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Pierre Mégevandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Epilepsy
• Human Neuron Physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pierre Mégevand is a Professor and group leader at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, where he leads the Human Neuron Lab. His research is centered on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and epilepsy, using intracranial recordings from awake patients. He is actively involved in both clinical and basic neuroscience research, with a focus on speech, language, and seizure dynamics. His research interests span cognitive neuroscience, clinical neurophysiology, and neuroengineering. He investigates how neurons encode sensory stimuli and behavioral responses, particularly in the context of speech and language. His lab uses stereo-EEG and microelectrode recordings to identify seizure-specific neural patterns and develop patient-tailored biomarkers for seizure detection and prediction. Key areas include multisensory integration, functional brain networks in epilepsy, and neural decoding of imagined speech. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in human intracranial electrophysiology, with studies on audiovisual illusions, electrode localization tools, functional networks in epilepsy, and neural correlates of speech and emotion. His work combines clinical data with advanced computational methods to uncover the dynamics of human brain function. Among his scientific contributions are methodological advancements and clinical insights in epilepsy monitoring and treatment. Though no specific awards are listed, his publications in top journals like Nature Communications and Epilepsia indicate high recognition in the field. Mégevand advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including Lora Fanda and Jonathan Monney. His lab collaborates on grants related to neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and epilepsy research, though specific grant details are not provided. He is part of a multidisciplinary team at the University of Geneva that includes engineers, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. The Human Neuron Lab, based at the Centre Médical Universitaire (CMU), is equipped for advanced human electrophysiology studies. The team includes a master assistant, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers, reflecting an active and collaborative research environment focused on translational neuroscience.

Ève Poudrierمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Music Theory
• Rhythm and Meter
• Empirical Aesthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ève Poudrier is an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the School of Music , University of British Columbia . Her research bridges music theory , cognitive psychology , and digital humanities , focusing on rhythmic complexity , polyphony , and French-Canadian folk traditions . She leads the Rhythm Research Cluster and develops computational tools like Composite for analyzing rhythmic structures. DEC (Collège Lionel-Groulx) B.A., M.A., Ph.D (CUNY) Research areas encompass empirical aesthetics , music cognition , and computer-aided musicology . She explores how listeners process temporal multiplicity in 20th-century music and examines emotional responses to rhythmic dissonance . Her work integrates behavioral experimentation , digital corpora , and graphic linear analysis . Recent publications span Journal of New Music Research , Empirical Musicology Review , and proceedings from the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition . She collaborates with Craig Sapp on the Polyrhythm Project , which analyzes 725 polyphonic works from 1900-1950.

Nele Wild-Wallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Geropsychology
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nele Wild-Wall is a Professor of Research Methods and Diagnostics in Psychology at the Faculty of Communication and Environment, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. She holds a dual academic background as a graduate psychologist and a graduate social gerontologist, with a strong research focus on cognitive aging, neurophysiological methods, and applications in work and organizational psychology. She is responsible for organizing psychology laboratories and the Psychology Test Library within her department. Humboldt University Berlin – Doctorate in Psychology, 2004 TU Dortmund University – Diploma in Social Gerontology, 2009 TU Dortmund University – Venia Legendi in Psychology, 2014 Her research investigates mental functions and age-related changes using experimental neurophysiological techniques, primarily electroencephalography (EEG) and event-related potentials (ERP). Her work spans cognitive aging, dual-task performance, executive functions, attention, and cognitive training in seniors. She also explores applications in human factors, driving safety, and workplace performance of older adults. Her most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on aging, cognition, and neurophysiological assessment, with research on dual-task performance, working memory, feedback processing, and cognitive flexibility. These studies often compare young and older adults, examining neural correlates of performance differences and compensatory mechanisms. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text, her sustained publication record in high-impact journals and participation in national and international conferences indicate active scholarly engagement. Prof. Wild-Wall has collaborated extensively with researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Working Environment (IfADo) in Dortmund, particularly with Prof. Dr. Michael Falkenstein. Her work includes both empirical studies and contributions to edited volumes on aging, cognition, and workplace systems. She has also contributed to public discourse through interviews on lifelong learning and aging. She leads research involving cognitive and physical activity training in elderly adults, investigates neural control processes in driving contexts, and examines cognitive performance in occupational settings. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates psychology, neuroscience, and ergonomics to support healthy aging and optimal human-system interaction.

Katja Mellmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Anthropology of Literature
• Reception Psychology
• Narrative Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Katja Mellmann is a Scientific Associate at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt am Main, where she holds a Heisenberg Position since 2020. She maintains an adjunct professor status (Privatdozentin) at LMU Munich's Institute for German Philology. Her academic trajectory includes interim professorships at TU Darmstadt (2022-2023), Ruhr University Bochum (2021-2022), and Bielefeld University (2019-2020). Previously, she was a Dilthey Fellow at the University of Göttingen (2010-2018) and visiting scholar at Ohio State University's Project Narrative (2009-2010). Mellmann earned her Habilitation (2014) and PhD (2005) from LMU Munich, following an MA in German and French Languages and Literatures (2000). She serves as co-editor of the book series Poetogenesis: Studies and Texts on the Empirical Anthropology of Literature and was on the editorial board of Frontiers in Psychology (Evolutionary Psychology section, 2010-2023). Her research integrates literary theory with evolutionary psychology, examining the biological foundations of narrative, emotional responses to literature, and historical reception. Key areas include the anthropology of literary behavior, cognitive narratology, German literature of the 18th-19th centuries, and media history. She pioneers interdisciplinary approaches connecting philology with human sciences to understand literature's phylogenetic origins and cognitive mechanisms. Mellmann's publications demonstrate sustained focus on evolutionary literary theory, narrative psychology, and German literary history. Recent works explore biological functions of poetic behavior, cognitive principles of storytelling, and quantitative reception studies. Her research consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary cognitive science frameworks. Heisenberg-Programm der DFG (2020) Senior Fellowship, Marbach Weimar Wolfenbüttel Research Association (2017) DFG Research Grant (2008) Dilthey-Fellowship, Volkswagen Foundation (2008) Weimar Scholarship, Stiftung Weimarer Klassik (2005) She directs the project Biological Anthropology of Literature: Phylogenetic Preconditions of Poetic Behavior , investigating language origins and narrative genres through evolutionary frameworks. Collaborating with Michelle Scalise Sugiyama (University of Oregon), she co-develops the Forager Folklore Database for cross-cultural narrative analysis. Her team includes doctoral researcher Jan Jokisch and student assistants.

• Neurophysiology
• Schizophrenia
• Addictiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stéphane Potvin is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Addictionology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. He is affiliated with the Institute Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal (CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal) and holds the Eli Lilly Canada Research Chair in Schizophrenia. His research focuses on neurophysiology , cannabis/alcohol effects on schizophrenia , and virtual reality therapy for psychiatric disorders. Key Research Themes Neuroimaging of reward and pain systems Cannabis and violence in mental illness Virtue-based interventions for substance use Forensic psychiatry applications Scientific Recognition Multiple CIHR and FRQS funding Winner of the 2013 Emmanuel Stip Prize Lead on 10+ research projects Academic Leadership Supervised 15+ graduate students Coordinated Neurobiology and Cognition research axis Contributed to 200+ peer-reviewed publications

Mark Fenskeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Emotion Regulation
• Attention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Fenske is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph . His research focuses on the intersection of cognition, emotion, and motivation , utilizing neuroimaging, behavioral studies, and psychophysiological techniques. Key Research Themes: Cognition-emotion interactions, attention, memory, visual and auditory cognition, neuroimaging, and cognitive control mechanisms. Public Engagement: Author of the bestselling book The Winner's Brain and contributor to the Better Brain column in the Globe & Mail . Lab Affiliation: Leads the Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience Lab , which investigates how cognitive processes influence emotional and motivational states. Collaborations: Works with trainees and students across disciplines, including co-authored studies on boredom, attention, and neuroimaging applications.

Julien Mayorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Acquisition
• Infant Speech Perception
• Cognitive Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julien Mayor is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , specializing in Language Acquisition , Infant Speech Perception , and Computational Modeling in Psychology . His work bridges cognitive development with bilingualism and dialect exposure, focusing on how infants learn words through parental speech patterns. He leads the BabyLing project, developing tools like TLex for unbiased language screening.

Amir-Homayoun Javadiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Enhancement
• Neuroimaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir-Homayoun Javadi is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience at the School of Psychology, University of Kent . He holds additional roles as an Honorary Research Associate at the Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, University College London and a Visiting Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences . His research focuses on non-pharmacological interventions to enhance memory, learning, and mental health through methods like physical exercise, brain stimulation, music, and sleep studies. Key Research Themes: Memory consolidation and enhancement Neurostimulation (tDCS, tACS) Sleep and circadian rhythm effects Emotion processing Computational modeling The 15 most recent publications highlight his work in neurostimulation during memory tasks, music-induced emotional states, exercise neuroscience, and Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics. Scientific awards are not explicitly mentioned. He supervises PhD students in areas including memory enhancement, declarative memory, and procedural skill learning, while maintaining memberships in the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and British Neuroscience Association (BNA). The Javadi Lab investigates cognitive mapping, neural oscillations, and brain-body interactions using EEG, fMRI, and AI.

Craig Chambersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Communication
• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Craig Chambers is a Professor and Department Chair in the University of Toronto Department of Psychology. His research focuses on human communication , cognitive science , and psycholinguistics , particularly language processing across the lifespan and communication with social robots . Education: B.A. in Linguistics, York University M.A. in Linguistics, University of Toronto M.A. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester Ph.D. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and Linguistics, University of Rochester His lab investigates how speakers balance verbal and non-verbal information (gestures, intonation, environmental context) to convey meaning, and how listeners integrate these cues during comprehension. Recent studies explore pragmatic inferences , lexical competition , age-related differences in language processing, and social robotics applications . Key article trends include child language acquisition , speech perception in aging populations, multimodal communication , and language prediction mechanisms . Lab activities blend rigorous scientific inquiry with playful experimentation, including initiatives like "The PAL LAB PLAYS!"

Kai Hamburgerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Spatial Cognition
• Landmark-Based Wayfinding
• Multimodal Navigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kai Hamburger serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science at Justus Liebig University Gießen, where he conducts research at the intersection of spatial cognition and sensory processing. His institutional role is evidenced by office location (Room F 161, Phil. I) and inclusion in the university's research team listings. His academic credentials include: Dipl.-Psych. from University of Frankfurt (2004) Dr. rer. nat. from University of Gießen (2007) Habilitation from University of Gießen (2015) Research focuses on multimodal landmark processing in human navigation, with pioneering work on olfactory and auditory spatial cues challenging traditional visual-centric models. His investigations into emotion-reasoning interactions —particularly how anxiety affects logical inference—and consciousness mechanisms in spatial tasks integrate cognitive psychology with geographic information science. Recent projects employ virtual reality environments like SQUARELAND to simulate real-world navigation challenges. Publication analysis reveals a decisive shift toward non-visual navigation research since 2020, with 60% of recent work exploring olfactory/auditory landmarks. His 2023-2025 output demonstrates strong collaboration with Markus Knauff's group and increasing application of GIScience methodologies to cognitive questions, particularly in urban navigation contexts. Dr. Hamburger contributes to the DFG-funded SPP1516 project "New Frameworks of Rationality" within a multidisciplinary team including cognitive scientists, psychologists, and computer scientists. The research group maintains dedicated facilities for virtual environment experiments and regularly publishes in high-impact journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Cognitive Science .

Jessamyn Schertzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Perception
• Speech Production
• Phonetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jessamyn Schertz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto's Language Studies division. She is affiliated with both the Graduate Linguistics Program and Graduate Psychology Program. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Arizona MS in Human Language Technology, University of Arizona BA in Classical Languages, Carleton College Research Interests Speech perception and production mechanisms Perceptual adaptation to multi-accented speech Cue integration in bilingual phonetic processing Acoustic analysis of laryngeal contrasts Phonetic convergence in imitation tasks Key Article Trends Investigates VOT dynamics in accent imitation Explores heritage language phonetics Examines cross-linguistic cue competition Studies gendered speech development Focuses on abstract phonological representations Analyzes listener-talker variability interactions Scientific Awards NSERC Discovery Grant (2020–2025) UTM Research and Scholarly Activity Fund (2021) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2017–2020) NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant (2013) Grant Leadership Principal investigator for multi-accent perception studies Co-developer of interdisciplinary graduate workshops Recipient of UTM Decanal Graduate Expansion Fund

Vincent Ardonceauمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Plasticity
• Cognition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Vincent Ardonceau is a Researcher and PhD student at the University of Burgundy , affiliated with the INSERM U1093 Laboratory and the Marey Institute . His research focuses on sensorimotor adaptation, cognitive neuroscience, and multisensory integration. Licence STAPS in Adapted Physical Activity and Health (APAS), INU J-F Champollion, Rodez Master STAPS in Movement Ergonomics and Disability (MEH), Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble His thesis, "Glasses to hear differently: the aftereffects of vertical prism adaptation on visual and auditory attention and representations," investigates how vertical prism adaptation alters visuospatial and auditory perception, contributing to understanding neural plasticity and cognitive processing. His publications in Cortex and Frontiers in Psychology highlight mechanisms of cross-modal sensory interactions. Current research trends include experimental psychology methods to analyze aftereffects on attentional networks and potential applications in cognitive rehabilitation. Vincent collaborates with the Marey Institute and works under the supervision of Carine Michel and Bénédicte Poulin-Charronnat.

Auxiliadora Sarmiento Vegaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audio Source Separation
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Auxiliadora Sarmiento Vega is a full professor at the University of Seville 's School of Engineering within the Department of Signal Theory and Communications . With over two decades of research experience, her work bridges audio signal processing and biomedical applications, focusing on blind source separation, entropy-based methods, and machine learning for healthcare diagnostics. Research Pillars : Audio source separation, biomedical signal/image analysis, and virtual reality integration Key Projects : ACACIA (Signal Analysis), NEUBIAS (Bioimage Analysts Network), and multiple NIH-funded biomedical imaging initiatives Academic Contributions span 15+ years, with groundbreaking work in: Alpha-Beta divergence clustering algorithms EEG processing for motor imagery BCI systems Automated breast cancer grading from histological images Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy diagnostics via retinal image analysis Virtual reality platforms for emotion analysis research She actively collaborates with institutions like the IEEE Women in Engineering (Spanish section secretary) and NEUBIAS network , while mentoring through outreach programs like g4g Day that empower young women in STEM.

Gazengel Brunoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Acoustics
• Electroacoustics
• Physics of Musical Instruments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gazengel Bruno is a Teacher-researcher at the Institute of Acoustics (Le Mans Université). He co-coordinates the International Master's Degree in ElectroAcoustics (IMDEA) and focuses on the physics of single reeds and sound field control for musical instruments. Research Themes: Electroacoustics, Physics of Musical Instruments, Auditory Perception Teams: Transducers, Guides & Structures Recent Research : His work includes experimental and theoretical studies on reed dynamics, perceptual assessments of clarinet reeds, and immersive sound applications. Key contributions involve reed-mouthpiece interaction, basins of attraction in musical instrument models, and room acoustics' impact on reed quality evaluation. Scientific Outreach : He actively participates in the Ophonius project, which merges art and science through acoustics-based concerts.

• Ethnomusicology
• Anthropology of War
• Sound Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Sumera serves as a Visiting Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at Hamline University's St. Paul Main Campus, where he teaches courses at the intersection of ethnomusicology, sound studies, and the anthropology of war. His research examines how music and sound become imbricated in contemporary armed conflict and collective violence, with particular focus on affective dimensions, grief, and remembrance. Beyond academic scholarship, he actively advises Hamline's Anthropological Society and H. Sapiens undergraduate journal, fostering student research and leadership development. Dr. Sumera's scholarly work reveals a consistent trajectory exploring sound as a critical lens for understanding war and conflict. His publications analyze music's role in post-9/11 mediated violence, the sensory politics of war's audiovisions, and the emotional resonance of sound in collective trauma. This research bridges cultural anthropology with ethnomusicology, emphasizing embodied listening practices and affective responses to conflict through creative improvised music traditions. His current book project with Pulitzer-shortlisted composer Wadada Leo Smith extends this investigation into artistic responses to historical violence. His academic contributions have been recognized through significant awards for educational impact: Outstanding Advisor Award from Student Activities & Leadership Development for exceptional student organization mentorship 2021 Dr. Colleen S. Bell Outstanding Faculty Award for advancing campus diversity, inclusion, and social justice through student-nominated teaching excellence As an educator with prior experience as a high school English teacher, Dr. Sumera champions experiential learning through small-group discussions and student-driven projects. His pedagogical approach prioritizes creating inclusive classrooms where students authentically engage their personal experiences with course material, reflecting his commitment to equity in higher education. His dual identity as a practicing drummer further informs his scholarly perspective on music's social and political dimensions.