جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrea Pfennigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Psychiatric Epidemiology
• Early Detection and Intervention in Psychiatric Disorders
• Bipolar Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Pfennig is an Adjunct Professor at the Medical Faculty of Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. She leads the Early Detection and Intervention Centre for psychiatric disorders within the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Physician at the Day Clinic for Young People at the Centre for Mental Health. Her academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor for Psychiatric Epidemiology (2009–2015) and extensive postdoctoral research experience across institutions like Harvard University, Charité-University Medicine Berlin, and the Max-Planck Institute of Psychiatry. Education highlights include an MD from the University of Magdeburg (2000), MSc in Epidemiology from TU Berlin/Bielefeld (2006), and board certification in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (2008). Research focuses on early detection/intervention in psychiatric disorders , bipolar disorder epidemiology, and developing clinical guidelines. Notable contributions include creating risk assessment tools and evaluating integrated patient-centered care models. Her work has been recognized through awards like the Mitchell Balter Award (2009) and editorial roles at journals like International Journal of Bipolar Disorders . She chairs key organizations such as the Division on Prevention of Mental Disorders at the German Association for Psychiatry. Over 250 peer-reviewed publications (SCOPUS h-index 35) reflect her expertise in mood disorders, risk factors, and therapeutic interventions. Key Contributions: Cognitive-behavioral therapy efficacy in bipolar risk populations, sleep as a bipolar risk factor, lithium treatment cognitive effects Collaborations: Multicenter trials on high-risk psychiatric populations Publications: Focus on bipolar disorder progression, depressive episode conversion, and genetic influences on mental health

Birgit Derntlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mental Health
• Brain Function
• Women's Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Birgit Derntl is a Professor at the University of Tübingen and Head of the Working Group on Mental Health & Brain Function of Women. She serves as Spokesperson for the International Research Training Group IRTG 2804 and as Equal Opportunities Officer in the Faculty of Medicine. Research Focus: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Hormonal Effects on Brain, Women's Mental Health Key Collaborations: ENIGMA Transgender Persons Working Group, IRTG 2804 Her work spans neuroimaging, hormonal influences on cognition, and emotional dysfunctions in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent publications examine oral contraception's mental health impacts and peripartum brain changes. Contact: Email birgit.derntl@med.uni-tuebingen.de

• Critical Care Medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Neurology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marlene Fischer is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Clinic for Intensive Care Medicine within the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf . Her work bridges Critical Care Medicine , Anesthesiology , and Neurology , focusing on postoperative outcomes, neurocognitive recovery, and critical illness complications. Research Interests: Neurocritical care and cerebrovascular autoregulation Machine learning applications in ICU data Postoperative recovery metrics (QoR-15GE, QoR-PACU2) Impact of hyperoxia and carbon dioxide fluctuations in critical care COVID-19-related vascular and neurocognitive outcomes Publications Trends: Her recent work explores the intersection of respiratory medicine , neurology , and machine learning , with a focus on ARDS , TBI , and ECMO patients. She investigates diagnostic accuracy (e.g., Aspergillus antigen vs. PCR), hemodynamic management, and post-surgical cognitive changes. Collaborations: Fischer collaborates extensively with researchers at UKE, notably with Clinic for Intensive Care Medicine colleagues like Kluge, Grensemann, and Zöllner . She contributes to the Neuro-Immune Network Hamburg and participates in clinical trials and retrospective analyses.

• Neuropsychology
• Behavioral Neurobiology
• Neuroimaging (fMRI/ERP)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manfred Herrmann is a Full Professor (C4) and Chair of the Department of Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Bremen, affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Sciences (ZKW). He holds a dual background in medicine (M.D. 1992) and psychology (Ph.D. 1988), with habilitation in 1994. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor at Magdeburg University and Visiting Professor at Berlin Free University. He leads the high-profile 'Minds.Media.Machines' initiative at Bremen. Education : - Diplom Psychology (1985, Freiburg University) - Ph.D. Psychology (1988, Freiburg University) - M.D. (1992, Freiburg University) - Ph.D. Philosophy (1993, Freiburg University) - Habilitation (1994). Research Interests : Focuses on neuropsychological mechanisms of decision-making, stress impact on cognition, neuroimaging (fMRI/ERP), and neurobiological underpinnings of addiction/obesity. Active in clinical neuropsychology, particularly stroke recovery and neuroprotection strategies. Articles Trends : Recent work examines brain activation patterns in food choice (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex), stress effects on decision-making, and neurobiological correlates of robotic agent design. His studies often bridge clinical and computational neuroscience. Awards : - Honorary Membership, Society for Neuropsychology (2023) - Honorary Research Associate, University of Sydney (1998). Labs & Teams : Directs the Department’s research group, collaborating with international institutions like the DFG Cluster of Excellence 'Languages of Emotion'. Engages in interdisciplinary projects merging cognitive science with robotics (e.g., 'Minds.Media.Machines').

• Cognitive Control
• Volition
• Decision-Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Goschke is a Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden since 2002. He is the Director of the Institute of General Psychology, Biopsychology and Methods of Psychology, and Acting Director of the Neuroimaging Center. His academic journey includes a Dr. phil. from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1992) and habilitation from Universität Osnabrück (1999). He has held leadership roles including Head of Department (2004–2009) and Faculty Board member since 2003. Research focuses on cognitive control, volition, decision-making, and addiction neuroscience. Key themes include self-regulation mechanisms, neural correlates of goal-directed behavior, and interplay between emotion and decision-making. His work combines experimental psychology with neuroimaging, examining pathways in anorexia nervosa, substance use disorders, and stress effects. Notable contributions include the ReCoDe addiction consortium and studies on frontoparietal control in self-control. He spearheads interdisciplinary projects like the Volkswagen-Foundation-funded 'Control and responsibility' initiative. His research has advanced understanding of how brain networks like the salience network predict self-controlled decisions. Education: 1999 Habilitation (Psychology), Universität Osnabrück 1992 Dr. phil. (summa cum laude), Universität Osnabrück 1987 Diploma in Psychology (with distinction), Ruhr-Universität Bochum Key Roles: Principal Investigator at CILS, Humboldt University Berlin (since 2010) Member of ESADD Scientific Advisory Board (since 2009) Grant leadership includes coordinating large-scale projects on volition dysfunction and executive functioning. His lab integrates fMRI, EEG, and ecological momentary assessment to study real-world self-control dynamics. Current work explores neural mechanisms underlying decision-making under stress and the role of dopamine in impulsivity.

Jürgen Hennigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological foundations of human behavior
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• Neuroendocrinology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dr. Jürgen Hennig serves as a W3 Professor of Differential and Biological Psychology within the Department of Psychology and Sports Science at Justus Liebig University Giessen. With over three decades of academic service at JLU Giessen, he has established himself as a leading researcher in the biological foundations of human behavior, directing an active laboratory with multiple master's students and research staff. His career progression from scientific assistant (1990-1995) to C2 Hochschuldozent (2001) and ultimately to his current W3 professorship (since 2007) demonstrates sustained academic excellence and leadership. Dr. Hennig's research program integrates multiple methodologies including EEG, biochemical analysis, and molecular genetics to investigate individual differences in stress response, emotion processing, and neurotransmitter systems. His work bridges basic science with practical applications in military performance, clinical psychology, and positive interventions. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal continued productivity with over 15 articles examining topics ranging from sexual response mechanisms to pandemic mental health strategies, demonstrating remarkable breadth while maintaining focus on biological underpinnings of behavior. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through multiple awards including the Wolfgang Mittermaier Prize for teaching excellence (1997) and William Stern Prize for innovative work in differential psychology (1999). He has secured substantial research funding from DFG, Lundbeck, and other sources for projects spanning neurobiology of receptor-transmitter complexes to gender differences in neuroendocrine challenge tests. Administratively, Hennig has served in significant leadership roles including department head, faculty dean (2015-2018), and current Studiendekan (since 2021), while also contributing to international scientific communities as associate editor for the Journal of Individual Differences (2013-2022) and organizer of numerous conferences including the 13th ISSID meeting in 2007.

Dirk M. Hermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• ATP-binding cassette transporters in the ischemic brain
• Diseases of the peripheral nervous system
• Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dirk M. Hermann serves as a leading academic at the Clinic for Neurology within University Hospital Essen. His research focuses on vascular neurology, dementia research, and aging-related neurological disorders , with particular emphasis on ATP-binding cassette transporters, thromboinflammation, and restorative therapies for ischemic brain injury. Key research themes include neurovascular remodeling , neuronal-glial interactions , and secondary neurodegeneration following stroke. His recent publications highlight 2024 work on extracellular vesicles in brain plasticity , 2022 studies on post-stroke myeloid cell dynamics , and 2020 clinical trial design contributions in stroke recovery. His research integrates neuroimmunology with molecular cell biology to address stroke pathophysiology and recovery mechanisms. Collaborative projects span cardio-neurovascular interactions and nanoparticle neurodelivery systems , particularly evident in 2020 biomaterials research.

Alexander Christianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Research Ethics
• Bioethics
• Good Scientific Practice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Christian is a tenured Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany. Since April 2022, he has led a cross-faculty program on ethics of science and bioethics, serving as project lead with QVM funding for 1.5 permanent lecturer posts. He previously served as assistant director of the Duesseldorf Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (DCLPS) and as managing director of the German Society for Philosophy of Science (GWP) from 2022-2025. His educational background includes: Doctorate in Philosophy (Dr. phil., summa cum laude) from Heinrich Heine University (2018) Master of Arts in Philosophy from Heinrich Heine University (2012) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Heinrich Heine University (2011) Christian's research centers on the intersection of research ethics and bioethics , with particular focus on good scientific practice , ethical regulation of controversial biomedical research , and science denialism . His work examines ethical implications of genome editing, stem cell research, and virological/epidemiological evidence denial, while extending to animal ethics, environmental ethics, and medical ethics. He bridges theoretical philosophy with practical policy applications through his cross-faculty program at HHU. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory addressing societal challenges in science: combating science denial through improved communication strategies, developing ethical frameworks for emerging biotechnologies, and strengthening research integrity mechanisms. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, policy analysis, and public engagement, with increasing emphasis on marginalized stakeholder representation in regulatory debates. Christian has secured significant research funding including €140,000 for his Ethics of Science project (2020-2022), €18,000 for CRISPR blogging (2022), and €15,000 for science denialism research (2020-2021). He has been nominated for the HHU teaching award in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He supervises bachelor's and master's theses, requiring prior preparation through his Good Scientific Practice and Moral Problems in Biomedical Research syllabi. Christian co-organizes the 2025 Summer School on Pluralism, Pragmatism and Perspectivism in Philosophy of Science (to be published by Springer) and has led workshops for high school students through UniStem Day. As guest editor for special issues in the Journal for Ethics and Moral Philosophy and Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics, he actively shapes discourse on biomedical research ethics.

• Comparative Democracy
• Political Legitimacy
• Empirical Social Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Norma Osterberg-Kaufmann is a Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Her work focuses on empirical social research, comparative democracy, and legitimacy studies. Institution: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Department: Institute of Social Sciences Role: Women's representative and Scientific Associate Her research explores democratic configurations, regression, and dysfunctionality across regions like Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. She investigates public perceptions of democracy, legitimacy in the EU, and methodological innovations such as repertory grid analysis. Recent work includes comparative studies of Singapore, Ghana, and Ireland, alongside analyses of patronage systems in Albania. Key trends in her publications include cross-national democratic challenges, empirical measurement techniques, and the intersection of political knowledge with legitimacy. Awards include the Gero Erdmann-Preis for comparative area research (2020). Scientific Awards Gero Erdmann-Preis für vergleichende Area-Forschung (2020) Her institutional roles involve committee participation and advocacy for gender representation, with contributions to book reviews and academic conferences.

Katharina von Kriegsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Clinical Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katharina von Kriegstein is a Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at Technische Universität Dresden (since 2017). Previously, she held positions at Humboldt University Berlin (2013–2017) and led a Max Planck Research Group (2009–2018). Her research focuses on sensory processes underlying human communication, employing neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and behavioral techniques. She explores communication impairments in developmental disorders and neurological patients, particularly investigating auditory and visual thalamic dysfunction in dyslexia and autism. Her work is supported by an ERC Consolidator Grant (2015) and has contributed to understanding sensory pathway roles in speech-in-noise recognition and voice identity processing. Key findings include thalamic structural abnormalities linked to dyslexia and autism, as well as predictive coding mechanisms in auditory pathways. Education: Medical License (Approbation), 2003 Dr. med., summa cum laude, University of Göttingen (1994–2001) Philosophy studies, University of Göttingen (1995–1997) Studium generale, Leibniz-Kolleg, Tübingen (1993–1994) Key Projects: Leading Subproject A11 in CRC 940 (goal-directed behavior) Investigating thalamic roles in communication (e.g., auditory/visual speech perception) Her research integrates clinical, cognitive, and computational approaches. Recent work highlights multisensory learning benefits for auditory processing and the causal role of sensory cortices in vocabulary translation. Awards include the Max Planck Research Group (2009) and best doctoral thesis in Experimental Medicine (2002).

Anja Kräplinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Control
• Addictive Disorders
• Decision-Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anja Kräplin is a researcher at the Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden. Her work focuses on cognitive control and decision-making in substance-related and addictive disorders. She holds a habilitation (2020) and a summa cum laude PhD (2014), both from TU Dresden. Her research explores reliability of clinical measures and risk factors for addiction development. Education includes a Diploma in Psychology (2008) and advanced training via ESADD (2009-2011). Awards include the Werner-Straub-Preis (2014) and DAAD Scholarship (2017). She serves as Editor for SUCHT and Assistant Editor for Addiction , promoting open science and ethics. Key research themes involve longitudinal studies on executive functioning, impulsivity, and behavioral addictions. Recent work examines self-control mechanisms and stress reactivity in alcohol craving. Grants include funding for pilot studies on gambling behavior prediction and cognitive dysfunction roles. Professional activities include Ethics Committee membership and roles in the German Society for Psychology (DGPs). Her lab investigates neurobiological underpinnings of addictive behaviors using experimental paradigms and clinical assessments.

Riccardo Ginevraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Historical Linguistics
• Comparative Indo-European Poetics
• Mythology and Religion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Ginevra is a Researcher ("Ricercatore") at the Katholische Universität Mailand, Department of Classical Philology, Papyrology, and Historical Linguistics since 2021. He holds a PhD in Historical-Comparative Linguistics from the Università per Stranieri di Siena (2018) and taught at the University of Cologne. His research focuses on Indo-European poetics, mythology, and historical linguistics, with a specialization in Old Norse, Vedic Sanskrit, and comparative studies. Affiliations: Marie Curie Post-Doc Fellow at the University of Copenhagen (2021–2024), CHS Research Fellow. Education: PhD (2018), MA (2014), BA (2012) in Classics and Linguistics from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano. Riccardo’s research explores the intersections of historical linguistics, comparative mythology, and cognitive poetics. Key areas include Indo-European cosmology, the Homeric Hymn to Demeter’s pre-Greek roots, and the etymology of Norse and Vedic deities. His work integrates archaeological, linguistic, and literary evidence to reconstruct ancient narratives and conceptual systems. Publications highlight his expertise in mythological parallels between Norse Baldr, Vedic deities, and Indo-European motifs of cosmic order. Recent work includes studies on the Old Norse FrameNet and the cognitive basis of ancient metaphors. His book Odino Alfǫðr e il nome dei dvergar (2020) analyzes Norse mythology through an Indo-European lens. Awards: Marie Curie Post-Doc Fellowship (2021–2024), CHS Research Fellowship.

Andreas K. Engelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas K. Engel serves as Director of the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology at the Center for Experimental Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). His research focuses on neural oscillations, brain dynamics, and neurophysiological mechanisms in health and disease, particularly employing EEG, MEG, and brain stimulation techniques like tACS to study cognitive processes, motor control, and multisensory integration. Current affiliation: Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, UKE Academic rank: Professor Email: ak.engel@uke.de Key research areas include: Neural oscillations and synchronization Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms (Parkinson's) Brain-computer interface development Neural coupling during social interactions Cortical network dynamics Neuromodulation techniques Recent publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing multisensory integration, phase-amplitude coupling, and applying stimulation methods to modulate cortical activity patterns. His work bridges computational neuroscience with clinical applications in movement disorders and cognitive impairments.

Andreas Heinzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Heinz serves as Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy CCM at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. His expertise spans global mental and somatic health, neuroimaging-based psychopathology frameworks, and international mental health policy. He leads the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) and collaborates with global experts to address mental health disparities. His research focuses on brain-derived nosology, addiction neurobiology, and the impacts of climate change on mental health. He investigates mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders using multimodal neuroimaging and machine learning, with emphasis on alcohol use disorder, eating disorders, and adolescent neurodevelopment. His work includes longitudinal studies on risk-taking behaviors, neural correlates of uncertainty processing, and ethical challenges in healthcare equity. Research interests include neuroimaging of brain networks, neurodevelopmental pathways, and translational approaches to mental health. He has pioneered studies on the Earth, Brain, Health Commission and the psychological effects of global environmental crises. His clinical work addresses refugee mental health through stepped care models and examines gender-specific alcohol use patterns during pandemics. He is committed to reducing coercion in psychiatric care and advocating for humane housing solutions for vulnerable populations.

Peter Dechentمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neurology
• Neuroimaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Dechent is the Head of the Research Group 'MR-Research in Neurology and Psychiatry' at the Medical Faculty of the University of Göttingen. His work focuses on combining functional MRI with non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like TMS and tDCS to study brain networks in healthy and pathological conditions. He holds a diploma in Biology and a Dr.rer.nat. from the University of Göttingen, with postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry. Education: 1991-2001: Studies in Biology at the University of Mainz 1998-2001: Doctoral thesis at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry 2001-2003: Postdoc at the Biomedical NMR Research Lab Research Interests: Functional MRI integration with brain stimulation Hemodynamic processes underlying BOLD signals Application of advanced MRI techniques (structural MRI, DTI, MRS) Publications focus on neuroimaging applications in neurology and psychiatry, with recent emphasis on stimulation-induced brain activity modulation and reward system dysfunction in depression. Collaborations include studies on primate neuroimaging and genetic disorders using MRS. Awards: None explicitly listed. Lab Affiliation: Department of Cognitive Neurology (University Medical Center Göttingen). Active in GGNB programs in Systems Neuroscience and Molecular Medicine.