Kate Kellum is an Instructional Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Assistant Chair of Psychology at the University of Mississippi. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno (2008), an M.S. in Education from Purdue University (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Mississippi (1987). Her work bridges behavioral science, educational assessment, and contextual interventions. Ph.D., Psychology, University of Nevada-Reno (2008) M.S., Education, Purdue University (1995) B.A., Psychology, University of Mississippi (1987) Kellum specializes in applied behavior analysis, psychological resilience, and contextual behavioral science. She investigates how organizational and educational contexts influence learning outcomes, with a focus on autism interventions, sexual racism, and restorative justice frameworks. Her research leverages single-case designs, psychometrics, and technology-driven text analysis. Recent publications highlight trends in contextual behavioral science applications, including autism treatment, social justice, and psychological flexibility. Her work spans health psychology (SARS-CoV-2 outcomes), gender equity, and educational innovation, often integrating relational frame theory and acceptance-based interventions.
Evelien Urbanus is a researcher at the Institute of Education and Child Studies, Leiden University, specializing in neurocognitive development and sex chromosome trisomies (XXX, XXY, XYY). Her work focuses on early language abilities, executive functioning, and neurobehavioral outcomes in young children with these conditions. Her research explores the intersection of developmental disorders, language acquisition, and cognitive challenges, with a strong emphasis on identifying clinical targets for early intervention. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent investigation into structural/pragmatic language impairments and their predictive value for behavioral issues. Urbanus collaborates with leading experts like Professor Hanna Swaab and Associate Professor Sophie van Rijn, supported by NWO grant funding (016.165.397). Her findings advocate for expanded neuropsychological screening protocols to include executive functioning and social cognition.
Dr. Agnieszka Rosińska-Mamej is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Discourse Studies within the Institute of Literary and Linguistic Studies at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland. With a PhD in linguistics, she has established herself as a prominent researcher specializing in language use across different social contexts and age groups. Her research interests span multiple subfields of linguistics including linguistic pragmatics , linguistic etiquette , psycholinguistics , neurolinguistics , gerontolinguistics , gerontologopedics , stylistics , and textology . Her work particularly focuses on speech acts, especially requests, and how they vary across generations and social contexts. Dr. Rosińska-Mamej's publications reveal a strong research trajectory examining communication patterns across different demographics, with particular emphasis on intergenerational communication, political discourse, and autism spectrum disorders. Her recent work (2024-2025) increasingly addresses gender differences in language use and the linguistic representation of autism in women. She has co-authored numerous publications with Dorota Połowniak-Wawrzonek on phraseology in political discourse, and with Joanna Senderska on autism spectrum disorders. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with multiple publications annually across reputable journals and edited volumes. Dr. Rosińska-Mamej has served as scientific editor for several collective monographs including Komunikacja niełatwa (2014), Język – człowiek – świat (2016), Język – umysł – ciało (2017), and Ludzie z perłą (2024), indicating leadership in organizing scholarly work around communication challenges and autism spectrum disorders.
Sze Chai Kwok is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke Kunshan University and a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford (2008) and maintains an active research program in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on memory mechanisms, metacognition, and neuropsychiatric applications. His research explores neural basis of temporal memory, metacognitive introspection, and episodic recall using multimodal approaches including primate neurophysiology, human neuroimaging (fMRI/EEG), and computational modeling. Key interests include: Neural replay mechanisms in memory consolidation Prefrontal and parietal contributions to metacognition Schizophrenia-related memory deficits Cross-species cognitive architectures Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: 1) neural correlates of memory confidence/vividness, 2) primate-to-human translational models, 3) clinical applications in schizophrenia, and 4) innovative neuroimaging methodologies across 50+ publications. Awards and honors include: Jiangsu 333 Talent Program (2024) Kunshan Shortage Talent Program (2023) Jiangsu Qinglan Award (2021) Elected member of Memory Disorders Research Society (2021) Young IBRO Regions Connecting Award (2020) Shanghai Pujiang Talent Award (2016) Collaborates globally on primate neuroimaging initiatives including PRIMatE Data Exchange (PRIME-DE) consortium. Contributes to open neuroscience resources through Neurovault and international databases.
Dr. Şermin Tükel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at İzmir University of Economics since 2017. She has previously worked at the Anadolu Autism Foundation, Uppsala University’s Child & Baby Lab, and Stanford University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research. BSc in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (2002), Hacettepe University MSc in Occupational Therapy (2007), Hacettepe University PhD in Medicine (2013), Karolinska Institutet Her research focuses on the interaction between motion and cognition in humans, utilizing digital biosensors and behavioral assessments. Key areas include developmental neuroscience, motor learning, and rehabilitation technology. Recent publications analyze: hydrostatic pressure effects on physiology, cognitive benefits of neurocognitive exercise in children, weightlessness adaptation mechanisms, and handwriting development in neurological disorders. This reflects interdisciplinary work spanning physiotherapy, psychology, and biomedical engineering. She collaborates with international labs and applies clinical insights from her therapy roles at Turkish autism foundations.
Amy E. Booth is a Professor at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, Department of Psychology & Human Development, with a research focus on early emerging variability in school readiness, particularly language and science domains. She previously held faculty positions at the University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University, including roles as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, University of Pittsburgh M.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of Virginia Sc.B. in Psychology, Brown University Her research explores causal reasoning, vocabulary gaps, and scientific literacy in young children, supported by major NSF grants like Science Sprouts 2.0 and Assessing the Viability of AIDA . Her work examines how causal information, parental interactions, and socioeconomic status influence early learning. Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding causal stance as a predictor of scientific literacy, with keywords spanning Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Development, and Educational Research. Her awards include the Clarence Simon Award for Outstanding Teaching and being named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Ph.D. Students: Jihye Bae, Margaret Shavlik, Aubry Alvarez, Gwendolyn Fiske Grants: Multiple NSF and Spencer Foundation awards totaling over $2 million Service: Director of Psychology & Human Development Child Studies Group, NSF panelist, and editorial roles in Child Development and Developmental Science
Giovanni Buccino is a Full Professor of Human Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine, San Raffaele University and Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, specializing in Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation. His career spans multiple institutions, including the University of Parma and Forschungszentrum Juelich. Education: MD (1989), Neurology Specialist (1993), PhD in Neuroscience (1999), all from the University of Parma. His research focuses on the human motor system, mirror neurons, and neurorehabilitation. Recent articles explore motor imagery, action observation, virtual reality therapy, and semantics. These studies span neurophysiological mechanisms and clinical applications in stroke, Parkinson's, and developmental disorders. Scientific Awards: Theodor von Karman fellowship (2016) Buccino has held teaching roles since 1993, including Associate Professor positions in Neurology and Human Physiology. He actively participates in doctoral programs such as the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences PhD at San Raffaele University and the Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases program at Magna Graecia University. His work bridges fundamental and applied research in motor and cognitive neuroscience.
Olena Vyacheslavivna Gavrylenko serves as a Senior Lecturer at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University, specifically within the Department of Special Education under the Faculty of Special Education and Physical Culture. With a background in defectology, speech therapy, and preschool education from Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (graduated 2006), she has dedicated her career to advancing specialized educational practices for children with speech disorders. Her research interests focus on innovative approaches to speech therapy and special education, particularly examining correctional and developmental work with children who have severe speech disorders, the formation of speech competence in preschool children through linguodidactic technologies, and the integration of information and communication technologies in special education settings. Her work bridges traditional speech therapy methodologies with modern technological approaches to create more effective interventions. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of speech therapy techniques, with increasing emphasis on technology integration in recent years. Her research demonstrates a progression from foundational computer literacy in early childhood (2010-2013) toward more sophisticated applications of sensory tools and narrative techniques for speech development (2021-2022), reflecting evolving approaches in special education. Dr. Gavrylenko teaches courses including Speech Correction Techniques, Speech Therapy Technologies, Logarithmics with Methodology, and Differential Diagnostics and Logoprophylaxis of Speech Disorders in Young Children. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-6244-1835 and she maintains a Google Scholar profile (TX_ycgEAAAAJ), indicating her active engagement in academic scholarship within her field.
Linda Chang, MD, MS is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine . She also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine . Dr. Chang is internationally recognized for her work in advanced neuroimaging and genetics to study HIV-related neurological disorders , substance use , and brain development/aging . BS in Biochemistry, University of Maryland College Park MS in Physiology and Biophysics, MD from Georgetown University Neurology Residency and Fellowships at UCLA Her research spans machine learning for brain injury assessment , MR-guided focused ultrasound to eliminate HIV reservoirs , and multimodal MRI in working memory training . She leads the ABCD Study at University of Maryland with $21M+ NIH funding. Recent publications focus on HIV and Alzheimer's interactions , sleep disruption , and neuroinflammation . A NIDA Avant-Garde Award recipient, she has served NIH councils and journals as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Neurology . Labs include Center for Advanced Imaging Research and teams with experts like Thomas Ernst, Christine Cloak , and Muhammad Saleh . Her work combines clinical trials , animal models , and population studies to address neurodegenerative and developmental disorders .
Rebecca Gomez is a Professor in Cognition & Neural Systems at the University of Arizona's College of Science, where she also serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Success. She directs the Child Cognition Lab, focusing on statistical language learning, semantic integration, and sleep's role in memory formation in infants and young children. Her work bridges developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical applications. Education: B.A. in Philosophy (1985), New Mexico State University M.A. in Experimental Psychology (1989), New Mexico State University Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (1995), New Mexico State University Research Interests center on statistical language learning in infancy, semantic integration in toddlers, and the interplay between sleep and memory consolidation. Her studies explore how sleep affects retention of learned information across developmental stages. Publication Trends reveal a focus on developmental cognitive neuroscience, with keywords spanning sleep research, language acquisition, and memory mechanisms. Sub-fields include nonadjacent dependency learning, nap effects, dialect-specific rules, and hippocampal development. Scientific Recognition : 2013 Research Paper Award, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1996) Teaching includes courses like PSY 240 (Child Development), PSY 340 (Cognitive Development), and PSY 596F (Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience), reflecting her expertise at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience.
Assoc. Prof. Polina Mihova, PhD is a faculty member at New Bulgarian University (NBU) in the Department of Healthcare and Social Work. Her academic career spans over two decades at NBU, where she serves as Associate Professor in Public Health (since 2021) and Head of Department (since 2023). Doctoral degree in Medical Informatics (2014) Master's degrees in Medical Computer Technologies (2006) and Speech Pathology Rehabilitation (2020) Bachelor's in Medical Computer Systems (2004) Her research focuses on medical informatics, telemedicine systems, healthcare information security, and digital interventions for autism spectrum disorders. She has contributed to international telemedicine standards and clinical process management through 10+ EU projects including e-KINE, EuRiCa, and DAAD-funded initiatives. The 15 most recent publications highlight her work in telemedicine evolution (2025), ASD digital interventions (2024-2023), pandemic-era education adaptations (2023), and serious games for developmental therapies (2022-2021). These works span keywords including Telemedicine, Medical Informatics, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Digital Health Interventions. As a certified Board Certified Telehealth Professional (BCTP®-III) and active participant in organizations like American Telemedicine Association, she bridges clinical needs with technology while ensuring compliance with GDPR and HIPAA standards.
Michael F Armey is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, affiliated with Butler Hospital. He co-directs the Cognition, Emotion, and Life experiences (CEL) Lab and serves as Associate Director of the Consortium for Research Innovation in Suicide Prevention (CRISP). His work integrates ecological momentary assessment (EMA) with bio-behavioral methods, including psychophysiology, fMRI, and implicit bias paradigms, to study suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) mechanisms. Education: PhD (2009) and MA (2004) from Kent State University; BA (1999) from Kenyon College Armey's research focuses on ecological momentary assessment of proximal risk factors for suicide, emotion regulation, and technology-delivered interventions. He has developed mobile apps like Mobile Application to Prevent Suicide (MAPS) and employs machine learning to predict suicidal ideation. His work bridges clinical psychology with digital health innovations. Recent publications highlight collaborations with researchers like Heather Schatten and Nicole Nugent, emphasizing mobile technology in suicide prevention and EMA methodologies for affect tracking. Grants include NIH R01 awards for sleep disruption impacts on suicide risk and cannabis use studies in trauma-exposed adolescents. Teaching roles include Introduction to Clinical Psychology at Brown's Summer@Brown program and cognitive behavioral therapy courses at Connecticut College. He collaborates with faculty across departments, including Bertram Malle (Cognitive Sciences) and Ivan Miller (Psychiatry), and contributes to cross-institutional initiatives like the Military Suicide Research Consortium.
Sharon Christ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Purdue University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistics, College of Science, and courtesy appointments in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She serves as Co-Director of The Methodology Center at Purdue (MCAP) and is actively involved in research focusing on statistics, statistical modeling, adolescent development, and aging. Her work spans multiple research areas including Health and Well-Being, Interpersonal Relations, and Military Families. Dr. Christ received her PhD in Sociology from the University of North Carolina in 2008, an MS in Statistics from the same institution in 2004, an MA in Sociology in 2002, and a BA in Sociology & Political Science from the University of Minnesota in 1994. Her research primarily focuses on applications in the social, behavioral, and health sciences, with expertise in structural equation modeling (SEM) with latent variables, multilevel (mixed effects) models, longitudinal modeling, and analysis of complex sample data. She investigates measurement of social constructs, missing data, and selection problems, often using large nationally representative datasets as well as data from observation and experimental designs. A significant portion of her recent work examines child maltreatment experiences in adolescence and their impacts on well-being outcomes including academic achievement, aggressive behaviors, and mental health. Analysis of Dr. Christ's recent publications reveals a strong focus on developmental language disorders, military family research, and statistical methodology. Her work increasingly integrates retrieval practice techniques for language learning in children with developmental disorders, examines long-term trajectories of mental health outcomes in military families, and investigates the relationship between physical activity, stress, and health outcomes in diverse populations. There's a clear interdisciplinary trend across her publications, bridging statistics, psychology, speech-language pathology, and military family research. Dr. Christ has received numerous awards and honors including: University Faculty Scholar, Purdue University (2022-present) Christine M. Ladisch Faculty Leadership Award, Purdue University (2022) Faculty Leadership Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (FLAIR) Fellow, Purdue University (2020) Honorable Mention for Disruption Paper Competition, National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (2019) College of Science Team Award for Statistics Living Learning Community, Purdue University (2015) Center for Aging and the Life Course Outstanding Professor Award for Exceptional Teaching and Mentoring of Emerging Scholars in Aging, Purdue University (2014) Dr. Christ actively mentors graduate students and is accepting applications for the December 1, 2024 deadline. She has secured significant research funding, including as Co-Principal Investigator for the 'Interdisciplinary Summer Institute on the Analysis of Complex, Large-Scale Longitudinal Data' from the National Institute on Drug Abuse ($365,129, 2024-2027) and as Co-Investigator on multiple substantial grants from agencies including the U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command, National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Christ is affiliated with several research centers at Purdue including the Center for Families, The Military Family Research Institute, The Methodology Center at Purdue (MCAP), and the Center on Aging and the Life Course. These affiliations support her interdisciplinary research on family dynamics, military families, statistical methodology, and aging processes.
Sohyun Meacham is a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) College of Education. She coordinates the EdD Program and teaches courses such as Children's Literature , Early Literacy Methods , and Qualitative Research Methods . Her work bridges literacy, multicultural education, and play-based learning. Research Focus: Meacham centers on language development in classrooms , representation in children’s literature , and teacher education practices . Her scholarship examines racial/cultural identity in Asian American families, disability portrayal in award-winning picturebooks, and the impact of play on literacy outcomes. She employs collaborative self-study and qualitative methods to address systemic oppression in academia. Key Publications include studies on multiracial identity in picturebooks, dual language learners’ needs, and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches to literacy. She co-authored Methods of Teaching Early Literacy (2023), an open-access textbook, and explored the integration of technology in early childhood education. Professional Contributions span collaborations with international institutions like Reggio Children and publications in journals such as Qualitative Inquiry and Early Education and Development . Her work emphasizes transformative pedagogy, cultural responsiveness, and sustainability in teacher education.
Juliane Britz is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, University of Fribourg. Her research focuses on the interplay between brain and body in conscious awareness, particularly through EEG microstate analysis and multimodal investigations of interoceptive signals. Current project: BBC - Brain, Body and Consciousness (2019-2025) examining how bodily rhythms (heartbeat/respiration) interact with brain activity in perceptual awareness. Key methodologies: Simultaneous EEG-ECG-respiration recording, source reconstruction, network dynamics modeling. Research Focus Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and physiological psychology, exploring: Temporal organization of EEG microstates in health and neurological disorders Brain-body interactions in sensory threshold perception Embodied semantics in language processing Neural dynamics during propofol-induced unconsciousness Publication Trends Recent articles reveal a trajectory from basic neural dynamics (2008-2011) to translational applications in schizophrenia vulnerability markers (2014) and anesthesia research (2022), culminating in current investigations of interoceptive influences on consciousness (2024). Contact Email: juliane.britz@unifr.ch Office: RM 01 bu. C-4.110, University of Fribourg
