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Angus ChadwickView profile

Lecturer

• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Circuit Dynamics
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Angus Chadwick is a Lecturer in Computational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence at the Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh. He leads a research group focused on understanding neural circuit computations underlying perception and cognition, combining mathematical modeling, machine learning, and analysis of large-scale neural recordings. His research interests include: Neural dynamics in learning and attention Representation of space in hippocampus and entorhinal cortex Visuo-spatial processing in the brain Development of normative and mechanistic models of neural computation His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on understanding how cortical and hippocampal circuits adapt during learning and attention, using dynamical systems theory and multivariate statistical modeling. His work bridges experimental neuroscience with artificial intelligence, particularly in modeling neural representations and their transformations during cognitive tasks. Scientific contributions and recognition: Published in top journals including Neuron , Nature Neuroscience , and eLife Co-senior author on high-impact studies in hippocampal coding Equal contribution author on seminal work in cortical interneuron dynamics He actively supervises PhD and Masters students and supports postdoctoral grant applications. His group is involved in international collaborations and develops open-source code. He teaches courses in computational and cognitive neuroscience and organizes training programs for graduate students in neuroinformatics.

• Neuropsychology
• Psychology
• Cognitive Science
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Matthew Jones Chesters is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Tutor at the University of East London, affiliated with the Childhood & Social Care research institute. His research specializes in neuropsychological assessments, cross-cultural psychology, and moral cognition. Publications include cognitive test development (e.g., 'Matchsticks Design & Memory'), cross-cultural intelligence studies (WAIS-IV in Polish migrants), morality measurement frameworks, and HIV-related neurocognitive screening. His work spans clinical and experimental neuropsychology from 2008 to 2021. No scientific awards, student mentoring, or grant information is available.

Chris ChandlerView profile

Professor

• Neuropsychology of Addiction
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Addiction Psychology
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Professor Chris Chandler holds the position of Professor of Psychology at the University of London Metropolitan University, within the School of Social Sciences and Professions. His primary research focuses on neuropsychology of addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with broader interests encompassing addiction psychology, drug policy, and drug use. He has contributed extensively to teaching psychobiology and addiction across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His academic career includes prior roles as course leader for addiction and mental health programs. Chandler has authored multiple books, including The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (2010) and Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Perspective (2018), alongside chapters in textbooks such as Complete Psychology . His research spans decades, with notable studies on MDMA's long-term effects, dopamine receptor interactions, and the neuropsychological impacts of substances like alcohol and nicotine. Scientific awards are not explicitly mentioned in the texts provided. His work involves collaborations on topics like mindfulness interventions, visuo-spatial cognition in alcohol dependence, and genetic influences on addiction behavior. No grants or current lab affiliations are detailed, though his publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with neuroscience, pharmacology, and clinical psychology.

Maggie HendersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Visual Perception
• Computational Neuroscience
• fMRI Analysis
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Maggie Henderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, with an affiliation in the Machine Learning Department. She holds a Ph.D. in Neurosciences from UC San Diego and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University. Her research focuses on understanding how human visual perception integrates environmental statistics and adaptive goals, using fMRI, behavioral experiments, and computational modeling. Education : B.S., Biological Sciences (Neurobiology & Behavior), Cornell University (2011–2015) Ph.D., Neurosciences (Computational Neuroscience), UC San Diego (2015–2021) Research Interests : Neural mechanisms of visual perception Computational models of vision Adaptive processing in the visual cortex Interplay between low- and high-level visual features Key Contributions : Henderson’s work bridges neuroscience and machine learning, including synthetic datasets for semantic analysis ( StableSemantics ) and generative models for cortical exploration. Recent studies explore texture statistics ( J. Neuroscience , 2023) and object size selectivity ( NeurIPS , 2023). Awards : National Eye Institute Travel Grant (2023) CMU Neuroscience Institute Fellowship (2021–2023) NIMH Predoctoral Fellowship (2018–2019) Lab & Mentoring : Leads the Henderson Lab at CMU, focusing on computational neuroscience of visual cognition. Supervised undergraduate researchers including Omisa Jinsi (awarded honors thesis) and organized interdisciplinary seminars. Mentored students across institutions, fostering underrepresented groups in science.

Nicolas ChevalierView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Function
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Nicolas Chevalier is a Reader in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Aix-Marseille University and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on cognitive control development in children, leveraging behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (ERP, NIRS), and physiological methods to understand how children develop executive function, metacognitive strategies, and adaptive decision-making. He leads the Wee Science research group, collaborating with families and schools to study childhood cognition and learning. His work spans developmental cognitive neuroscience, examining how environmental cues, cognitive resources, and prior experiences shape children’s ability to prioritize tasks and regulate attention. Key areas include statistical learning, metacognitive monitoring, and the genetic and environmental influences on executive function. Chevalier teaches Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the undergraduate level and supervises MSc and PhD students, emphasizing proactive control and its academic impacts. His research has been funded by the ESRC, NIH, and Leverhulme Trust. Notable projects investigate the role of inner speech in ADHD, calcium dynamics in embryonic gut development, and genetic mediators of executive function. Chevalier’s publications bridge cognitive, developmental, and clinical psychology, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2015.

• Cognitive Science
• Motor Learning
• Exercise Neuroscience
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Gianluca Amico is a Researcher at the Economics Department of Saarland University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of cognitive science and motor learning, particularly how physical activity interacts with memory processes. Research interests include: Cognitive-motor dual-task performance Exercise-induced neuroplasticity Embodied cognition Age-related cognitive dynamics Physical activity interventions Active learning paradigms Recent publications analyze: How tennis/table tennis expertise affects dual-task costs Resistance exercise and memory encoding Embodiment's impact on working memory Running's influence on word learning Limitations of fidgeting/pharmacological interventions

Márton Gáspár NagyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Statistical Learning
• Developmental Psychology
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Márton Gáspár Nagy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Cognitive Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, statistical learning, and developmental neuroscience. Research Group: Social Minds Research Group Role: Academic Researcher Institution: Eötvös Loránd University His work investigates statistical learning mechanisms across modalities, visual chunking, and attentional processes. He examines how humans and honeybees process complex stimuli, with recent publications analyzing pupil dynamics, temporal asynchrony, and neural signatures of memory in infants and adults. Current trends in his publications include cross-modal statistical learning (2018–2021), visual pattern recognition (2017–2022), and comparative cognitive studies between species (2019–2020). Key themes involve cognitive adaptation, sensory integration, and neural plasticity.

MARIO BONATOView profile

Associate Professor

• Visuo-spatial attention
• Spatial cognition
• Clinical neuropsychology
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Mario Bonato is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padua. His research focuses on visuo-spatial attention, spatial cognition, and clinical neuropsychology with emphasis on stroke rehabilitation and numerical cognition. He develops computer-based diagnostic tools like Auto-GEMS and investigates the effects of cognitive load on spatial processing asymmetries. His work spans neuropsychological assessment methods, including telemedicine approaches and virtual reality interventions. Key areas include the study of hemispatial neglect, temporal cognition, and the neural mechanisms underlying multitasking deficits. He has pioneered the use of transcranial electric stimulation to modulate attentional biases and explored how numerical concepts interact with spatial representations. Recent studies examine pandemic-related psychological phenomena such as collective narcissism and unfounded beliefs, linking these to behavioral responses during crises. His research integrates neuroimaging techniques (EEG) and behavioral experiments to understand cognitive impairments in neurological populations.

Mary M HayhoeView profile

Professor

• Vision
• Cognition
• Action
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Mary M Hayhoe is a Professor and Director of the Center for Perceptual Systems at the University of Texas at Austin , affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Department of Psychology . She holds a Ph.D. in Vision Science from the University of California, San Diego. Teaches courses such as Seeing and Acting (UGS 302) and Introduction to Sensory-Motor Systems (PSY 394U) Research focuses on natural behavior analysis , visuo-motor coordination , and virtual reality applications , emphasizing real-world locomotion and gaze control Directs the Vision, Cognition, and Action Virtual Reality Lab , collaborating with Computer Science Prof. Dana Ballard Her work investigates how sensory inputs guide action in complex environments, with applications to clinical psychology and robotics. Recent awards include the 2022 Tillyer Award and 2017 Davida Teller Award . Research integrates eye tracking, motion capture, and virtual reality to study human behavior in naturalistic settings.

Mayank MehtaView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Mayank Mehta is a Professor of Physics And Astronomy, Neurobiology, and Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He holds a joint appointment in the College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying spatial cognition, memory formation, and sensory integration, particularly in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex. Key areas include the role of neural oscillations, synaptic plasticity, and multisensory inputs in spatial behavior and navigation. Education & Research Interests: Investigating hippocampal function in spatial navigation Neural dynamics during up-down states and theta rhythms Impact of virtual environments on spatial selectivity Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on persistent neural activity in entorhinal cortex, multisensory control of behavior, and computational models of neural networks. Recent work explores hippocampal responses to visual cues and light stimuli. Grants & Funding: Co-PI for NIH U01MH115746 (Cross-modal integration in ASD) PI for NIH R01MH092925 (Persistent activity in entorhinal cortex) Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups at UCLA exploring systems neuroscience, collaborating with experts in computational biology and neurophysiology.

• Autism
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Inclusive Education
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Dr. Carrie Ballantyne is a Reader in the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland. She holds a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University (2010) and has held academic roles including Teaching Fellow at Heriot-Watt University and Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on neurodiversity, lifespan development, and inclusive practices for individuals with autism, ADHD, and fragile X syndrome. Key themes include socio-cognitive processes, mental health outcomes, and educational inequalities. She has secured funding from the Scottish International Education Trust, Carnegie Trust, British Academy/Leverhulme Trust, and ESRC. Education: PhD in Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University (2010) Postdoctoral work on mood-diet links in middle-aged men Research Interests: Visuo-spatial processing in neurodiverse children Inclusive education and employment practices Impact of neurodiversity on wellbeing Grants: Scottish International Education Trust Carnegie Trust for Universities of Scotland British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Her work addresses inequalities in education and healthcare access, particularly post-pandemic effects on neurodiverse groups. Collaborations include education and healthcare providers, aiming to improve support systems for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Libby OrmeView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Educational Technology
• Student Wellbeing
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Libby Orme is an Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at Northumbria University, where she also serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Psychology. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), she combines expertise in cognitive neuropsychology with a passion for enhancing educational practices. Her work spans curriculum leadership, including overseeing the BSc Psychology program at Kaplan in Singapore, and teaching modules like Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences, and MSc Psychology via Distance Learning.

Niels TaatgenView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Modeling
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human Behavior
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Niels Taatgen is a Professor of Cognitive Modeling at the University of Groningen , affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Bernoulli Institute . His research focuses on human multitasking , cognitive architectures , mental fatigue , and skill acquisition . He has received significant recognition, including the Teacher of the Year award at the University of Groningen in 2016 and an ERC grant in 2011 for multitasking research. His recent publications span neuroscience , artificial intelligence , and educational technology , with a focus on visuo-motor learning , language modeling , and adaptive working memory . His work often integrates fMRI , cognitive modeling , and spiking neural networks to explain human behavior and improve AI systems. Scientific Awards: Teacher of the Year, University of Groningen (2016) His research group explores multitasking strategies , attentional control , and brain-inspired computing , with applications in medical education , human-computer interaction , and cognitive training .

Adam OckelfordView profile

Professor

• Music Psychology
• Music Education
• Musical Development
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Adam Ockelford is a Professor at the School of Education, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Human Development, University of Roehampton. He holds roles as Secretary of the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE), Chair of Soundabout, and founder of The AMBER Trust. His work focuses on music psychology, special educational needs, and cognitive aspects of musical development. Education: Studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and earned a PhD in Music from Goldsmith's College, University of London (1993). His doctoral work introduced the 'zygonic' theory of musical understanding. Research Interests: Explores musical development in neurodivergent populations, learning/memory/creativity, and the cognitive underpinnings of musical meaning. Notable projects include the Sounds of Intent framework for inclusive music education, Focus on Music syndrome studies, and Fragments of Genius on musical savant skills. Collaborations: Works with institutions like Goldsmith's College, Institute of Education, Royal National Institute of the Blind, and charities Soundabout/AMBER Trust. Series editor for 'SEMPRE Studies in the Psychology of Music' (Ashgate).

Matthias SchurzView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Cognition
• Neuroimaging
• Empathy
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Dr. Matthias Schurz is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Psychology and Digital Science Center (DiSC) at the University of Innsbruck. He investigates social cognition, brain mechanisms of empathy, theory of mind, and emotion processing using neuroimaging techniques. His work spans clinical applications (e.g., borderline personality disorder), developmental conditions (e.g., dyslexia), and comparative neuroscience (e.g., primate temporal cortex studies). Affiliation: University of Innsbruck, Institute of Psychology (Grauer Bär building), Digital Science Center (DiSC) Prior Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford, academic roots at University of Salzburg Research Focus: Schurz's research explores the neural basis of social cognition, including: Meta-analyses of brain activation patterns in empathy and theory of mind tasks Functional brain connectivity during social interactions Temporal cortex's role in human-specific cognitive processes Neural correlates of developmental dyslexia and psychiatric disorders Comparative studies of primate temporal lobe evolution Recent Publications: His 2025 work includes quantitative reviews of brain activation in social cognition, hyperscanning studies of relational neuroscience, and investigations into visuo-spatial perspective-taking. Earlier studies (2024-2021) cover bipolar disorder's neural fingerprints, hierarchical social cognition models, and gradient-based brain organization for empathy-based decisions. These works demonstrate expertise in fMRI, meta-analysis, and network neuroscience.