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Markus Handal SneveView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Memory Research
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Markus Handal Sneve is a Researcher and Senior Engineer at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Human Cognition (SFF) and the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC). His work integrates neuroimaging and psychophysics to study memory mechanisms and visual perception. Academic Rank: Researcher Affiliations: Department of Psychology, LCBC, SFF Education includes a Master's in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from Ludwig-Maximilians University (Munich, 2008) and a Clinical Psychology degree from the University of Oslo (2005). Professional roles include PhD Research Fellow (2009–present) and collaborations with international researchers. Research focuses on low-level visual memory, neural mechanisms of perceptual filling-in, and age-related changes in memory and brain structure. Key contributions include studies on hippocampal-cortical connectivity and blood-brain barrier dynamics across the lifespan. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles span neuroscience, cognitive aging, and brain imaging. Notable collaborations include work with Professors Svein Magnussen, Kristine Walhovd, and Anders Fjell. Technical expertise includes MRI engineering and neuroimaging data processing.

Lisa OakesView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Visual Attention
• Infant Memory
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Professor Lisa Oakes is a leading scholar in developmental psychology and visual cognition at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Center for Mind and Brain. Her work focuses on infant cognitive development, particularly visual attention, memory, and categorization processes. She employs eye-tracking technology to investigate how everyday experiences—such as exposure to faces or pets—influence these processes. Oakes emphasizes cross-cultural and globalized research, addressing WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) sample limitations, and advocates for methodological rigor in infant studies. Her research spans topics including visual short-term memory, face processing, dynamic event learning, and the impact of nutritional interventions (e.g., egg supplementation in Malawi) on child development. She has authored influential books like Developmental Cascades: Building the Infant Mind (2019) and received the 2022 Eleanor Maccoby Book Award from APA for this work. Oakes collaborates internationally, leading projects such as the ManyBabies consortium to enhance reproducibility in developmental science. Her lab’s studies often integrate computational models (e.g., Graph-Based Visual Saliency) with empirical data to explore infant visual perception. Recent work addresses pandemic-related effects of face masks on social learning and develops innovative methods for assessing spatial cognition in young children. Oakes also prioritizes global representation in research, advocating for diverse participant pools to improve the generalizability of developmental findings.

Jackson ColvettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Attentional Control
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Dr. Jackson Colvett is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Berry College's Psychological Science department. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University (2017), an M.A. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis (2019), and a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences with a focus on Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (2023). His research explores attentional control processes at the intersection of attention, learning, and memory, particularly how individuals use environmental features to adjust cognitive control during goal-directed tasks. Current work examines how learners predict and adapt to distractors based on item or location features, and the dominance of item-level learning over contextual cues. His publications span cognitive control mechanisms, task switching, and perceptual processing costs, with recent focus on item-specific control dynamics and cross-modal adaptation. Research methods include behavioral experiments and experimental paradigms measuring attentional allocation and response modulation. Colvett’s work has implications for understanding cognitive flexibility in dynamic environments and applications to educational and workplace settings. Notable articles include investigations into stimulus repetition effects in task choice, media multitasking differences in task performance, and object-based attention in dynamic scenarios. His findings contribute to theoretical frameworks around adaptive cognitive control and the neural underpinnings of attentional filtering.

Wolfgang MaassView profile

Professor

• Neural Networks
• Machine Learning
• Computational Neuroscience
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Wolfgang Maass is a Professor at the Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation at Technische Universität Graz . His research focuses on computational neuroscience, neuromorphic engineering, and machine learning, with an emphasis on understanding how biological neural networks process information and inspire artificial systems. He has contributed extensively to the development of spiking neural networks, synaptic plasticity models, and neuromorphic hardware. Education: Dipl.-Ing. (Diploma in Engineering), Dr.rer.nat. (PhD in Natural Sciences) Affiliations: Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation, TU Graz Key research interests include: Neural network models for cognitive functions Biologically plausible learning algorithms Neuromorphic computing and hardware implementations Computational principles of cortical microcircuits Recent work highlights the integration of biological principles into artificial intelligence, including studies on synaptic plasticity (BTSP), spiking neural networks for image recognition, and energy-efficient neuromorphic systems. His research bridges theoretical neuroscience and applied machine learning, with a focus on systems that emulate brain-like functionality. He has presented at major conferences such as the International Convention on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI and has authored over 200 publications. His work has been recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, advancing both neuroscience and AI fields.

Giorgio FuggettaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Biological Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
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Dr. Giorgio Fuggetta is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Roehampton, London. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Verona and a BSc/MSc in Psychology from the University of Padua. His academic roles include teaching and research in cognitive neuroscience, particularly focusing on visual cognition and electrophysiological methods. University: University of Roehampton School: School of Psychology Department: Department of Psychology Research interests include cognitive neuroscience, visual attention mechanisms, EEG methodologies, and translational research in psychological dysfunction. He investigates neural correlates of visual short-term memory (V-STM) and attention processes using EEG and transcranial brain stimulation (TMS/tDCS). Recent studies explore depression's impact on cognitive control and biomarkers of psychological conditions like schizotypy. Key projects include the 'Bodyswaps x Meta Healthcare Grant' (2025) and development of the 'Working Memory Analyser' software for assessing executive functions. His work is published in journals like Brain Stimulation and Applied Sciences . Award: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016). Supervised doctoral students include Nektarios Gounaridis, Joseph O'Clery, and Hakan Sahin. Collaborative research spans cognitive neuroscience and interdisciplinary psychology.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Human Physiology
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Asst. Prof. Mehmet Ergen is an academic at Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University's School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, since 2010. He holds a Doctorate in Physiology from Istanbul University (2008) and a Veterinary Medicine degree from Istanbul University (2001). His academic positions include Assistant Professor, Year Coordinator (2024–present), and roles in institutional boards like Measurement and Evaluation Board and Course Board Chairman. Research focuses on human physiology, neurophysiology, and neuroscience, with emphasis on EEG analysis in cognitive disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and sensory processing. His work integrates neuroimaging techniques with clinical applications, addressing conditions like Parkinson's, migraine, and ADHD. Notable contributions include studies on event-related potentials in schizophrenia and genetic modulation of gamma band responses. Ergen has supervised 7 theses, including doctoral research on migrane photophobia and virtual reality applications in Parkinson's. He actively contributes to academic governance, peer review (e.g., BMC Psychiatry, Scientific Reports), and international conferences (e.g., 22nd National Neuroscience Congress). He is a Board Member of the Brain Research Society (Turkey) and part of the Adalab/Brain And Mind Group. Awards: Beyin Araştırmaları Derneği Travel and Education Grant (2005) Teaching: Specializes in neurophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, and physiology courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Labs/Groups: Member of the Adalab/Brain And Mind Group, focusing on interdisciplinary neuroscience research.

Tomas PerssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Primate Behavior
• Great Ape Conceptual Abilities
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Tomas Persson is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Science and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Philosophy, Lund University. He also serves as Scientific Director at Lund University's Primate Research Station Furuvik, where research on great ape cognition in chimpanzees and Sumatran orangutans is conducted. His research focuses on great apes' conceptual abilities, particularly their understanding of images and representation, as well as collaborative projects on rock art with Linnaeus University. He teaches courses on Animal Cognition and Theories in Cognitive Science. Administrative Roles: Deputy Head of Department (Research), Scientific Director at Furuvik Station. Key Projects: SHACT (rock art narratives), EvoCoop (evolution of human cooperation), and studies on primate short-term memory. Awards: 2019 Primates Social Impact Award, 2018 Ig Nobel Prize for cross-species imitation research. Research interests span human evolution, primate behavior, and cognitive archaeology. Notable work includes studies on imitation in chimpanzees and infants, affective forecasting in primates, and narrative analysis in Scandinavian rock carvings. He has supervised multiple projects and collaborates internationally across disciplines.

Andria ShimiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• School Psychology
• Attention and Memory Development
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Andria Shimi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cyprus, affiliated with the School of Economics and Management. She holds a BSc in Psychology (First Class Honours) from the University of Athens, a postgraduate degree in School Psychology from the University of Cyprus, an MSc in Psychological Research (Distinction) from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, supported by Bodossaki and Leventis Foundation fellowships. Her research focuses on the development of attention, memory, and executive functions across behavioral, neural, and genetic levels in both typical and clinical populations. This work is detailed on her lab's website, www.madlabcy.com . Notable awards include a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016–2018) and postdoctoral research roles at institutions such as the Medical Research Council (Cambridge), Sackler Institute (Cornell University), and the University of Edinburgh. Her publications emphasize integrative models of visual short-term memory, attentional control, and neural mechanisms underlying cognitive development. She has held grants from international and local bodies, including the European Commission and Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.

Simon FarrellView profile

Professor

• Cognition
• Short-term memory
• Working memory
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Simon Farrell is a Professor in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he also served as Head of School from 2020 to 2022. He holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Psychology from UWA, and completed postdoctoral research at Northwestern University with Roger Ratcliff. His research integrates experimental psychology and computational modeling to study memory, judgment, and decision-making. Key contributions include the Serial-Order-in-a-Box (SOB) model of serial order memory and investigations into decision-making dynamics under uncertainty, particularly involving agent interactions. He teaches Cognitive Neuroscience and contributes to advanced statistics and computational modeling courses. Research interests focus on serial order memory mechanisms, temporal context in episodic memory, and goal-directed decision-making. Current projects explore how humans encode/retrieve critical information, navigate competitive decision contexts, and integrate memory with reinforcement learning. His work also addresses social utility preferences, inequality aversion, and the role of working memory in goal pursuit. Notable publications include studies on automation reliability learning (2024), episodic memory sampling (2023), and cultural responsiveness in psychology education (2025). Awards include the 2024 UWA Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2009 Paul Bertelson Award for cognitive psychology contributions. Active grants involve transport modeling, decision architectures in tactical systems, and automation reliability research. His lab collaborates internationally on projects like climate change belief segmentation and body image perception. Teaching and research emphasize bridging cognitive science with real-world applications through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Neurocognitive Linguistics
• Speech and Language Processing
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr. Andrew Thwaites is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Speech, Language, and the Brain (CSLB) within the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge. His work focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying speech and language processing, integrating cortical activity analysis with machine learning approaches. Research Interests: Neurocognitive linguistics EEG/MEG signal analysis Cortical entrainment to speech Human-machine speech recognition comparisons Auditory perception Computational modeling of neural systems Publication Trends: Recent work (2025) includes frameworks for cortical processing mapping and unified EEG/MEG models. Earlier studies explore tonotopic representations (2017-2018), cross-domain comparisons between AI and neural networks (2016-2017), and sensory entrainment mechanisms (2015-2023). Keywords span Neuroscience , Machine Learning , and Speech Processing . Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the CSLB, a multidisciplinary research hub focusing on speech, language, and neuroimaging technologies.

Brian A CoffmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Schizophrenia
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Non-invasive Brain Stimulation
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Brian A Coffman is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Research Laboratory and Director of Research at the UPMC Brain Mapping Center. His work focuses on neural circuit mechanisms in psychiatric disorders through advanced neuroimaging and stimulation techniques. His educational background includes: PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of New Mexico MS in Psychology, University of New Mexico Psychiatry training, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dr. Coffman's research centers on auditory neurophysiology in schizophrenia, non-invasive brain stimulation applications, and cognitive dysfunction in psychosis. He employs MEG/EEG to investigate sensory processing deficits in schizophrenia and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), with significant contributions to transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for cognitive enhancement. His methodology expertise includes specialized MEG analysis techniques for psychiatric populations. His publication record (2012-2020) reveals consistent focus on neural biomarkers for psychosis and FASD, with increasing emphasis on therapeutic applications of tDCS. Key trends include the development of objective electrophysiological measures for cognitive deficits and translation of stimulation protocols from healthy populations to clinical disorders. Professional recognition includes: Young Investigator Award from EEG & Clinical Neuroscience Society Strick Prize for Best Research Paper from Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition As Director of Research at UPMC Brain Mapping Center and leader of the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory, Dr. Coffman oversees multiple NIH-funded projects investigating neural circuit dysfunction. He actively mentors trainees in statistical methods and neuroimaging analysis while contributing to interventional psychiatry initiatives including the Department's new Center for Neural Circuit-Based Technology Interventions. His laboratory operations focus on integrating neurophysiological assessment with circuit-based interventions, positioning his team at the forefront of translational neuroscience within Pitt Psychiatry's expanding interventional psychiatry program.

Abigail NoyceView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sensation and Perception
• Attention
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Abigail Noyce is an assistant research professor at the Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . She investigates cognitive mechanisms underlying perception, attention, and memory using EEG and fMRI neuroimaging techniques, focusing on how the brain exploits predictability and sensory specialization. Her research spans auditory and visual cognition , examining dual-task interference, working memory organization, and multisensory integration. Current work explores how task demands interact with sensory processing limitations and individual neural architectures. Recent publications emphasize auditory attention (2024), functional cortical mapping (2023), and predictive coding (2022). Her 2025 study on spatial selection dynamics reveals novel mechanisms in attentional control systems. Dr. Noyce's methodological expertise includes EEG signal decoding, fMRI connectivity analysis, and connectome fingerprinting techniques for individual prediction models. Contact: abigail.noyce@cmu.edu

Jason ClarkeView profile

Lecturer

• Cognitive Psychology
• Consciousness
• Perception
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Jason Clarke serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the School of Continuing Education at Purchase College, State University of New York, specializing in experimental cognitive psychology with a focus on consciousness and neural processes. His academic background includes a BA from University College London, an MA from the New School for Social Research, and a PhD in Cognitive Psychology. Dr. Clarke's research centers on cognitive psychology and consciousness , specifically examining how attention and expectation modulate conscious and unconscious perception . His work investigates the capacity, duration, and fidelity of visual sensory and short-term memory systems, analyzes temporal illusions to decode neural time representation, and engages with the philosophical "hard problem of consciousness" regarding brain-experience relationships.

Jean-Francois DelvenneView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Short-Term Memory
• Inter-hemispheric Communication
• Visual Cognition
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Dr Jean-Francois Delvenne is Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Psychology at the University of Leeds, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. His research focuses on the limitations of visual information processing, particularly in visual short-term memory and inter-hemispheric communication, with a strong emphasis on cognitive changes during healthy ageing. His research interests center on understanding how visual information is encoded, stored, and accessed in visual short-term memory, with particular attention to feature binding, attention control, and bilateral processing. He also investigates the functional consequences of age-related degeneration of the corpus callosum on inter-hemispheric transfer of visual information. His work bridges cognitive theory and neuroimaging to inform interventions for cognitive health in ageing populations. Dr Delvenne is actively involved in academic leadership as Academic Integrity Lead and contributes to translational research through a guest-edited special issue in Brain Sciences on ageing and visual working memory. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs and supervises doctoral theses. He is a member of key research groups at Leeds, including Cognitive Neuroimaging, Language and Memory, and Successful Ageing, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Cha-Min TangView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Physiology
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Cha-Min Tang is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds a secondary appointment in Physiology and combines clinical medicine with fundamental neuroscience research and technology development. His work spans the creation of novel optical techniques for neural stimulation and imaging, with applications in understanding dementia and schizophrenia. Primary: Neurology Secondary: Physiology Research Interests: Feedforward Memory: Short-term memory mechanisms without synaptic plasticity, using optical technology to study computational deficits in neurological disorders. Anisotropic Scattering Imaging: A method for mapping brain connections, focusing on unmyelinated fiber tracts. Coherence Gated Doppler: Vessel detection during neurosurgery and dental diagnostics. 3D-Holographic Photolysis: Advanced optical tools for neural stimulation and dendritic analysis. Publications: Recent work includes studies on dendritic integration, hippocampal networks, and brain imaging technologies. Contact: Email: ctang@som.umaryland.edu Location: 655 W. Baltimore Street, BRB, 12-029