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Vincenzo Romeiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• Neural Oscillations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vincenzo Romei is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of Psychology, leading the Consciousness Group. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and has held roles at Harvard Medical School, Geneva Neurology Department, and the University of Essex, where he was a Full Professor. His research focuses on neural correlates of consciousness, using EEG, neurostimulation, and behavioral studies. He directs the Second Cycle Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Education : Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2005) BSc/MSc in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2001) Research Interests : His work examines temporal properties of brain communication, alpha oscillations' role in sensory selection, and consciousness mechanisms. Techniques include EEG, TMS, and tACS to study perception, memory, and attention. Awards : 2020 Best Contribution Award (Transcranial Brain Stimulation Workshop) 2019 BIAL Grant (€47k) for boosting working memory 2016 Most Cited Current Biology Article (Thut et al., 2011) Grants & Leadership : Directed grants totaling over €400k, including an ERC Starting Grant and a BIAL-funded study. Serves as a Reviewer for journals like Current Biology and Neuron . Labs/Teams : Leads the Consciousness Group at the University of Bologna, collaborating internationally on neurostimulation and predictive coding models.

Sarah Shomsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Attention and Cognition
• Neuroimaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah Shomstein is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at George Washington University. She is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the neural and psychological mechanisms of attentional selection, including spatial and object-based attention, and how semantic and sensory information influence perception and memory. Shomstein holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University (2003). Her methodologies include behavioral experiments, eye tracking, functional neuroimaging, and studies with individuals with attentional deficits due to brain damage. She directs the Attention and Cognition Laboratory , exploring how attention modulates sensory processing and memory across the lifespan. Her work highlights interactions between working memory and perception, the role of semantics in visual attention, and the neural basis of attentional control. Recent studies investigate real-world object processing, crossmodal semantic effects, and the impact of reward on attentional allocation. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but her research has been widely published in top journals.

Tony Stockmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Auditory Displays
• Data Sonification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tony Stockman is a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. His teaching focuses on Database Systems, Interaction Design, and Semi-structured Data Modelling across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Auditory Displays, and Data Sonification, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and cross-modal interfaces. Dr. Stockman has contributed to over 100 publications, exploring topics such as biofeedback systems, assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals, and collaborative design methodologies. His work frequently bridges technical innovation with user-centric design principles. Notable projects include the development of non-visual navigation tools like the Audiom web-based map viewer and co-designed haptic wearables for music synchronization. His research also addresses challenges in education technology, such as dyslexia screening through serious games.

Zachary Wallmarkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Popular music
• Timbre
• Music cognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zachary Wallmark is an Associate Professor of Musicology and Area Chair of Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance. His interdisciplinary research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and sound studies, with a particular focus on musical timbre and its relationship to emotion, meaning, and cultural context. Wallmark maintains a joint affiliation with the Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, reflecting his cross-disciplinary approach. His research interests span popular music studies, timbre analysis, music cognition, and sound studies, with particular attention to how musical timbre functions in emotional response, aesthetic judgment, and music sociology. Wallmark's work explores these themes across diverse musical contexts including American popular music, free jazz, extreme heavy metal, and traditional Japanese music. Wallmark's publications reveal a consistent focus on timbre as a critical yet undertheorized dimension of musical experience. His work spans empirical studies of timbre perception, corpus analyses of timbre semantics, interdisciplinary investigations of timbre's role in meaning-making, and theoretical explorations of timbre's relationship to cultural and social contexts. Recent publications increasingly integrate cognitive neuroscience methodologies with traditional musicological approaches. GRAMMY Museum Foundation Scientific Research Grant UO Presidential Fellowship in Humanistic Study AMS Ruth A. Solie Award Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada Partnership Grant National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Wallmark's research has received significant external funding from prestigious organizations including the NEH and the GRAMMY Museum Foundation. He is active in the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration (ACTOR) group, an international research partnership funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. His work has been presented at major international conferences including the American Musicological Society (AMS), Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), Society for Music Theory (SMT), and Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM). Wallmark has also been invited to lecture at notable venues including the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Beyond his academic work, he is a published composer, commercial musician, jazz bassist, and performer of the Japanese shakuhachi flute.

Ladan Shamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensory Perception
• Bayesian Causal Inference
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ladan Shams is a Professor in the Department of Psychology , Department of BioEngineering , and Neuroscience Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she directs the Multisensory Perception Laboratory . Her research explores how the brain integrates sensory information into coherent perceptions, combining behavioral studies, mathematical modeling, and computational approaches. Academic Affiliation: Department of Psychology, BioEngineering, and Neuroscience Program at UCLA Lab: Multisensory Perception Laboratory Research Focus: Dr. Shams investigates multisensory integration , Bayesian causal inference , perceptual learning , memory , and neural mechanisms of sensory processing. Recent work examines how crossmodal interactions influence memory, body perception, and aesthetic evaluation. Publications: Her 15 most recent articles (2022–2025) address topics like Bayesian causal inference , BCI tools , sensory precision , and perceptual learning , reflecting her computational and experimental approach to multisensory research. Scientific Recognition: Dr. Shams received the UCLA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentorship Award (2021) and serves as Associate Editor for Psychonomic Bulletin & Review , Multisensory Research , and Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience . Students: Mentored graduate students like Charlotte Kelly (NDSEG Fellow), Haocheng (BCI workshop organizer), and Sashel Haygood (NSF GRFP Honorable Mention) Funding: Supported by NSF, NIH, and DARPA grants Media: Featured in Science Friday , NPR , and ESPN for the Jersey Study

Rick Grushمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rick Grush is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His primary affiliation is with the Department of Philosophy, though his research intersects with cognitive science, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary studies. His research focuses on perception, temporal experience, representation theory, enactivism, and neurophilosophical questions. Notable themes include crossmodal perception, agency theory, and the philosophical analysis of sensory integration. He critiques and synthesizes theories from both analytic philosophy and cognitive science, often engaging with empirical research in neuroscience. Grush’s recent work explores the temporal structure of perceptual experience, agency’s role in perception, and the philosophical implications of enactivist frameworks. His publications consistently bridge gaps between abstract philosophical concepts and concrete scientific methodologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue. Though no academic awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided materials, his prolific output from 2016 to 2023 demonstrates sustained engagement with cutting-edge debates in philosophy of mind and cognitive science.

Kinga Ferencمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neurodiversity
• Developmental Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kinga Ferenc is a psychologist, special education teacher, and autism diagnostician affiliated with SWPS University in Wrocław, Poland. She works within the Institute of Psychology, specifically at the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław, under the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences. Role: Researcher and autism diagnostician University: SWPS University Faculty: Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław Department: Department of Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences Her research focuses on neuroatypical development, particularly autism spectrum disorders. She investigates: Psychological adaptation in families of autistic individuals Subjective quality of life metrics Parental attitudes toward autism and their impact on mental health Social innovations for neurodivergent populations Crossmodal perception in autism Self-esteem dynamics in autistic adults Recent publications in journals like Autism and Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders demonstrate her expertise in: Autism perception frameworks (neurodiversity vs. disorder) Parent-child well-being dynamics Compensatory roles of intelligence in sensory processing She has implemented significant social initiatives including: The polskiautyzm.pl knowledge base for parents Peer volunteering programs with Mary i Max Association Peer mediation strategies in mainstream education At SWPS University, she teaches: Human developmental psychology Educational psychology Applications of psychology Master's seminar Autism-focused elective courses

Vincenzo Catramboneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Brain-Heart Interactions
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vincenzo Catrambone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa and a fellow of the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab. His research focuses on integrative approaches to understanding brain-body interactions using advanced signal processing and computational modeling techniques. His research program investigates functional interactions between cardiovascular dynamics and neural activity in both physiological and pathological conditions. Key areas include neuro-cardiac coupling mechanisms, emotion-time perception relationships in depression, multisensory integration, and brain-computer interface development. His methodological approaches combine EEG analysis, computational modeling, physiological monitoring, and neuromodulation techniques. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on clinical applications, particularly in depression, epilepsy, and trauma-related disorders. His work on brain-heart interplay has evolved toward translational studies investigating how psychotherapeutic interventions modulate neuro-autonomic communication pathways.

Ben Hougeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Technology
• Video Game Audio
• Interactive Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ben Houge is a Professor in the Electronic Production and Design (EPD) department at Berklee College of Music, where he has been teaching music technology since 2011. He also serves as a Senior Audio Lead at Bungie and previously held key audio roles at Sierra and Ubisoft. His work spans academia, game audio, digital art, and immersive multisensory experiences. Bachelor of Arts in Music, St. Olaf College (1996) Houge’s research and artistic practice focus on the intersection of music, technology, and sensory experience. He is best known for his food operas —multisensory dining events that use real-time, interactive soundtracks delivered via mobile devices. These projects apply video game audio techniques to everyday experiences, exploring cross-modal correspondences between taste and sound. His work often involves algorithmic composition, audience participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with chefs, scientists, and musicians. His recent creative output includes large-scale installations and performances such as Night Rain , On the Sensations of Beer , and Mugaritz XX , which blend real-time audio, mobile technology, and cultural narratives. His publications and performances reflect a strong trend in interactive music systems , site-specific sound design , and audience-engaged art , often drawing from historical, poetic, and scientific sources. Selected awards and recognitions include: Faculty-Led Innovations in Education (FLY) Grant (2019) Berklee Newbury Comics Faculty Fellowship (2017) Knight Foundation Grant (2015) Artist Residency at MIT (2011) Shortlist, Guggenheim YouTube Play Biennial (2010) Stranger Genius Award (2004) Houge lectures widely at institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and the Shanghai Conservatory, and at major conferences including GDC, ICMC, and TEDx. He has advised and mentored students through academic and project-based learning, particularly in the areas of audio programming and interactive media. His work has been supported by grants from the Knight Foundation and Berklee, enabling large-scale public and collaborative art projects. He is actively involved in the global digital art and game audio communities, with exhibitions and performances across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has led initiatives such as the Vox Festival and the launch of Berklee’s master’s program in Valencia, Spain. His labs and creative teams often involve collaborations with ensembles like Zeitgeist, institutions like the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and research groups such as Oxford’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory.

Mats Küssnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal perception of music
• Music and mental imagery
• 4E music cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mats Küssner is a Researcher at Humboldt University of Berlin's Department of Musicology, specializing in Transcultural Musicology and Historical Anthropology of Music. Previously, he held a Peter Sowerby Research Associate position at the Royal College of Music in London. He earned his doctorate from King's College London, focusing on cross-modal mappings between sound and visual forms. His work bridges music psychology, cognitive science, and cultural studies, emphasizing how music shapes human thought and emotion through multi-method approaches. Research interests include multimodal perception, music-induced mental imagery, 4E cognition (embodied/embedded/enactive/extended), and performance science. Notable awards include the Aubrey Hickman Award for music psychology research and a teaching excellence award. He teaches courses like 'Diversity in Berlin's Sound Scene' and 'Emotions in Music' at both BA and MA levels. His publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles across journals like Music & Science , Psychomusicology , and Frontiers in Psychology , with a focus on visual-aural interplay, music cognition disorders (e.g., aphantasia), and cross-cultural performance dynamics. He co-edited the landmark volume Music and Mental Imagery (Routledge, 2022). Recent work explores environmental ecomusicology education and music's role in mitigating social isolation. Küssner leads projects on music-induced emotion prediction using cross-modal correspondences and is part of Berlin's interdisciplinary music psychology scene, collaborating with neuroscientists and cultural anthropologists. His lab employs eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral experiments to study embodied music cognition processes.

Francesca Talaminiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Music Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Working Memory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Francesca Talamini is a post-doctoral University Assistant at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, within the Department of Personality Psychology, Differential Psychology & Assessment . She holds a Ph.D. and leads research bridging music psychology and cognitive science. Research Interests: Music Psychology: expertise, aptitude, emotions, contour perception, inter-individual differences Cognition: working memory, memory-perception interactions Aesthetic emotions: cross-arts emotion comparisons Methods: meta-analysis, multi-lab replication studies Her investigations exploit behavioral, meta-analytic and multi-lab approaches to understand how musical training modulates memory and emotion processing across auditory and visual domains. Projects & Collaborations: She currently manages studies on contour perception, music-emotion congruency effects, and memory differences between musicians and non-musicians, and welcomes motivated students for master-thesis supervision and internships. Publications Profile: Talamini’s 2022-2024 output reveals concentrated attention to the cognitive repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on relationships, as well as continued exploration of auditory-cognition interactions, with papers appearing in Journal of Personality , Music Perception , Hearing Research , Scientific Reports , PLOS ONE and other high-impact journals.

Zoe Jenkinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Psychology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zoe Jenkin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Science at Rutgers University. Her research focuses on epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of psychology. PhD from Harvard University BA from Williams College Previous Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis (2020-2023) Her work investigates the role of reasons in perception and cognition, with a particular emphasis on the basing relation, reasons-responsiveness, and the scope of epistemic evaluability. She explores how perceptual learning and crossmodal integration relate to epistemic norms and cognitive development. Scientific trends in her publications include epistemology, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, aesthetics, and crossmodal perception. Key subfields span basing relation, perceptual learning, reasons-responsiveness, epistemic norms, core cognition, and multimodal integration.

Carly Leonardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Attention
• Working Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Carly Leonard is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in cognitive neuroscience within the Department of Psychology. Her research examines visual attention, working memory, and cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. Research explores the cognitive neuroscience of visual attention through eye-tracking and ERP studies. Current work investigates saccadic behavior, attentional selection, and working memory distortions across clinical and non-clinical populations. Publications focus on eye movement patterns, attentional mechanisms, and working memory impairments, particularly in schizophrenia. Recent studies examine how attention modulates saccadic behavior during visual search tasks.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Object Recognition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David L. Sheinberg is a Research Professor at Brown University specializing in cognitive neuroscience and visual perception. He graduated from Yale College with degrees in Computer Science and Psychology before completing graduate work in Cognitive Science at Brown. His postdoctoral research focused on neurophysiology under Nikos Logothetis at Baylor College of Medicine. Sheinberg's research examines the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception, object recognition, and attention processes. His recent work investigates how visual areas contribute to physics simulations and how shape information is processed independently across sensory modalities. He employs neurophysiological techniques and computational modeling to understand human-like visual processing. He serves in editorial capacities for multiple neuroscience journals, including as Associate Editor for Neuroscience and Psychology at Frontiers for Young Minds and Review Editor for Perception Science at Frontiers in Neuroscience.

George Malcolmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Attention
• Scene Understanding
• High-level Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

George Malcolm is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of East Anglia (UEA), where he has been since 2016. His research focuses on visual attention, scene understanding, and developmental aspects of perception. He is a member of the Cognition, Action and Perception and Developmental Science research groups. He is currently accepting PhD students and welcomes research assistants to join his lab. Undergraduate: University of St Andrews Master’s: University of York PhD: University of Edinburgh Dr Malcolm's research centers on how humans convert visual input into meaningful scene categories and use this information to guide eye movements. He investigates differences between adult and child visual processing, particularly in rapid scene categorization and attentional allocation. His work employs eye-tracking, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), virtual reality (VR), and drawing tasks to explore high-level vision and perception. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in understanding how semantic relationships between scenes and objects influence attention, both in adults and young children. There is a growing focus on developmental visual cognition, including studies on infants and children. His work increasingly integrates crossmodal and real-world contexts, emphasizing ecological validity in attentional research. Dr Malcolm has contributed to several collaborative research projects, including an ongoing project titled 'Autism and Biophilia: The impact of natural scenes on anxiety.' He has held administrative roles such as Communications Director and Deputy Research Director, and is actively involved in public engagement through social media. He leads an active research lab and collaborates with institutions such as the University of Essex and Aitrak. His work contributes to broader scientific understanding in cognitive psychology and has implications for neurodevelopmental conditions and human-computer interaction.