industrial Assessment Center, he provides critical energy efficiency consulting to regional manufacturers while creating hands-on learning opportunities. His dual role in the university's Accessibility and Universal Design initiatives ensures educational innovations reach diverse learner populations.

Jing TianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Mathematics Education
• Cognitive Development
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Jing Tian is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, where she holds an appointment in the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on cognitive and educational psychology, particularly in mathematics learning and STEM education. Key areas of interest include spatial skills development, rational number notation systems, and the impact of educational materials on student achievement. She directs the CoDE (Cognition and Development in Education) Lab, investigating how cognitive processes and educational practices shape learning outcomes. Dr. Tian’s work addresses critical gaps in mathematics education, such as the gender disparity in STEM fields and the challenges students face with fractions and decimals. Her research employs experimental methods to evaluate textbook problem design, parental influence on learning strategies, and interventions to improve numerical understanding. Recent findings highlight the role of spatial skills in early STEM trajectories and the importance of bias-free educational resources. Professional contributions include affiliations with organizations advancing educational psychology and mathematics pedagogy. Her research has been published in top-tier journals, emphasizing practical implications for curriculum development and teaching methodologies.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neurophysiology
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Dr. Daniel McKeown is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Society & Design at Bond University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Griffith University (2022) and a Bachelor's in Exercise Science (2017). His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms, particularly hypoxia's effects on cognitive and motor functions, EEG analysis, and aging-related neural changes. He also serves as a Semester Teaching Fellow and Senior Research Assistant. His work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to explore neural activity modulation under stress conditions. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Griffith University (2022) Bachelor's in Exercise Science, Griffith University (2017) Research Interests: Neural responses to hypoxia EEG-based spectral analysis Cognitive performance in aging populations Neuromuscular control under fatigue Neural plasticity mechanisms Research Trends: His articles emphasize hypoxia's impact on neural networks, EEG reactivity across demographics, and methodological rigor in spectral analysis. Recent work explores medication-invariant neural activity in Parkinson’s disease and navigational impairments under hypoxic conditions. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his roles include teaching and research coordination. Collaborations involve institutions like Griffith University and researchers such as D.J. Angus and V.R. Schinazi. Labs/Teams: Engaged in cross-disciplinary research groups focusing on neurophysiology and applied psychology within Bond University’s Faculty of Society & Design.

• Virtual Reality
• Immersive Learning Environments
• Educational Technology
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Dr. Liz Falconer is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Bournemouth University and an Emerita Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning at the University of the West of England (UWE). She holds a Visiting Fellowship in Archaeology and Anthropology at BU, reflecting her interdisciplinary research interests in immersive virtual environments. With extensive leadership experience, she has directed educational innovation centers and received recognition including the 2013 National Management and Leadership Award finals and Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on immersive learning technologies, particularly virtual reality applications in healthcare education, archaeological simulations, and situated learning theory. Notable projects include the Virtual Avebury initiative exploring prehistoric site interpretation and collaborations on dementia awareness training through VR. She has published widely in journals like Interactive Learning Environments and Journal of Interactive Learning Research . Dr. Falconer has led over a dozen grants, including AHRC/EPSRC-funded heritage simulations and Health Education Authority projects. Her work emphasizes bridging theory-practice gaps through innovative technologies, with recent studies on virtual reality in diabetes education and deteriorating patient care training. She actively reviews for top journals such as the British Journal of Educational Technology and presents globally on virtual pedagogies. Education: PhD (Salford), Advanced Dip Archaeology (Cambridge) Key Honors: Emerald Literati Award (2016), Chartered Management Institute finalist (2013) Labs/Teams: Virtual Archaeology Research Group, Healthcare VR Simulation Team

Andrew ReidView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging Methods
• Neural Correlates of Cognition
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Andrew Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology at Tilburg University, Netherlands. His research focuses on developing novel neuroimaging methods to study neural correlates of cognition in healthy and degenerating brains. He specializes in multimodal datasets including EEG, fMRI, DWI, and pupillometry. Education: PhD in Psychology (Connectivity and morphology of the primate brain), Heinrich Heine University (2010) Master’s Degree in Psychology (Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2006) Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2003) Research Interests: Cognitive neuroscience of aging and neurodegeneration Functional and structural connectivity analysis White matter integrity and diffusion-weighted imaging Neural mechanisms of decision-making and attention Educational neuroscience and authentic assessment strategies Publications Overview: His work spans topics such as parahippocampal phase resetting in navigation, tract-specific diffusion-weighted statistics, and white matter hyperintensities in small vessel disease. He has contributed to advancing causal inference in functional connectivity analysis and integrating neuroimaging methods with educational pedagogy. Labs & Collaboration: He leads the Reid Lab (reid-lab.org), focusing on neuroimaging methodologies and aging-related cognitive decline. Collaborations include studies on Alzheimer’s disease, small vessel disease, and neuroimaging meta-analysis initiatives like ANIMA.

Roy ShilkrotView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Roy Shilkrot combines roles as Part-time Lecturer in Computer Science at Tufts University with industry leadership as Chief Scientist at Tulip Interfaces. His multifaceted career spans academia, entrepreneurship, and industrial R&D. Research focuses on human-computer interaction , computer vision , and applied machine learning , with significant contributions to assistive technologies and document analysis systems. Notable projects include FingerReader (tactile reading aid) and human-robot interaction platforms. Honored with the IEEE-ICRA 2006 Best Vision Paper Award, he holds 70+ publications and multiple patents. Professional experience includes founding Way2Vat, advising tech companies, and serving as Research Affiliate at MIT Media Lab. Recent publications (2019-2023) cluster around: Document analysis and information extraction using deep learning Accessibility technologies for visually impaired users Human-robot interaction and industrial applications Marketplace systems for supply chain optimization

Marina VasilyevaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Language Learning
• Mathematics Education
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Marina Vasilyeva is an Associate Professor in the Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology (CDEP) department at Boston College, affiliated with the Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on cognitive development, language learning, and mathematics education in classroom settings, emphasizing the roles of teachers, peers, and parental input in shaping academic outcomes. Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago B.A., University of Krasnoyarsk, Russia Research Interests: Dr. Vasilyeva investigates how classroom environments and social interactions influence cognitive and language development. She explores individual differences in mathematical learning, particularly the impact of spatial-numerical representations and socioeconomic factors. Her studies also address gender disparities in early academic skills and the mediating role of parental input in these processes. Recent work includes analyses of play materials and storybook texts in fostering math talk between parents and children. Recent Article Trends: Her publications from 2014 to 2025 consistently examine the interplay between cognitive development, language acquisition, and educational contexts. Key themes include the efficacy of interventions targeting arithmetic fluency in low-income populations, the role of home math environments in mitigating socioeconomic disparities, and the mediation of gender differences via parental communication strategies. Advising & Collaborations: She has advised multiple graduate students, including Li Lu, Ji Ban, Sam Betar, Yun Cho, Meng Wang, and others. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. Her research often involves cross-national comparisons and experimental manipulations of educational materials. Affiliations: She is part of the CDEP department and teaches courses such as Statistics for Applied Psychology , Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior , and Cognition and Learning .

Ferdinand RiveraView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Cognition
• Visualization in Mathematics
• Teacher Preparation
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Ferdinand Rivera is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at San José State University. His research focuses on mathematical cognition, particularly the emergence of structural thinking in children and adults, and the role of visualization in mathematical understanding. He leads initiatives to develop inclusive mathematics teacher preparation programs and explores technology-mediated learning tools, including virtual reality applications for linear algebra education. Dr. Rivera holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Ohio State University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cultural Studies from the University of Bonn. He directs three NSF-funded projects: (i) Developing 21st century inclusive mathematics teachers (DUE 2151134), (ii) Creating VR tools for linear algebra (DUE 2315756), and (iii) Studying math teacher effectiveness (DUE 2345187). His SJSU RSCA grant supports VR app development and classroom scalability. Rivera's research examines how learners develop pattern generalization abilities and utilize visual representations to construct mathematical knowledge. His work spans cognitive psychology, educational technology, and equity-focused pedagogy. Recent publications explore extended reality in STEM education, cognitive foundations of algebraic reasoning, and inclusive teaching practices. His research has been recognized through multiple National Science Foundation grants supporting mathematics education innovation. Current investigations focus on virtual reality's potential to enhance conceptual understanding and the longitudinal analysis of teacher development programs.