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• Emotion and Cognition
• Emotional Information Processing
• Emotion Recognition
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Dmitry Vladimirovich Lyusin is an Associate Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) in Moscow, Russia, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Psychology. He also serves as a Leading Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Cognitive Research within the same institution. Additionally, since 2021, he has been a Leading Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Psychology and Psychophysiology of Creativity. Dr. Lyusin earned his Candidate of Sciences (PhD equivalent) in General Pedagogy, History of Pedagogy and Education from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1995, following his undergraduate degree from the same institution in 1988. His academic career includes positions as Associate Professor at Moscow State University for the Humanities (2000-2013) and Moscow State Social University (1996-2000). Dr. Lyusin's research focuses on the complex interplay between emotion and cognition, with particular emphasis on emotional information processing , emotion recognition , and emotional intelligence . His work explores how emotional states influence cognitive processes and how individuals process emotional stimuli across different cultural contexts. A significant portion of his research involves developing and validating measurement tools for emotional constructs, including the ENRuN database of emotional ratings for Russian nouns and the EmIn questionnaire for emotional intelligence assessment. Analysis of Dr. Lyusin's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a consistent focus on emotional processing mechanisms, particularly the Emotional Stroop effect, emotion regulation strategies, and cross-cultural aspects of emotional intelligence. His work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches combining experimental paradigms with advanced data analysis techniques to uncover nuanced relationships between emotional states, cognitive processing, and individual differences. Best Teacher Award - 2022-2023 Best Teacher Award - 2019 Best Teacher Award - 2017 Dr. Lyusin has supervised numerous doctoral students, including Abdul-Raheem Mohammed from Ghana who successfully defended his dissertation on "The role of executive functions in emotion regulation" in 2022. His supervision spans diverse topics related to emotional processing, including mechanisms of positivity and negativity biases, perceptual biases in ensemble perception, and the role of emotion differentiation in regulation. He has been actively involved in organizing academic events, including the "Applied Cognitive Science" Summer School held by his laboratory. As a key member of the Laboratory for Cognitive Research at HSE University, Dr. Lyusin collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of researchers investigating the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying emotional processing. His laboratory has developed important research tools like the ENRuN database, which provides normative emotional ratings for Russian nouns, facilitating cross-cultural comparisons in affective science.

• Statistical Modeling
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Intervention Evaluation
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Prof. Dr. Axel Mayer is a Professor of Psychological Methods and Evaluation at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, University of Bielefeld. His research focuses on advanced statistical modeling for longitudinal data, causal mediation analysis, and developing user-friendly statistical software packages like lsttheory and EffectLiteR . He investigates intervention effectiveness in psychotherapy and health contexts, particularly fatigue in students and cancer survivors, and contributes to latent state-trait models for experience sampling data. Methodological Expertise: Latent growth curve modeling, causal mediation, structural equation modeling Applied Research: Health-related quality of life, educational development, stress response validation Key projects include involvement in the interdisciplinary InChangE initiative studying individualization processes across disciplines, and contributions to the Deutsche Hodgkin-Studiengruppe cancer fatigue research. His recent publications emphasize software tutorials and comparative studies in mental health, education, and public health interventions. Current trends show focus on digital mental health interventions , cross-cultural comparisons , and ecological momentary assessment methodologies . He actively develops R packages for advanced statistical techniques and investigates mediators in clustered trial designs. Axel Mayer serves as Pro-Dean for Research and chairs committees at Bielefeld University. He's President of the European Association of Methodology (2018-2021) and member of the Psychometric Society.

• Visuo-motor decision-making
• Computational modeling of cognition
• Electrophysiology (EEG, MEG)
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Dr Aline Bompas is a Reader and Director of Research in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University . She is also affiliated with CUBRIC , the Cardiff University Brain Imaging Centre, and is a member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group . Her research integrates behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and neuroimaging techniques to understand how the brain makes rapid visuo-motor decisions and how these processes vary within and between individuals. Education: PhD in Cognitive Sciences, Université Paris 5 (2005) DEA (Advanced Master's) in Cognitive Sciences, Paris (2001) MSc in Biology, Institut National Agronomique de Paris (2001) Scientifique Baccalauréat, Lycée Chaptal, Paris (1998) Research Interests: Dr Bompas's work spans three major themes: Fast Action Decisions: Using drift-diffusion models and neural field models to understand how saccadic and manual responses are initiated under time pressure. Variability in Visuo-Motor Behavior: Investigating why performance fluctuates over time and how this relates to aging, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s disease using MEG and EEG. Visual Perception and Learning: Exploring how perception is shaped by experience, with a focus on color perception and afterimages. Scientific Awards: Fyssen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005–2006) Funding and Grants: ESRC Grant (£633,613), 2013–2016: "A framework and toolkit for understanding impulsive action" (Co-I) Teaching and Supervision: Dr Bompas contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including modules on Thinking, Emotions and Consciousness and Perception and Action . She currently supervises PhD students Phil Schmid and Heather Statham , and has previously supervised Adelina Halchin , Marlou N. Perquin , Maciej Szul , and Georgie Powell . Labs and Collaborations: She is a core member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group at Cardiff and collaborates internationally with researchers from Cambridge, Aston, and other institutions. Her lab uses EEG, MEG, eye-tracking, and computational modeling to study decision-making and perception.

Kate YurgilView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Military Mental Health
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Kate Yurgil serves as Associate Professor and Director of Neuroscience in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Arts and Sciences, holding the L. Mulry Tetlow Endowed Professorship since joining the faculty in 2014. Her academic credentials include: B.A. in Psychology from Saint Louis University (2005) M.S. in Psychological Science from Tulane University (2008) Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Tulane University (2010) Dr. Yurgil's research integrates electrophysiological methods (EEG/MEG) , neuroimaging , and behavioral paradigms to investigate attentional mechanisms , memory processes , and neural correlates of trauma . Her work focuses on military populations, examining PTSD biomarkers , TBI classification , and resilience factors through longitudinal studies like the Marine Resiliency Project. She employs advanced computational approaches including deep learning for neuroimaging data analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on combat-related mental health using prospective longitudinal designs with military cohorts. Key methodological trends include MEG/EEG for neural oscillation analysis, diffusion tensor imaging for white matter integrity, and machine learning for diagnostic classification - particularly regarding PTSD and mild TBI comorbidity. Her scientific recognition includes: College of Arts & Sciences 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Yurgil teaches core psychology courses including Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Cognition, and Sensation & Perception while mentoring students through the Neuroscience and Psychological Sciences programs. Her active research program involves collaboration with the VA Healthcare System and Department of Defense initiatives, though specific grant details aren't provided in source materials. Her laboratory work centers on electrophysiological assessment of cognitive function in military populations, with recent focus on gamma-band activity analysis and neural network classification of combat-related injuries.

Paul David SiakalukView profile

Professor

• Embodied Cognition
• Conceptual Processing
• Visual Word Recognition
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Paul David Siakaluk is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he has worked since 2004. His research focuses on embodied cognition , particularly how sensorimotor experiences and emotional simulations influence lexical processing and semantic categorization . He supervises graduate students in Psychology and has co-organized the Banff Annual Seminar in Cognitive Science (BASICS) conference. Education : PhD in Cognitive Psychology (University of Alberta, 2002) Academic Rank : Professor (2016–present), Associate Professor (2008–2016), Assistant Professor (2004–2008) His scholarship explores the body-object interaction effect —how physical experience with concepts impacts language processing—and extends to emotional experience and abstract word representation . His 2016 Frontiers in Psychology study on emotional experience in lexical decision exemplifies this work. Scientific distinctions include: NSERC grants (2013–2018, 2007–2012, 2005–2007) UNBC Excellence in Teaching Award (2008) NSERC PGS-A/B fellowships (1998–2002) He supervises graduate students in Psychology and collaborates with researchers like Dr. Penny Pexman and Dr. William Owen. His lab investigates semantic richness effects and insult processing using behavioral and neuroimaging methods.

• ADHD Research
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Functions
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Steinunn Adolfsdottir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research focuses on attention networks, executive functions, and ADHD across the lifespan, from childhood through aging populations. Her primary research interests include: ADHD diagnosis, manifestations, and cognitive profiles Attention Network Test development and application Emotion regulation in neurodevelopmental disorders Neural correlates of executive functions using neuroimaging Cognitive aging and healthy brain function Physiological measures of cognitive processes (heart rate variability) Dr. Adolfsdottir's publication record shows strong longitudinal research, with work spanning from 2006 to the present (including publications in 2025). Her recent work has increasingly focused on teachers' perceptions of children with ADHD, emotion regulation difficulties, and the relationship between sleep and ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. Her research often employs both behavioral and physiological measures, including neuroimaging techniques. Notable scientific contributions include: Developing characteristic patterns of deficits in children with ADHD using the Attention Network Test Investigating the relationship between frontal lobe structure and cognitive switching/inhibition Exploring cardiac vagal activity as a predictor of emotion regulation difficulties in ADHD Applying graph theoretical methods to investigate autonomic functioning in adolescents with ADHD Dr. Adolfsdottir frequently collaborates with researchers at the University of Bergen, particularly with Lin Sørensen, Astri Lundervold, and others in the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology. Her work has practical implications for understanding ADHD in educational settings and developing better assessment tools for cognitive functions across the lifespan.

Travis EvansView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Avoidance Disorders
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Travis Evans is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University, directing the Social Affect and Behavior Integrative Neuroscience (SABIN) Laboratory. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Miami (2019), with postdoctoral training at the VA Boston Healthcare System and Massachusetts General Hospital. His work focuses on neural mechanisms underlying social avoidance in internalizing disorders, employing fMRI, TMS, and computational modeling. Current NIMH-funded research explores fMRI-guided TMS to treat social motivation dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Miami (2019) MS in Clinical Psychology, University of Miami BS in Psychology, University of Texas, Tyler Research Interests: Neural circuit dysfunction in anxiety and mood disorders Social avoidance behavior and motivational systems Experimental psychopathology and neuroimaging techniques Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) applications His lab develops interventions targeting neural mechanisms of social withdrawal. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize trauma-exposed populations, developmental prosopagnosia, and neurocognitive markers of PTSD. Methodological innovations include novel attention bias measures and fMRI-guided interventions. Grants: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funding for TMS-based treatments Labs/Teams: Directs the SABIN Lab, collaborating with VA Boston and MGH on translational research programs.

Claude AlainView profile

Professor

• Auditory Perception
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Aging and Cognitive Decline
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Claude Alain is a Professor at the University of Toronto, holding cross-appointments in the Department of Psychology, Institute of Medical Sciences (Faculty of Medicine), and Music and Health Sciences (Faculty of Music). He leads the Alain Lab at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute, focusing on auditory cognitive neuroscience, aging, and neuroimaging. His research employs EEG, MEG, and fMRI to study auditory perception, attention, memory, and their age-related changes, with a focus on bilingualism, musicianship, and dementia. Education: PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Quebec. He has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral fellows globally, many of whom pursue academic or healthcare careers. His lab is funded by NSERC, Alzheimer Society of Canada, and the William Demant Foundation. Key research areas include auditory scene analysis, speech-in-noise comprehension, and EEG-based clinical applications. Current projects explore neurostimulation combined with music to enhance memory in older adults, and early Alzheimer's detection via multisensory evoked potentials (MSEP). Collaborative efforts span institutions like the University of Memphis and the Anderson Lab. The lab houses advanced EEG facilities and engages in translational research to address cognitive aging challenges.

Noiret NicolasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Control
• Memory
• Aging
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Noiret Nicolas is an Assistant Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the Aging and Psychopathology of Memory (ViPsyM) department. His research focuses on cognitive control and memory processes in normal and pathological aging, with particular attention to aging-related changes in attentional control and goal maintenance. He employs eye-tracking technology and virtual reality to study how external factors (e.g., stimulus characteristics) and individual differences (e.g., age, mood, pathology) influence cognitive and memory functions. Research interests include the neuropsychology of memory, executive functions, and the application of eye-tracking to diagnose cognitive impairments. His work aims to develop diagnostic tools using oculomotor parameters linked to cognitive health. Notable methodologies include behavioral experiments, antisaccade tasks, and analysis of visual scanning behaviors in emotional contexts. Recent articles explore eye-tracking validity for self-directed attention (2024), emotional processing in depression (2024), and Alzheimer's-related saccadic patterns (2018). His studies bridge cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications, with emphasis on aging populations and mental health. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but ongoing research involves collaboration with CeRCA and MSHS institutions.

• Neurorestoration
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Deep Brain Stimulation
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Charles Yu Liu is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) with appointments in Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Surgery, and Biomedical Engineering via the Viterbi School of Engineering. He serves as Director of the USC Neurorestoration Center and Surgical Director of the USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, a global leader in surgical epilepsy treatment. Undergraduate: Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor PhD: Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Rice University MD: Yale University School of Medicine Liu specializes in neurorestoration, focusing on restoring function to injured nervous systems through advanced neurosurgical tools and brain-computer interfaces. His research integrates neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical neurosurgery to address epilepsy, stroke recovery, and neuromodulation therapies. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2024) span Biomedical Engineering , Neuroscience , and Neurology , with subfields including neural interfaces, beta-band oscillations, neuroprosthetics, and neuroimaging. Key themes involve decoding motor and cognitive neural signals, improving deep brain stimulation parameters, and exploring SARS-CoV-2 neurotropism. Liu chairs the Department of Neurosurgery at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and collaborates with institutions like Caltech. He serves as Associate Editor of World Neurosurgery and consults for the NCAA USC Trojans Athletics Department on neurosurgical safety.

• Forensic Psychology
• Offender Assessment
• Clinical Psychology
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Dr. Shelley Price is Deputy Head of Psychology at the University of Chester's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. As a forensic psychologist, she researches offender assessment methodologies, treatment efficacy, and psychological factors in criminal behavior. Her work examines cognitive assessment tools like the emotional Stroop task for measuring deviant interests in offender populations. Additional research explores technology's role in adolescent dating violence and community applications of psychology. Dr. Price teaches research methods, cognitive psychology, and community psychology applications. She develops external partnerships to create student opportunities and address real-world problems through psychological research and outreach programs.

Kaz BrandtView profile

Associate Professor

• Memory
• Ageing
• Mental Health
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Kaz Brandt is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Psychological Wellbeing. She holds qualifications including a PhD from the University of Bristol and is a Chartered Psychologist and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on memory processes, aging, mental health, and neuropsychological interventions. Education: PhD in Psychology (Bristol University), MA in Psychology (St Andrews University), Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (University of Keele), and a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Professional roles include Deputy Chair of the British Psychological Society Research Board and External Examiner for Leeds University's MSc in Cognitive Development and Disorders. Research Interests: Her work explores cognitive interventions for memory improvement in older adults (e.g., tDCS studies), mental health outcomes of dietary choices (vegan/vegetarian populations), and neurobiological effects of cannabis/tobacco use. Recently funded projects include a British Academy grant for tDCS-based memory enhancement and NIHR-funded mental health interventions. Awards: Recognitions include Associate Fellowships from the British Psychological Society and British Neuropsychological Society, plus multiple grant awards from UKRI, NIHR, and the British Academy. Key contributions include neuroimaging studies of substance abuse and pioneering puzzle therapy for dementia patients. Supervision & Grants: Active in supervising PhD students and leading interdisciplinary projects. Notable collaborations involve studies on hyperthermia's cognitive effects and dietary identity's mental health impacts. She has presented at over 30 academic conferences and published extensively in journals like Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews and Counselling and Psychotherapy Research . Labs/Teams: Coordinates research teams focused on aging populations, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychopharmacology. Current initiatives include exploring the mnemonic time-travel effect and developing cognitive tools for mental wellness.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Search
• Executive Control
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Michael Chan-Reynolds is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Trent University. He holds a B.Sc. from Trent University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, particularly how the mind/brain performs complex tasks such as reading, mathematics, visual search, change detection, and executive control. He employs three approaches: laboratory tasks, qualitative analyses of everyday behaviors, and computational modeling. Dr. Chan-Reynolds’ education includes a foundational B.Sc. at Trent University, followed by advanced degrees at the University of Waterloo. His work spans topics like the Stroop effect’s posture influence, digital mathematics’ impact on working memory, and the embodied nature of facial attractiveness perception. His research also explores semantic activation during reading and numerical cognition automaticity. His publications address diverse cognitive phenomena, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods. While no specific awards are noted, his contributions to cognitive psychology include studies on collaborative visual search and the gap between laboratory and real-world change detection. Advising and grant details are not explicitly provided in available texts, but his lab actively investigates executive control mechanisms and applied cognitive tasks.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
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Ksenija Marinkovic is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Sciences and the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on neural circuits underlying cognitive and affective functions, including cognitive control, language, and face perception. She holds a PhD from UCLA, an MS from Occidental College, and a BA from the University of Zagreb. Her work integrates neuroimaging techniques (MEG, fMRI, EEG) to study alcohol's effects on cognition, binge drinking's neuroadaptation, and chronic pain mechanisms in fibromyalgia. Key areas include neural oscillations, genetic influences on impulsivity, and autism spectrum disorder's neurobiological basis. Recent research highlights include examining GABA levels in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and identifying neural indices of hyperexcitability in fibromyalgia. She has advised numerous students on projects involving EEG, MEG, and fMRI analyses of brain dynamics in addiction, chronic pain, and cognitive disorders. Dr. Marinkovic frequently presents at conferences like the Research Society on Alcoholism and the Society for Neuroscience, emphasizing translational neuroscience and public education on alcohol's cognitive impacts.

Guillermo Recio VaqueroView profile

Lecturer

• Cognitive Affective Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Individual Differences
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Guillermo Recio Vaquero is a Lecturer at the University of Barcelona's Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, part of the Faculty of Psychology. His research focuses on Cognitive Affective Neuroscience, Individual Differences, and Behavioral Neuroscience. He leads the 'Violence, Behavior, Individual differences and Technology Studies' (WITS) research group. Education: Licence (Degree) and Master's from Universidad Complutense Madrid (2003-2006). PhD in Psychology from Humboldt University in Berlin (2013). Specialized training at the Swiss National Centre in Affective Sciences (2011). Teaching: Recent courses include Personality Psychology (Graduate), Research in Individual Differences (Master's), and Behavioral Data Science (Master's). His research explores emotional regulation, cognitive control, and the neural mechanisms underlying self-regulation. He has led projects on time management in youth and emotional processing in digital interactions. His 2023 project on video call-based emotion recognition highlights his interest in technology's role in behavioral studies. Recent publications address conflicts between priming and memory retrieval, facial expression control via EEG/ERP, and machine learning applications in emotion analysis. He has supervised master's theses on AI-driven personality perception and EEG-based cognitive control studies. Grants include Ministry of Science funding for time management research (2022-2025) and a La Marató de TV3 grant for depression therapeutic targets (2023-2026). He previously held postdoctoral roles at Ulm University (2011-2013) and Hamburg University (2014-2019).