جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jean-Pierre GAGNÉمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Perception
• Visual Perception
• Audiovisual Speech Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jean-Pierre Gagné is a Full Professor at the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal. His research focuses on auditory and audiovisual speech perception in older adults, cognitive-linguistic factors in speech recognition, and the psychosocial aspects of hearing loss. He leads studies on hearing rehabilitation interventions and stigma associated with sensory disabilities. Education: PhD in Communication Sciences (Washington University) Master's in Audiology (McGill University) Bachelor's in Psychology (Laurentian University) Research Interests: He investigates speech perception under challenging listening conditions, lipreading proficiency, and the impact of hearing loss on cognitive effort. His work also addresses the social stigma faced by individuals with hearing impairments and evaluates intervention programs to improve quality of life. Grants & Collaborations: He has secured funding from organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS). Key projects include studying the influence of bilingualism on cognition in older adults with hearing loss and adapting communication strategies for pandemic contexts. Awards: Recipient of the Richard Seewald Professional Award (2021) for career contributions to audiology research and clinical practice. Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the CRIUGM (Research Center of the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal) and the Provincial Adaptation-Rehabilitation Research Network (REPAR). His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address aging-related hearing challenges.

• Preschool Education
• Early Literacy Development
• Inclusive Education
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Dr. Barbara Borowska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Christian Pedagogy and Pedagogical Biography, Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her career spans over two decades with Erasmus+ research and teaching scholarships in Italy, France, Lithuania, and Israel. She specializes in preschool education, early literacy development, inclusive education, and the role of family in patriotic upbringing. Key Research Trends: Phonetic memory development, EU compliance in Polish education, comparative analysis of synthetic-analytic vs. glottodidactic reading methods, and inclusive education challenges. Scientific Recognition: Golden Cross of Merit (2021) Medal of the National Education Commission (2014) Distinguished monograph award for 'Uczestnictwo licealistów polskich i francuskich w kulturze' (2014) Grant Leadership: Directed EU-funded projects including 'More Opportunities for Every Child' and 'Digital Competence Development' under Operational Program Poland Digital. Academic Service: Served as expert for the Polish Ministry of National Education's teacher promotion committees since 2001. Co-organized international conferences like ACISE 2024 and MOEC 2021. Collaborated with Université Paris 8, Gordon College of Education (Haifa), and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan).

• Biophysics
• Neurophysiology
• Sleep Research
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Prof. Dr. Murat ÖZGÖREN is a Professor in the Department of Biophysics at Dokuz Eylül University. He holds significant roles in EU research infrastructure initiatives, including serving as the Turkish National Delegate to the EU Research Infrastructure Agency (ESFRI) and member of the ESFRI Forum. Previously, he served as Vice Rector for Research and Technology at Dokuz Eylül University (2012–2016), during which he established DEPARK-Health, Turkey’s first integrated Health Technopark. His expertise extends to entrepreneurship ecosystems, leading the International Health Technologies Accelerator (Bioİzmir) and contributing to national biomedical councils. Education: Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, completed residency in Family Medicine, and earned a PhD in Biophysics with NATO-funded research at the University of Miami. Research focuses on sleep neurophysiology, EEG analysis, and biomedical engineering applications. He actively advises on EU strategic roadmaps for health infrastructure and participates in G20/T20 initiatives. Research interests include sleep architecture, sensory processing during sleep, and Parkinson’s disease diagnostics via EEG. His work bridges clinical neurophysiology with technological innovation, such as developing molecularly imprinted nanoparticles for environmental analysis and designing biomedical sensor systems. Through DEPARK and Bioİzmir, he fosters health tech entrepreneurship, emphasizing sustainable healthcare solutions and translational research. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his contributions to EU policy frameworks and health infrastructure development highlight his impactful career.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
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Annika Andersson is a Senior Lecturer at Linnaeus University's Department of Swedish, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, language processing in children, and bilingualism, employing ERP studies to investigate brain activity during language comprehension. She leads the LiLa Lab (Language, Cognition, and Culture Lab) and coordinates courses such as 'Efficient Scientific Writing' and 'Language Learning Under Special Conditions.' Key projects include the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation-funded study on language processing (2020–2025) and the RYE project on phonological training in educational contexts. Education: Preschool teacher training (Kristianstad University, 1986), BA/BS in Psychology and Linguistics (University of Oregon), followed by MS/PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience to understand multilingualism and neuroplasticity in language learners. Research Interests: Second language acquisition mechanisms, ERP-based neurophysiological studies of language processing, effects of first language on second language processing, and educational interventions for multilingual children. Recent studies explore semantic processing in verbal/visual narratives and cross-linguistic influence on verb semantics. Grants & Projects: Over SEK 5 million in grants, including Wallenberg funding for ERP studies in child language disorders and strategic investments in phonological training research. Collaborates with groups like NordEdLing and RIDE. Labs/Teams: Director of LiLa Lab, part of the Educational Linguistics and Language Processing research networks.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Cochlear Implants
• Hearing Rehabilitation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Raymond L. Goldsworthy is Associate Professor of Research in Otolaryngology at USC's Keck School of Medicine, with joint appointments in Psychology and Biomedical Engineering. As director of the Bionic Ear Lab, his work bridges psychoacoustics, signal processing, and auditory rehabilitation. Research examines: Cochlear implant signal processing Pitch perception mechanisms Auditory resolution limits Music perception in hearing loss Publications demonstrate innovative approaches to improving speech and music perception through biologically-inspired processing strategies. Recent work establishes fundamental relationships between temporal processing capabilities and speech recognition outcomes.

Deborah Hallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tinnitus
• Well-being
• Positive Education
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Deborah Hall is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, with roles spanning Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses. She holds a first-class honors degree in Psychology from Brunel University and a PhD from Birmingham University (1996). Her research focuses on tinnitus, well-being, and positive education, with over 150 publications and a h-index of 50+. She has supervised 16 PhD students and pioneered auditory fMRI research funded by the MRC. Currently Global Head of Psychology, she leads international initiatives in cognitive neuroscience and translational research. Notable collaborations include work with Autifony Therapeutics and Neuromod Devices, advancing clinical trials for tinnitus treatment. Her work aligns with UN SDGs on health and well-being, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and patient-centered outcomes. Education History: BSc Psychology (First Class), Brunel University (UK) PhD Psychology, University of Birmingham (1996) Research Interests: Neuroscience of tinnitus Clinical interventions for hearing disorders Positive psychology in education Cross-cultural healthcare outcomes Translational research methodologies Recent Articles Highlight: Core outcome measures for tinnitus trials Cultural pedagogy during Ramadan Neuromodulation for symptom reduction Grants & Collaborations: National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Autifony Therapeutics (QUIET-1 trial) Neuromod Devices (FDA-approved Lenire device) Labs/Teams: Global Psychology Department leadership, ESIT-SQ screening questionnaire development, and international tinnitus research networks.

• Cognitive Science
• Bilingualism
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tamiko Azuma is an Associate Professor of Speech and Hearing Science at Arizona State University (ASU) and serves as Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. She previously held roles as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of Health Solutions (2018–2023) and as an Interdisciplinary Graduate Faculty member in the School of Life Sciences. Her academic leadership spans administrative and research roles, emphasizing undergraduate education and cognitive science. Dr. Azuma’s education includes a B.A. in Psychology (Honors) from UC Santa Cruz, M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from ASU, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arizona’s National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders. Her research focuses on cognition in bilingual adults and military veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), exploring attention, working memory, and language processing. She directs the Attention, Memory, and Language (AML) Lab, collaborating on projects like the Veteran Cognition and Academic Success Project with Dr. Karen Gallagher. Her research highlights include studies on bilingual executive functions, mTBI’s impact on reading comprehension, and cognitive strategies for veterans’ academic success. She has received recognition such as the ASHA Meritorious Poster Submission (2014) and is a Fellow of The Psychonomic Society . Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in research methods, language science, and thesis supervision. Key collaborations and lab activities emphasize translating cognitive science findings into clinical and educational practices, particularly for vulnerable populations like veterans and individuals with neurological conditions.

• Neurobiology of Language
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Professor Greig de Zubicaray is a faculty member at Queensland University of Technology's School of Psychology & Counselling within the Faculty of Health. He holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in the neurobiology of language, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging techniques. His research investigates neural mechanisms underlying language processing, effects of brain tumors/stroke on language, and genomic influences on speech production. He has led significant grants including ARC Discovery Projects and NHMRC grants focusing on aphasia, speech production, and neurodevelopmental studies. Education: PhD (University of Queensland), Master of Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology Research Focus: Language recovery post-brain injury, speech production neural pathways, genetic influences on brain structure Professor de Zubicaray has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing genetics-brain structure links, speech perception mechanisms, and semantic processing. He currently supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in psycholinguistics and neurobiology of language. Key collaborations include studies on cerebral cortical morphometry variations, longitudinal adolescent brain imaging (QTAB Project), and interdisciplinary semantic framework development.

• Developmental Psychology
• Infant Language Development
• Phonological Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nunne Englund is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from NTNU. Her research focuses on phonological development, infant directed speech, and general language development in early childhood. Englund is a member of two research groups: the Speech, Cognition and Language Research Group (SCaLa) and the Learning and Skill Development (Mind, Brain and Education) group. Her work explores how infants perceive and process speech, particularly in natural caregiver interactions, and examines the impact of environmental factors like media use on child development. Her research has been published in journals such as Scandinavian Journal of Psychology , Applied Psycholinguistics , and Behavior Research Methods . Key themes include audiovisual speech perception, hypoarticulation in infant-directed speech, and the role of physical fitness in reading skills development. Englund teaches courses such as PSY2111 (Specialization in Developmental Psychology) and introductory cognitive psychology modules. She has engaged in extensive public outreach, including media appearances on NRK, interviews in Aftenposten , and workshops on early language stimulation for parents and educators. Her contributions span interdisciplinary research areas, integrating developmental psychology, linguistics, and educational practices to understand early childhood language acquisition and its societal implications.

James Brockmoleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Attention
• Visual Memory
• Gaze Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Brockmole is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters. His research bridges visual attention, memory, and spatial cognition, with a focus on how gaze control and embodied cognition influence perception. He has held leadership roles including Associate Dean for the Social Sciences and Editor-In-Chief of Psychonomic Bulletin & Review . Brockmole earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Michigan State University. His work employs eye-tracking methodologies to study real-time cognitive processes, particularly in dynamic environments. Research interests include the interplay between attention and memory, the impact of aging on visual cognition, and the role of tool use in spatial perception. His lab’s interdisciplinary approach addresses questions like how attentional biases affect learning and decision-making, and how technological interventions (e.g., gaze-based systems) can mitigate mind wandering in educational settings. Recent work explores the cognitive mechanisms underlying art perception, human-AI interaction, and the neural correlates of statistical learning. Articles highlight trends in mind wandering detection, math anxiety’s impact on attention, and the computational modeling of gaze behavior during scene viewing. His contributions to cognitive science have advanced methodologies in visual cognition and shaped educational technology design.

Sam Wassمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Early Childhood Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sam Wass is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist at the University of East London (UEL), holding the position of Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY). His research focuses on how early life environments and caregiver interactions influence attention and stress regulation in infants and young children. He leads the BabyDevLab, funded by the European Research Council and UK research councils, exploring naturalistic observational methods to study developmental dynamics. Wass is also active in science communication, appearing in media across TV, radio, and print, and collaborates with organizations like Lego and Public Health England. His work emphasizes the interplay between physiological arousal and cognitive control, challenging traditional allostatic models with dynamic systems perspectives. Education details are not explicitly mentioned, but his academic roles and research indicate advanced training in psychology and neuroscience. His research integrates EEG hyperscanning, physiological measurements, and behavioral observations to understand coregulation processes. He has pioneered studies on attentional foraging, arousal dynamics, and the impact of environmental complexity. Wass co-founded Nest Kids, offering training for early years practitioners. His interdisciplinary approach addresses real-world challenges, such as urban school environments and caregiver-infant interaction dynamics. Research interests include attention control, arousal regulation, early developmental environments, and the application of non-linear dynamics (e.g., attractor basins) to model self-regulatory processes. He critiques simplistic homeostatic models, highlighting 'sticky' states in arousal dynamics. Media engagements include appearances on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, as well as roles in public campaigns and documentaries like The Secret Life of 4- to 6-Year-Olds . His funded projects include studies on attention training interventions for infants at risk of ADHD (INTERSTAARS trial) and environmental stressors' effects. Grants and collaborations span multiple disciplines, reflecting his emphasis on translational research. Wass's lab, ISEY, is based in East London's socioeconomically diverse area, emphasizing community-relevant research.

• Cognitive Science
• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Neuroscience
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Erin Isbilen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Child Study Center (Yale School of Medicine), where she investigates how domain-general cognitive mechanisms underpin sophisticated linguistic behaviors. Her research spans word learning , sentence processing , and reading development in pre-literate and early-literate children. PhD in Cognitive Science, Cornell University NSF GRFP recipient for dissertation on statistical learning NIH K99-funded work on neural markers of statistical learning Her research employs advanced methodologies including EEG frequency tagging and longitudinal studies to uncover predictors of reading readiness. Collaborations include the LLAMB Lab (Yale) and interdisciplinary teams integrating systems immunology and quantitative biology . Scientific Contributions: Published key findings on orthographic positional biases , chunking mechanisms , and emotional mediation in cross-modal associations . Her meta-analysis on 25 years of statistical learning research has become a foundational reference. Key Awards: Cognitive Science Society’s Glushko Dissertation Prize (2023) NIH K99 Pathway to Independence Grant NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

• Neuroscience
• Kinesiology
• Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nishant Rao serves as an Associate Research Scientist in the Child Study Center at Yale University's School of Medicine. With a multidisciplinary background spanning neuroscience, kinesiology, psychology, and engineering, his academic work bridges multiple fields to investigate fundamental neurophysiological mechanisms involved in human behavior. Dr. Rao's primary research interests focus on understanding how the brain enables us to perform a wide range of behaviors, with particular emphasis on sensorimotor control across upper limbs (grasping objects), lower limbs (maintaining upright balance), and vocal tract movements (speech production). His work aims to translate these findings to restore lost sensorimotor function in individuals with neurological disorders such as stroke, and to improve diagnostic systems through machine learning applications. His recent publications from 2019-2025 demonstrate a consistent focus on sensorimotor adaptation, neural control of movement, and applications for neurological rehabilitation. These works span multiple sub-disciplines including motor learning, speech neuroscience, balance control, and neurorehabilitation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding brain-behavior relationships. Dr. Rao's methodological expertise includes noninvasive brain stimulation techniques (TMS, tDCS) and neuroimaging (EEG, MRI), which he employs to probe neural function during various behavioral tasks. His research has significant implications for developing new therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders and advancing our understanding of human movement science.

McQueen Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Perception
• Second Language Acquisition
• Speech Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James McQueen is a Professor at Radboud University, Netherlands, currently holding the position of Professor of Speech and Learning in the School of Psychology and Artificial Intelligence. He previously served as Professor of Learning and Plasticity in the School of Educational Sciences (2009–2015). His academic journey includes roles at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the MRC Applied Psychology Unit in Cambridge. Education: B.A. (Honours, 2.1; Distinction in Prelims) in Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford (1987) Ph.D. in Psycholinguistics, University of Cambridge (1992) Research Interests: McQueen’s work focuses on speech perception, spoken-word recognition, second language acquisition, and perceptual learning in speech. His research explores how listeners adapt to phonological reduction and the neural mechanisms underlying word learning. He has led major grants including the NWO Gravitation Consortium “Language in Interaction” (€27.6M) and projects on auditory category learning and language processing. Awards: 2016: Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science 2014: Fellow of the Psychonomic Society 1997: Cognitive Psychology Award, British Psychological Society Advising & Grants: McQueen has supervised over 30 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. His grants include ESRC, DFG, and NWO-funded projects on topics ranging from sign language segmentation to neural correlates of lexical learning. He has coordinated major initiatives like the “Decoding Continuous Speech” project at MPI. Institutional Roles: He has held leadership roles such as Chairing PhD defenses (since 2017), Speaker for the Language and Communication Research Theme at the Donders Institute (2010–2016), and editorial board memberships for journals like Cognition and Journal of Memory and Language . Labs & Teams: McQueen is affiliated with the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and contributed to the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, focusing on interdisciplinary research in language and cognition.

Harvey Dillonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Processing Disorders
• Hearing Science
• Child Development
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Harvey Dillon is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre and Hearing CRC. He previously held the position of Professor of Auditory Science at the University of Manchester (2017–2022). His research focuses on auditory processing disorders in children, aiming to identify deficits in auditory processing, speech perception, cognition, and language, and to develop remediation strategies. Education: PhD in Psychoacoustics, University of New South Wales (1979) B.Eng. Hons I in Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales (1973) His work includes projects like the LiSN-S test for spatial processing disorders, DigiSpan memory assessment, and the LiDChild initiative to improve listening difficulty management. He supervises PhD/Masters students and has received awards such as the AO (2018), Aram Glorig Award (2016), and Callier Prize (2013). Key contributions include commercialized tools like LiSN & Learn auditory training software and the NAL-NL hearing aid prescription rules, impacting clinical practice and public health policies.