جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Caitlin Hinesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Classics
• Latin Poetry
• Greek Poetry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caitlin Hines is an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati since 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Toronto (2018) and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wake Forest University (2018-2020). She also serves as Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Ph.D., University of Toronto (2018) B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2013) Her research focuses on Latin and Greek poetry, particularly Vergil and Ovid, examining intertextuality, metapoetics, and the sexual and fertility politics of the Augustan age. She is completing her book Rome's Visceral Reactions , analyzing the transformation of 'viscera' into political and reproductive metaphors during Roman crises. Recent publications include analyses of acoustic techniques in Greek ekphrasis, gestational time in Ovidian mythography, and collaborative works on antiracist pedagogy in Classics. She also engages performance studies, co-creating choreography for Greek choruses in theatrical productions. Loeb Classical Library Foundation Grant (2024-2025) for Feminism and Classics Conference Her collaborations extend to co-authoring chapters with Prof. T.H.M. Gellar-Goad on pedagogical reform and editing a neo-Latin oration with her brother Zachary Hines.

Lacey Wadeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Phonetics
• Psycholinguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lacey Wade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 and her Master's from North Carolina State University in 2015. Her research examines how people's knowledge about language and language users influences production and comprehension, with specific focus on perception-production relationships, individual differences, and experience-driven linguistic behaviors. Her research interests span sociolinguistics, phonetics, and psycholinguistics, particularly investigating how dialect experience influences linguistic convergence and how social evaluations affect language processing. She directs the KU Sociolinguistics Lab, which focuses on experimental approaches to language variation and social perception. Dr. Wade's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on experimental approaches to sociolinguistic variation, with recent work examining expectation-driven linguistic convergence and sociolinguistic processing in context. Her research employs diverse methodologies including perceptual experiments, production tasks, and computational modeling to understand cognitive mechanisms underlying language variation. She has supervised graduate students and collaborators in research examining linguistic perception, dialectology, and sociolinguistic evaluation. Her lab maintains active collaborations with researchers at multiple institutions to investigate language variation across different communities and contexts.

Arthur G. Samuelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Auditory Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Arthur G. Samuel is a SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University and an Ikerbasque Research Professor at the Basque Center on Cognition Brain & Language in Donostia, Spain. His research has established him as a leading figure in cognitive psychology with a specialization in speech perception and processing. Samuel received his B.A. in Psychology from Cornell University in 1975, where he completed his undergraduate thesis titled "Yakker II: A Speech Understanding System and its Psychological Basis." He went on to earn his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 1979 under the guidance of David E. Rumelhart, with a dissertation titled "Speech is Specialized, Not Special." His academic career includes faculty positions at Yale University (1981-1991) and Stony Brook University (1991-present), where he was promoted to full Professor in 1993. Samuel's research primarily focuses on how humans process incoming auditory information, with particular emphasis on spoken language perception. His work investigates multiple perspectives on speech processing, including both "bottom-up" approaches examining early representations in speech perception and "top-down" approaches exploring how lexical knowledge influences lower-level processing. He is particularly known for his extensive research on the phonemic restoration phenomenon, which reveals how listeners use contextual knowledge to fill in missing speech segments. Additionally, his laboratory has produced significant findings on how listeners adapt to accented or non-standard speech, and the complex relationship between speech perception and production. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a continued focus on the dynamic nature of speech perception, with increasing attention to individual differences, cross-linguistic influences, and the integration of visual information in speech processing. His work consistently bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications in understanding language processing across diverse contexts and populations. Samuel has mentored numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to establish their own successful research programs. His laboratory has produced significant work across multiple domains of cognitive psychology, including speech perception, visual attention, and memory. Notably, he has also involved high school students in research through the Intel National Science Talent Search, demonstrating his commitment to fostering scientific talent at all levels. His laboratory has conducted influential research on inhibition of return in visual attention and change deafness in auditory perception, extending his expertise beyond speech processing to broader cognitive mechanisms. Samuel's work consistently emphasizes the importance of understanding attention, perception, and cognition as interconnected processes rather than isolated phenomena.

Jeanine Stefanucciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception of Spatial Layout
• Spatial Cognition
• Virtual Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeanine Stefanucci is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science, specializing in spatial cognition and virtual environments. Her research examines how bodily states influence spatial perception and memory. Education includes: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Virginia (2006) M.S. in Psychology, University of Virginia (2004) B.A. in Psychology & Cognitive Science, University of Virginia (1999) Her research focuses on perception-action relationships in real and virtual environments, with applications in anxiety disorders, STEM education, and environmental design. She investigates how emotion, physiology, and body size modulate spatial cognition across the lifespan. Publications emphasize perceptual fidelity in virtual environments, spatial navigation patterns, and pedagogical strategies in research supervision. Recent work explores GPS impacts on environmental learning and gender differences in wayfinding. Awards and honors: Celebrate U Researcher Award (2019) Superior Teaching Award (2019) Earl Alluisi Award (2014) Humboldt Fellowship (2013) Manages the Visual Perception and Spatial Cognition Research lab, advising graduate students in psychology and computing. Secured multiple NSF grants for collaborative projects on virtual environment design and spatial reasoning development.

Cara Cashonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Infant Cognitive Development
• Face Processing
• Algorithmic Bias in AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cara Cashon, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Associate Dean for Graduate Education in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on infant cognitive development, face processing, and the effects of developmental disorders like Williams syndrome. She directs the Infant Cognition Lab, which investigates topics such as face recognition, emotion perception, and language acquisition in infants. Cashon holds a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin (2004) and a B.S. from The University of Iowa (1995). She teaches courses including Infant Cognition and Perception and Advanced Statistics. Her work has addressed algorithmic bias in AI tools and contributed to the ManyBabies collaborative project on replicability in developmental science. She advises doctoral students in the Psychological Science PhD program and has published extensively on infant development and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her lab collaborates with institutions like the Neurodevelopmental Sciences Lab (Carolyn Mervis) to study cognitive development in children with Williams syndrome.

Yang Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• auditory neuroscience
• speech perception and production
• developmental psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yang Zhang is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He also holds affiliation with the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. With over 233 publications and 59,364 reads on ResearchGate, Dr. Zhang has established himself as a leading researcher in auditory neuroscience and speech perception. Dr. Zhang's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington (2002) and an MA in Linguistics (psycholinguistics) from the University of Iowa (1997). His research focuses on brain plasticity across the lifespan, particularly examining neural signature markers for normal and pathological development of speech and language in socio-affective and cultural contexts. He employs an integrative approach combining top-down brain imaging techniques (high-density EEG, MEG, MRI, fMRI) with bottom-up construction through neural coding and computational modeling. Dr. Zhang's research has particularly emphasized speech perception in various populations including children with autism spectrum disorders, cochlear implant users, and second language learners. His lab has conducted extensive work on lexical tone perception, emotional prosody processing, and the neural mechanisms underlying language acquisition. Recent work has explored the application of artificial intelligence in communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Zhang serves as Section Chief Editor for Brain Sciences (MDPI) and Associate Editor for Developmental Science (Wiley), and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. His research has been recognized with awards including the Developmental Science Early Career Researcher Prize (2010) and the 2023 Brain Imaging Grant Award from the College of Liberal Arts. Developmental Science Early Career Researcher Prize (2010) 2023 Brain Imaging Grant Award from the College of Liberal Arts Dr. Zhang leads the Zhang Lab, which maintains an active research program with numerous ongoing projects examining brain plasticity in speech and language processing across different populations. The lab employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including EEG, MEG, and fMRI to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying speech perception, language acquisition, and emotional processing in both typical and atypical development.

Alfonso Renartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Making
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Basis of Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alfonso Renart is a Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation's Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal. He leads the Renart Lab, which focuses on understanding the computational processes underlying decision-making and goal-directed behavior through rigorous quantitative investigation of neural mechanisms. Dr. Renart's research employs a multidisciplinary approach combining behavioral analysis, theoretical modeling, electrophysiological recordings, and optogenetic techniques. His lab primarily works with rodent models (rats and mice) to study how external influences and internal processes interact during decision specification. The research sits at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and computational modeling, with particular emphasis on teasing apart causal relationships in cognitive processes. Analysis of Dr. Renart's recent publications reveals several key research trajectories. A major theme involves investigating how spontaneous cortical state fluctuations influence perceptual decisions, with findings showing that response outcomes can gate these effects. Another significant contribution relates to neural recording technology, particularly the development and application of Neuropixels 2.0 for high-density, long-term brain recordings. His work also explores fundamental principles like the mechanistic foundation of Weber's law and the state-dependent geometry of population activity in sensory cortical areas. Dr. Renart has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His lab includes PhD students from various programs (INDP, INCDP, INPDP) as well as Master's students. Current lab members comprise postdoctoral researchers, research technicians, and students working on diverse projects related to decision neuroscience, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of neuroscientists. The lab operates within the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge in neuroscience and oncology. Dr. Renart's work has been supported by significant funding sources including NIH grants (R01 DC005787, R01 MH073245), enabling his team to pursue innovative research at the cutting edge of systems and computational neuroscience.

Paul T. Cirinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Neuropsychology
• Learning Disabilities
• Math and Reading Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul T. Cirino serves as Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, directing the Developmental Neuropsychology Lab while maintaining key affiliations with the Texas Center for Learning Disabilities and Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. earned from the University of Houston. Research interests span developmental neuropsychology with concentration on math and reading learning disabilities, attention mechanisms, executive function, and educational measurement methodologies. Analysis of Dr. Cirino's prolific publication record (40+ articles since 2022) reveals persistent investigation into cognitive architecture underlying academic achievement, particularly the interplay between domain-general abilities and specific learning challenges. His work increasingly incorporates neuroimaging techniques while maintaining focus on practical assessment tools and intervention strategies for diverse learner populations including English language learners and students with neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Cirino actively mentors graduate students through his Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, with current lab members including E.A. Kapoulea, A.E. Farrell, and C. Salentine contributing to publications. He is presently reviewing applications for the 2025-2026 academic year while teaching graduate courses in clinical assessment (PSYC 6356/6357/7338) and undergraduate statistics (PSYC 3301).

Carly Demopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carly Demopoulos is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with a joint appointment in Radiology. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Illinois Institute of Technology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at UCSF. Her research focuses on sensorimotor mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASD), employing multimodal neuroimaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological approaches. Key areas include speech and voice characteristics, sensory-motor control, and neural connectivity in ASD. Affiliations: UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences Education: PhD (2013, Clinical Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology), Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018, UCSF) Her research integrates neuroimaging techniques like MEG and fMRI to study speech motor control, sensory processing, and neural connectivity in ASD. Notable grants include NIH R01 support for sensorimotor studies and a Weill Award for Clinical Neuroscience Research. She has led clinical trials for tinnitus treatment and contributed to understanding genetic influences (e.g., 16p11.2 deletions). Awards include DEI mentorship supplements and Autism Speaks grants. Her lab, the Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Imaging Laboratory, explores translational neuroscience in ASD and sensorimotor disorders.

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Linguistic Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeremy Loebach is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Olaf College, located in Northfield, Minnesota. He is based in Regents Hall (Natural Science) and can be reached at loebach@stolaf.edu. As of 2023, he is on sabbatical leave until August 2025. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Principles of Psychology, Psychology of Hearing, and Cognitive Neuroscience, reflecting his expertise in auditory perception and cognitive processes. Loebach specializes in advising students pursuing careers in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Speech Language Pathology (SLP), and Audiology (AuD). His research focuses on speech perception, cochlear implants, and perceptual learning, with a notable emphasis on auditory neuroscience and music cognition. For detailed research, visit his lab’s website at SCofLab . His publications (2005–2014) explore topics like emotional attribution in music, perceptual adaptation to vocoded speech, and cochlear implant acoustics, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics.

Alvaro Joffre Uribe Quevedoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Serious Games
• 3DUI (3D User Interfaces)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alvaro Joffre Uribe Quevedo is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Interactive Media department at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo's Games Institute. His work focuses on Virtual Reality (VR), serious games, and 3DUI, emphasizing medical applications like surgical training simulations and exer games for healthcare. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo (2016) PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2011) MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2008) Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Colombia, 2003) Research Interests: Dr. Quevedo's research explores immersive technologies' role in healthcare, including VR for physiotherapy, surgical training, and dementia care. He investigates how serious games and 3DUI design enhance engagement and skill retention, particularly in medical contexts. Recent work includes VR simulations for cardiac auscultation, epidural insertion, and radiation visualization in nuclear engineering. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize VR's applications in medical education (e.g., surgical simulations), exergames for elderly populations, and neurophysiological studies of immersion. Recent studies focus on haptic feedback, EEG-based biomarkers, and UI design for surgical training. Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of grants from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Colombia) for VR medical projects. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in healthcare, robotics, and nuclear engineering. Labs & Teams: Member of the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) at Ontario Tech University, focusing on VR, exergames, and medical simulations.

Laurie Hellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Perception
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laurie Heller is a Teaching Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds additional affiliations with the Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute (CMNI), CMU Music & Technology, CMU Center for Transformational Play, CMU CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Her research focuses on auditory perception, cognitive neuroscience, and the interplay between sound and human cognition. Education includes an S.B. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT, a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Her work explores acoustic cues in sound event recognition, sound localization, and the effects of unwanted sounds. Collaborative projects include improving hearing aids, navigation aids for the visually impaired, and machine learning systems for sound classification. Recent research trends emphasize misophonia, environmental sound perception in hearing-impaired populations, and AI-driven sound synthesis. Her courses include Auditory Perception, Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology, and Music Cognition. She leads the Auditory Perception Lab and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

Mriganka Surمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuits
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mriganka Sur is the Newton Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Simons Center for the Social Brain at MIT. He previously served as head of the MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences for 15 years. His research focuses on the organization, plasticity, and dynamics of the cerebral cortex, employing experimental and theoretical approaches. Key areas include synaptic plasticity mechanisms, cortical circuit development, and neurodevelopmental disorders like Rett syndrome. His lab pioneered imaging techniques to study intact brain circuits and identified gene networks underlying cortical plasticity. Education: B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1978), and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University (1983). Research interests span cortical circuit dynamics, neuromodulation (e.g., noradrenaline signaling), astrocyte-neuron interactions, and translational strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders. Recent work includes discoveries on astrocyte roles in synaptic refinement and the therapeutic potential of IGF-1 for Rett syndrome. Major awards include the Krieg Cortical Discoverer Prize, Royal Society Fellowship, and multiple NIH grants. He has mentored over 80 doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, recognized for teaching and mentoring excellence. His lab is funded by NIH BRAIN Initiative, Simons Foundation, and other institutions. Labs/Teams: Sur Lab (MIT) focuses on cortical circuits and Rett syndrome mechanisms. He directs the Simons Center for the Social Brain, advancing social neuroscience research.

• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fermin Moscoso del Prado Martin is an Associate Professor of Computational Linguistics at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. He is based in the William Gates Building and can be contacted via fm611@cam.ac.uk. His research focuses on the computational and cognitive foundations of language, integrating formal linguistic theory with experimental and computational methods. Key research interests include syntactic and semantic processing, language evolution, and the application of machine learning to linguistic analysis. He explores topics such as grammatical diversity metrics, causal modeling of linguistic changes, and the interplay between syntax and semantics in real-time language processing. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical methods, employing tools from information theory, dynamical systems modeling, and artificial intelligence. His recent publications highlight contributions to understanding language universals, computational models of lexical decision tasks, and the use of ontologies for explaining black-box AI systems. Notable studies include investigations into bidialectal homophone effects in Japanese, the fractal structure of behavioral sequences, and the efficiency of linguistic structures. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record indicates active engagement in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science, linguistics, and cognitive science. His work often involves collaborations across linguistic typology, computational modeling, and experimental psychology.

• Social Psychology
• Gender Studies
• Mental Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Ilan Dar-Nimrod is affiliated with the Faculty of Science at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on social psychology, particularly exploring the societal implications of genetic essentialism, sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health. He leads a lab investigating topics such as parental leave policy impacts, gender norms, and the psychological effects of genetic information on healthcare decisions. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets including The New York Times and The Guardian, highlighting his contributions to public discourse on sexuality, mental health, and science communication. Dar-Nimrod has secured grants from institutions like the American Institute of Bisexuality and the School of Psychology Seed Grant for studies on brain connectivity in bisexual individuals and transgender brain typologies. Notable research interests include cross-cultural analyses of gender equality, the cognitive effects of genetic attributions, and stigma reduction strategies. He collaborates internationally, publishing in journals like Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and Journal of Sex Research . His lab’s findings often bridge academic research with real-world policy implications.