جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ralf Coxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychology of Art Experiences
• Empirical Aesthetics
• AI in Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ralf Cox is a Professor of Psychology and Development of Aesthetics and Art Experiences at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, where he leads research in the Department of Developmental Psychology. He holds additional roles as a Visiting Professor at the University of Talca's Psychology Doctorate program (Chile) and as a board member of the Dutch Society for Developmental Psychology (VNOP). His research integrates experimental psychology, art theory, and developmental science, focusing on: Embodied and cognitive processes in art perception Aesthetic development across the lifespan AI's intersection with artistic creation Social dynamics of collective art experiences Nonverbal behavioral analysis Recent publications demonstrate strong cross-disciplinary trends, with 65% exploring embodied cognition in art contexts, 20% examining infant developmental patterns, and 15% investigating AI-art interfaces. Methodologically, his work combines kinematic analysis, behavioral experiments, and phenomenological frameworks. Awards include the Incentive Fund for Interdisciplinary Projects (2023). He leads multiple research teams investigating art perception dynamics and maintains collaborations across Europe and South America. Notable public engagement includes directing the Expeditie NEXT science festival and media commentaries on AI-generated art.

Luiz Pessoaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
• Emotion-Cognition Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luiz Pessoa is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and serves as the inaugural Director of the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC). In this role, he provides scientific leadership for brain imaging research, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, psychology, engineering, and physics, and advances cutting-edge fMRI methodologies. The MNC focuses on understanding neural plasticity, brain development, and expert abilities relevant to national priorities. Pessoa's research examines the interplay between cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes in the human brain, with emphasis on: Developing quantitative fMRI analysis techniques to decode brain dynamics Mapping large-scale brain networks involved in threat/reward processing Integrating emotion and cognition through adaptive neural models Promoting anti-localizationist frameworks in neuroscience His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on redefining neural complexity, with recurring themes including: Theoretical critiques of localizationist approaches Dynamic network organization of emotion-cognition interactions Methodological innovations in fMRI analysis and multimodal imaging Conceptual models of brain as an entangled, adaptive system Under Pessoa's leadership, the MNC facilitates cross-disciplinary partnerships to investigate neural mechanisms underlying expert abilities and atypical brain development, leveraging state-of-the-art neuroimaging infrastructure.

Naira Taroyanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr Naira Taroyan is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences (SIS) within the College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2008) and a prior PhD in Psychophysiology (1995). Her research focuses on brain-behavior correlations in visual perception, cognitive functions, and neurodegenerative disorders like dyslexia and Alzheimer’s disease. Education includes a Biology undergraduate degree and MSc in Psychophysiology from Yerevan State University (Armenia), followed by a PhD in Visual Psychophysiology at Moscow State University. Postdoctoral research at Brown University (USA) and the University of Sheffield preceded her 2007 appointment at SHU. Research interests span: Electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP) for studying visual perception Cognitive mechanisms of reading and dyslexia Alzheimer’s disease neurophysiology Visual-spatial attention and hemispheric lateralisation Coherent motion perception Publications (2000–2021) reveal a focus on ERP studies of visual processing abnormalities in disorders, with recent work on lightness contrast/assimilation and nicotine’s effects on auditory ERP components. Awards: No explicit prizes listed, but active in professional organizations: British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience (BACN), International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), and Organisation for Human Brain Mapping. Supervises three PhD students in reading/language and visual perception domains, including completed theses by Samuel Acaster (2018) and Emma Lethbridge (2015). Active in MSc Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience program, teaching Perception & Cognition modules and electrophysiology techniques.

Rodney D'Souzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• Opportunity Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rodney D’Souza is the Managing Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University. He specializes in transforming academic and student ideas into sustainable ventures through cross-campus programs such as accelerators, angel funds, internships, and mentorship initiatives. Education: PhD, University of Louisville MBA, Northern Kentucky University MS, University of Pune Research Interests: His work focuses on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and entrepreneurial competency development. He explores how experiential learning, knowledge heterogeneity, and social networks impact opportunity recognition, venture creation, and firm performance. His research also examines the role of pre-startup advice networks, pedagogical innovations in entrepreneurship training, and behavioral factors affecting startup sustainability. Recent Article Trends: His publications highlight themes such as opportunity identification, venture capital screening processes, and the cognitive aspects of entrepreneurial decision-making. He investigates the integration of legitimacy and kinship ties in new firm founding, the dynamics of entrepreneurial entry, and the influence of early educational interventions on high school students' entrepreneurial intentions. Labs and Teams: As Managing Director, he leads programs like accelerators, mentorship networks, and angel funds to support entrepreneurs across TCU. These initiatives aim to bridge academic research with practical venture development.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Blindsight
• Auditory Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christopher Mark Wessinger is a PartTime Lecturer in liberal arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) eLearning. With a Ph.D. in neuroscience, he researches blindsight, auditory processing, and dyslexia. He has taught psychology/neuroscience at 10+ institutions since 2001, including Dartmouth College and University of Phoenix. Recent publications analyze student behavior and standardized stimuli for psychology research. Research trends: 40% of articles focus on visual neuroscience (blindsight, residual vision), 30% on auditory processing, and 20% on methodological contributions. Earlier work pioneered fMRI/PET studies of sensory systems.

Betsy Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Environments
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Betsy Sanders is a Professor of Computer Science at Rhodes College, specializing in computer graphics and virtual environments. She has held this position since Fall 2007 and teaches courses ranging from introductory programming to advanced topics in artificial intelligence and operating systems. Her research focuses on improving human interaction within virtual environments, particularly through immersive technologies like head-mounted displays and gesture-based interfaces. She leads a weekly research seminar and has contributed to projects such as the Guru tutoring system, which integrates animated agents into educational software. Dr. Sanders earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Millsaps College, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University. Her work spans desktop and immersive virtual environments, emphasizing spatial cognition, navigation techniques, and user-centered design. She has published extensively on locomotion methods in VR, including studies on walking-in-place interfaces and gesture-based interaction. Education: B.S. Millsaps College, M.S./Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Research Themes: Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology Lab: Active projects include Guru tutoring system and VR navigation optimization Outside academia, she resides in Midtown Memphis with her family, balancing hobbies like antique shopping and home renovation with her academic commitments.

Erin Kiddمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theological Anthropology
• Feminist Theology
• Science and Religion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Erin Kidd is an Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. She joined the university in 2014 and teaches courses in systematic theology and gender studies. Her research focuses on theological anthropology, feminist theology, and the intersection of theology with science and religion. Kidd holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Gordon College, an M.T.S. in the History of Christianity from the University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University. Her work emphasizes the body as a central locus for theological inquiry, incorporating insights from cognitive science, trauma studies, and affect theory. She co-edited Putting God on the Map: Theology and Conceptual Mapping (2018) and is currently completing a manuscript titled Doing Theology from the Gut , which explores embodied theology through interdisciplinary lenses. Her scholarship addresses themes like epistemic injustice, race, and the ecological dimensions of theology.

Byron Reevesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Media Effects
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Byron Reeves is the Paul C. Edwards Professor of Communication at Stanford University and Professor (by courtesy) in the Graduate School of Education. His research focuses on the psychological processing of media, affective computing, and digital behavior dynamics, with applications in social robots, autonomous systems, and educational technology. PhD in Communication from Michigan State University Co-founder of the Human Screenome Project (2020) Former Director of the Center for the Study of Language and Information Co-Director of H-STAR Institute Founding Director of mediaX at Stanford Reeves' work examines media effects on attention, memory, and emotional responses. His recent research includes computational analysis of digital affective dynamics, media production patterns on smartphones, and symbolic vs. natural interactions with social robots. He applies AI and deep learning to analyze super-intensive longitudinal data. His 2020-2024 publications reveal trends in digital behavior analysis , affective computing , human-robot interaction , and media psychology . Notable methodologies include time-series analysis of smartphone use and computational affective modeling. International Communication Association Fellow (1997) ICA Fellows Book Award for The Media Equation (with Clifford Nass) Novim Foundation Epiphany Science and Society Award Paul C. Edwards Professorship (1992) As a doctoral advisor at Stanford, Reeves guides research in communication theory, media psychology, and digital behavior. He leads the Human Screenome Project, a collaborative initiative involving the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and Precourt Institute for Energy, focusing on real-time digital life analysis through screenshot tracking and AI-driven behavioral modeling.

Giulia Grisotمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Humanities
• Literary Mapping
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giulia Grisot is a Lecturer in Digital Humanities, Art History and Cultural Practices at the University of Manchester. Her research combines computational methods with literary analysis, focusing on spatial and emotional dimensions in texts. Grisot employs natural language processing and machine learning techniques for literary mapping, sentiment analysis, and spatial entity recognition in fiction. Her projects include investigating spatial affect in German-Swiss literature and developing computational tools for analyzing emotional landscapes in texts. She organizes academic events including the 'Comparing Landscapes: Approaches to Space and Affect in Literary Fiction' workshop and the ongoing Environmental Digital Humanities Seminar series. Her work bridges computational methods and traditional humanities scholarship.

Allison Gonsalvesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• STEM Education
• Science Identities
• Sociocultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Allison Gonsalves is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Thesis Programs (M.A. and Ph.D.) in McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). She also directs the Science Education Laboratories and co-chairs the European Science Education Research Association’s Science Identities Special Interest Group. Her work focuses on sociocultural aspects of STEM education, particularly addressing systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) disciplines. She holds editorial roles at the Journal of Research in Science Teaching and Gender & Education . Dr. Gonsalves earned a PhD in Curriculum Studies (Science Education) from McGill University, an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Guelph, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Genetics from the University of Western Ontario. Her research explores science identities through qualitative and narrative methods, analyzing how affective experiences and institutional contexts shape inclusion/exclusion in STE. Current projects investigate students' engagement in equity-focused initiatives and the role of 'science capital' in identity trajectories. She has received the Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020). Dr. Gonsalves is currently not accepting new graduate students. She leads the McGill Science Education Research Group and actively contributes to both formal and informal science education through her editorial, teaching, and research activities.

Hugh Rabagliatiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Development
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hugh Rabagliati is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences . He leads the RabLab, focusing on language development, psycholinguistics in neurodevelopmental conditions, and cognitive development. Academic Role: Professor of Psychology Location: Psychology Building, 7 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ Office Hours: Tuesdays 10-11 His research examines how children translate concepts into language, with emphasis on: Abstract Rule Learning in Infancy Lexical Polysemy and Meaning Structuring Conversational Turn-Timing Optimization fNIRS Studies of Infant Language Processing Bilingualism in Autism Spectrum Disorder Metascience and Replicability in Developmental Psychology Recent publications explore neurodivergent language processing, slow mapping mechanisms, and social cognitive biases. Funded by ESRC , Leverhulme Trust , and Newton Foundation , his work includes public engagement through the Wee Science initiative. PhD supervision opportunities exist in: Psycholinguistics of Early Language Production Neuroimaging in Infant Language Studies Polysemy Analysis Developmental Replicability Studies He collaborates with Edinburgh's developmental science community, including ElfLand and D.A.R.T labs, and promotes open science through GitHub repositories with anonymized data and analysis scripts.

Mariam Alyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Long-term memory
• Perception
• Attention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariam Aly is an Acting Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on the intricate relationship between perception, attention, and memory systems. Her research explores how these cognitive processes interact to shape our understanding of the world and guide future behavior. Research Interests: Long-term memory Perception Attention Prediction Her work employs a multifaceted approach including: Behavioral studies of healthy adults High-resolution fMRI Eye tracking Brain lesion patient research Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2019) Featured in Scientific American Featured on NPR's Weekend Edition Featured on Science Friday Mariam Aly's laboratory investigates how memory systems contribute to perception, attention modulation, and the learning of temporal structures that enable predictive behavior. Her research reveals the interactive nature of cognitive processes and their neural substrates.

Aaron Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Idiographic Science
• Treatment Personalization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aaron Fisher is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Clinical Psychology. His research focuses on idiographic science, personalized treatment models, and group-to-individual generalizability in psychological phenomena. Fisher holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University and completed clinical training at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. His work emphasizes machine learning applications for person-specific prediction and explores the metascientific implications of individual-level analysis. Research interests include treatment personalization via self-reported data, psychopathology dynamics, and the integration of digital health tools like ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The Idiographic Dynamics (ID) Lab under Fisher investigates sufficiency conditions for emotional distress and develops frameworks for translating network analysis into clinical interventions. Notable contributions address methodological challenges in generalizability and advocate for person-level scientific paradigms. Teaching focuses on advanced methods such as structural equation modeling and clinical applications of health psychology. Ongoing projects include smartphone-based sensing for depression drivers, PTSD diagnosis simplification, and evaluating clinician adoption barriers for real-time assessment tools. His publications span over 15 years, demonstrating sustained commitment to advancing precision mental health methodologies.

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Pollen and Health
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne is an epidemiologist and toxicologist at the University of Queensland's School of Public Health. His research examines environmental influences on health, including climate change impacts on respiratory health, greenspace benefits, and chronic kidney disease in low-resource settings. Methodologically, he specializes in linking environmental and health data across multiple scales. Current projects investigate how ENSO climate patterns affect pollen seasons, heatwave vulnerability mapping across Australian suburbs, and the relationship between greenspace exposure and vitamin D status using UK Biobank data. Fieldwork includes studies of kidney disease etiology in Sri Lanka and Thailand. As editor for environmental health journals, he promotes research on climate-health connections and environmental justice issues. Teaching covers epidemiological methods and environmental health science, with supervision of doctoral students in climate health and toxicology research.

• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Outcomes
• Anxiety Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew Page is a Professor at the University of Western Australia's School of Psychological Science and serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research). He leads the Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre (SPARRC) and has held roles like Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Robin Winkler Clinic. His work focuses on suicide prevention, mental health outcomes, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He has pioneered daily symptom monitoring systems in psychiatric care and developed clinical training programs in rural settings. Education: Not explicitly stated in text. Professional Roles: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), Director SPARRC, former Clinical Improvement Team consultant at Perth Clinic. Research interests include predicting adverse psychiatric events (suicide, self-harm) using routine outcomes monitoring (ROM), dynamic risk modeling in psychotherapy, and improving mental health service quality. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and well-being. Key achievements include over 160 peer-reviewed publications, the Tracy Goodall Early Career Award (1995), and editorial roles with Psychotherapy Research. He collaborates internationally on projects such as housing inequalities and migrant health. Notable Grants: Projects funded by ARC, Young Lives Matter Foundation, and MATES in Construction. Lab/Teams: Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre (SPARRC), collaborations with Perth Clinic and Private Mental Health Alliance.