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• Adaptive Optics Applications
• Machine Learning for Time-Series Analysis
• Ophthalmology and Vision Science
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Dr. Jiahe Cui is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, holding roles across the Departments of Engineering Science, Experimental Psychology, and Pharmacology. She is also a Research Associate of Pembroke College. Her work focuses on advancing adaptive optics for medical imaging, particularly in developing retinal imaging systems to identify biomarkers for neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases (PREDICTOR project) and understanding visual neural processing through eye movement studies (PhysFEM project). Dr. Cui earned her BSc in Optoelectronics from Beijing Institute of Technology (2018) and her DPhil in Engineering Science from Oxford (2022). Her research interests include machine learning applications, ophthalmology, super-resolution imaging, and intelligent surgical interventions. She has secured significant grants, including EPSRC Healthcare Technology Fund and ERC support, and has been recognized with multiple awards, including Special Correspondent for Light: Science & Applications . Her publications span adaptive optics optimization, medical imaging innovations, and interdisciplinary applications. Current projects aim to revolutionize point-of-care diagnostics through non-invasive retinal imaging and to decode visual neural responses via advanced optical systems. Awards : EPSRC Healthcare Technology Fund Researcher (2022) ERC Research Studentship (2018–2022) Beijing Outstanding Graduate (2018) Grants : EPSRC IAA Technology Fund (2022) Multiple collaborative research grants spanning engineering and medicine Dr. Cui collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and leads development of SenAOReFoc software for adaptive optics control. Her labs focus on optical engineering and translational medical imaging technologies.

Kim CurbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Cognition
• Face Perception
• Perceptual Expertise
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Dr. Kim Curby is Associate Professor in Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences, specializing in visual cognition and perceptual expertise. With PhD from Vanderbilt University and postdoctoral training at Yale, she directs research on face perception, visual learning, and expertise development through the Perception in Action Research Centre (PARC). Research Focus: Holistic face processing mechanisms; impact of anxiety on visual perception; expertise in medical/security domains (e.g., pathologists, lifeguards); emotion-attention interactions; and applied training solutions. Funding: Holds multiple ARC grants including a Discovery Project on attentional Gestalt framework and Linkage Project on VR training for lifeguards. Publications: Recent work examines other-race effect modulation, emotion-color interactions, VR training efficacy, and individual differences in perceptual tasks. Teaching: Cognition and perception courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Behavioral Neuroscience
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Dr. Steffen Katzner is a researcher at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His work focuses on understanding neuronal circuits underlying visual perception, particularly how sensory processing interacts with cognitive factors like attention and decision-making. Using mice as a model, he employs electrophysiological recordings, optogenetics, and advanced data analysis to study visual system dynamics. Collaborations include researchers from institutions like the University of Tübingen and the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. Key research interests include corticothalamic feedback mechanisms, behavioral state effects on neural responses, and the impact of learning on sensory processing. His group, Vision Circuits (co-led with Laura Busse), investigates how visual information is encoded and modulated by behavioral context. Education and affiliations are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but his research aligns with the Neurobiology specialization within the Faculty of Biology. No awards or grants are mentioned, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to systems neuroscience and visual processing studies. Current projects emphasize the integration of prior knowledge in neural networks to explain animal behavior, as seen in recent work published in Current Biology . Collaborative efforts with experts in computational neuroscience and neurophysiology further highlight his interdisciplinary approach to uncovering fundamental principles of brain function.

Michael MoffittView profile

Associate Professor

• Neural Engineering
• Neuromodulation
• Photobiomodulation
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Michael Moffitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, affiliated with the Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. His research focuses on neural engineering, with an emphasis on neuromodulation mechanisms, photobiomodulation (PBM), and low-amplitude stimulation therapies. His work addresses unresolved questions in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and explores novel applications of PBM for pain management, such as halting C-fiber action potentials using near-infrared light. Collaborations with optics experts aim to advance implantable PBM therapies and computational models predicting neural responses. Research interests include understanding sub-perception stimulation effects on pain pathways, mechanisms underlying PBM's anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, and translating findings into clinical tools. His lab employs pre-clinical models of neuropathic pain and integrates computational models to design optimized therapy systems. Moffitt's contributions span from foundational studies to translational applications, with a focus on advancing therapies for chronic pain and neurological disorders. Publications highlight advancements in SCS parameter optimization, PBM's role in pain modulation, and algorithmic improvements for neurostimulation programming. His work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and clinical medicine to address gaps in neuromodulation therapies.

Nick BarracloughView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Action Perception
• Social Perception
• Neuroscience
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Nick Barraclough is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. He holds roles such as Neuroscience pathway leader and Psychology subject facilitator within the Natural Sciences faculty. His career includes postdoctoral research at the University of St Andrews and academic positions at the University of Hull and University of York. Barraclough's research focuses on understanding action perception, including how humans evaluate others' actions through psychological and neural mechanisms. Key projects explore action coding, facial expression synchrony in audiences, and the impact of autism on social perception. He uses techniques like neuroimaging, computational modeling, and immersive virtual reality. His grants include an AHRC 'Care for the Future' grant (£1.8M) and ESRC funding for virtual reality studies. Collaborators include institutions like the Max Planck Institute and University of York colleagues. He supervises PhD students in action perception and social cognition. Barraclough's lab, the Action Perception Lab, investigates conceptual spaces of human actions and audience engagement metrics. Notable publications address four action dimensions, audience facial expression synchrony, and mirror neuron system deficits in autism. His work bridges cognitive psychology and neuroscience, with contributions to understanding social interaction through perception and neural processing.

Saeedeh SadeghiView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Perception
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Saeedeh Sadeghi is a Researcher in the Department of Neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Her work focuses on understanding how interoceptive and exteroceptive signals influence temporal and affective experiences, particularly through the lens of visual perception, time estimation, and virtual reality applications. Her research explores topics such as valence perception from visual stimuli, synchronization between heart rhythms and time perception, and the psychological effects of virtual crowd environments on travel time perception. She has also investigated interoceptive influences on cognitive processes and methadone maintenance patients' metacognitive abilities in perceptual tasks. Her studies bridge neuroscience, cognitive science, and applied technologies like virtual reality, aiming to uncover neural mechanisms underlying perception and affective processing. Collaborations likely involve interdisciplinary teams studying multisensory integration and human behavior in dynamic environments.

Alexandra PaxtonView profile

Associate Professor

• Complex Dynamical Systems
• Communication and Social Interaction
• Data Science in Psychology
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Alexandra Paxton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She directs the Dyscord Lab, where she investigates communication and social interaction through the lens of complex dynamical systems. Her research leverages data-rich methods to analyze movement, language, and emotion in naturalistic contexts, with additional focus on ethical implications of human-derived data and big data theory-building in psychology. Dr. Paxton holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Information Sciences from the University of California, Merced (2015). Her research explores how context modulates interpersonal behavior, using dynamics-focused approaches to study multimodal coordination (e.g., gesture-speech synchronization) across diverse settings. Key interests include: Modeling interaction as a coupled system influenced by conversational constraints and environmental factors. Developing computational tools for analyzing linguistic and movement coordination. Ethical frameworks for naturally occurring data in psychological science. Her publications (2020-2024) predominantly analyze interpersonal dynamics using recurrence quantification, linguistic alignment, and dynamical systems modeling. Recent work emphasizes real-world applications—such as videoconferencing, autism communication patterns, and driving behavior—reflecting a consistent trend toward ecologically valid, interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, data science, and ethics. She leads the Dyscord Lab, which prioritizes open science practices and high-dimensional data analysis to understand social coordination. Dr. Paxton also serves in editorial roles at PLOS ONE, Cognitive Processing, and Behavior Research Methods.

Christian BrodbeckView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Speech Processing
• Computational Modeling
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Christian Brodbeck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2016) and leads a research team focused on the neural mechanisms of speech and language processing. His lab employs MEG, EEG, and computational modeling to investigate real-time language comprehension in complex auditory environments. Research Focus : Brodbeck's work integrates cognitive neuroscience, computational modeling, and signal processing. Key areas include: Neural dynamics of speech feature processing (acoustic to sentential) Neuro-computational models of speech recognition using RNNs Cortical tracking of speech in multi-talker environments Development of open-source tools like Eelbrain for neural data analysis Publication Trends : His 35+ articles (2011-2025) show evolving focus from neuroimaging methodologies (MEG/EEG toolkits) to advanced models of speech comprehension. Recent works emphasize real-time neural processing in ecological contexts, bilingual interference, and clinical applications (e.g., post-stroke cognitive disorders). Team & Advising : He supervises 6 students across PhD, MSc, MEng, and undergraduate levels, including projects on: EEG-based speech decoding (Joshua Ighalo) Adaptive neurotechnologies for cognitive monitoring Auditory testing pipelines

Manuel Ocaña MiguelView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Autonomous Systems
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Manuel Ocaña Miguel is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, University of Alcalá. He leads the Robesafe research group (Service Robotics and e-Safety) focusing on robotics applications for road safety and autonomous systems. His doctoral thesis addressed WiFi-based localization for semi-autonomous robots, supervised by Dr. Luis Miguel Bergasa Pascual. Key research interests include autonomous driving technologies, computer vision, sensor fusion, and energy-efficient systems. His work spans robotics navigation, traffic management systems, and AI-driven safety solutions. Recent publications emphasize autonomous vehicle decision-making, energy optimization in EV charging, and human-robot interaction in healthcare. Notable contributions include real-time obstacle detection algorithms, gaze-based driver monitoring, and green machine learning implementations on embedded hardware. Prof. Ocaña's research integrates multi-disciplinary approaches: combining vision-based SLAM with GPS data, developing explainable AI for driver attention estimation, and optimizing solar module efficiency through thermal engineering. His projects often bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications in automotive safety and smart energy systems. Publications highlight trends in fusion of sensor data (LiDAR/camera), transfer learning for autonomous systems, and simulation-based validation (CARLA). While no specific grants or awards are listed, his prolific output reflects sustained innovation in robotics and intelligent systems. The Robesafe lab serves as a hub for collaborative R&D in service robotics and e-safety technologies.

Marta Nieto-GarciaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Services Marketing
• Consumer Decision Making
• Pricing Strategies
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Dr. Marta Nieto-Garcia is a Part-Time Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Portsmouth , affiliated with the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation . She holds a PhD in Business Economics (Marketing) from the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, alongside a MRes and BSc in Business Economics. Current role: Departmental Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees (Marketing) Teaching: Postgraduate and Undergraduate modules in Marketing, Hospitality Management, and International Business Research Focus: Marta investigates services marketing , consumer decision making , pricing strategies , and the peer-to-peer economy , emphasizing sustainable outcomes for consumers, businesses, and society. Her work bridges the intention-behavior gap in sustainable tourism and explores dynamic pricing in hospitality. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze greenhushing (2025), consumer hypocrisy in sustainability (2024), prosocial initiatives in P2P platforms (2023), and crisis resilience in tourism (2023). Earlier works focus on pricing psychology (2022), online tipping , and meta-analyses of Airbnb-hotel dynamics (2021). Advising: Supervises PhD and dissertation projects across Marketing, Hospitality, and International Business. No specific student names listed.

Sophie QuirkView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Comic Performance
• Political Comedy
• Audience Dynamics
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Dr Sophie Quirk is a Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent, part of the College of Arts. She specializes in comic and popular performance, particularly the social/political impact of stand-up comedy. Her research examines how comedians manipulate audience response and adapt to modern political/societal shifts. She has been at Kent since 2007, joining full-time staff in 2013 after completing her PhD there in 2011. Education: PhD in Drama/Theatre Studies, University of Kent (2011) Research Interests: Focuses on contemporary stand-up comedy's response to 21st-century political/societal changes, grassroots/DIY performance cultures, and the intersection of showmanship with political discourse. Her work bridges performance analysis with sociopolitical critique, emphasizing how humor functions as both resistance and reinforcement. Teaching: Leads modules like 'Stand-Up Comedy' (including student-run clubs) and 'Creative Project'. Previous roles included directing and modern theatre texts. Supervises postgraduate research on comic performance, popular genres, and performance's societal roles. Grants & Labs: Collaborates on projects like the Centre for Comparative Politics & Media Research. Her work appears in journals like European Journal of Humour Research and Comedy Studies .

• Systems Neuroscience
• Behavioral Genetics
• Circadian Rhythms
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Kaiden Price is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on systems neuroscience using C. elegans to study how neural systems generate complex behaviors. He investigates learning mechanisms, circadian rhythms, and memory formation through behavioral assays, calcium imaging, and genetic manipulations. His publication record reveals consistent themes in circadian regulation of cognition, neural plasticity mechanisms, and metabolic-behavioral interactions. Recent work explores how insulin signaling pathways modulate risk-taking behavior in C. elegans . He actively mentors undergraduate researchers in neuroscience techniques.

• Contemporary Literature
• Narrative Theory
• Sociology of Reading
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Ben Davies is an Associate Professor in Literature & Culture at the University of Portsmouth , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Centre for Studies in Literature . His research sits at the intersection of contemporary literature, narrative theory, and the sociology of reading, with a focus on time, temporality, and the novel. He has held prestigious fellowships at the Institute of English Studies (University of London) and CRASSH (University of Cambridge), and currently serves as Chair of University English and member of the Institute of English Studies Advisory Council . Education : PhD in English, University of St Andrews MA in English, University of St Andrews MSt in English (1900-Present), University of Oxford Ben’s research explores modern and contemporary literature, narrative theory, time and temporality, and the sociology of reading. His work includes ethnographic studies of pandemic-era reading practices and theoretical inquiries into critical reading and method. He teaches modules spanning critical theory, postmodern fiction, and temporal studies, supervising MRes and PhD projects on contemporary literature and AI authorship. Scientific Awards : Carlsberg Foundation Grant (2020) British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies Monograph Prize (2022) His ethnographic and theoretical contributions highlight the interplay between reading, time use, and crisis contexts, with a focus on curricular innovation and public engagement in literary studies.

• German Literature
• Twentieth Century German Prose
• Contemporary Women Writers
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Gillian Pye is an Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin (UCD), where she has been a faculty member since 1998. She also serves as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Humanities and plays a leadership role in curriculum development and academic governance. Her work bridges German literary studies, cultural theory, and interdisciplinary research on materiality, memory, and well-being. BA, University of Sheffield PhD, University of Sheffield Professional Diploma in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Her research centers on twentieth- and twenty-first-century German literature, with a focus on prose since the fall of the Berlin Wall and contemporary women writers. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating psychoanalytic, anthropological, and cultural studies perspectives. Key themes include comedy, material culture, the built environment, consumerism, and identity in post-unification Germany. Her recent work critically engages with the concept of happiness, challenging dominant Western narratives in both literature and pedagogy. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly trajectory: analyzing how material objects, temporalities, and emotional constructs shape identity and cultural memory in German literature. Her work frequently explores liminal spaces—between presence and absence, trash and value, memory and forgetting—using authors like Wolfgang Hilbig, Clemens Meyer, and Angela Krauß to examine societal transitions. There is a clear evolution toward affective and ethical dimensions, particularly in narratives of well-being and happiness. College Teaching and Learning Award (2017) – awarded for sustained excellence in teaching, based on student and staff nominations Gillian Pye has led major curriculum innovations, including the development of the BA International Modern Languages (DN541), the first of its kind in Ireland. She has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research, coordinated numerous modules, and initiated programs integrating drama with language learning. Her leadership extends to national and international academic service, including roles as external examiner, conference organizer, and representative in professional associations such as the German Studies Association of Ireland and Women in German Studies. She has also contributed to public engagement through study trips and teacher training workshops. She has organized interdisciplinary research events such as the 'Belonging' seminar series, the 'Trash' conference, and 'Architecture and its Metaphors,' bringing together scholars from literature, sociology, architecture, and visual art. These initiatives reflect her commitment to cross-disciplinary dialogue and the integration of cultural, spatial, and material analyses in literary scholarship.

• Space perception
• Spatial memory
• Spatial cognition
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Dr. Naohide Yamamoto is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology & Counselling at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Health. His research focuses on cognitive and neural mechanisms of spatial navigation, with expertise in space perception, spatial memory, and cognitive neuroscience. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and previously worked as an assistant professor at Cleveland State University and a postdoctoral scientist at George Washington University. Education PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University (USA) MA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University (USA) Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering, University of Tokyo (Japan) Research Interests His work explores spatial cognition, navigation, and the impact of musical training on sensory integration. Recent studies include investigations into multisensory temporal integration, neural correlates of visual perception, and methodological standards for cognitive research (PECANS statement). Key Contributions Publications span topics like spatial learning, audiovisual integration, and driver-cyclist interactions. He co-authored a 2025 paper on enhancing research reproducibility in cognitive neuroscience. Awards & Memberships Fellow of the Psychonomic Society Member of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness Consulting Editor for Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition Advising & Labs Supervised PhD candidates on topics such as prediction error signaling and cyclist safety. Affiliated with QUT's Centre for Vision and Eye Research, contributing to interdisciplinary spatial cognition research.