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Dr. Carolyn Emery is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, with joint appointments in Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine. She holds leadership roles as Chair of the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (an International Olympic Committee Research Centre) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her affiliations include the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and O’Brien Institute for Public Health. Dr. Emery’s education includes a BScPT from Queen’s University (1988), MSc in Epidemiology from the University of Calgary (1999), and PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Alberta (2004). Her research focuses on injury prevention in youth sports, concussion, and pediatric rehabilitation, aiming to reduce long-term health consequences such as osteoarthritis and post-concussion syndrome. She leads major grants including CIHR’s “SHRed Injuries” and NFL-funded concussion surveillance programs. Her research interests emphasize practical interventions for injury prevention, including neuromuscular training and policy changes. Recent work explores concussion outcomes in adolescents, biomechanical injury mechanisms, and global sport safety initiatives. She has published extensively on topics like sport-related musculoskeletal injuries, concussion management, and the epidemiology of youth sports. Dr. Emery has received over 20 awards, including the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, Killam Professorship, and CIHR Canada Research Chair. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and community engagement to enhance public health outcomes in sports and youth recreation. Her lab, the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, collaborates internationally to develop evidence-based strategies for injury prevention. Current projects include evaluating the impact of tackle laws in rugby, head acceleration in wrestling, and long-term consequences of pediatric concussions.

• Injury Prevention
• Concussion Research
• Pediatric Rehabilitation
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Emily S. Cross is Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience, where she co-directs the Social Brain in Action Lab (SoBA) and leads the ERC Starting Grant 'Social Robots' project. She completed her PhD at Dartmouth College and held positions at Bangor University, Radboud University, and the University of Western Australia before joining Glasgow. Her research explores: Experience-dependent plasticity through dance and motor learning Social cognition in human-robot interaction Emotional processing during action observation Aesthetic perception of movement Cross-cultural differences in technology acceptance Professor Cross uses neuroimaging (fMRI), neurostimulation (TMS, tDCS), and behavioral methods to study how we perceive and learn from human and artificial agents. Her work has been published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Journal of Neuroscience, and Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. She currently supervises projects on robot-assisted health interventions and develops VR paradigms to study social cognition.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Action Observation
• Dance Cognition
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Professor Emily S. Cross is a cognitive and social neuroscientist holding dual appointments at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience (UK) and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute (Australia). She directs the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA), specializing in how embodied experiences shape social perception. Cross earned a BA in psychology and dance from Pomona College, MSc from University of Otago as a Fulbright Fellow, and PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Dartmouth College, followed by postdoctoral training at University of Nottingham and Max Planck Institute. Her research explores experience-dependent plasticity through dance, robotics, and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, TMS), focusing on four key areas: neural signatures of embodied expertise, neuroaesthetics, visual learning across lifespan, and social engagement with robots. This interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience, performing arts, and robotics. Cross's research shows strong focus on human-robot interaction dynamics, cultural perceptions of robotics, and the neural correlates of aesthetic experiences. Recent work investigates how social experience shapes human-robot interaction, cross-cultural differences in robot acceptance, and computational approaches to movement analysis. Publications consistently demonstrate methodological innovation through VR, economic games, and large-scale motion capture libraries. Honors & Awards: Jacob Brownowski Award (British Science Association, 2017) Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology (2018) World's 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics (2020) Elected member: Young Academy of Europe Elected member: Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland Her ERC Starting Grant funds groundbreaking work on human-robot interaction. Cross leads the Social Brain in Action Lab with focus on mentoring next-generation scientists and research ethics training. The lab employs neuroimaging, training paradigms, and diverse methodologies to study action observation across dance, music, and robotics domains.

• Social Robotics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Embodied Cognition
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Barbara Gail Montero is the Rev. John A. O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where she holds a faculty position in the Department of Philosophy within the College of Arts and Letters. She earned her BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and her PhD from the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on two core areas: the metaphysical relationship between mind and body, and the role of consciousness in expert action. Notably, she explores how physicalism interacts with abstract entities and how athletes defy skill plateaus through orthogonal models of attention and automaticity. Her key publications include Continuous Improvement: Intertwining Mind and Body in Athletic Expertise (2022, co-authored), A Very Short Introduction: Philosophy of Mind (2021), and Thought in Action: Expertise and the Conscious Mind (2016). She has also published influential papers on pain memory gaps, expertise-induced amnesia, and critiques of flow-state theories. Montero’s interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy with dance performance, as seen in collaborations like Curved Spacetimes: Where Friedrich Nietzsche Meets Virginia Woolf . Her teaching spans philosophy of mind, logic, and science, emphasizing neural plasticity and conscious engagement in expertise.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Body
• Expertise and Consciousness
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Jeffrey S. Lidke is a Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Berry College. He holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado (1990), M.A. (1996), and Ph.D. (2000) in South Asia Religion and Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara. A Fulbright Dissertation Fellow to Nepal (1996-97), his research focuses on Nepalese Tantra, South Asian religious traditions, and the intersection of contemplative practices with neuroscience. His major works include The Goddess Within and Beyond the Three Cities (2017) and Viśvarūpa Maṇḍir: A Study of Chaṅgu Nārāyaṇa (2017). Key research areas include Śākta Tantra's political theology, Abhinavagupta's monistic philosophy, and the neuroscientific implications of Tantric meditative practices. His work bridges textual analysis with ethnographic fieldwork in Nepal and India. Education: B.A., Religious Studies, University of Colorado (1990) M.A., South Asia Religion and Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara (1996) Ph.D., South Asia Religion and Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara (2000) Research Interests: Indian and Nepalese Tantra Kashmir Śaivism Cognitive Neuroscience of Contemplative Practices Embodied Mysticism in Art and Dance Maṇḍala Theory and Political Theology Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on the Sarvāmnāya Tantra system Explored neuroscientific applications of Tantric meditation Edited volumes on South Asian religious practices and ecology Awards: Fulbright Dissertation Fellowship (1996-97) Professional Activities: Co-editor of Southeast Review of Asian Studies Interviews on Tantric philosophy and Yoga-Neuroscience connections

• Religious Studies
• Indology
• South Asian Religion
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Emily Cross is a Full Professor at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich, leading the Social Brain Sciences Professorship since spring 2023. She previously held professorships at Bangor University (Wales), University of Glasgow (Scotland), Macquarie University (Australia), and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute (Australia). Her research centers on how embodied experience shapes social learning and perception across diverse contexts. Key contributions include identifying neural signatures of embodied expertise using dancers, developing embodied neuroaesthetics theory, uncovering neurocognitive foundations of visual learning across lifespans, and pioneering paradigms for human-robot social engagement. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology, performing/visual arts, and social sciences to explore experience-dependent plasticity at brain and behavioral levels. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate intense focus on human-robot interaction dynamics, aesthetic movement perception, and context-dependent social cognition. Work increasingly examines self-disclosure mechanisms to robots, cultural influences on robot acceptance, and neural correlates of movement synchrony, reflecting her expanding influence at the neuroscience-robotics intersection. Scientific awards include: Philip Leverhulme Prize for Psychology Jacob Bronowski Award from British Science Foundation Young Talent Award from Dutch Neuroscience Society RoboHub and Insight Analytics top women in robotics listings Australia’s Superstars of STEM (2022) Cross passionately trains next-generation scientists with emphasis on research ethics. Her work attracts major funding from ERC, NIH, Fulbright Commission, ESRC, EPSRC, and UK Ministry of Defence. She serves on UNESCO’s International Bioethics Committee (co-rapporteur for neurotechnology ethics report) and as Associate Editor for International Journal of Social Robotics. She leads ETH Zurich's dynamic Social Brain Sciences group, which embraces interdisciplinarity through research paradigms bridging technology, performing/visual arts, and biological/social sciences, while maintaining active roles in editorial boards and conference committees including Intelligent Virtual Agents and Affective Computing meetings.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• Embodied Cognition
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Alexandra BELIBOU is a PhD Lecturer at the Department of Music Performance and Pedagogy, Faculty of Music, Transilvania University of Brașov. Her work bridges musicology with modern interdisciplinary approaches, focusing on music education technology, therapeutic applications, and 20th-century compositional analysis. She holds a prominent position in advancing digital pedagogy through software integration. Research Interests: Music therapy methodologies emphasizing pluralistic approaches in clinical settings AI applications in music composition and education Analysis of 20th-century composers like Schoenberg, Reich, and Pärt Cultural studies of folk music traditions (e.g., Irish dance music, Romanian psalmic liturgy) Publications Trends: Recent work explores pandemic-era musician well-being, AI-assisted composition tools, and the intersection of music with medicine/physics. Earlier research delves deeply into psalmic text settings across centuries, minimalist techniques, and numerical symbolism in atonal music. Her teaching and research emphasize bridging traditional musicology with emerging technologies, as seen in proposals for software-based creativity workshops and interdisciplinary curricula.

• Music Education
• Music Therapy
• Music Technology
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Akito Miura is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences of Waseda University , with a career spanning over 15 years in embodied cognitive science and movement research. His work bridges dance science , neuroscience , and biomechanics , focusing on sensorimotor coordination in performing arts and sports. PhD in Academic Studies from the University of Tokyo Research Experience at Waseda University, University of Tokyo, and EuroMov Institute (France) Editorial board member for Journal of Dance Medicine & Science and Advances in Cognitive Psychology Research interests include embodied cognition , rhythmic coordination , and interpersonal motor dynamics , with applications to dance, golf, and violin ensembles. His recent articles examine foot pressure in ballet, auditory-motor synchronization, and groove perception in music. Key awards include the Incentive Paper Award (2024) , Progress in Motor Control Scholarship (2011) , and multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He has also contributed to media coverage on rhythm perception in sports and performing arts. Current projects explore machine learning in motor learning, social interaction dynamics, and ACL rehabilitation metrics Professional memberships in the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science and Japan Cognitive Science Society

• Embodied Cognitive Science
• Movement Science
• Dance Science
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Dr. Thalia R Goldstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Developmental Psychology at George Mason University (GMU). She directs the PLAY Lab and co-directs the National Endowment for the Arts Research Lab (MasonARC). Her research focuses on children’s social-emotional development through pretend play, theater, and imaginative activities. Dr. Goldstein holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Boston College (2010), with postdoctoral training at Yale University (2010–2012) and a prior faculty role at Pace University (2013–2017). Her education includes a BA from Cornell University (2002), MA (2007), and Ph.D. (2010) from Boston College. Research grants include funding from the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the John Templeton Foundation. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts and is an APA Division 10 Fellow. Current research explores topics such as the impact of theater education on empathy, longitudinal learning in acting, children’s understanding of fictional characters like Santa Claus, and adult engagement in pretend activities. Her book Why Theatre Education Matters (2024) synthesizes findings on arts’ cognitive and social benefits. Key awards include a 2019 poster award at the Cognitive Science Society conference. Dr. Goldstein advises students on projects involving dance, video games, and moral understanding in pretend play. She teaches courses on developmental psychology, creativity, and social-emotional learning. Her work bridges developmental science and the arts, with media features in The New York Times , NPR, and the National Endowment for the Arts podcast. Labs: PLAY Lab (playlab.gmu.edu), Mason Arts Research Center (MasonARC). Office: David J. King Hall DK3055.

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognitive Development
• Social and Emotional Learning
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Fredrik Ullén is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. He leads the Neuropsychology of Music research group and serves as Director of the Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. His work focuses on the neural mechanisms of expertise, creativity, and the interplay between genes and environment in skill acquisition, particularly in music. Affiliations: Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet Neuropsychology of Music Group Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Frankfurt) Research Interests: Neurobiology of musical skill and creativity Genetic and environmental influences on expertise Cognitive mechanisms of flow and intrinsic motivation Music as a tool for understanding brain plasticity Awards: 2022 KI Culture Prize for bridging science and culture 2021 Scientific Member of the Max Planck Society 2017 Fellow of Academia Europaea Key Contributions: Combines neuroimaging, behavioral genetics, and experimental psychology to explore how intensive training shapes the brain and how genetic factors interact with environmental influences in skill development. His group’s work has advanced understanding of music’s role in cognition and mental health.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Music Psychology
• Genetics of Expertise
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Hilary Moss is Associate Professor of Music Therapy at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. She previously served as Director of the National Centre for Arts and Health at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, and holds Adjunct Assistant Professor status at Trinity College Dublin's School of Medicine. PhD in Music Therapy & Health Research (Trinity College Dublin Medical School) MBA in Health Service Management (University College Dublin) Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy (1996) BA (Hons) in Music (University of Reading) Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of music therapy for chronic pain , dementia care , and community health , with international collaborations. She pioneered telehealth music therapy for dementia patients and leads the Arts and Health Research Network at UL. Recent publications include 85+ research outputs (2003–2025) across music therapy, geriatric care, and interdisciplinary health humanities. Key projects involve singing for health , dance interventions , and student-led health research (expanding from 20 to 40 projects by 2027). Business2Arts award (2006) Health Service Executive Innovation Awards (2005) She mentors PhD students in music therapy and has grown UL's MA Music Therapy program from 7 to 18 students annually. Her work aligns with UL@50 Strategic Plan priorities for community engagement and interdisciplinary research .

• Music Therapy
• Health Humanities
• Arts and Health
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Susanne Marschall is a Professor of Media Studies (focus: audiovisual media, film and television) at the University of Tübingen , where she also serves as Director of the Center for Media Literacy and editor of the open journal "Colour Turn" . Her research bridges historical hermeneutics, media culture, and interdisciplinary studies of color and visual perception, with a strong empirical focus on film, television, and photography. Doctoral supervision across diverse topics (AI interaction, AR for environmental issues, Bollywood representations, health communication) Founded Tübingen Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media (2013) Interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscience, cultural studies, and educational initiatives Recent publications explore cinematic color theory, animation aesthetics, and transcultural narratives. Her practical projects (e.g., Lotte Reiniger - Tanz der Schatten documentary, AR applications for social issues) demonstrate her commitment to connecting academic research with media practice. Awards include the 2003 Senate Teaching Prize and 2012 "Professor of the Year" (UNICUM BERUF).

• Audiovisual Media
• Film and Television Studies
• Color and Visual Perception
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José Morales Aznar is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Sports Management at the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports, Ramon Llull University (Blanquerna). His academic work focuses on the intersection of physical activity, sport sciences, and adapted physical education, with a particular emphasis on judo applications for diverse populations. Dr. Morales Aznar's research interests span Physical Activity, Sport Sciences, Martial Arts (particularly judo), Adapted Physical Activity for people with disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Education, Motor Skills, and Heart Rate Variability. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to applying sport science principles to improve quality of life across different demographic groups, especially those with special needs. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trend toward adapted judo programs, particularly for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. His research combines practical applications with theoretical frameworks to develop evidence-based approaches in adapted physical activity. The publications also show growing interest in technology integration in physical education and the physiological aspects of martial arts training. Dr. Morales Aznar is actively involved in multiple research projects including KATAUTISM (Judo program for autistic children), JUDODI (Effects of judo for adolescents with intellectual disabilities), JIDP (Judo for Intellectual Disability Project), SAFE (Health, Physical Activity and Sports), and AUTJUDO (Adapted Judo for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders). These projects demonstrate his leadership in developing and implementing specialized physical activity programs for vulnerable populations while securing significant research funding from various agencies including the EACEA Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca.

• Physical Activity
• Sport Sciences
• Martial Arts
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Dr. Pia Kontos is a Senior Scientist at KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (University Health Network) and a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She holds academic appointments at multiple institutions, including the Institute of Medical Science and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (University of Toronto). Her research focuses on dementia care, stigma reduction, relational caring, and arts-based methodologies. She has pioneered initiatives using film and dance to foster inclusive dementia care and has contributed to policy development in aging and health equity. Education: Ph.D., M.A., B.A. (specific fields not explicitly stated but inferred as public health or social sciences). Research Interests: Critical social theory applied to health, embodiment theory, qualitative research methodologies, and ethics in healthcare. Her work emphasizes the intersection of citizenship, embodiment, and relationality in dementia care. Key Projects: Co-led initiatives to reduce dementia stigma via documentary films (e.g., 'Cracked'). Developed arts-based interventions for social inclusion of people with dementia. Investigated end-of-life decision-making and sexuality in long-term care settings. Awards: Mid-Career Investigator Prize (CIHR, 2021). Early Researcher Award (Ontario, 2012–2017). Career Scientist Award (Ontario, 2007–2009). Grants & Collaborations: Funded projects include CIHR, Alzheimer Society of Canada, and AGE-WELL grants. Collaborations span healthcare institutions, universities, and advocacy organizations. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams in qualitative health research and dementia advocacy through platforms like the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research.

• Dementia Care
• Relational Caring
• Qualitative Research
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Dr. Maria Witek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Music, University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on the psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and philosophy of musical experience, particularly rhythm, timing, emotion, and body-movement. She leads the Witek Lab, investigating how dance music experiences emerge from interactions between neural, social, and embodied processes. Notable projects include studying rhythmic skill in DJs (funded by AHRC) and ensemble synchronization in the ARME project (EPSRC-funded). She holds a DPhil from Oxford and previously worked at Aarhus University. Her methods span experimental psychology, neuroimaging, and participatory action research. Education: BA Musicology (Oslo, 2006), MA Music Psychology (Sheffield, 2008), DPhil Music (Oxford, 2013) Research interests include groove theory, disabled DJs' embodied timing, and the social dynamics of music-making. She collaborates with artists and tech companies like Drake Music and Native Instruments to develop inclusive musical tools. Articles focus on rhythmic entrainment, neurodiverse musical practices, and the neural basis of musical pleasure. Current grants include work on disability-inclusive DJ practices and virtual ensemble training systems.

• Music Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Rhythm Perception
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