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Willoughby Brittonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Meditation-related effects
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Emotion regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Willoughby Britton is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University. She directs the Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (CLANlab), investigating the psychophysiological and neurocognitive effects of meditation and mindfulness-based interventions. Her research focuses on mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and practice-specific outcomes in mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Britton holds a B.A. in Neuroscience from Colgate University (1996) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona (2007). She is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Her NIH-funded studies include dismantling trials comparing meditation practices and a project on mindfulness and self-regulation. Notable contributions include the 'Varieties of Contemplative Experience' study, which created a taxonomy of meditation-related challenges. Research interests span meditation safety, trauma-informed practices, and comparative studies of meditation and psychedelics on self-perception (e.g., ego dissolution). Grants: Multiple NIH-funded projects, including UH2 grants Labs: Co-director of CLANlab at Brown University Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles on mindfulness, meditation safety, and neurocognitive mechanisms Her work emphasizes culturally adapted mindfulness programs and addresses gaps in understanding diversity variables. She provides training to clinicians and educators on mindfulness safety and supports individuals experiencing meditation-related difficulties.

• Contemplative Education
• Eco-Justice Pedagogy
• Sustainability and Environmental Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jing Lin is a faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland's College of Education. Her work focuses on transformative education integrating contemplative practices, Daoist philosophy, and ecological awareness. She explores themes of interconnectedness, sustainability, and equity through pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Prof. Lin's scholarship bridges Eastern philosophies with modern educational challenges. Core areas include eco-justice pedagogy, virtue cultivation through Daoist principles, and reimagining education to address global crises like climate change and social inequity. She emphasizes love-based education, intercultural collaboration, and the integration of science with spiritual inquiry. Publications Trends: Recent work highlights contemplative practices as pathways to planetary healing, critiques anthropocentric educational frameworks, and advocates for decolonizing higher education. Her articles often blend interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., quantum physics, neuroscience) with spiritual traditions to propose holistic educational models. Awards: No specific awards listed, but her contributions are recognized through frequent publication in transformative education fields. Advising/Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided in current materials. Her focus appears centered on research and conceptual frameworks rather than applied grant-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Harriet Tubman Department's research initiatives, particularly the Indigenous Futures Lab and D.C. Queer Studies projects. Collaborates internationally on eco-justice and contemplative education networks.

Halvor Eifringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese language
• Chinese literature
• Chinese philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Halvor Eifring is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. With expertise spanning Chinese language, literature, philosophy, and meditation studies, he has established himself as a leading scholar in interdisciplinary Chinese studies and comparative meditation traditions. Dr. Eifring received his Master's degree in linguistics in 1987 and his Ph.D. in 1993, both from the University of Oslo, where he has been a professor of Chinese since 1995. His academic journey includes research visits to prestigious institutions including Princeton University (1992), National Taiwan University (1995), Peking University (2000), Harvard University (2001), Center for Chinese Studies in Taiwan (2007, 2009), and Meiji University in Japan (2018). Eifring's research interests span multiple interconnected domains. His primary focus includes Chinese language (both modern and pre-modern), Chinese literature (especially pre-modern fiction), and Chinese philosophy (particularly early Confucianism and Daoism). He has made significant contributions to the study of meditative traditions, examining how language, culture, and thought intersect in Chinese contexts. His current work explores 'mind wandering' across various contemplative traditions, while his longstanding research investigates psychological structures in the 18th-century Chinese novel 'Dream of Red Mansions.' Analysis of Eifring's recent publications reveals a clear interdisciplinary trajectory, bridging Chinese studies with cognitive science, neuroscience, and comparative religious studies. His work increasingly focuses on the intersection of meditation practices, consciousness studies, and cultural contexts, with particular attention to how traditional Chinese philosophical concepts inform contemporary understandings of mind and cognition. The publications demonstrate a methodological approach that combines philological rigor with cross-cultural comparative analysis. Eifring has held significant academic leadership positions, serving as director of the Department of East European and Oriental Studies (1997-1999) and research leader at the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages (2005-2006). He teaches Chinese language, literature, and culture at both bachelor's and master's levels, occasionally extending to East Asian and general linguistics. Beyond academia, he serves as an editor for the cultural magazine 'Dyade' and is a meditation teacher at 'Acem,' reflecting his commitment to bridging scholarly research with practical application. His current research projects include 'Two Thousand Years of Mind Wandering' and he is affiliated with the research group 'Literature, Cognition and Emotions' at the University of Oslo, demonstrating his ongoing engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human cognition through cultural and historical lenses.

Anne Harringtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Medicine
• Human Sciences
• Medical Humanities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anne Harrington is the Franklin L. Ford Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, holding appointments in the Department of the History of Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. She currently serves as Acting Director of Graduate Studies and has previously held roles including Department Chair (2007-2010, 2012-13), Director of Undergraduate Studies (2010-22), and Faculty Dean of Pforzheimer House (2013-23). She earned her Ph.D. in the History of Science from Oxford University, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the Wellcome Institute and University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on the history of psychiatry, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary science-humanities collaborations. Notable works include Mind Fixers (2019), The Cure Within (2008), and Reenchanted Science (1997). She co-directed Harvard’s Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative and advised initiatives like the MacArthur Foundation’s Mind-Body Network. Recent projects explore consciousness science, including a forthcoming book on the search for consciousness in disciplines like neuroscience and philosophy. Her academic leadership extends to roles such as Acting Dean of Undergraduate Education (2022-23), where she developed programs like the Civic Engagement Certificate, and Special Advisor for a new interdisciplinary environment-focused concentration. She also chairs Harvard’s Climate and Diversity Committee and teaches courses on the history of psychiatry and medical ethics.

• Compassion Meditation
• Stress Relief
• Neuroimaging
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Julie Brefczynski-Lewis is a Research Assistant Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, holding positions in both the Department of Neuroscience and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. She earned her PhD from the Medical College of Wisconsin and serves as the neuroimaging liaison for the Center for Advanced Imaging. West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Dr. Brefczynski-Lewis's primary research focuses on compassion meditation training for stress relief, particularly regarding difficult interpersonal relations. She has developed a smartphone application to facilitate daily meditation practice and examines the resulting neural, physiological, and behavioral changes. Her work spans multiple neuroimaging techniques including MRI, PET, EEG, and TMS, with applications in working memory, mindfulness, trust, neonatal cognition, pediatric sleep disorders, stroke studies, depression, and auditory processing in disordered populations. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in advancing neuroimaging technology, particularly in developing ambulatory PET systems that allow brain imaging during natural movement. This work represents a significant departure from traditional stationary brain imaging approaches and opens new possibilities for studying brain function in real-world contexts. Neuroimaging liaison for the Center for Advanced Imaging Weekly neuroimaging group meetings at Mondays 4:00 PM Provides training in MRI, PET, EEG, and TMS techniques Assists with experimental design and IRB protocols Dr. Brefczynski-Lewis actively collaborates across disciplines, serving as a bridge between technical imaging development and clinical applications. Her work on compassion meditation represents an important integration of traditional contemplative practices with modern neuroscience methodology, while her contributions to ambulatory PET technology showcase her innovative approach to overcoming limitations in current neuroimaging paradigms.

• Neuroscience of Mindfulness
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• EEG Microstate Sequencing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elena Antonova is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Brunel University London's Department of Life Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from King's College London and has held postdoctoral and academic positions at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) and the University of Hertfordshire. Her research bridges contemplative neuroscience and AI, focusing on mindfulness-based interventions for mental health, neural dynamics in meditation, and applications to schizophrenia and healthy aging. Education: BSc (UCL, 2000), PhD (IoPPN, 2004) Affiliations: Visiting Researcher at IoPPN, Senior Visiting Research Fellow at University of Hertfordshire's Adaptive Systems Research Group Her work integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), psychophysiology, and computational methods to study mindfulness expertise and its clinical applications. Recent projects include Mindfulness-based Environmental Sustainability (MiBEST) and Using mindfulness to reduce schizophrenia vulnerability , funded by the British Academy and the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Key publications analyze neural substrates of mindfulness, Long-COVID cognitive effects, and AI risk mitigation via neurophenomenology. Her 2024 articles explore brain structure in COVID-19 survivors, sensory processing in meditators, and paranoia reduction in schizotypy populations. Scientific Recognition: Templeton Positive Neuroscience Fellowship (2011-2013) Elected Honorary Research Fellow, Mind and Life Institute (2017) Chair, European Varela Awards Review Panel Public engagement includes BBC documentaries and features on mindfulness neuroscience. She collaborates with Prof. Veena Kumari, Prof. Chrystopher Nehaniv, and institutions like King's College London and University of Hertfordshire.

Thomas Pollakمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Immunopsychiatry
• Autoimmune Encephalitis
• Neuropsychiatry
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Pollak is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and an Honorary Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. He has been affiliated with King's since 2004 and has held his current academic position since 2015. Pollak is a leading researcher in immunopsychiatry, with a focus on autoimmune encephalitis and its psychiatric manifestations, and co-runs a specialized clinic for patients with autoimmune neurological disorders at King's College Hospital. Dr. Pollak completed his academic training with a BA in Psychology from Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, followed by an MBBS in Medicine from King's College London. He obtained his MRCPsych certification from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and completed an MSc in Clinical Neurology from University College London. His diverse educational background spanning psychology, medicine, psychiatry, and neurology uniquely positions him at the intersection of these fields. Dr. Pollak's primary research interests lie at the intersection of immunology and psychiatry, with specific focus on autoimmune encephalitis, particularly as it manifests as psychosis. He investigates the neuroimmunological basis of psychiatric disease, with emphasis on autoantibodies that cause autoimmune encephalitis. His work aims to improve early detection of autoimmune psychosis and elucidate brain mechanisms by which immune responses produce neuropsychiatric symptoms. He also studies immunological effects of psychotropic drugs, mental illness risk factors on immune function, infections in psychiatry, long COVID mechanisms, glutamatergic abnormalities in psychosis, and organic presentations in neuropsychiatry. Recently, he has developed research interests in the neuroscience and phenomenology of meditation and contemplative practices. Analysis of Dr. Pollak's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on autoimmune mechanisms in psychiatric disorders, particularly focusing on autoimmune encephalitis and its psychiatric manifestations. His work spans clinical studies, systematic reviews, and innovative methodological approaches to understanding the immune-psychiatry interface. A significant portion of his recent work addresses the neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19, reflecting the pandemic's impact on research priorities. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across psychiatry, neurology, immunology, and rheumatology, highlighting the transdisciplinary nature of modern immunopsychiatry research. Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Fellowship (2015) NIHR Clinical Lectureship (2019) Dr. Pollak actively mentors trainees and students, serving as a personal/pastoral tutor and dissertation supervisor on the MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry program. He has led the King's Neuropsychiatry Meetings since 2015, described as the world's largest such seminar series. His grant portfolio includes the Wellcome Trust-funded Immune Mechanisms of Antipsychotic Treatment Response (IMAT) study, where he serves as co-Investigator and clinical lead. He also leads or co-leads several other research projects including ADAPT (investigating exercise interventions for rheumatology patients), a Rosetrees Trust project on long-COVID-19's effects on the brain, and the COPE-EMBRACE project on coping with stress after encephalitis. Dr. Pollak co-leads the King's Neuropsychiatry Research and Education Group (NREG) with Dr. Tim Nicholson, which serves as an interdisciplinary platform for neuropsychiatry research. He has established and co-runs a joint multidisciplinary clinic at King's College Hospital dedicated to assessing and managing patients with autoimmune encephalitis and other CNS autoimmune disorders, as well as a neuropsychiatry-led long COVID clinic. His research group employs neuroimaging and neuroimmunological methods to characterize the significance of autoantibodies in psychiatric conditions, with the ultimate goal of improving clinical recognition and outcomes for patients with immune-mediated neuropsychiatric disorders.

David Storeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Ethics
• Climate Change Communication
• Philosophy of Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Storey is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Philosophy Department at Boston College, where he has taught since 2013. He specializes in environmental ethics, climate change communication, philosophy of technology, and comparative philosophy. Holding a B.A. from Boston College and a Ph.D. from Fordham University, his teaching spans courses such as Perspectives on Western Culture , Climate Change Ethics , and Philosophy as a Way of Life . His research integrates Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, with notable works like Naturalizing Heidegger (2015) and a podcast Wisdom at Work exploring public-facing philosophy. Storey’s publications address interdisciplinary themes including Nietzsche’s ecological relevance, Heidegger’s engagement with biology, and integral theory’s role in climate communication. His work bridges academic philosophy with practical societal issues, emphasizing ethical frameworks for climate policy and technology’s societal impact. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to accessible philosophy through teaching and media are significant. He advises courses focusing on climate ethics, technology, and contemplative practices but has no recorded formal advisees. His academic activities are centered within the Philosophy Department, with no explicit lab or team affiliations mentioned.

• Phenomenological Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methodology
• Trauma Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Morley is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS), Ramapo College of New Jersey, since 2002. His research bridges continental philosophy (particularly Maurice Merleau-Ponty) with phenomenological psychology, trauma studies, and qualitative methodology. Education: BA from Ramapo College, BA and PhD from Duquesne University. His scholarly work explores intersections of phenomenology with trauma, social theory, and Asian thought. Recent publications focus on neurophenomenology, applied qualitative methods, and inter-religious imagination. He serves as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Phenomenological Psychology and engages in international collaborations, including lectures in Japan, Vietnam, and Germany. Notable contributions include co-founding Ramapo’s India Study Abroad Program (2003-2010) and directing the Mindfulness Center (2014-2017). Teaching specialties include Abnormal Psychology, Existentialism, and Phenomenological Psychology.

Maria T. Chaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrative Medicine
• Complementary Health Approaches
• Chronic Pain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria T. Chao is a Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) and serves as the Director of Research at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Her work focuses on complementary health approaches for chronic disease management, particularly integrative models for chronic pain and cancer-related symptoms in diverse healthcare settings. University of California, Santa Cruz, BA in Women’s Studies (1996) Columbia University, MPA in Health Policy (1999) Columbia University, DrPH in Sociomedical Sciences (2005) UCSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Integrative Medicine (2011) Her research combines observational studies and clinical trials to evaluate integrative medicine interventions, including group acupuncture for diabetic neuropathy and mindfulness-based programs for cancer patients. Current projects address intersectional stigma, social isolation, and telehealth expansion in integrative pain management. Notable scientific awards include NIH/NCCIH K01 funding for group acupuncture research, multiple travel awards from institutions like Mount Zion Health Fund, and a UCSF Mid-Career Development Award for health equity. She co-directs the UCSF Integrative Oncology Program with Chloe Atreya and Anand Dhruva, emphasizing real-world implementation and non-pharmacologic interventions during active cancer treatment.

Ruben Laukkonenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• cognitive neuroscience
• meditation
• consciousness
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ruben Laukkonen is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor equivalent) in cognitive science and computational neuroscience at Southern Cross University, with honorary fellowships at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and The University of Queensland. His award-winning research integrates neural, psychological, and computational approaches to study meditation, insight, and consciousness. Research highlights: Bayesian models of advanced meditation states Mechanisms of true/false insight experiences Neural correlates of consciousness using EEG/Machine Learning Chief Investigator on Australia's largest psychedelic clinical trial ($4M funding) He publishes in leading journals, speaks internationally, and consults for the OECD on AI and education. His work explores rare states of consciousness across multiple explanatory levels, from neural dynamics to subjective phenomenology. Laukkonen received the 2024 Mid-Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence.

Muhammad Faruqueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamic Philosophy
• Environmental Humanities
• Sufism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Faruque is the Inayat Malik Associate Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Environmental Studies at the University of Cincinnati, with affiliations in Philosophy, Environmental Studies, and RALL. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley, an MA from Tehran University, and a BSc from the University of London. A globally recognized philosopher, Faruque lectures extensively and has authored five books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles translated into multiple languages. His research bridges Islamic philosophy, environmental humanities, Sufism, and AI ethics, exploring themes like selfhood, climate change, and consciousness. He secured grants from the Templeton Foundation ($28,000) and the US Department of Education ($715,000), and received the Young Investigator Award and World Book of the Year Award. Education: PhD (UC Berkeley), MA (Tehran), BSc (London) Grants: Templeton Foundation, US Dept of Education Awards: Young Investigator Award, World Book of the Year Award Faruque's work emphasizes contemplative ecology and cross-cultural philosophy, advancing debates on human flourishing in secular modernity.

• Consciousness Studies
• Computational Psychiatry
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beth Fisher is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, specializing in interdisciplinary research spanning computational psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, and theoretical models of consciousness. Her work integrates advanced computational frameworks to investigate fundamental psychological phenomena with implications for mental health and cognitive theory. Research Interests: Computational modeling of optimism bias and self-evidencing processes Probabilistic causal reasoning under cognitive constraints Psychedelic pharmacology (psilocybin) effects on behavioral engagement Quantum-inspired geometric approaches to perceptual judgment Active inference and predictive processing in decision-making Her methodology bridges experimental psychology, neuropharmacology, and mathematical modeling to explore consciousness mechanisms. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates cohesive advancement in applying computational psychiatry techniques to model cognitive biases across species and perceptual domains. Key contributions include formalizing optimism bias through active inference frameworks, analyzing time-pressure effects on causal reasoning, and developing novel quantum geometric models for color perception—establishing significant methodological innovations in cognitive science. Scientific Awards: No major awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the available profile information. Advising and Funding: No graduate students, advisees, or grant funding details are specified in current materials. Research appears collaborative through multi-author publications with established neuroscience and cognitive science researchers. Research Environment: Operates within Monash University's Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, indicating participation in an interdisciplinary hub focused on theoretical and empirical investigations of consciousness. This affiliation suggests regular collaboration across neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology departments despite no explicit school/departmental assignment.

Katrin Heimannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Inclusive teaching
• Neurodiversity
• Embodied critical thinking
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Katrin Heimann is an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University's Centre for Educational Development (CED), specializing in inclusive teaching, neurodiversity, and embodied critical thinking. Her interdisciplinary background in Philosophy and Cognitive Neuroscience informs her empirical research, particularly her expertise in micro-phenomenology. She focuses on fostering inclusive learning environments in higher education, exploring tools to enhance belonging and thriving among students and educators. Dr. Heimann teaches in the University Pedagogical Program and the TECTU Education Program, developing courses on inclusive teaching and supervision. Previously, she taught in Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Semiotics, Linguistics, and Anthropology programs. She collaborates widely in art-science projects and research on creativity, audience experiences, and sustainable societal transformation. Her research employs qualitative methods like micro-phenomenology to analyze subjective experiences, grounded in transformative pedagogy, gender studies, and decolonial perspectives. She leads or co-designs projects such as the Developing Teacher Education for the Neuroinclusive University (2025–2026) and Inhabiting Altered Worlds (2023–2027), emphasizing interdisciplinarity and practical impact. Key collaborations include work on audience research, clinical studies, and contemplative practices. Her teaching and research aim to bridge theory and practice, creating spaces for transformative learning and ethical academic environments.

• Contemplative Neuroscience
• Clinical Social-Affective Neuroscience
• Psychotherapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Guendelmann is a Researcher at the Department of Psychology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences. He holds a Medical Doctorate (University of Chile, 2008) and a Bachelor in Social Sciences and Humanities (2001). His research focuses on contemplative neuroscience, clinical social-affective neuroscience, and mindfulness interventions. Key interests include emotion regulation, empathy, mentalizing, and their disruptions in psychopathology. Explores neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness meditation, particularly its effects on social brain functions. His recent work examines how mindfulness modulates empathy and mentalization capacities using fMRI. The research bridges mind/body issues in clinical psychiatry and advances understanding of neuroplasticity in social-affective processes. Contributions span philosophy of psychotherapy, developmental trauma, and intersubjective theory. He collaborates with the Dziobek-lab (www.dziobek-lab.org), focusing on relational psychotherapy and epistemological frameworks in contemporary psychoanalysis. No awards explicitly listed, but his work engages with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of clinical practice and neuroscience.