جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Psychobiology
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Maria Elena Amenedo Losada is a faculty member at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Department of Psychobiology. She is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on cognitive and affective neuroscience, biofeedback, and neurofeedback. Her research interests include: Cognitive Neuroscience Affective Neuroscience Psychobiology Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Biological Bases of Behavior General Health Psychology She teaches courses such as Cognitive Neuroscience in the undergraduate Psychology program and Biofeedback and Neurofeedback in the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology. Her work is associated with the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Research Group at USC. No recent articles are listed in the provided text, so no trend analysis can be performed. There are no scientific awards mentioned in the available information. She is actively engaged in academic tutoring and teaching responsibilities. There is no mention of grant funding or student advisement in the provided content. She is a member of the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Research Group, which likely involves collaborative research using psychophysiological and neuroimaging methods to study emotion, cognition, and regulation mechanisms.

Rachel Baskinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nursing Resilience
• Burnout in Healthcare Workers
• Traumatic Stress
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Rachel Baskin, PhD, RN, CPN, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Widener University. She holds a BSN from Drexel University (2015), MSN in Nursing Education from Villanova University (2019), and a PhD in Nursing (2024) also from Villanova. Her expertise includes pediatric nursing, with clinical experience in emergency departments and pediatric/neonatal ICUs. She has taught undergraduate nursing students in clinical settings for five years. Her research focuses on nursing resilience, burnout, traumatic stress, and work environment factors influencing these issues. Notable contributions include studies on healthcare worker well-being during the pandemic and mentorship models in nursing education. Rachel was featured in a blog about her role in the Nigerian PICU Project. Rachel is affiliated with Sigma Theta Tau International and the Eastern Nursing Research Society. She has received awards such as the 2023 Excellence in Nursing Practice Award and a 2024 $1500 research scholarship. Her work emphasizes translational research bridging clinical practice and academic mentorship.

Åsa Svedmarkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Åsa Svedmark is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Umeå University, affiliated with the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy. She combines her academic role with clinical employment and serves as a work environment representative at Biologihuset, Umeå University. Her research focuses on work-related musculoskeletal disorders , particularly chronic neck pain in women , exploring the impact of workplace exposure, stress, and tailored rehabilitation interventions. Her work includes randomized controlled trials (RCTs), longitudinal studies, and biomechanical analyses of movement control and posture. Åsa's publications highlight trends in EMG biofeedback training , direction-specific impairments in cervical range of motion , and tailored treatment efficacy for reducing pain and disability. She emphasizes integrating clinical assessments with functional tests to guide interventions. She contributes to advanced physiotherapy education through teaching in pain mechanisms and work-related health topics. Her affiliations include the Movement Control and Exercise for Neuromusculoskeletal Health (MOVE) research group.

Marcellus M. Merrittمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Psychology
• Stress and Coping
• Cardiovascular Health Disparities
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Marcellus M. Merritt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, within the College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on stress, cardiovascular health disparities, and psychosocial mechanisms affecting diverse populations. He is actively recruiting graduate students for the Health Masters program for Fall 2025. Research Interests: Dr. Merritt's research centers on the intersection of social psychology and cardiovascular health, particularly how sustained effortful coping (John Henryism) influences cortisol responses and vascular recovery in disadvantaged populations. His work spans community health centers, primary care, and laboratory settings, with a strong emphasis on reducing chronic disease risk through behavioral interventions. He investigates relaxation training, nighttime blood pressure, and heart rate variability as markers of intervention efficacy. Publication Trends: His recent publications highlight a consistent focus on stress physiology, health disparities, and intervention development. The research integrates psychosocial, physiological, and neuroimaging methods to understand cardiovascular risk and resilience, particularly among African American and low-SES populations. Themes include tailored interventions, autonomic function, and cultural influences on health behavior. Teaching: He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Research Methods in Psychology, Race, Ethnicity, and Health, and a Seminar in Social Psychology. Scientific Engagement: Dr. Merritt is a consultant on a lifestyle intervention for African American hypertensive patients in Milwaukee and collaborates with the Medical College of Wisconsin on autonomic and chronic pain research using fMRI and physiological monitoring. Advising and Grants: He actively mentors graduate students and leads research projects funded through institutional and collaborative grants. His lab, the Stress, Coping, and Health Disparities Lab, supports ideographically tailored interventions to improve long-term adherence and health outcomes. Laboratory: He leads the Stress, Coping, and Health Disparities Lab , which conducts innovative research on stress mechanisms and health equity using mixed-methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Agris Liepaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physiotherapy
• Cognitive Functioning
• Muscle Function
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Agris Liepa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation at Rīga Stradiņš University and a Leading Researcher at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education. His work focuses on integrating immersive reality games and eye pupil tracking systems to study cognitive and respiratory performance in adolescent athletes. Role : Assistant Professor, Rīga Stradiņš University Research Focus : Cognitive functioning, muscle function, virtual reality, and elderly population Projects : Active integration of immersive reality games with eye pupil tracking (2024–2026) His recent publications explore shoulder girdle mechanics in female athletes, virtual reality-based cognitive training for the elderly, and reliability of muscle function measurements using advanced imaging techniques.

• Psychophysiological research
• Psychosocial characteristics
• Experimental psychology
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Gabija Jarašiūnaitė-Fedosejeva is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at Vytautas Magnus University's Faculty of Social Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Social Sciences degree in 2015 and has been leading the Psychology Department since 2022. Her academic work focuses on psychophysiological research, psychosocial functioning, and biofeedback applications in health psychology. Doctor of Social Sciences (2015) Associate Professor Head of Department of Psychology (2022) Research Interests: As a psychologist specializing in psychosocial functioning and health psychology, her work spans five key areas: Psychophysiological research of individuals Psychosocial characteristics of ill individuals Experimental psychology methods Biofeedback and neurofeedback systems Psychological indicators of reproductive health

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Medical Physiology
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James Avery is a Lecturer in Robotics at the University of Leeds and an Honorary Lecturer at the Hamlyn Centre, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London . His academic journey began with an MEng in Acoustical Engineering from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University College London (2015). He has held roles including EPSRC Doctoral Research Fellow and Imperial College Research Fellow (2020–2024). Research Interests span Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) , Surgical Robotics , Soft Sensors , Implantable/Wearable Devices , and Open-Source Biomedical Solutions . His work emphasizes translating engineering innovations into clinical practice, especially in minimally invasive surgery and non-invasive diagnostics. Publications focus on advancing medical robotics, EIT applications in neurology and surgery, and sensor technologies for gastrointestinal monitoring. Notable contributions include inflatable surgical robots, wearable gut sensors, and EIT-based tissue palpation systems. Awards : Imperial College Research Fellowship (2020) Grants & Advising : His research has been supported by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre. He advises on open-source hardware development and has contributed to 3D-printed patient models for surgical training. Labs/Teams : Active in the Hamlyn Centre and collaborates with the Neurophysiology lab at UCL. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice through interdisciplinary partnerships.

Vilelmini Kalabratsidouمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Wearable Computing
• Biosignals
• Cognitive Computing
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Vilelmini Kalabratsidou is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the Aegean’s Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering on Syros. Her work bridges cognitive computing, wearable technology, and performing arts, focusing on designing interfaces that augment human bodily signals (e.g., heart activity) into interactive experiences. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Computing from Rutgers University (USA) and a dance degree from the Athens Conservatory. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Cognitive Computing), Rutgers University, 2018 MSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete, 2012 Dance Diploma, Athens Conservatory Dance Department Research Interests: Wearable biosensors, real-time biofeedback systems, embodied interaction in dance, data-driven artistic creation, and neuroplasticity interfaces. Her projects often involve collaborative art-science initiatives like the Transition to 8 project, blending social data with music/visual art. Key Contributions: Developed co-adaptive interfaces using heart rate data to steer dance performances and pioneered methods for analyzing bodily signals during social interactions (e.g., sociodrama studies). Her work has been showcased at conferences like Movement and Computing (MOCO) and published in journals like Wearable Technologies and Sensors . Awards: Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Finalist (2016), Student Entrepreneurship Grand (2011 for a one-button communication system). Labs & Collaborations: Collaborated with Rutgers’ Sensory-Motor Integration Lab, Athena Research Center, and the University of Peloponnese. Active in transdisciplinary projects fusing art, tech, and psychology.

Renee Timmersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Psychology
• Emotional Responses to Music
• Music Performance Expression
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Professor Renee Timmers is a Professor of Music Psychology at the University of Sheffield's School of Languages, Arts and Societies. She holds degrees in Musicology (MA, Amsterdam) and Psychology (PhD, Nijmegen), with interdisciplinary research experience across music, psychology, and computer science. She leads the cross-faculty Muses, Mind, Machine research centre, focusing on how arts enhance human flourishing through collaborations with industry and academia. Her research spans emotional responses to music, expression in performance, cross-cultural studies (e.g., Japanese vs. UK perceptions), music for health (dementia, sleep), and inclusive singing practices. She supervises PhD students in topics like singing for respiratory health and cross-cultural emotion perception. Recent grants include projects on music for sleep (EPSRC-funded) and dementia technology (UKRI-funded). Education: MA Musicology (Amsterdam), PhD Psychology (Nijmegen) Research Centers: Director, Muses, Mind, Machine Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Empirical Musicology Review , associate editor of Psychomusicology Her work emphasizes real-world applications, such as using biofeedback for sleep improvement and designing music technologies for dementia care. She collaborates internationally and engages in public outreach through festivals and workshops on topics like synaesthesia and vocal confidence.

• Hypoxia
• Biofeedback
• Exercise Physiology
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Alex Shaykevich serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia, where his research focuses on exercise physiology and rehabilitation science. His work examines how environmental factors like hypoxia affect human performance and recovery. His primary research interests include: Hypoxia and exercise physiology Biofeedback applications in rehabilitation Perceived exertion measurement Ventilatory threshold analysis Music therapy for neurological conditions Heart rate monitoring during exercise Dr. Shaykevich's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on heart-rate clamped cycling under hypoxic conditions, investigating both physiological responses and subjective sensations during exercise. His research combines quantitative measurements with qualitative assessments to provide comprehensive insights into exercise performance limitations. His significant research contributions include: Development of music-based interventions for neurological rehabilitation Methodologies for accurately clamping heart rate during cycling Analysis of hypoxia effects across different exercise intensities Dr. Shaykevich has secured research funding for neurorehabilitation projects: 'A music based mobile gait entrainment instrument for Neurotrauma injury rehabilitation' (2017-2018) 'A tailored music therapy and real-time bio feedback mobile phone app to promote motor rehabilitation following Neurotrauma' (2016-2018)

Ayodele Sasegbonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Neurostimulation
• Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
• Neurogastroenterology
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Ayodele Sasegbon is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the University of Manchester's Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology. He holds roles in academic governance as a Senate Member and chairs the GasTRIN NoW research network. His expertise spans neurogastroenterology, swallowing disorders, and neuromodulation therapies. Education: MBChB (2012) and BSc (2010) from University of Leicester PhD (2021) on non-invasive brain stimulation effects from University of Manchester MRCP (2016) and European Gastroenterology Specialty Exam (2019) Research focuses on neurostimulation therapies for dysphagia, particularly in Parkinson's and stroke patients. Recent work includes meta-analyses of sensory modulation treatments and cerebellar stimulation feasibility studies. He leads clinical trials and contributes to telemedicine solutions for intestinal failure management. Key Awards: Powell-Tuck Prize (2023) Turner Warwick National Prize (2019) Active in peer review for journals like Frontiers in Neurology and Scientific Reports . Supervises clinical and research trainees through his roles in NHS North West Deanery and BSG committees.

• Music Therapy
• Mental Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Katrien Foubert serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Development and Regeneration within KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine. She coordinates the Music Therapy unit at Leuven Woman and Child while maintaining dual affiliations with the School of Arts (Associated Faculty) and research centers including the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities (LCH²) and KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI). Her institutional roles extend to membership in the Departmental Council of Development and Regeneration as senior academic staff. Dr. Foubert's research centers on music therapy applications for mental health across developmental stages, with specialization in improvisational techniques for autistic populations, child/adolescent resilience, and interpersonal trust frameworks. Her work bridges clinical practice with health humanities, examining social-emotional development through musical interventions while integrating neuroscience perspectives from her LBI affiliation. Key methodological innovations include photovoice documentation and cross-border knowledge exchange initiatives. Analysis of her 2024 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: 1) Clinical frameworks for trust and aggression management in therapeutic relationships, 2) Technology-health-music convergence through projects like "Sonic Frontiers", and 3) Family-system interventions focusing on sibling dynamics in developmental disorders. These outputs demonstrate consistent emphasis on evidence-based practice development within European mental healthcare contexts. Dr. Foubert currently leads five major research projects including "The Art of Resilience" (2024-2028) exploring musical approaches to adolescent resilience, "Inhibition/Interval" (2023-2027) developing autotheoretical performance methodologies, and longitudinal studies on ASD interventions. Her grant portfolio reflects sustained funding for music therapy applications in intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental healthcare systems across Flanders and the Netherlands. As coordinator of Leuven's Music Therapy unit within the Woman and Child division, she directs clinical operations while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities. Her leadership in the International Conference on Improvisation in Music Therapy demonstrates active engagement in shaping global research standards for the field.

Carolyn Horneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Peripheral arterial disease
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Carolyn Horne is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), part of the College of Health and Human Services (CHESS). Her expertise focuses on cardiovascular disease management, symptom management strategies, and biofeedback interventions. She is recognized for developing a tactile desensitization protocol to address neuropathic pain in amputees and contributed to a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) on chronic wound care. Education: Post-Doctoral Training: Biofeedback, East Carolina University (2018) PhD in Nursing, East Carolina University (2014) MSN in Nursing, East Carolina University (1998) BA in Nursing, East Carolina University (2008) Her research emphasizes empowering patients through self-regulation techniques and improving outcomes for those with dysvascular disease and neuropathic pain. She actively participates in professional organizations including the American Heart Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Awards: Honors Faculty designation at UNC Charlotte (Term until June 30, 2028) While no specific grants or labs are listed, her clinical work as a former Clinical Nurse Specialist and collaborative research in chronic wound management highlight her commitment to evidence-based care.

• Neuroscience
• Chronic Pain
• Psychobiology
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Pedro José Montoya Jiménez is a Full Professor of Biological Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) since 2009, with visiting professorships at institutions including Northwestern University , University of Tübingen , and Federal University of ABC . Holding a Psychology degree from Complutense University (1986) and a PhD in Psychology from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (1993), he combines experimental psychology and neuroimaging (fMRI/EEG) to study chronic pain's neural mechanisms. His research focuses on brain plasticity in chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome , examining cognitive-affective influences on neural networks and developing neuromodulatory interventions (neurofeedback, brain stimulation). Collaborations with Dante Chialvo (Argentina) and Abrahão Baptista (Brazil) highlight his international impact. Recent publications analyze age-related pain processing , autonomic regulation , and AI-based pain assessment tools . Funded by Spanish Ministry of Science , Balearic Government , and La Marato TV3 , he has co-founded the biotech company BIPSIN SL (2011) and supervised over 40 theses in neuroscience and psychology. Scientific Awards : National XVII Young Entrepreneurs Bancaja Prize (2011) Key Research Areas : Chronic Pain Neurophysiology Brain Network Dynamics Neuromodulation Techniques Cognitive-Affective Pain Modulation Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Developmental Neuroscience Neurorehabilitation Machine Learning in Pain Diagnosis

Kevin Keenanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motor Control
• Neurophysiology
• Biomechanics
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Kevin Keenan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, directing the Neuromechanics Labs . His research explores the intersection of motor control, neurophysiology, and biomechanics in aging populations. Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado (2005) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University (2008) MS in Kinesiology, University of Michigan (1998) BS in Kinesiology, University of Michigan (1992) His laboratory employs advanced methodologies including high-density surface EMG arrays, long-term EMG recordings, indwelling EMG, motion capture, and computational modeling to investigate neuromuscular control in aging, stroke recovery, and physical activity impacts. Current projects examine muscle coordination during fine motor tasks, biofeedback interventions for chronic pain, and noninvasive neuromuscular assessment techniques. Key article trends include aging-related motor decline (12/15), EMG/force analysis (10/15), biomechanical modeling (8/15), and cross-disciplinary collaborations with engineers and clinicians. Awards include the UWM Libraries Research Fellows Program (2010) and VISTA Travel Award (2010). Research Fellows Program (2010) - UWM Libraries VISTA Travel Award (2010) - UWM His work bridges kinesiology with mechanical engineering through collaborations and lab infrastructure. The Neuromechanics Labs serve as a hub for interdisciplinary studies involving computational modeling of motor units, stroke rehabilitation, and geriatric mobility research.