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• Biomechanics
• Sports
• Posture and Locomotion
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François Prince is a Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, with secondary appointments in Kinesiology. His research focuses on biomechanics, postural control, locomotion, and aging, with specific interests in Paralympic athletes, Parkinson's disease, and surgical rehabilitation. Primary Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Secondary Affiliation: Department of Kinesiology Research Units: GRSV (Vision Research Group) Research Interests: Dr. Prince investigates biomechanical mechanisms in gait initiation for amputees, postural control in aging populations, surgical ergonomics, and locomotor strategies in hip arthroplasty patients. His work bridges clinical applications (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, spinal injuries) with sports biomechanics (circus arts, Paralympic performance). Recent Publication Trends: His 2017-2019 work emphasizes neurorehabilitation for spinal injuries, age-related postural decline, and surgical ergonomics. Earlier studies (2011-2014) focus on concussion effects, Huntington's disease, and pediatric biomechanics. Key Collaborators: Julie Messier, Louis Bherer, Mickaël Begon Funding Sources: Parkinson Society Canada, CIHR, NSERC Advising: Supervised 23+ graduate students (PhD and Master's) across biomechanics, geriatrics, and sports injury prevention since 2002. Notable alumni include Dr. Julie Nantel (2004) and Dr. Nicolas Termoz (2005). Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Vision Research Group (GRSV) and leads interdisciplinary teams involving orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and engineers in projects spanning from hip replacement analysis to circus artist ergonomics.

Trevor DrewView profile

Professor

• Biomechanics
• Neurophysiology
• Motor Control
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Trevor Drew is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. His research focuses on neural control of movement and posture during locomotion in feline models, with expertise in biomechanics and neurophysiology. He is affiliated with the Neural Signaling and Circuitry Research Group (SNC) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Research on the Brain and Learning (CIRCA). Dr. Drew's primary research examines supraspinal contributions to visually-guided locomotion, specifically the roles of premotor cortex, posterior parietal cortex, and basal ganglia in gait modification and interlimb coordination. His work addresses spinal cord injury mechanisms and motor disorder pathophysiology through fundamental neurophysiological methodology, emphasizing cortical integration of visual information during movement execution. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent investigation of cortical mechanisms across locomotion contexts, demonstrating premotor cortex involvement in temporal transformation during gait planning, posterior parietal cortex functions in spatial navigation, and shared neural control principles between reaching and locomotion tasks. His research consistently employs feline models to elucidate working memory's role in visually-guided motor coordination. Dr. Drew has supervised 11 graduate students (7 PhD, 4 MSc) since 1991. His research is supported by major grants including CIHR Project Grants (2018-2025) on cortical contributions to visually-guided locomotion and (2013-2021) on neural control of posture/movement, plus FRQS infrastructure funding (2002-2020) for the SNC research group. He leads laboratory investigations within the SNC and CIRCA frameworks, utilizing electrophysiological recordings, kinematic analysis, and anatomical studies to explore neural substrates of locomotion. Current projects extend through 2025 with emphasis on cortical mechanisms during visually-guided gait modifications.

Hailiang WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Health Informatics
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Dr. Hailiang Wang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Design , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As a Presidential Young Scholar , he leads research at the intersection of human factors engineering , health informatics , and gerontechnology . PhD in Human Factors Engineering, The University of Hong Kong MSc in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, The University of Hong Kong BSc in Management, Dalian University of Technology His research integrates VR/AR , AIoT , and wearable sensor systems to develop intelligent healthcare solutions for aging populations. Key areas include: Fall risk assessment and prevention Medical UX/UI design Age-friendly technology Occupational safety systems Recent publications demonstrate expertise in systematic reviews , meta-analysis , and human performance modeling . His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals for Health and Well-being and Quality Education. Scientific recognitions include: 3rd Runner Up, Co-Creating Learning Shorts Competition (2023) Outstanding Young Researcher, PolyU (2022) Best Paper Awards

Josh MartinView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurobiology
• Insects
• Insect behavior
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Josh Martin is an Associate Professor of Biology at Colby College, specializing in neurobiological and sensory mechanisms in insects. His research focuses on the control of movement, visual tracking of targets, and behavioral neuroethology in insect systems. He can be reached at (207) 859-5710 or via email at joshua.martin@colby.edu, and his office is located in Olin 334. Current Courses: BI274 (Neurobiology), BI374 (Advanced Neurobiology), BI401 (Biology Seminar), BI402 (Biology Seminar), BI402S (Biology Seminar) His expertise spans neuroethology, motor control, and neural processing, with a strong emphasis on understanding sensory biology and neural coding in insects.

• Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Neuromodulation
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Dr. Joshua E Aman serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, with a research focus on understanding brain movement control and pathological mechanisms in movement disorders. Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Active research in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and neural circuitry His research investigates how neurological diseases or injuries affect motor and somatosensory systems, emphasizing DBS mechanisms and their impact on Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. By combining advanced imaging (7T MRI, diffusion MRI) with computational modeling, he explores therapeutic optimization and neural pathway visualization. Recent publications highlight DBS targeting in thalamic and cerebellothalamic tracts, beta-band oscillations in Parkinsonian patients, and circuit-based approaches to movement disorder therapy. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Yasushi OkadaView profile

Professor

• Cell Biology
• Biophysics
• Optical Microscopy
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Yasushi Okada, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Department of Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, with concurrent positions at the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, and RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research where he serves as Principal Investigator and Team Leader of the Laboratory for Cell Polarity Regulation. His interdisciplinary research bridges cell biology, biophysics, physics, chemistry, and information science to address fundamental questions about life processes. Dr. Okada's research focuses on developing and applying advanced imaging technologies to directly observe molecular processes within living cells. His laboratory specializes in three key technological areas: high-resolution live-cell imaging techniques, cell state visualization probes, and image analysis methods. Through these approaches, his team investigates intracellular transport mechanisms, particularly in neurons, with emphasis on axonal transport and microtubule-kinesin interactions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary approaches combining advanced microscopy, molecular probe development, and computational analysis. His work spans multiple biological systems including stem cells, neurons, and mitochondrial dynamics, with applications in understanding fundamental cell biology processes and neurological disorders. His research often involves developing novel imaging technologies that push the boundaries of what can be observed in living cells. Scientific Awards: Nakatani Award (February 2024) Dr. Okada has established significant research collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines. His laboratory develops original technologies ranging from microscope optics to molecular probes, demonstrating strong technical innovation alongside biological discovery. His recent work shows increasing integration of computational methods with experimental approaches, particularly in image analysis and deep learning applications for cellular feature extraction. His research team operates at the intersection of multiple core facilities including imaging cores and data science resources, facilitating cutting-edge investigations into cellular dynamics. Current work focuses on understanding how structural differences in cellular components like microtubules contribute to polarized transport and cell fate determination.

Hiromichi SuetaniView profile

Professor

• Neuroinformatics
• Computational Neuroscience
• Nonlinear Dynamics
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Hiromichi Suetani is a Professor at the Department of Co-creative Science and Engineering , Faculty of Science and Engineering , Oita University . He holds concurrent positions as an Affiliated Researcher at the International Research Center for Neurointelligence , University of Tokyo , and has previously worked at institutions including RIKEN Center for Brain Science , ATR , and Kagoshima University . His research bridges nonlinear dynamics , machine learning , and neuroscience . Education : PhD in Informatics from Kyoto University, with research at the Institute of Statistical Mathematics and graduate training in Mathematical Engineering at the University of Tokyo. Research Society Affiliations : Society for Neuroscience Japan Neuroscience Society Physical Society of Japan His research focuses on decoding brain information and controlling complex systems using techniques like reservoir computing , topological data analysis , and nonlinear modeling . He investigates human EEG individuality , collective patterns in active matter , and chaotic synchronization in dynamical systems. Recent work with collaborators explores hybrid prediction models combining anticipating synchronization and echo state networks to improve time series forecasting in chaotic systems. Earlier studies analyzed EEG consistency under noisy stimuli and applied manifold learning to map brain oscillations. His teaching includes mechanics , computational physics , and nonlinear science at Oita University. He has secured competitive funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for projects on critical computation systems , stable chaos in neural networks , and topological analysis of biological data .

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sleep Research
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Patricia Gerván is a Lecturer at the Institute of Psychology and the Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. Her work focuses on adolescent neurodevelopment through the interplay of biological maturation and cognitive/emotional processes. Specializes in developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience Investigates sleep's role in learning and brain plasticity Studies neurodevelopmental disorders like Williams syndrome Examines maturation-dependent motor and cognitive function Her recent research explores sleep spindle clustering post-visual training, biological maturity's impact on executive function, and motor skill development in adolescents. Publications show interdisciplinary focus on neurodevelopmental disorders and human neurophysiology. While no explicit awards or student advisement details appear in the scraped text, her work spans neurodevelopmental screening methods, pandemic-related stress responses, and music therapy applications for motor function improvement.

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Physical Activity and Cognitive Efficiency
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Patrizia Turriziani is a Full Professor at the University of Palermo in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences . She serves as the Delegate for Supporting Neurodiversity and contributes to institutional initiatives like CE.N.DIS (University Center for Disability and Neurodiversity) and the ARTEMISIA Center for Gender Studies. Her research is centered in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience , with a focus on sensory processing, memory, and physical activity's cognitive effects. Institutional Roles: Delegate for Neurodiversity, CE.N.DIS, ARTEMISIA Center, NeuroTeam srl Labs: Neuropsychology Lab Research Interests include cognitive rehabilitation, sensory-motor integration, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neuromodulation techniques like rTMS and tDCS. Her recent publications highlight stroke recovery , Alzheimer's interventions , and sensory processing in neurodiverse populations. She also investigates spatial cognition and memory enhancement through prism adaptation and digital therapeutics. Key Collaborations involve the Neuropsychology Lab and translational research with the NeuroTeam srl initiative. Her work spans both clinical and developmental neuropsychology , integrating applied neuroscience with educational and rehabilitation frameworks.

Jean-Louis DE BOUGRENET DE LA TOCNAYEView profile

Professor

• Optics
• Liquid Crystals
• Optical Communications
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Jean-Louis DE BOUGRENET DE LA TOCNAYE is Head of the Optical Department at IMT Atlantique (Brest campus). His research spans optics, liquid crystals, spatial light modulators, and biomedical applications, with a focus on innovative optical systems. He leads developments in contact lens technologies for eye tracking, augmented reality, and medical diagnostics. Research Interests: His work integrates optical engineering with materials science and electronics, emphasizing applications in vision correction, human-computer interaction, and industrial optics. Key areas include tunable lenses, holographic systems, and wearable optoelectronics. Publications: Over 100 journal articles (1983–2023) show a progression from fundamental optics to applied biomedical devices. Recent publications focus on smart contact lenses for gaze tracking, laser-based vision augmentation, and advanced display systems, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation. Patents & Innovations: Holds numerous patents in optical devices, including dynamic gain equalizers, liquid crystal shutters, salinity sensors, and 3D display technologies. His inventions frequently target telecommunications, medical instrumentation, and industrial optics. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups in optical systems design and optoelectronics at IMT Atlantique, collaborating with industrial partners (e.g., VALEO, Eyes3Shut) on commercialization of optical technologies.

Melanie LamView profile

Associate Professor

• Perceptual-Motor Behaviour
• Social Motor Coordination
• Motor Adaptation
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Dr. Melanie Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University. She earned her BA in Psychology and Criminology from Simon Fraser University (2004) before completing graduate studies at the University of British Columbia's School of Kinesiology under Dr. Romeo Chua. Her research examines how humans adapt motor behavior to internal changes (e.g., neurological disorders) and social environments, with particular focus on coordination mechanisms during collaborative actions. Dr. Lam directs the Perceptual-Motor Behaviour (PMB) Lab, where she investigates three primary areas: social context effects on perception and decision-making, emotional expression influences on motor tasks, and information processing in special populations (Down syndrome, Parkinson's, ADHD). Her work addresses how the brain integrates sensory input into coordinated actions, exploring questions like interpersonal movement synchronization and adaptive behaviors in constrained conditions. Her recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus spanning cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and kinesiology. Dominant themes include joint action coordination (45% of recent papers), neurodevelopmental disorder mechanisms (30%), and sensorimotor adaptation (25%). MRI-based studies on Down syndrome and Tourette syndrome reflect her neuroimaging expertise, while behavioral experiments explore social motor coordination and temporal processing.

Katrina WilliamsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Physiotherapy
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Vestibular Disorders
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Dr. Katrina Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, with affiliations to the Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR) and the Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research. Her work focuses on neurological and vestibular disorders, examining how sensory systems interact with the brain to optimize movement control and quality of life. Research Themes: Her studies span sensory integration in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), symptom impacts on function in Meniere's disease, and biophysical markers for balance outcomes in neurological conditions. She advocates for bio-social-physical models in rehabilitation. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze gait analysis in MS, vestibular-visual interactions, and the influence of hearing impairment on balance in older adults. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research. Collaborations: She partners with the Whirled Foundation (formerly Meniere's Australia) and Sonova AG, contributing to policy initiatives like Hearing Health Australia.

Bo ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
• Neurobiology
• Neural Circuits
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Bo Chen, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Holding a doctorate in Applied Biomedical Science from the University of Reading, his research focuses on developing innovative strategies for spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery through molecular neuroscience and translational approaches. B.Sc. Biological Science - University of Birmingham, U.K. M.Sc. Biomedical Science - Durham University, U.K. Ph.D. Applied Biomedical Science - University of Reading, U.K. Research spans two primary domains: (1) Developing multidisciplinary methods to examine pathological changes in spinal neurons and circuits post-SCI, and (2) Creating translational treatments to enhance brain-spinal cord connectivity for functional recovery. His work employs advanced techniques including neuronal visualization, behavioral analysis, and molecular interventions. Publications demonstrate expertise in neural plasticity, neuroregeneration, and neurotherapeutic development. Recent studies focus on KCC2 modulation, propriospinal neuron engineering, and excitatory neuron swelling reduction. Methodological innovations include optical clearing, light sheet microscopy, and AI-driven image analysis. Collaborative efforts involve Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, and international institutions. Research methodologies combine molecular neuroscience, behavioral quantification, and neuroengineering approaches to understand and repair injured spinal circuits.

Sebastian SauppeView profile

Researcher

• Linguistic diversity and language processing
• Incremental processing
• Event cognition
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Sebastian Sauppe is a Senior Assistant and Ambizione Fellow at the University of Zurich's Department of Psychology, where he leads the research area 'Cognitive and Developmental Neuroscience of Language' within the Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood unit. His work bridges language processing, cognitive neuroscience, and ontogenetic development, with fieldwork conducted on under-researched languages including Äiwoo in Solomon Islands. Education: Recipient of Max Planck Society's Otto Hahn medal for psycholinguistic dissertation work Current Roles: SNSF Ambizione grant holder, National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sauppe's research focuses on linguistic diversity and language processing , examining how grammatical structures interact with real-time comprehension and production. His work on incremental processing investigates neural mechanisms of sentence construction, while event cognition studies explore how language shapes semantic role representation. He also examines child development of language-cognition interfaces and interactive language use in social contexts. His methodology combines mobile EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral paradigms across diverse linguistic environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on cross-linguistic validation of processing principles (particularly agent preference phenomena), neural correlates of syntactic variation, and methodological innovation in field psycholinguistics. His work consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience, with increasing focus on developmental trajectories. National Geographic Explorer (awarded by National Geographic Society) Otto Hahn Medal (Max Planck Society for outstanding dissertation work) As an Ambizione grant holder, Dr. Sauppe leads independent research while mentoring junior researchers. His fieldwork in Solomon Islands demonstrates commitment to ecological validity and linguistic diversity. Current projects involve mobile EEG studies of language processing in naturalistic settings and cross-species comparisons of event cognition with great apes. His research group collaborates extensively across Europe and with field linguists worldwide, developing novel paradigms for studying language in under-documented contexts. Dr. Sauppe maintains active laboratory work at the University of Zurich while conducting periodic field expeditions. His team utilizes mobile neuroimaging equipment for cross-cultural studies and collaborates with primatology researchers on comparative cognition projects. The lab emphasizes methodological rigor in both controlled laboratory and naturalistic field settings.

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Eye Movements
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Professor Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a distinguished researcher in visual perception at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, where he has served as Professor for General Psychology since 2001. His work bridges the gap between sensory processing, visual cognition, and motor control, with a particular focus on color vision and eye movement research. His educational background includes a Diploma in Psychology from the University of Regensburg (1986) and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from New York University (1990), followed by postdoctoral work at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and NYU's Center for Neural Science. Before joining Giessen, he was a research scientist at the MPI for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen (1993-2000) and Professor for Biological Psychology at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (2000-2001). Professor Gegenfurtner's research centers on information processing in the visual system, particularly the relationship between low-level sensory processes, higher-level visual cognition, and sensorimotor integration. His work investigates how complex scenes and objects are perceived in natural environments, how they are represented in the brain, and how visual information drives motor systems. His specific interests include color vision, color constancy, eye movement control, visual processing during eye movements, and the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on color processing in both biological and artificial systems, saccadic suppression mechanisms, color categorization, and the interaction between visual perception and eye movements. His work combines psychophysical methods with computational modeling and increasingly incorporates deep learning approaches to understand visual processing. 2024: Russell Devalois Memorial lecture UC Berkeley 2024: ICVS Verriest medal 2024: Pineapple Science Award 2019: Palmer Lecture of the Colour Group (GB) 2019: Turrell Lecture Berlin 2016: Wilhelm Wundt medal of the German Society for Psychology 2014: Rank Prize Funds Lecture at the European Conference of Visual Perception Since 2015: Member, German National Academy of Science (Leopoldina) Professor Gegenfurtner has served on numerous editorial boards including Journal of Vision (Associate editor since 2018), Vision Research, and Perception. He was President of the Vision Science Society (2012/2013) and serves on the fellowship selection committee for the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation. His research has been supported by prestigious grants including an ERC Advanced Grant (2020-2025) for "Color 3.0: an object-oriented approach to color" and multiple DFG-funded collaborative research centers. He leads research projects investigating predictive mechanisms in peripheral vision, the origins of color categories, and neurOscientific workflow assistance (NOWA). His laboratory continues to push the boundaries of visual neuroscience, with recent work exploring color processing using deep neural networks and investigating visual phenomena in virtual reality environments.