Susana Cid Fernández is a Permanent Labor Teacher at the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology within the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She is affiliated with the Institute of Psychology (IPsiUS) and actively contributes to the NeuCogA - Aging, Applied Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychogerontology research group. Research Interests : Her work focuses on neurocognitive aging, event-related potentials (ERPs), and brain stimulation techniques like tDCS/tACS for cognitive enhancement. She investigates attentional control, memory processing, and neurophysiological markers in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), with applications in aphasia rehabilitation and cognitive training interventions. Publications : Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding age-related ERP changes, brain stimulation efficacy for memory improvement, and cross-modal information processing in aging. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications in psychogerontology. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the NeuCogA group on interdisciplinary projects integrating cognitive psychology, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation technologies.
Grant Shields is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He leads the A SCAN Lab, where his research explores how stress, affect, and neurobiological factors influence cognitive processes such as executive control and episodic memory. Dr. Shields' research lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoneuroendocrinology. He investigates how both internal states (like cortisol levels and anxiety) and external stressors modulate cognition. His interdisciplinary approach combines fMRI , computational cognitive modeling , hormone assays , and immune system measurements to uncover the mechanisms underlying cognitive variability across days. He is particularly known for his work on acute stress effects on memory and executive function. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on stress modulation of memory, the role of inflammation in cognitive control, and hormonal influences on adolescent decision-making. These works span top journals in psychology and neuroscience, indicating a robust and impactful research trajectory. Honors and Awards: Rising Star, Association for Psychological Science (2023) Dirk Hellhammer Distinguished Young Investigator Award, International Society for Psychoneuroendocrinology (2024) Fellow, Psychonomic Society (2024) Top 2% Scientist, Stanford/Elsevier (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2024–2029) Dr. Shields advises research through the A SCAN Lab and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in cognitive neuroscience. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation CAREER award. He also contributes to the scientific community as an Editorial Board Member for Psychoneuroendocrinology and Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology . He teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Computational Cognitive Modeling at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His lab, A SCAN Lab, actively recruits research assistants and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in cognitive and affective neuroscience.
Patricia Norberg is a Professor of Marketing at Quinnipiac University, holding a BS, MBA, and PhD from the University of Rhode Island. Her office is located in The Dome 204 (Mail Drop: SB-DNF), and she can be contacted at Patricia.Norberg@quinnipiac.edu. Her educational background includes: BS, University of Rhode Island MBA, University of Rhode Island PhD, University of Rhode Island Professor Norberg's research centers on consumer behavior with specialized expertise in privacy , health marketing , and algorithmic impacts . She investigates how emotional connections (like pet attachment) influence advertising responses, the psychological mechanisms behind privacy protection failures, and the role of visual elements in pandemic health messaging. Her work bridges marketing theory with urgent real-world issues—from disaster response to payment innovation—often revealing counterintuitive consumer behaviors through rigorous experimental design. Notably, her 2024 studies expose how algorithms manipulate social ties and how learned helplessness undermines privacy efforts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2011-2024) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Health crisis communication examining image/color effects in pandemic messages across cultures; (2) Digital privacy dynamics exploring algorithmic interference in social relationships and psychological barriers to data protection; and (3) Consumer cognition dissecting ratio processing biases and semantic discount interpretation. Her methodology frequently combines experimental approaches with behavioral economics frameworks, yielding actionable insights for both marketers and policymakers.
Ulrike Zetsche is a researcher at the Department of Education and Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Freie Universität Berlin. Her work focuses on emotional regulation , rumination , affective forecasting , and depression , utilizing experience sampling methods. Key Research Themes Emotion regulation processes in clinical populations Cognitive mechanisms in depression and OCD Development of psychological assessment tools Publication Trends : Over 2007–2024, her studies span OCD neurobiology (2007–2012), inhibition deficits in depression (2007–2012), and daily affect regulation (2018–2024). Recent work integrates ambulatory assessment with mindfulness interventions and cognitive control analysis. Collaborations : Works closely with researchers like P.-C. Bürkner, L. Schulze, and B. Renneberg on clinical trials and meta-analyses. Involved in projects such as PANDA, I-REACH, and Smart-e-Moms.
Jonas Rose is a Professor at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Psychology, serving as Spokesperson of the Research Department of Neuroscience and leading the Neural Basis of Learning lab at the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience. His work focuses on comparative cognitive neuroscience, investigating how avian and mammalian brains independently evolved similar cognitive mechanisms despite divergent evolutionary paths. Position: Spokesperson of Research Department of Neuroscience Location: GA 04/48, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany Contact: +49 (0)234 32-27135 Research interests center on cross-species comparisons of working memory, attention, sequential memory, and categorization using neurophysiological recordings from crows and pigeons. His team employs high-channel count electrophysiology to study single neuron activity and local field potentials across multiple brain regions simultaneously. Key Techniques: Multi-channel Neurophysiology Primary Subjects: Corvids and pigeons Evolutionary Focus: Parallel Cognitive Development Recent publications highlight comparative studies on neural oscillations in avian brains, computational parallels between crows and monkeys, and spatial computing principles in memory systems. His work challenges traditional cortical-centric views of intelligence by demonstrating equivalent cognitive capabilities in birds with differently structured brains. Students trained under his supervision include PhD graduates Aylin Apostel and Lukas Hahn, and master's awardee Farina Lingstädt. The lab's activities include international conferences (ACN 2024) and collaborative research projects with institutions like SFB 874.
Dr. Loes Janssen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , Utrecht University. She previously completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University (2022) and served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR), University of Amsterdam. Research Focus : Adolescent mental health, parent-child communication, social media impact, intensive longitudinal methods (EMA/ESM), family affect systems, and digital environments. Methodology : Utilizes ecological momentary assessment, daily diary studies, and neuroimaging to explore real-time emotional and neural responses in family interactions. Key Contributions : 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2021–2025) analyzing adolescent depression, digital communication dynamics, parental feedback mechanisms, and innovative data collection tools. Collaborates with experts in psychology, neuroscience, and communication research. Teaching : Lecturer for Bachelor's and Master's programs in Psychology and Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology at Utrecht University. Publications : Regularly contributes to journals like Scientific Reports , Child Development , and European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry .
Patrice Terrier is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University since 2008, affiliated with the Cognition, Languages, Language, Ergonomics (CLLE) laboratory. He has held significant leadership roles including Head of the 'compatibility between human and artificial systems' axis (2008-2014), Co-head of the 'cognitive ergonomics: memory, aging, rhythms' axis (2014-2016), Deputy Director of the doctoral school of aeronautics and astronautics site (2010-2015), and Scientific Director at the National Research Agency (2014-2017). He was appointed to the National Council of Universities (16th section) from 2012-2015 and has represented UT2J on various steering committees including the Graduate School ANITI and Toulouse Hybridation Education Campus projects. Terrier's research focuses on memory phenomena and consciousness in relation to person-system interaction. His work conceptualizes memory as a set of procedures and operations rather than a storage place, employing frameworks such as the attributive approach to memory, appropriate processing for transfer, and dual conceptions of memory processes. His research spans diverse application contexts including air traffic control, nuclear power operations, human-machine dialogue, internet information retrieval, risk perception, and decision-making problems. He has developed significant expertise in distinguishing between implicit (automatic) and explicit (controlled) memory use and characterizing gist versus verbatim representations. His publication record shows consistent output across cognitive psychology, ergonomics, and human-computer interaction, with recent work focusing on conspiracy theories, truth effects, humor appreciation, and unconscious thought processes in decision making. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between cognitive theory and practical applications in complex systems. Terrier has been actively involved in academic governance, serving on the training commission of university life (2018-2022), as vice-president delegated to digital technology development (2019-2022), and as an elected member of the CFVU. He has contributed to numerous research groups including the European Association of Cognitive Ergonomics and has been an associate editor for the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics since 2018. He has supervised 10 doctoral theses since qualifying to direct research in 2006, with his work supported by various research grants through the National Research Agency where he served as a scientific manager. His laboratory work within CLLE focuses on cognition in complex situations, particularly examining how memory processes operate in real-world contexts.
Caglar Irmak is a Professor and Department Chair of Marketing at the Miami Herbert Business School , University of Miami. His research bridges consumer psychology, behavioral economics, and marketing strategy. Key Roles: Professor, Department Chair Department: Marketing Contact: cxi38@miami.edu | (305) 284-1603 Research focuses on political ideology 's impact on consumer reactions to regulations, product entitativity (group perception of products), and cause-related marketing mechanisms. His work explores cognitive dissonance in brand choice, memory distortion for self-regulation, and the endowment effect in ownership psychology. Recent publications examine: Regulatory reactance among conservatives Quantity perception in retail displays Minimum donation framing in marketing campaigns Self-control mechanisms in indulgent consumption Construal level effects on pricing His 15 most recent articles (2013-2020) span journals like Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Consumer Research , covering domains such as behavioral economics, policy design, and product efficacy.
Dr Stephan Dahm is a researcher at the Department of General Psychology I, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Austria. He currently leads two funded projects: an Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) project on Action representations and automatization after action imagery practice and an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project on The measurement of action imagery ability . Research interests Mechanisms of motor control underlying imagined and executed movements Motor imagery and assessment of action imagery ability Mental practice and motor learning Intermanual transfer of learning Implicit sequence learning Bimanual coordination Experimental psychology His work explores how cognitive constraints shape motor imagery, how imagery practice can automatize stimulus-response associations, and how sequence knowledge transfers between hands. A central theme is the comparison between imagined and executed actions using behavioural paradigms and chronometric measures. Key publications Across more than 30 peer-reviewed articles (2015-2025), Dahm has advanced understanding of motor imagery timing, effector independence, and the role of internal forward models in detecting errors during imagery. His recent work in Psychological Research and Human Movement Science demonstrates that imagery practice can induce robust learning and transfer effects comparable to physical practice. Funding & projects FWF Project P 36142-B: The measurement of action imagery ability ÖAW Project: Action representations and automatization after action imagery practice Advising & collaboration Dr Dahm welcomes inquiries from master’s students interested in experimental sport psychology or his specific research themes. He maintains active collaboration networks evidenced by international co-authored papers and open-science resources such as OpenSesame implementations. Labs & affiliations He is based in Room 2S14 (2nd floor) at University of Innsbruck, Universitätsstraße 5–7, and can be reached at Stephan.Dahm@uibk.ac.at .
Aaron Blaisdell is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (College of Life Sciences). He directs the Comparative Cognition Lab and Pigeon Art Project, and is affiliated with the UCLA Brain Research Institute, Integrative Center for Learning & Memory, and Evolutionary Medicine program. BA in Anthropology (SUNY Stony Brook) MS in Anthropology (Kent State University) PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience (SUNY Binghamton) Postdoctoral Fellow (Tufts University, NIH-funded) His research spans animal cognition across species (rats, pigeons, hermit crabs, humans) using Pavlovian/instrumental conditioning to study causal reasoning, spatial cognition, behavioral variability, and decision-making under uncertainty. Recent projects examine pigeon digital art creation and evolutionary health through ancestral diet impacts on cognition. He co-founded the Ancestral Health Society and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Evolution and Health, investigating how evolutionary mismatch affects modern health. Current work explores 3D visual perception mechanisms and dopamine's role in learning through computational and experimental approaches.
Agatha Lenartowicz, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience , ADHD , and cognitive control , with a particular emphasis on brain oscillations , neuroimaging , and attentional processes . She has contributed extensively to understanding the neural correlates of ADHD , including studies on alpha modulation , pupillary responses , and executive functioning . Key research areas: ADHD neurophysiology , oscillatory brain activity , cognitive neuroscience , and neuroimaging biomarkers . Her work often employs EEG-fMRI , network modeling , and computational approaches to dissect brain-behavior links in psychiatric conditions. Recent publications highlight her contributions to translational research in ADHD, including diagnostic biomarkers and intervention strategies leveraging metacognition . She collaborates with leading institutions like the IMAGEN Consortium and Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) , underscoring her interdisciplinary impact.
Richard H. Granger, Jr. is a Professor at Dartmouth College , affiliated with the Thayer School of Engineering and the Psychological and Brain Sciences department. His work spans computational and cognitive neuroscience, focusing on brain circuit analysis, neuroimaging, robotics, and brain engineering. B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D., Yale University His research integrates artificial intelligence, neurobiology, and mathematical modeling to understand fundamental mechanisms of learning, memory, and brain evolution. He develops algorithms inspired by cortical-subcortical loops and explores brain-inspired hardware architectures for efficient computing. Recent publications highlight his innovations in neural network design (Hamiltonian bitwise architecture), neuroimaging analyses, and cognitive modeling. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical applications in medical diagnostics and robotic systems. Invited talk at UC San Diego (2018) Keynote speaker at Artificial General Intelligence Conference (2014) TEDx talk at Dartmouth (2010) Contact: Richard.Granger@dartmouth.edu , Moore Hall, Dartmouth College.
Orlando Manuel Oliveira Belo is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal, where he has been a member of the Department of Informatics since 1986. He is also a Senior Researcher at the ALGORITMI R&D Centre, and a member of both the CST R&D Group and ISLab R&D Lab. His academic career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to the fields of Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Data Mining. His educational background includes: 5-year degree in Systems and Informatics Engineering (1986) "Provas de Aptidão Pedagógica e Capacidade Científica" (MSc equivalent) in Expert Systems (1991) Ph.D. in Multi-Agent Systems (1998) Habilitation (2013) Professor Belo's research primarily focuses on Business Intelligence and related areas including Data Warehousing Systems, OLAP, Dashboarding, and Data Mining. His work has significant practical applications in fraud detection and control in telecommunication systems, data quality evaluation, and ETL systems for industrial data warehousing. In recent years, his research has expanded into Ontology Learning and Sentiment Analysis, with applications in healthcare analytics, particularly in cardiovascular health monitoring and dermatology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science with practical business and healthcare applications, demonstrating the versatility of data analytics across different domains. His recent publications (2023-2025) show a clear trend toward integrating advanced machine learning techniques with domain-specific knowledge, particularly in healthcare applications. He has published extensively on sentiment analysis, ontologies, and data warehousing, with a growing emphasis on medical applications including atopic dermatitis and cardiovascular health. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational data warehousing and ETL research to more specialized applications in precision medicine and well-being analytics, reflecting the evolving landscape of data science applications. Professor Belo has an impressive publication record with 181 publications, including 26 in Q1/Q2 journals, and has accumulated 468 citations, resulting in an h-index of 11. His editorial contributions further demonstrate his standing in the academic community. As a dedicated researcher and educator, Professor Belo has been instrumental in developing computational platforms for specific applications and has contributed significantly to the advancement of Business Intelligence methodologies. His work with the ALGORITMI R&D Centre has fostered numerous collaborative projects and has positioned him as a key figure in data analytics research at the University of Minho. His laboratory affiliations include the CST R&D Group and ISLab R&D Lab, where he continues to lead research initiatives in Business Intelligence, Data Mining, and their applications across various domains including healthcare, telecommunications, and business analytics.
Kai Alter is a Senior Lecturer in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience at Newcastle University's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Biosciences Institute. They also serve as an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics and maintain collaborations with institutions including the University of Lisbon and Tuebingen University. Their educational background includes: Habilitation from University of Leipzig (2002) PhD in Linguistics from University of Leipzig (1994) Post-grade in Linguistics from University of Geneva (1993) Post-grade in Phonetics from University of Lausanne (1993) Master in Linguistics from University of Leipzig (1990) Master in Russian Language from University of Belgorod (1988) Dr. Alter's research focuses on auditory neuroscience, particularly speech and language processing using behavioral and neuro-imaging methods (EEG, MEG, fMRI) in both healthy volunteers and patients. Their work spans cognitive neuroscience, examining the comparison between language and music processing, neurocognition of prosody and intonation in children, turn taking in communication, tinnitus research, dyslexia and working memory, and laughter and brain interactions. They also investigate developmental aspects of speech & language processing, speech segmentation on phrase and discourse level, and processing of durational, tonal, and spectral properties related to voice. Dr. Alter's publications reveal a strong focus on tinnitus research, emotional processing in laughter, and speech processing in neurological conditions. Their work combines multiple neuroimaging techniques to understand auditory processing mechanisms, with recent publications showing increasing interest in tinnitus as a neurological condition and its relationship to brain responses, as well as the neural basis of emotional vocalizations like laughter. Notable scientific achievements include: Oxford Visiting Senior Research Fellowship (2015-2017) Honorary appointment as Research Associate in Neurology by the NHS Trust Associate Member of Laboratorio de Fonetica & Lisbon Baby Lab Research Associate at the Tuebingen University Hospital for Psychiatry Dr. Alter has co-supervised 22 PhD students and 8 PDRAs, and currently co-supervises 5 PhD students and 1 PDRA. They have secured international and national grants totaling £1.8 million over the past 12 years. As a reviewer, they have evaluated proposals for numerous national and international Research Foundations including Human Frontier Science Program, ERC, German Research Foundation, Netherlands Organisation of Scientific Research, Austrian Research Foundation, French Research Foundation, MRC, ASRC, ESRC, and Wellcome Trust. Dr. Alter co-convenes the cross-Faculty Research Group on Phonetics and Phonology at Newcastle University and maintains an active research program investigating the neural basis of speech and emotional vocalizations. Their work bridges cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and clinical applications, particularly in understanding speech processing disorders and tinnitus.
Professor Christopher Ring is a faculty member in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, where he has been working since 1995. He holds the academic rank of Professor in Psychology and contributes significantly to research and teaching in psychophysiology and sport psychology. BSc in Psychology, University of Hull, UK MSc and PhD in Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA His research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, focusing on skill acquisition , performance under pressure (including 'choking' in sport), cheating in sport , interoception , and the social neuroscience of morality in sport . He also investigates how exercise and mental stress affect immune responses to vaccination, sensorimotor function, and cardiovascular reactivity. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in psychophysiological mechanisms underlying sport performance, moral behavior in athletes , and inflammation-immune-cognitive interactions . His work often integrates physiological measures (e.g., EEG, heart rate, blood pressure) with behavioral and psychological assessments. He has received grants from research councils, charities, and industry, and has collaborated with international experts. He teaches a popular third-year module on the psychophysiology of sport and has supervised over 30 doctoral students who now work at universities worldwide. His research lab focuses on experimental psychophysiology, with studies involving stress testing, vaccination trials, motor performance tasks, and moral decision-making paradigms. He continues to lead innovative research on behavioral adjuvants to vaccination and the neural basis of expert performance.
