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Laurence Taconnatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Episodic memory
• Cognitive aging
• Executive functions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Laurence Taconnat is a University Professor at the University of Tours, actively conducting research in cognitive psychology with a specialization in memory processes across the lifespan. She is a prominent member of CeRCA (Center for Research on Cognition and Learning), where she leads research on aging and memory with particular focus on episodic memory, executive functions, and metamemory. Her research interests center on the intersection of cognitive aging and memory processes, with specific expertise in how executive functions mediate age-related changes in episodic memory. She investigates the roles of mnemonic strategies, personality factors, and physical activity in cognitive aging, and has developed significant work on the embodied cognition perspective of memory decline. Her research program also examines how stereotype threat, metamemory beliefs, and environmental support influence memory performance in older adults. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining how cognitive control mechanisms mediate age-related memory changes, with increasing attention to embodied and situated perspectives on memory aging. Her work increasingly explores the interaction between physical activity, motor function, and cognitive processes in aging, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration across cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology. Professor Taconnat actively supervises doctoral students including Jérémy Villatte (2018-2022), Ilona Moutoussamy (2020-present), and Alix Launay (2022-present), often in collaboration with international researchers. She is a member of the CER-TP ethics committee and contributes to the INTERACTION research team at CeRCA. Her collaborative network spans international institutions including the University of Padova (Erika Borella), Massachusetts University (Lisa Geraci), and the University of Liège (Aurélien Frick), reflecting the international recognition of her work in cognitive aging research.

Dor Abrahamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical cognition
• Design-based research
• Embodied interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dor Abrahamson is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Human Development in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California Berkeley. He directs the Embodied Design Research Laboratory (EDRL) and has established himself as a leading design-based researcher in the field of mathematics education. His work bridges cognitive science, socio-cultural theory, and embodiment paradigms to create innovative learning environments that transform how students understand mathematical concepts. Abrahamson's research focuses on the relationship between physical action and conceptual learning, with particular emphasis on how embodied interaction facilitates mathematical understanding. His work spans intensive quantities like ratio, likelihood, and slope, as well as early algebra concepts. He develops experimental technological materials and activities that have potential for scale-up, while simultaneously refining theoretical constructs in the learning sciences and developing frameworks for educational design. His current projects include developing embodied-interaction technological systems for the guided reinvention of mathematical concepts, with recent work involving computer-embedded animated avatars that incorporate naturalistic gesture in face-to-face mathematics tutoring. Analysis of Abrahamson's recent publications reveals a strong focus on multimodal learning approaches, with significant attention to how gesture, eye-tracking, and physical manipulation contribute to mathematical understanding. His work increasingly integrates learning analytics, complex systems theory, and inclusive design principles, particularly in developing educational technologies for diverse learners. The research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward understanding the micro-dynamics of learning through embodied interaction while creating practical educational interventions. National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for Seeing Chance Co-recipient of NSF grants for developing naturalistically gesturing interactive pedagogical avatars Co-recipient of NSF grants for fostering children's productive dispositions toward failure when programming Best Submission—Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research Finalist, Best Paper, IJCCI 2021 Abrahamson has secured significant research funding including NSF grants for developing gesturing avatars and for understanding how children approach programming failures. His work emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary research that brings together experts from education, cognitive science, movement science, and computer science. He has mentored numerous doctoral students and collaborators who have gone on to contribute significantly to the field of educational design. The Embodied Design Research Laboratory operates as a hub for innovative research that combines theoretical rigor with practical educational applications. The Embodied Design Research Laboratory (EDRL) represents a multi-disciplinary approach to educational design, inspired by the belief that all students can deeply understand mathematics. EDRL projects involve creating mixed-media materials that are iteratively refined based on empirical studies of student multimodal behaviors including speech, gesture, and eye-gaze. The lab has produced numerous technological innovations including motion sensor applications, touch screen interfaces, and agent-based simulations that support embodied mathematical learning.

Marco Davareمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Neurophysiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marco Davare is a Reader in Neurophysiology at King’s College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and Department of Population Health Sciences. He leads the Horizon Europe MSCA-DN TReND project and co-founded a Digital Health research center at Brunel University. Academic Background: PhD in Neurosciences (UCLouvain, 2008), BSc/MSc in Biomedical Sciences (UCLouvain) Research Focus: Interdisciplinary work at the intersection of movement neurophysiology, cognitive science, and digital rehabilitation technologies. Key areas include sensorimotor control of skilled hand movements , TMS-based brain stimulation , and smart technology integration for motor disorders. Publication Trends: Recent articles explore TMS modulation of cortical excitability, sensorimotor memory mechanisms, and virtual reality applications. His work bridges premotor cortex interactions , parietal network dynamics , and clinical translation for conditions like cervical dystonia. Scientific Awards: BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship (2012), FWO Odysseus Grant (2012-2019) Teaching: Leads courses on Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methodology in Physiotherapy Grants: £3.1M total funding as PI from BBSRC, MRC, UKRI, and Horizon Europe Collaborations: Works with institutions including UCL, KU Leuven, Brunel University, and European partners. Current project: Stroke rehabilitation using FES and gamified VR (TSB Technology Strategy Board, 2025-2026).

Stephen Mainzerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Place-based Democracy
• Environmental Governance
• Coupled Human-Environmental Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Mainzer is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the College of Arts & Architecture at The Pennsylvania State University . As a social scientist and designer, he explores how coupled environmental and political sentiments shape human-place relationships, particularly in Pennsylvania and Chesapeake Bay watershed contexts. His teaching focuses on introductory design studio pedagogy , emphasizing process, culture, and communication within Penn State's nationally recognized landscape architecture program. His research integrates a dual-title PhD in Architecture and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources with six years of professional practice experience. Key research areas: Place-based Democracy, Coupled Human-Environmental Systems, Watershed Governance Current grants: "A Collective Identity Approach to Addressing Water Quality in the Chesapeake Watershed" (2024, NIWR/USGS) "Sustainability Research Team Grant" (2021, Penn State Sustainability) "Finding Common Space: Reconciling One Health Socio-environmental Factors" (2019, Institute for Energy and the Environment) Scientific recognition includes: Architecture Research Centers Consortium Dissertation Award (2018) Council of Graduate Schools/ProQuest Finalist (2018) EDRA Best Student Paper Award (2017) Olmsted Scholar (2011) ASLA Student Honor Award (2011) He leads the Landscape Politics Lab , mentoring students through undergraduate research and studio collaborations, while analyzing political-environmental dynamics in climate change interventions and socio-ecological governance.

Thierry Pozzoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Action-Perception Coupling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thierry Pozzo is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Burgundy and a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF). He works within the INSERM U1093 unit (Cognition-Action and Brain Plasticity), focusing on the tight coupling between Action and Perception, and the idea that cognition is anchored in bodily experiences. His research spans motor control, neural plasticity, and the interaction between Art and Sciences. PhD in Neurosciences (Paris VI) DEA in Neuroscience (Marseille) His research interests include the neural mechanisms underlying action production and perception, motor invariants in action execution, the role of mirror neurons in neurodegenerative disorders, cross-modal processing in developmental conditions, and the influence of bodily experiences on cognition. He has contributed to understanding postural adjustments, motor resonance, and the dynamics of whole-body movements through various studies and collaborations. His scientific work has been recognized by his appointment as a Senior Member of the IUF, and he has published extensively in high-impact journals like Cerebral Cortex , Scientific Reports , and Frontiers series, covering topics from motor control in Parkinson’s disease to kinematic studies in binocular fusion and emotional valence effects on motor planning. Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) Thierry Pozzo has collaborated extensively across disciplines, working with researchers in cognitive neuroscience, geriatrics, psychology, and rehabilitation medicine. His work involves grants and studies focused on neuroplasticity, action observation, and applications in clinical neuroscience for disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Burgundy and contributes to the INSERM U1093 unit. His research integrates motor control studies, brain imaging, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cognition through bodily action and perception.

• Clinical Psychology
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Maternal and Child Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raquel Costa is a Tenured Associate Professor at Lusofona University and Executive Director of the HEI-Lab. She serves as an Auxiliary Researcher with an individual FCT CEEC contract (2023) focusing on brain synchrony and caregiver-child co-regulation in early developmental and mental health contexts. PhD in Clinical Psychology (2009) Master in Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Porto Her research spans four major areas: Perinatal Mental Health: Through projects like RISEUP-PPD-COST ACTION and INTERSECT, she investigates depression/anxiety prevalence, symptom presentation in crisis contexts, and care gaps across 12 countries. Maternal/Newborn Healthcare: The IMAgiNE-EURO project (WHO standards) examines human rights compliance in childbirth facilities and healthcare inequities for migrant populations. Obstetric Violence: Her European Parliament-funded study maps legal frameworks and prevention strategies for reproductive violence across 27 EU member states. Developmental Disorders: TREASURE COST Action and SHIPS project research identifies risk factors for cerebral palsy and evaluates healthcare provision for children with motor difficulties. Scientific contributions include: 2022 Journal of Human Lactation Best Research Article Award WHO European Region Quality Standards Development Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters Her work bridges academic research with policy impact, evidenced by European Parliament reports and WHO guideline contributions.

• Clinical Psychology
• Sexology
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrícia M. Pascoal is an Invited Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona and Faculty of Medicine in Lisbon, where she has coordinated multiple academic programs including the undergraduate degree in Psychology, the Master in Clinical and Health Psychology, the PhD in Clinical Psychology, and the Master in Sexology. She is a licensed cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist (CBT), CBT psychotherapy supervisor, and sex therapist with extensive clinical experience in public mental health services. Her educational background includes a European PhD in Clinical Psychology, a Master's in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Cognitive-Behavioral and Systemic Psychology, and a Master's in Film and Television Studies. She has also earned numerous specialized certifications in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Sexology, Clinical Sexology, and Advanced Methods of Data Analysis. Dr. Pascoal's research focuses on emotional, psychological, and interpersonal factors associated with sexual health and problems, with particular attention to neglected topics such as positive outcomes in sexuality and lay people's meanings of sexual concepts, as well as underserved populations including LGB+ individuals, BDSM practitioners, and emerging adults with chronic illness. Her work employs diverse methodologies including World Café, Thematic analysis, and psychometric studies across various samples such as health professionals, emerging adults, adults, and couples. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on transdiagnostic approaches to sexual distress, the impact of digital media on sexuality, transgender healthcare, and the intersection of mental health with sexual wellbeing. These works reflect her commitment to addressing gaps in sexual health research and clinical practice through innovative methodologies and attention to marginalized populations. Best Reviewer Award Outstanding Reviewer Award Deputy Editor in Chief of Sexual Medicine (open access) Editorial board member of The Journal of Sex Research Dr. Pascoal actively mentors the next generation of researchers, having supervised 9 PhD theses (nationally and internationally) and over 40 Master's theses. She previously coordinated the clinical sexology service at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Lisbon for 9 years, which supported clinical research and trained emerging clinicians and researchers. She currently leads two funded projects as Principal Investigator, including an internet-delivered intervention for sexual distress. She maintains active involvement in professional organizations and research networks, including the European Sex research network EUROSEX, two Cost Actions (Researcher Mental Health and European Network of Sexual Medicine), and serves as Vice-chair of the Special Interest Group on Worry Rumination and Negative Repetitive Thinking at the European Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy.

• Neuropsychology
• Visual Perception
• Motor Control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Schenk serves as Professor for Clinical Neuropsychology at the Department of Psychology, LMU Munich, with offices at Leopoldstr. 13, 80802 München. He holds significant roles as a regular member of the Munich Center for Neurosciences (MCN), full member of the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN), and member of the GSN Scientific Board, reflecting his integration into Munich's neuroscience leadership. His research centers on the cognitive and neural interplay between perception, action, and attention, with explicit focus areas including neuropsychology, visual perception, motor control, attentional processes, and neurological rehabilitation. This work directly targets improving diagnostics and treatments for patients suffering visual, motor, or attentional deficits through mechanistic understanding of sensorimotor integration. Publication analysis reveals consistent exploration of perception-action relationships across neurological populations, particularly investigating visual memory's role in action execution, rehabilitation efficacy for hemianopia, and dissociations in agnosia cases like patient D.F. His studies frequently bridge fundamental cognitive neuroscience with clinical stroke and TIA outcomes. Prof. Schenk actively mentors graduate students including Inara Makhkamova and Doris Schmid within the GSN framework, while his MCN and GSN affiliations demonstrate ongoing contributions to systemic neuroscience research governance and doctoral training initiatives in Munich.

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Sports Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Genevieve Williams is a faculty member in the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of Exeter. She joined Exeter in 2017 as a Lecturer, progressed to Senior Lecturer in 2021, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024, with prior roles at Anglia Ruskin University and postdoctoral fellowships at Penn State and University of Massachusetts. Her educational background includes: PhD in Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2008-2012) BSc (Hons.) Sport and Exercise Sciences (First Class), Cardiff Metropolitan University (2005-2008) PGCert Teaching in Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University (2015) Her research adopts a systems-level approach to human movement control, focusing on two core themes: (1) dynamic stability during standing/walking across healthy, ageing, and pathological populations through sensory-motor integration; and (2) developing rapid ( She actively contributes to: INTERSECT Human Movement group Exeter Biomechanics Research Team (ExBiRT) Co-director of Exeter Head Impact Brain Impact and Trauma (ExHIBIT) research group Her professional recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015) Professor Williams supervises externally funded postgraduate researchers (MSc/PhD), engages in consultancy, serves as Senate Representative (since 2024), and provides external examining and keynote speaking services, with research aligned to Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health) and 9 (Innovation).

• Action and Perception
• Visually-Guided Actions
• Grasping
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudia Gonzalez serves as a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Lethbridge, holding a Canada Research Chair position since August 2009 and directing the Brain in Action Lab focused on experimental neuroscience research. Her academic credentials include: Bachelors (Hons) in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (1998) MSc. in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge (2000) PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge (2004) She completed postdoctoral training at The University of Western Ontario (2004-2008) before joining the faculty. Her research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of human action-perception coupling, with particular emphasis on visually-guided grasping, neural asymmetries in motor control, handedness effects, and cortical plasticity during skill acquisition or recovery from injury. This work integrates experimental psychology, neurophysiology, and cognitive neuroscience methodologies to dissect how visual information transforms into motor commands. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent exploration of hemispheric specialization in motor systems, the dissociation between vision-for-action and vision-for-perception pathways, and the impact of practice on overcoming perceptual-motor illusions. Her studies frequently employ precision grasping paradigms with neuroimaging and behavioral measures to examine neural substrates of motor control across diverse populations. Her scientific recognition includes: Canada Research Chair appointment (2009) As a Canada Research Chair holder, Dr. Gonzalez oversees substantial research funding and laboratory operations for the Brain in Action Lab. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source text, her position indicates sustained federal research support. She mentors students in neuroscience and kinesiology through laboratory research, though no individual advisees are named in the available documentation. The Brain in Action Lab functions as a specialized research unit conducting empirical studies on sensorimotor integration, employing techniques such as motion capture, eye tracking, and neurophysiological recording to investigate how the brain transforms visual input into coordinated action, with implications for neurorehabilitation and human factors engineering.

Catherine L. Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Aging and Cognition
• Embodied Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine L. Reed is the McElwee Family Professor of Psychology and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College, where she leads the Reed Cognitive Neuroscience Lab in the Department of Psychological Science. Her research integrates EEG and behavioral methods to investigate how aging affects cognition and how bodily states influence attention, perception, and emotional processing within peripersonal space. Education B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara Research Focus Dr. Reed's work centers on embodied cognition , examining how body position, movement, and multisensory integration shape cognitive processes. Her research spans aging-related neural changes , autism-spectrum neural correlates , and social-emotional processing , with methodological expertise in EEG microstate analysis, sensorimotor rhythms, and pupillometry. She investigates how tools extend peripersonal space and modulate attentional allocation. Publication Trends Her 2021-2025 publications reveal sustained focus on individual differences in cognitive control, with increasing integration of pupillary responses and microstate analysis. Key themes include aging effects on ERP components (P3/N400), autism-spectrum variations in mu rhythm, and the dissociation of perceptual/motor correlates in emotional processing. Recent work emphasizes methodological innovation in EEG signal decomposition and ecological validity. Scientific Recognition McElwee Family Professor of Psychology George R. Roberts Fellow Fellow, Association for Psychological Science Fellow, Western Psychological Association Fellow, Psychonomic Society Research Leadership Dr. Reed directs the NSF-funded PURSUE project (2016-2026; $1.5M) developing open-access cognitive electrophysiology curricula. Her lab trains undergraduates in EEG methodology, with students contributing to publications in top journals. Current grants include NSF SBE awards on emotional action simulation and aging studies. She serves as faculty advisor for the Claremont Neurosciences Program and W.M. Keck Science Department. Lab Infrastructure The Reed Cognitive Neuroscience Lab houses high-density EEG systems acquired through NSF MRI grants. It serves as the hub for the PURSUE consortium (pursue.richmond.edu), which produces open educational resources including lab simulations, animations, and instructional videos. The lab maintains active collaborations with the Keck Science Department and Claremont Colleges consortium for cross-institutional research.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Attention
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Søren Kyllingsbæk is a Professor in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with both the Department of Psychology and the Department of Computer Science . His research bridges experimental psychology, mathematical modeling, and cognitive neuroscience, focusing on visual attention, short-term memory, and intentional action selection. Education: Cand. Psych. (1997), PhD (2002), Dr. Psych. (2015) at the University of Copenhagen. Kyllingsbæk co-developed the Neural Theory of Visual Attention (NTVA) with Claus Bundesen and Thomas Habekost, aiming to unify perception, attention, and memory. Recent collaborations include Susanne Ditlevsen (Mathematical Sciences) and Barry Giesbrecht (UCSB) on extending NTVA, and Thor Grünbaum on intentional action theory via the CoInAct research group . His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) emphasize computational models of attention (e.g., Poisson random walk), neural mechanisms of intention retrieval, and interdisciplinary applications of cognitive theory to fields like human performance optimization for the Danish Frogman Corps. Key subfields include visual cognition, biased competition, and agency. Scientific Awards include the Sapere Aude grant (2010) and Fellow status at the Psychonomic Society (2017). He supervises students at all levels in cognitive, neuropsychology, and experimental psychology.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Embodied Cognition
• Action-Perception Coupling
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Laura van Zantwijk serves as a Researcher at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Life Sciences. She directs the Young Investigators Group Mind in Action Lab , establishing her as an independent research leader in experimental cognitive science. Her research centers on embodied cognition, specifically investigating how physical actions and bodily states dynamically shape perceptual and cognitive processes. The Mind in Action Lab employs experimental methodologies to explore action-perception coupling, challenging traditional disembodied models of cognition through empirical studies on sensorimotor integration. Dr. van Zantwijk maintains active research operations from Room 2.243 at Rudower Chaussee 18, engaging with Humboldt University's psychological research infrastructure including the SONA study server. She supervises graduate students in cognitive psychology while contributing to the Institute's experimental research profile through her specialized laboratory work.

Agnes Gruart Massoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Associative Learning
• Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)
• Neuroprotection in Ischemia
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Agnes Gruart Masso is a Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide , where she works in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Cell Biology . Her academic career spans over three decades since her 1994 PhD thesis on classical conditioning of the corneal reflex under Dr. José María Delgado García. Key research areas: Associative learning mechanisms , Hippocampal synaptic plasticity , Neuroprotection in ischemia , and Cerebellar nuclei functions Current affiliations: Neuroscience Laboratory , PAIDI Biology and Biotechnology Her experimental work with alert behaving animals has revealed critical insights into synaptic plasticity through chronic in vivo models of Alzheimer's disease , Huntington's disease , and stroke . She pioneered techniques combining magnetic search-coil recordings with pharmacological interventions to study motor learning and cognitive processes . Recent publications demonstrate her focus on neuroinflammatory mechanisms (2024 study on IKKβ deletion), metabotropic receptor activation (2023 mGluR4 work), and neurodegenerative disease models (2023 Huntington's research). Her 2025 studies on presenilin inactivation and oligodendrocyte regulation continue expanding understanding of synaptic dysfunction in disease contexts.

Patric Nordbeckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecological Psychology
• Dynamic Systems Theory
• Skill Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patric Nordbeck is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Psychology at Lund University. His work bridges experimental psychology with dynamic systems theory, focusing on movement dynamics, social exclusion, and interdisciplinary applications. He has taught methods, statistics, and post-cognitive theories while supervising five Master’s theses. Research: Ecological Psychology, Dynamic Systems, Skill Learning, Social Exclusion Teaching: Methods, Statistics, Nonlinear Pedagogy, Ecological Dynamics Professional: Statistical Consultant for Swedish Red Cross, Collaborator in physiotherapy and experimental archeology His research explores dynamic processes across domains: from postural control and sports coaching to neoliberal ideology’s social impacts. Current projects include collaborations with Stockholm University on archeological applications and CISR on crisis resilience. Key trends in publications involve applying ecological dynamics to clinical contexts (eating disorders, hormone therapy), analyzing resilience through nonlinear frameworks, and challenging reductionism in psychological research. Subfields span motor control, affordance theory, and social dynamics. Labs: LSSMC (Qualitative Methods, Computational Social Sciences, Experimental Methods) Activities: Seminar organizer, invited talks on reductionism, presenter at resilience events