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Jonathan Winawer is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University (NYU). He leads the Winawer Laboratory for Human Visual Perception and Neuroscience, which is affiliated with the NYU Psychology Department, NYU Center for Neural Science, NYU Neuroscience Institute, and collaborates with the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Stanford University's Human Intracranial Cognitive Program. Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007) M.S., City College of the City University of New York (2005) A.B., Columbia University (1995) His research focuses on the biological basis of visual perception, including computational models of the visual pathways using fMRI, EEG, ECoG, and psychophysics. Key areas include: Encoding of visual stimuli in neural pathways Perceptual memory's influence on cognition Neural circuit properties underlying imaging signals Individual differences in visual perception Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches spanning computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, and psychophysics, with recent work on population receptive fields, spatial frequency tuning, and memory-related cortical dynamics. He has mentored numerous students and postdocs, many of whom have advanced to academic and research roles at institutions like Stanford, Columbia, and the University of Amsterdam. Department of Psychology, NYU Center for Neural Science, NYU Neuroscience Institute, NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, NYU Stanford University collaborations

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Visual Perception
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Subhasish Mitra is the William E. Ayer Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in both departments. He leads the Stanford Robust Systems Group and serves on the leadership team of the Microelectronics Commons AI Hardware Hub under the US CHIPS and Science Act. His research spans Robust Computing, NanoSystems, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and Neurosciences, with breakthroughs in X-Compact test compression, carbon nanotube computing, and 3D integration. He has held international roles like the Carnot Chair at CEA-LETI and Visiting Professorships globally. Education & Honors: Recipient of over 40 awards including the IEEE Computer Society’s Harry H. Goode Memorial Award, ACM/IEEE’s A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award, and the Intel Achievement Award. He earned top academic accolades from IIT Kharagpur and Jadavpur University, and is a Fellow of ACM and IEEE. Research Impact: Pioneered first-of-their-kind systems like the carbon nanotube computer and monolithic 3D integration. His work on robust computing techniques like QED validation and X-Compact compression has industry-wide adoption, saving billions in manufacturing costs. Collaborates with industry leaders like Intel, Google, and Samsung. Publications & Grants: Over 400 publications, including award-winning papers in DAC, ISSCC, and IEEE journals. Leads grants from NSF, DoE, and industry partnerships. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like neuromorphic computing, 3D thermal scaffolding, and AI hardware acceleration. Administration & Outreach: Serves as Associate Chair (Faculty Affairs) for Stanford’s Computer Science Department. Recognized by students for mentorship, and frequently invited to global forums like the World Economic Forum and National Academy of Engineering.

• Robust Computing
• NanoSystems
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
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Christopher J. Palmer is an Associate Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in financial decision-making, credit markets, and policy interventions. His research focuses on how individuals and institutions respond to economic upheavals in areas like bankruptcy, retirement savings, and real estate. He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Brigham Young University. Palmer’s work has been published in top journals such as the American Economic Review , Journal of Finance , and Review of Financial Studies . He explores topics including racial disparities in bankruptcy outcomes, consumer payment behavior, and the effects of quantitative easing. His research is supported by affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Key honors include the 2022 Jamieson Prize and the 2019 Society for Financial Studies Best Paper Award. Palmer has contributed to public debates on policy issues like rent control and retirement savings through media outlets such as The New York Times , Bloomberg , and Vox .

• Financial Decision-Making
• Credit Markets
• Real Estate Finance
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Rafał Jończyk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pragmatics, Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, where he conducts research at the intersection of psycholinguistics, affective neuroscience, and bilingualism. His work primarily investigates how emotional processing differs between native and second languages using neurophysiological methods, particularly EEG. With a Ph.D. in English Linguistics from Poznań (2015) and postdoctoral experience at Pennsylvania State University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in bilingual emotional processing. His research interests span Affective Neuroscience , Experimental Pragmatics , Psycholinguistics , Bilingualism and Emotion , and the Neurophysiology of Creativity . His methodology heavily relies on EEG to examine language processing, with particular focus on emotional language comprehension and production in bilingual contexts. His work has demonstrated how bilinguals process emotional content differently in their native versus second languages, revealing reduced sensitivity to negative content in the second language. Jończyk's research program has evolved from early work on hemispheric specialization for emotional words to sophisticated EEG studies of emotional anticipation and metaphor processing in bilinguals. His most recent work explores hyperscanning methodologies to study real-time bilingual communication and the neural correlates of creative thinking in bilingual contexts. His publications show a clear progression from foundational studies of emotional word processing to increasingly complex investigations of emotional communication in naturalistic contexts. Cognitive Neuroscience Society Post-doctoral Fellows Award (2018) START scholarship for most talented young Polish scientists (2018) Scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2020) Travel Grant Award for International Symposium on Bilingualism (2013) As Principal Investigator, Jończyk leads two major National Science Center projects examining psychophysiological correlates of affective language processing in bilinguals (2016-2018) and neurophysiological correlates of emotional speech production in bilingualism (2021-2025). He also participates in multiple international collaborations including NSF-funded research on divergent thinking in engineering education. His editorial roles include Topic Editor for Brain Sciences and Associate Editor for Applied Psycholinguistics, reflecting his standing in the field. He teaches courses in Psycholinguistics, Emotions in Social Communication, and Creativity and Language at the university level.

• Affective Neuroscience
• Experimental Pragmatics
• Psycholinguistics
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Stephen Marglin is the Walter S. Barker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, Department of Economics. His research critically examines foundational assumptions of economics, particularly how economic theories marginalize community and cultural values. He explores labor-surplus economies, cost-benefit analysis, and macroeconomic adjustment processes. His work challenges mainstream economics through publications like The Dismal Science: How Thinking Like an Economist Undermines Community (2008). Marglin also advises governments and international agencies on economic policy, including recent tax reform work in Puerto Rico. His teaching integrates standard economics with critical perspectives, focusing on modernity's cultural impact and globalization. Research interests include development economics, economic theory, and the interplay between economic systems and cultural values. His articles span Keynesian theory reinterpretation, labor dynamics, and critiques of neoclassical economics. Marglin collaborates with his spouse, anthropologist Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, blending economic and cultural analyses. Personal interests include gardening, animal husbandry, and family life. He has held roles such as adviser to governments and institutions, emphasizing policy relevance. His academic contributions are translated into multiple languages, reflecting global influence.

• Development Economics
• Economic Theory
• Macroeconomics
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Wim Gevers is a faculty member at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and leads the CS4S – Cognitive Control & Sleep laboratory within the CRCN research centre. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience and sleep research to understand how the brain exerts control over thoughts and actions and how sleep contributes to these processes. Research Interests Cognitive Control & Metacognition: Investigating how subjective experiences such as confidence and the "urge-to-err" guide strategic adjustments in behaviour. Working Memory & Ordinal Cognition: Examining how order information is maintained and manipulated, and how these processes relate to mathematical competence. Sleep, Memory & Decision Making: Exploring how sleep-dependent consolidation influences motor learning and decision strategies. Across his 2022–2025 publications a clear trend emerges: a focus on metacognitive monitoring —how humans evaluate their own cognitive states—and the role of emotional and temporal context in shaping those evaluations. Studies range from reaction-time introspection and confidence judgements in perceptual tasks to the impact of aging and depression on metacognitive accuracy. Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring Whitney Stee (PhD 2024) – Sleep-dependent structural brain reorganization & motor learning Gaia Corlazzoli (PhD 2024) – Subjective experience in decision-making Myrtille Dewulf (PhD 2023) – Ordinal coding mechanisms in working memory Rebeca Sifuentes-Ortega (PhD 2023) – REM sleep and memory reactivation All dissertations were defended at ULB, Faculté des Sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation, with Wim Gevers formally listed as Promotor . Laboratory & Collaborative Networks As head of CS4S, Gevers coordinates a multidisciplinary team that combines behavioural experimentation, EEG/MEG, computational modelling and sleep polysomnography. The lab is embedded in the larger CRCN ecosystem, fostering collaborations with groups such as CO3 (consciousness), LCLD (language & deafness), and UR2NF (neurofunctional imaging).

• Cognitive control
• Metacognition
• Working memory
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Professor Peter Y. K. Cheung is a Professor of Digital Systems at Imperial College London, holding dual affiliations within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Dyson School of Design Engineering. His work focuses on reconfigurable systems, FPGA architectures, and high-level synthesis tools. He co-founded one of the UK's leading FPGA research groups with Professor Wayne Luk, addressing challenges in variability mitigation, reliability, and application-specific FPGA deployments. His research spans Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) Reconfigurable computing Neural network acceleration Cryptographic protocols Embedded systems He has pioneered techniques such as logic shrinkage for FPGA-based neural networks and developed frameworks like LUTNet for efficient inference. His contributions also include fault-tolerant FPGA designs and methodologies for distributed computation protocols. Key collaborations include work with the Department of Computing on FPGA-based AI acceleration and cybersecurity applications. His recent work explores edge computing, secure decentralized systems, and pandemic modeling using adaptive control strategies. Notable projects include the DSCS protocol for secure distributed computation, acceleration of gravitational wave detection algorithms, and energy-efficient CNN implementations. His research bridges hardware-software co-design with real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and aerospace.

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Software
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Anna Levina is an Assistant Professor for Computational Neuroscience at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the self-organization of neuronal activity, critical dynamics in neural networks, and the excitation/inhibition balance in cortical circuits. Current positions: Assistant Professor (since 2018), Group Leader (2017-2018), Equality Officer (Computer Science) Previous roles: IST Fellow (2015-2017), Associated Researcher (2011-2015), Postdoc/PI (2011-2015), Postdoc (2008-2011) Her research integrates mathematical modeling , statistical physics , and computational neuroscience to study criticality phenomena, neural avalanches, and adaptive network dynamics. Key interests include: Self-organized criticality in neural systems Excitation/Inhibition balance mechanisms Network topology and dynamics Timescale analysis in neural processing Stochastic modeling of neural activity Recent publications reveal trends in understanding critical dynamics across biological and artificial networks, with applications to memory systems, sensorimotor integration, and disease modeling. She has received recognition as an IST Fellow .

• Self-organized criticality
• Neuronal network dynamics
• Excitation/Inhibition balance
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Henrike K. Blumenfeld is an Associate Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the School of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences within the College of Health and Human Services. She serves as Director of the Bilingualism and Cognition Laboratory and holds joint faculty status in the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Language and Communicative Disorders. Her primary research focuses on bilingualism, cognitive control, and language processing across the lifespan. Education: Ph.D., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University (2001–2008) B.A., Linguistics, Bryn Mawr College (1997–2001) Research Interests: Bilingualism and cognitive aging Cross-linguistic effects in language comprehension Cognitive control mechanisms in bilingual speakers Neurobiological bases of bilingual language processing Assessment of multilingual populations Grants & Awards: She has secured funding from NIH/NIDCD, NSF, and SDSU grants totaling over $200,000. Notable awards include the 2022 CHHS YES Award for service, 2013 Undergraduate Professor of the Year, and multiple research travel grants. Labs/Teams: Directs the Bilingualism and Cognition Lab, collaborating with institutions like the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center and Bangor University’s Centre for Research on Bilingualism.

• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Psychology
• Language Processing
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Brice Kuhl is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon , where he leads the Kuhl Lab. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of memory formation, retrieval, and forgetting , utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and EEG combined with machine learning algorithms to analyze distributed neural activity patterns. His work explores mechanisms of memory interference resolution , forgetting , and neural representation transformation . Recent publications emphasize spaced learning , temporal memory dynamics , and memory-cognitive control interactions . The lab has received attention for decoding perceptual content from neural activity and reconstructing face images based on brain states. Current lab members include graduate students Anisha Babu , Tongle Cai , and America Romero , alongside postdocs like Soroush Mirjalili and Yoonjung Lee . The lab frequently presents at conferences like CNS and SFN , and maintains active collaborations in memory research and neuroimaging methodology . Notable projects include investigations into hippocampal pattern differentiation and parietal cortex roles in memory . The lab also contributes to open science initiatives with publicly available experimental codes and data .

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory
• Cognitive Control
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Joshua Aizenman is the Robert R. and Katheryn A. Dockson Chair in Economics and International Relations, and Professor of Economics and International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC), Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He joined USC in 2013 and holds a Research Associate position at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on applying cost-benefit analysis to international economics, examining policies, institutions, and their impacts on economic performance, particularly in emerging markets. Key areas include commercial policies, crises management, capital controls, exchange rate regimes, and macroeconomic resilience. Previously, he held positions at UC Santa Cruz (Presidential Chair in Economics), Dartmouth (Champion Professor of International Economics), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Chicago GSB, and University of Pennsylvania. He has served as Co-Editor for the Journal of International Money and Finance (2010–2021) and consults with institutions like the IMF, World Bank, and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. His research highlights include analyzing the Mundell-Fleming Trilemma/Quadrilemma, fiscal-monetary policy interactions during crises, and the role of international reserves. Notable awards include the USC Endowed Chair since 2013. Recent work addresses post-pandemic economic challenges, central bank policies during crises, and resilience of emerging markets under global monetary cycles.

• International Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
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Dr. Sander J. Wezenberg is an Associate Professor at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, where he leads an independent research group focused on developing stimuli-responsive molecular receptors and self-assembling materials. He was appointed Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen in 2017 and moved to Leiden University in 2019 to establish his research group, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. Dr. Wezenberg's educational background includes: Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Nijmegen, conducting research in Prof. Roeland Nolte's group PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) under Prof. Arjan Kleij (2011) Postdoctoral fellow with Prof. François Diederich at ETH Zurich Postdoctoral work with Prof. Ben Feringa at the University of Groningen His research focuses on using interdisciplinary approaches combining synthetic organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and photochemistry to develop systems that can study and manipulate biological processes. Key research areas include: Photodynamic control of anion binding and lipid bilayer membrane transport Creation of polymeric and self-assembled materials with switchable functions Development of new diagnostic tools and therapeutic agents to improve human health Dr. Wezenberg's recent publications demonstrate strong trends in photoresponsive molecular systems for controlling anion transport and membrane properties. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and biological applications, with particular emphasis on light-switchable molecular receptors and their applications in biological systems. Scientific awards and recognition: ERC Starting Grant (2018) Veni Grant from NWO (2014) Vidi Grant from NWO (2018) Member of the Young Academy of Europe (2020) Dr. Wezenberg actively mentors PhD and Master's students, with current advisees including Nol Duindam, Sabine Langens, Sofiia Emashova, Lin Xu, Dimitris Piperoudis, and Josien de Graaf. His research is supported by multiple funding sources including Leiden University, the European Research Council, the Dutch Research Council, and the China Scholarship Council. The Wezenberg Research Group is based at the Gorlaeus Laboratories in the new Gorlaeus Building at Leiden University, where they maintain a highly collaborative research environment focused on molecular switches, anion recognition, and dynamic supramolecular systems.

• Organic chemistry
• Supramolecular chemistry
• Coordination chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Bernd Lucke is a full professor at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and Department of Economics . He holds the Chair for Economic Growth and Business Cycles and has been active in research, teaching, and public policy discourse. Research Interests : Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, European Economic Policy, Business Cycles, Econometrics, Development Policy, and Public Finance. Publications : His recent work (2025–2020) focuses on synthetic control methods for EU monetary analysis, ECB policy critiques, debt sustainability, digital currency legislation, and expropriation impacts on FDI. Earlier works span econometric testing of Ricardian equivalence, productivity shocks, and growth modeling. Media Contributions : Regular political commentary in outlets like Cicero and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , often critiquing ECB decisions, EU fiscal integration, and inflation dynamics. Contact : bernd.lucke@uni-hamburg.de

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• European Economic Policy
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John Serences is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He leads the Perception and Cognition Lab, which participates in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. His research focuses on how behavioral goals and attention influence perception, memory, and decision-making, employing techniques like psychophysics, computational modeling, EEG, and fMRI. Key projects explore serial dependence, neural adaptation in visual cortex, and the interplay between sensory processing and mnemonic storage. Recent work highlights mechanisms reconciling repulsive neuronal adaptation with attractive behavioral biases. Affiliations: Department of Psychology, UCSD; Neuroscience Graduate Program. Research Themes: Visual perception, working memory, decision-making, neuroimaging. His lab investigates neural dynamics underlying cognitive processes, with particular emphasis on how attentional modulations and stimulus history shape neural representations. Notable contributions include studies on adaptive sensory coding and the role of top-down signals in perceptual stability.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr. phil. André Fiebig is a Permanent Research Associate and PostDoc at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Technical Acoustics (ISTA) within Faculty V - Transportation and Mechanical Systems at Technical University of Berlin. From January 2019 to December 2024, he served as a Visiting Professor responsible for the field of psychoacoustics, funded by the HEAD Genuit Foundation. Since January 2025, he has been leading the 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group at the Department of Technical Acoustics. His research spans multiple areas within psychoacoustics and soundscape studies, including fundamentals and modeling of psychoacoustic sensation variables, binaural psychoacoustics, assessment of ambient noise and soundscapes, and psychoacoustic evaluation of sound insulation measures. His work also addresses cognitive stimulus integration of auditory sensations, auditory recreation, acoustic quality of stay, characterization of quiet areas, and measuring sound-induced emotions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban soundscapes, noise-conscious behavior in transportation, and the development of methodological frameworks for soundscape assessment. His work often integrates psychoacoustic principles with environmental considerations, particularly examining the relationship between sound environments and human health. Recent research shows increasing emphasis on cross-cultural studies of noise perception and the development of standardized assessment methodologies. Dr. Fiebig is involved in the EARS (Education and Applied Research on Soundscapes) initiative and has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects examining the intersection of urban planning, environmental acoustics, and human perception. His work frequently appears in major acoustics conferences and journals, demonstrating his active role in advancing the field of psychoacoustics and soundscape research. His laboratory work focuses on psychoacoustic testing methodologies, soundscape assessment techniques, and the development of evaluation instruments for noise protection measures. The 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group under his leadership conducts research on both theoretical aspects of sound perception and practical applications for urban noise management.

• Psychoacoustics
• Soundscape Research
• Noise Effects
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