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Jean Vroomenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensory Perception
• Audiovisual Speech Perception
• Auditory Processing
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Prof. Jean Vroomen is a Full Professor in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Tilburg University, Netherlands. His research focuses on multisensory perception, audiovisual speech processing, and clinical populations like autism and schizophrenia. He holds a PhD from Tilburg University (1992) and has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications. His work spans neuroimaging, behavioral studies, and computational modeling. Key appointments include Head of the Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology (2013-2022) and Director of the Bachelor Psychology program (2006-2012). He has supervised 14 PhD students and serves on editorial boards of journals like Frontiers in Human Neuroscience . Awards include NWO Vidi Grant (2002-2007) and KNAW fellowship (1992-1997). Research interests include: multisensory integration, predictive coding, speech adaptation, and developmental disorders. Recent studies explore neural mechanisms of trust perception and maternal-infant interactions using EEG hyperscanning. Grants include leadership in the NWO-Gravity 'Language in Interaction' program (€27.6M). His lab investigates auditory processing deficits in autism and schizophrenia, with a focus on electrophysiological markers.

• Autism Research
• Developmental Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Studies
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Dr. Marieke de Vries is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , affiliated with the Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies chair. Her work bridges Autism Research , Cross-Cultural Psychology , and Executive Functioning studies, with a focus on cultural influences on autism diagnosis, parental stress, and cognitive development. Current projects explore cultural differences in autism screening with PhD students Omidreza Fani and Wee Shin Ying Investigates language impacts on executive functions and music-autism trait relationships Previously studied neuropsychological consequences of pediatric diseases at Amsterdam Medical Centers Research Interests include autism's interaction with culture, multilingualism, and music; parental stress in neurodiverse families; and executive function interventions. She employs mixed-method approaches across clinical and educational contexts. Her recent publications analyze cultural validity of autism questionnaires , music's cognitive effects , and executive function training outcomes . Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands, Malaysia, and international research networks. Academic Collaborations involve: Prof. Dr. Marian Jongmans (Utrecht University) University of Nottingham Malaysia Academic Medical Center Amsterdam Laboratory & Team Involvement : Lead researcher in Executive Function training games (e.g., Braingame Brian) Key player in the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research program Co-developer of cross-cultural autism assessment protocols

Matthijs J. Warrensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistics
• Educational Research
• Psychometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthijs J. Warrens is a Professor in the Department of Research and Evaluation of Educational Effectiveness at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Netherlands. His academic career spans statistical methodology development and educational research with direct applications in Dutch schooling systems. Warrens' primary research domains include Statistics (specializing in kappa coefficients, inter-rater reliability, and measurement theory), Educational Research (focusing on secondary and special education), and Psychometrics . His work addresses predictive modeling of student outcomes, validation of educational instruments, and inclusive education practices, with consistent emphasis on Dutch educational contexts and policy implications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Statistical methodology advancements in reliability analysis (weighted kappa, missing data handling), (2) Educational assessment systems (predictive validity of school tests, subject choice determinants), and (3) Inclusive education dynamics (peer acceptance, special needs integration, supplementary education impacts). These intersect through rigorous quantitative approaches applied to real-world Dutch educational challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly documented in the provided materials. Warrens actively supervises doctoral candidates as evidenced by his activity record “Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG” and “Supervised Work (4)” notation. His grant involvement focuses on Dutch educational policy evaluation, particularly supplementary education systems and predictive testing frameworks, though specific funding details aren't disclosed in the source material. He operates within the Research and Evaluation of Educational Effectiveness department, contributing to interdisciplinary teams examining educational equity, measurement validity, and policy implementation across Dutch primary and secondary education sectors.

• Language Acquisition
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognition
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Dr. Tom St Pierre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Institute for Language Sciences. His research investigates the interplay between linguistic knowledge and social cognition in child development, focusing on how children use social information to guide language processing and vice versa. Current institution: Utrecht University Research areas: Language acquisition, processing, and disorders; Dynamics of Youth (DoY) - Early Childhood Teaching: Involved in BA and MA programs in English Language & Culture and Multilingualism & Language Acquisition His recent publications analyze: 2024: Experimenter identity effects in developmental research 2024: Group membership influence on children's lexical choices 2023: Pandemic-related socioeconomic impacts on toddler language development 2022: Cross-generational phonetic alignment and vocabulary processing

• Language Acquisition
• Speech and Language Processing
• Developmental Language Disorders (DLD)
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Dr. Rob Zwitserlood is an Affiliated Researcher at the Humanities Institute for Language Sciences at Utrecht University and Senior Researcher at the Hogeschool Utrecht, Lectoraat Logopedie: Participatie door Communicatie . He has over 30 years of experience in special education for children with Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) at the Royal Dutch Auris Group. His research focuses on diagnostics, interventions, and metalinguistic therapies for DLD/Speech-Language Impairment (SLI). Education : Supervised MA/BA students in Speech Therapy Science, focusing on pronoun errors, narrative skills, and dummy verbs in SLI children. Research Interests : Morphosyntactic development, speech disfluency, metalinguistic training, and tablet-based interventions for DLD children. Activities : Invited speaker at international conferences (European Speech and Language Association, IASCL), organizer of academic events, and presenter of randomized controlled trials on language therapy tools.

Paul Lesemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Learning Disabilities
• Bilingual Development
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Prof. Paul Leseman is a full Professor of Education at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, specializing in Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences (cum laude) from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has held roles including Scientific Director of the Langeveld Institute and Chair of the Department of Child, Family and Education Studies. His research focuses on early childhood education, learning disabilities, bilingual development, and the efficacy of educational interventions. He has led major projects like the pre-COOL cohort study and EU initiatives ISOTIS and L2TOR, exploring robotics in education and inclusive policies. Leseman advises international bodies such as UNESCO and OECD, emphasizing equity in education systems. His work bridges cognitive science, policy, and pedagogy, addressing social inequalities through evidence-based approaches. Education: MSc Psychology (University of Amsterdam, 1985), PhD Social Sciences (Erasmus University Rotterdam, 1990). Postdoctoral fellowships at the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences (1990–1995), and visiting scholarships at Free University of Berlin (2000–2003). Research Interests: Early childhood education quality and policy Bilingualism and cognitive development Executive function and self-regulation in children Social robots in language learning Inclusive education systems Grants & Projects: Led national (pre-COOL) and EU-funded projects (ISOTIS, L2TOR). Current initiatives include the EVENING cohort study on preschool education effects and the LKK quality monitor for childcare. Labs/Teams: Involved with the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research group and Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) themes at Utrecht University. Collaborates internationally on curriculum design and policy evaluations.

• Psycholinguistics
• Semantics
• Embodied Cognition
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Dr. Laura Speed is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Language Studies, Radboud University (Nijmegen). Her research investigates the interaction between language and sensory systems, focusing on olfaction, embodied cognition, and crossmodal perception. She explores how verbal labels influence odor perception and how multimodal resources aid olfactory meaning, including synesthesia studies. PhD in Cognitive, Perceptual, and Brain Sciences, University College London Postdoctoral researcher, University of York and Radboud University (NWO VICI project) Education: MA (Hons) in Psychology, University of Edinburgh Current research examines: Odor-color associations in synesthesia Contextual influences on olfactory perception Multisensory integration in semantic processing Language comprehension across sensory modalities Conceptual representation in aphantasia Gesture-based communication in blind vs. sighted individuals Publications demonstrate expertise in: Mental simulation Embodied semantics Crossmodal cognition Food concept encoding Motion perception linguistics Perceptual modality norms Her work bridges psycholinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, and sensory linguistics through empirical studies on perception-languagre interactions.

• Teachers Psychology
• Assessment Methods
• Student Development
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Jitske de Vries is a Researcher affiliated with the ELAN Teacher Development program. Her work focuses on teacher professional development, assessment methodologies, and student engagement in educational settings. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. Her research interests include teachers' assessment techniques, formative assessment implementation, and adapting teaching to diverse student needs. She explores how professional development programs impact teachers' practices and student outcomes, with a particular focus on metacognition and observational bias in educational contexts. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight trends in formative assessment effectiveness, teacher adaptation strategies, and multilingual bias in developmental disorder observations. Her work combines cognitive psychology principles with empirical educational research. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. She collaborates internationally on projects related to teacher training and educational equity, as indicated by her research network.

• Special Education
• Communication Disorders
• Disability Studies
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Dr. E. Pranger-Boers is affiliated with the Department of Educational Science at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Their research focuses on communication assessment methodologies for individuals with congenital deafblindness and prelinguistic communication challenges. They hold a PhD from the University of Groningen (2015), where their thesis pioneered dynamic assessment procedures in deafblindness. Their work bridges special education, disability studies, and health sciences, emphasizing practical applications in educational and clinical settings. Key research contributions include the Interaction and Communication Analysis List (ICAL) for deafblindness intervention and studies on orthopedagogical testing methodologies. Publications span journals like International Journal of Disability, Development and Education and collaborative works in Dutch educational policy discourse. Their interdisciplinary approach addresses gaps in communication assessment for marginalized populations. Despite no explicit mention of awards, their work has influenced dynamic assessment frameworks in special education. Collaborations with scholars like M. Janssen and W. Ruijssenaars highlight their network in educational psychology and disability research.

• Neurocognitive Development
• Developmental Disorders
• Language Development
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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.

Paul Vogtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Developmental Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Vogt is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of Artificial Intelligence within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a secondary appointment in the Robotics and Image-Guided Minimally-Invasive Surgery group at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). His research focuses on social robotics, human-robot interaction, developmental robotics, and cognitive science, with applications in healthcare and education. Key research initiatives include coordination of the EU-funded L2TOR project, which explores social robots as second language tutors for children. He has also contributed to studies on gesture design for robots, cross-cultural language development in infants, and ethical considerations in educational robotics. Vogt’s work bridges artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary collaboration across linguistics, developmental psychology, and robotics engineering. His research has been published in journals such as Infant Behavior and Development , ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction , and International Journal of Social Robotics . He has supervised multiple academic projects, including a thesis on morally justified robot integration in education. Current affiliations include the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence, and he collaborates with international teams across Europe and Mozambique. His lab focuses on practical applications of social robotics to address societal challenges in education and healthcare.

Jeroen Pasterkampمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurological diseases
• Nerve pathways
• Brain development in early childhood
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Jeroen Pasterkamp is a Professor of Translational Neuroscience at Utrecht University Medical Centre and Utrecht University. He serves as Scientific Director of the UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Director of the MIND Facility. His research bridges fundamental and clinical neuroscience, focusing on neuronal connectivity in ALS, epilepsy, and developmental disorders using brain organoids and iPSC models. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (2000) MSc in Medical Biology, VU Amsterdam (1996–2000) Basic Education Qualification (BKO) in Molecular Biology (2017) His work integrates molecular biology, stem-cell research, and translational models to study early brain development and disorders like language acquisition deficits. He collaborates with clinical and industrial partners and leads interdisciplinary projects such as 'The First 1001 Days of a Child's Life.' Scientific Awards: NWO Gravitation grant BRAINSCAPES (2019) NWO VICI (2015) ZonMW TOP (2008) NWO VIDI (2006) HFSP Career Development Award (2005) NWO VENI (2004) NWO Talent grant (2000) Pasterkamp's group uses brain organoids to model disease mechanisms, identify genetic/environmental factors, and screen therapies. He also contributes to global ALS research through international advisory roles and co-organizes academic events like the Utrecht Brain Conference.

• Literacy Development
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sietske van Viersen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences , Department of Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies . Her work bridges research and practice in literacy/numeracy development, with a focus on neurodiverse populations including children with dyslexia/dyscalculia and giftedness. PhD in Educational Sciences (cum laude) from University of Amsterdam (2017) Postdoc at University of Amsterdam and University of Oslo Editorial Board Member: Journal of Learning & Instruction Executive Guest Editor: Special issue on Resilience in Learning Member: Scientific Advisory Board on Dyslexia (WARD, since 2024) Her research examines academic resilience , particularly protective factors in literacy development among children with learning difficulties. She leads international projects like Resilience in Reading and Orthographic Learning across multiple languages, while supervising PhD candidates in cross-institutional collaborations (Utrecht University, Radboud University, University of Oslo). Notable methodological contributions include meta-analyses on literacy-IQ relationships and eye-tracking diagnostics. Recent projects investigated literacy development through word-length effects, language transparency, and text-level processing. Despite securing a 2024 starter grant (subsequently canceled), she continues work on the NWO Rubicon-funded Sentence Reading Fluency study. Her teaching portfolio includes coordinating courses on Inclusive Education and Learning and Individual Differences across bachelor's, master's, and research master's programs.

Elma Blomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multilingualism
• Language Development
• Language Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Elma Blom is a Professor of Language Development and Multilingualism in Family and Educational Contexts at Utrecht University's Department of Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies. She leads major research initiatives such as the NWO-Vici funded CALM project (Children and Language Mixing) and the Multi-STEM consortium addressing multilingual STEM education challenges. Her work focuses on multilingual children’s language acquisition, developmental language disorders (DLD), and the interplay between language environments and cognitive development. Blom holds a Vici grant from NWO and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Amsterdam and the University of Alberta. She is affiliated with the UiT AcqVA Aurora Center in Norway. Key research themes include language mixing in bilingual children, diagnostic tools for DLD in multilingual populations, and the role of home language in education. She advocates for translanguaging practices in STEM and science museums to support multilingual learners. Her research has been published in over 50 peer-reviewed articles across linguistics, education, and developmental psychology. She actively communicates findings through public lectures, podcasts (e.g., Kletsheads), and collaborations with media outlets like Kennislink.

Marian Jongmansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Development
• Developmental Disabilities
• Motor Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marian Jongmans is a Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, specializing in Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies. Her work focuses on child development, particularly preterm infants, motor development, and developmental disabilities. She holds a dual role as a healthcare psychologist at UMC Utrecht's Neonatology department. Previously, she led the Department of Education & Pedagogy (2013–2017) and served as Vice Dean of the Graduate School (2018–2024). Her research includes longitudinal studies on preterm infants' neurodevelopment and interventions for children with disabilities. She has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to projects like the ALSPAC study. Her work emphasizes parental support, early intervention, and embodied learning in spatial cognition. Education: PhD from University College London, MA in Human Movement Sciences from VU Amsterdam. Research Themes: Dynamics of Youth (DoY), motor development assessment (AIMS), parental beliefs, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. Key Activities: Over 30 presentations and workshops, including roles in doctoral committees and international conferences. Active in projects like the 'SpeelsBrein' initiative to support children with vulnerable brains.