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Frances Chenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Frances Chen is a Professor and Area Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam People. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2009). Her research integrates health psychology, social psychology, and neuroendocrinology to explore how social experiences influence mental and physical health. Key areas include the physiological impacts of loneliness, social support, and hormonal changes during puberty on adolescent development. Education: PhD, Psychology, Stanford University, 2009 Research Focus: Dr. Chen investigates how social interactions 'get under the skin' through studies on loneliness, stress, conflict negotiation, and hormonal mechanisms. Her work emphasizes interventions to enhance social connection and reduce health disparities. Recent Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including genetic influences on depression, effects of near-infrared lighting on cognition, and longitudinal studies on adolescent hormonal contraceptive use. Her work bridges basic science and applied health outcomes. Awards & Grants: Michael Smith Health Research BC C2 Award (2022) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2019) Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Grant (2025) SSHRC Prosociality Project Funding (2023) Lab & Mentorship: Director of the Social Health Lab, she mentors graduate and undergraduate students, prioritizing equity and inclusion. Recent lab achievements include studies on teen health development and interventions to improve student success in psychology programs. Lab Initiatives: UBC Teen Health and Development Study (longitudinal hormonal/mental health tracking) NIR lighting health impact research (collaborative interdisciplinary project) Prosociality 'in the Wild' SSHRC project

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Romin W. Tafarodiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TorontoCanada

Romin W. Tafarodi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, where he researches cultured subjectivity and identity formation. He holds a B.A. from the University of Waterloo and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His work examines how societal symbols and institutional relations shape human individuality and interpersonal understanding, with secondary interests in metapsychology and philosophy of science. Research interests focus on: Self-consciousness as culturally-mediated subjectivity Contingencies of identity in social relations Cross-cultural perspectives on selfhood and personhood Philosophical foundations of psychological science His publications demonstrate consistent focus on cross-cultural identity, self-esteem mechanisms, and social perception, with frequent comparative studies between Eastern and Western societies. Recent works explore multicultural adjustment, implicit bias awareness, and narrative identity in diverse cultural contexts. Current and former graduate students include: Siobhan Flanagan (current) Tara Marshall Greg Bonn Jeff Yen Courses taught in 2024-2025: PSY197: The Extended Mind PSY428: Critical Psychology PSY425: Self and Identity

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Dirk Bernhardt-Waltherمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TorontoCanada

Professor Dirk Bernhardt-Walther is an academic at the University of Toronto, serving as Program Director of the Cognitive Science Program and Department of Psychology . He investigates neural and computational mechanisms underlying high-level sensory perception, focusing on real-world scenes, mid-level vision, and visual aesthetics. Education: PhD in Computation and Neural Systems (Caltech, 2006), M.Phil (University of Cambridge) Research Focus: His lab employs fMRI, MEG, EEG , and GAN-generated stimuli to study scene categorization, perceptual organization, and aesthetic processing. Recent work explores curvature perception, emotion representation in scenes, and neural dissociations between computational and subjective visual metrics. Laboratory Members: The Bernhardt-Walther Lab includes PhD students like Gaeun Son (scene perception), Charlotte Leferink (scene representation), and Dela Farzanfar (aesthetic processing), alongside postdocs and collaborators. Advising: Supervises graduate students in projects combining computational modeling, psychophysics, and neuroimaging, particularly those with backgrounds in computer science or cognitive neuroscience.

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James T. Ennsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Perception
Attention
Vision
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James T. Enns is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His research primarily focuses on the role of attention in human vision, with secondary interests in developmental psychology and human-machine interaction. Dr. Enns' research interests span perception, attention, vision, cognition, development, and human-machine interaction. His work explores how the human mind selects information, with particular emphasis on visual attention mechanisms. His laboratory research investigates the fundamental processes of visual perception and how attention modulates these processes across different contexts and developmental stages. Analysis of Dr. Enns' publication record reveals consistent engagement with visual perception, attentional mechanisms, and cognitive processing. His research demonstrates expertise in both theoretical frameworks and experimental methodologies related to visual attention, with applications spanning basic cognitive science to potential implementations in human-computer interaction systems. His work often bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications. Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award (2013) Distinguished University Scholar, UBC (2004) Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award (2004) Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2002) Killam Faculty Research Prize (1994) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (1993) Society of Experimental Psychology Fellow Dr. Enns has served as Editor for the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, and as Associate Editor for Psychological Science, Consciousness and Cognition, and Visual Cognition. His research has been supported by grants from NSERC, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the Australian Research Council, BC Health, and Nissan. He has authored textbooks on perception, edited research volumes on the Development of Attention, and published numerous scientific articles on vision, attention, and cognitive science. Dr. Enns is currently accepting graduate students and continues to mentor the next generation of cognitive scientists. Dr. Enns leads the UBC Vision Lab, which focuses on how the human mind selects information. The lab conducts research on visual attention, perception, and cognitive processes using a variety of experimental methodologies.

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Roxane DE LA SABLONNIÈREمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MontrealCanada

Roxane de la Sablonnière is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She directs the CSI—Laboratory on Social Change and Identity and is a member of the CÉCD—Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship and the CIRCA—Interdisciplinary Research Centre on the Brain and Learning. Her research focuses on social change, cultural identities, intercultural relations, and the psychological impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has advised over 20 graduate students and led numerous research projects funded by agencies such as the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Education & Research Focus : Her work examines how rapid societal changes affect individuals, particularly in contexts of immigration, policy shifts (e.g., multiculturalism, secularism), and Indigenous communities. Recent studies include longitudinal analyses of pandemic-related behaviors, identity integration processes, and the role of cognitive strategies in managing conflicting identities. Grants & Collaborations : She leads projects like "S'engager pour mieux aller!" (FRQS-funded) and contributes to strategic networks such as the Centre pour l'Étude de la Citoyenneté Démocratique (CÉCD). Her research integrates psychology with sociology, leveraging mixed methods (e.g., text mining, longitudinal tracking) to address societal challenges. Labs & Teams : As CSI director, she oversees projects on social change dynamics and identity reconstruction. Her work bridges academic and applied domains, influencing policy debates on integration, public health, and community resilience.

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Friedrich Goetzمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Friedrich Götz is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (Faculty of Arts). His research focuses on geographical psychology, exploring the causes and consequences of regional personality differences through an interdisciplinary Big Data approach. PhD, University of Cambridge (UK), 2021 MPhil, University of Cambridge (UK), 2017 BSc, University of Konstanz (Germany), 2016 Dr. Götz’s work bridges social and personality psychology with behavioral science, examining topics like mobility, migration, wanderlust, courage, and entrepreneurship. He co-developed large-scale survey studies with TIME Magazine, attracting over 3 million participants. His research often involves experience sampling methods and open science. His recent publications emphasize geographical psychology, personality-environment interactions, and methodological advancements. Articles span 2020–2025, with key themes including regional personality differences, misinformation susceptibility, and the psychological impact of environmental features. Rising Star Award (Association for Psychological Science), 2025 SAGE Emerging Scholar Award (Society for Personality and Social Psychology), 2025 Top 40 under 40 – Germany (CAPITAL Magazine), 2024 President’s New Researcher Award (Canadian Psychological Association), 2024 Best Dissertation Prize (German Psychological Society), 2021 Leading Scholar (Green College), 2021 Dr. Götz teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including Personality Psychology and Contemporary Conceptual Issues in Personality, with a focus on geographical dimensions. He is based in the Personality and Geographical Ambiance (PANGEA) Lab, which prioritizes inclusivity and collaboration in studying person-environment interactions.

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Angela Bookمشاهده پروفایل

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Brock UniversityCanada

Angela Book is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University and specializes in Forensic Psychology, with a focus on psychopathy and its relationship to victim selection, emotion perception, and deceptive behavior. Her research explores how psychopathic traits influence vulnerability judgments and social manipulation. She is affiliated with Brock’s Psychology Department and has contributed extensively to forensic assessment methodologies and youth psychopathy research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Queen’s University Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, psychopathy, emotion perception, victim selection, deception detection, vulnerability assessment. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee records explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the text, though her work aligns with forensic and clinical psychology research groups at Brock.

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Shannon Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

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Dalhousie UniversityCanada

Shannon Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, concurrently affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. She serves as Director of Clinical Training and Co-Director of the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, which provides mental health services to underserved populations while training clinical psychology students. Dr. Johnson holds a BA from Kalamazoo College, MSc and PhD from the University of Victoria, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Indiana University. Her research focuses on enhancing well-being through nature connection interventions, understanding resilience mechanisms in pediatric populations, and improving diagnostic practices for neurodevelopmental disorders. She investigates the physical and cognitive benefits of nature exposure, barriers to nature connection, and behavioral change strategies. Her work bridges clinical and environmental psychology, with recent studies examining nature-based interventions for stress reduction, pain adaptation in youth with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and moral foundations in autistic children. She has pioneered the concept of Indoor Nature Exposure (INE) as a health-promotion framework. Dr. Johnson’s lab collaborates with healthcare providers to develop scalable mental health interventions, particularly for underserved communities. Her training programs emphasize evidence-based practices and culturally responsive care. Key contributions include validating the role of nature in cognitive restoration and challenging clinical biases in autism assessment.

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Raha Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

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Western UniversityCanada

Dr. Raha Hassan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University and the director of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) Lab. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from McMaster University and completed her predoctoral residency at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. Her research focuses on the role of temperament in social and emotional wellbeing, particularly in children's interactions and interpretations of social environments. She employs a developmental framework and emphasizes naturalistic observation of behavior, with an interest in cultural influences on these processes. Dr. Hassan’s work integrates psychophysiological measures such as EEG studies to explore brain mechanisms underlying shyness and self-regulation. Her articles investigate generational trends in shyness, the relationship between inhibitory control and social behavior, and the physiological underpinnings of social anxiety. Key themes include the double-edged nature of self-regulation, contextual factors affecting temperament, and the interplay between biology and environment in developmental outcomes. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Hassan’s lab, the SEW Lab, focuses on advancing understanding of social-emotional health through interdisciplinary methods.

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Niko Trojeمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Niko Troje is a Professor at York University, affiliated with the Departments of Psychology, Biology, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. He holds cross-appointments and leadership roles, including Director of the BioMotion Lab. His research focuses on perceptual representations, biological motion, and vision science. Education: Ph.D. in Biology (1994) - Albert-Ludwigs Universität B.Sc. in Biology (1990), Physics & Mathematics (1987) - Albert-Ludwigs Universität Research Interests: Troje investigates how the brain processes biological motion, perception of human and animal movement, and applications in virtual reality. His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and computer science. Key Contributions: Pioneered point-light displays for motion perception, explored gait analysis in mental health, and developed tools for motion capture and analysis (e.g., bmlTUX). Awards: Humboldt Research Prize (2014) NSERC Steacie Fellowship (2008-2009) Canada Research Chair (2003-2013) Grants & Labs: Led funded projects on movement perception, collaborated with institutions like the Max Planck Institute, and directs the BioMotion Lab at York University.

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Nancy L. Sinمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Nancy L. Sin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in health psychology and supervises students at multiple levels. She is Co-Chair of the Antiracism Task Force for the Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine and a member of the Steering Committee at the UBC Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging. Previously, she served on the Executive Committee for the American Psychological Association's Division on Adult Development and Aging and established the Diversity Mentorship Program. PhD, University of California, Riverside, 2012 Dr. Sin's research focuses on biological and behavioural pathways linking daily well-being and stress to health. Her work demonstrates that emotional responses to daily stressors are associated with inflammatory, neuroendocrine, and autonomic mechanisms implicated in aging-related conditions like cardiovascular disease. She investigates daily positive events as protective factors for stress processes and health, with particular interest in emotional well-being and aging, stress-sleep cycles, and health equity. Her research spans multiple disciplines including health psychology, gerontology, and social psychology. Analysis of Dr. Sin's recent publications reveals consistent focus on daily stress processes, positive emotions, and health outcomes across the lifespan. Her work increasingly examines pandemic-related stressors, social determinants of health, and health disparities, with strong emphasis on methodological rigor through daily diary and longitudinal approaches. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, public health, and medicine, with growing attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research. Distinguished Alumni Award, Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2025) Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (2025) Innovative Research on Aging Award (Bronze Award) from the Mather Institute (2021) Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar (2020) Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging (2019) Gerontological Society of America's Behavioral and Social Sciences Student Research Award Editor's Choice article at Annals of Behavioral Medicine Dr. Sin actively supervises undergraduate, MA, and PhD students, with a current focus on Health Psychology graduate students specializing in adult development and aging, stress, and health equity/disparities. Her research has been supported by significant grants as PI or Co-I from the U.S. National Institute on Aging, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. She has established a strong research program examining daily experiences and their health implications across adulthood. Dr. Sin directs the UPLIFT Health Lab (Understanding Pathways Linking Inter- and Intraindividual Factors To Health), which explores psychosocial well-being and biobehavioural mechanisms underlying healthy aging. The lab investigates how daily positive events promote health through lower inflammation, adaptive cortisol profiles, and better health behaviors, with particular attention to how positive emotions buffer stress processes. The lab actively recruits community participants for studies on daily experiences and health, contributing to intervention development for promoting psychological and physical well-being across adulthood.

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Kristin Laurinمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Kristin Laurin is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding a PhD from the University of Waterloo (2012). Previously, she was a faculty member at Stanford Graduate School of Business and studied at McGill University. She is affiliated with the Department of Psychology within UBC’s Faculty of Arts, specializing in Social & Personality research streams. Her research explores how people’s goals and motivations interact with their beliefs and ideologies, addressing questions such as democratic support despite conflicting interests, moral rationalization after wrongdoing, and systemic social stratification. She has taught courses like PSYC 101/102 (Introduction to Psychology) and contributed to experimental studies on topics like system justification, religion’s role in societal structures, and corporate personhood perceptions. Key research areas include social inequality dynamics, moral psychology, and the psychological underpinnings of belief systems. Her work bridges experimental and theoretical frameworks to analyze how motivations drive ideological adherence and societal structures. Notable findings include the role of structure in promoting motivated action and the cultural evolutionary functions of religious beliefs. Dr. Laurin has received prestigious awards, including the Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2019), SAGE Young Scholars Award (2018), and APS Rising Star Award (2017). She leads a lab focusing on social cognition, inequality, and moral psychology, with publications in top journals like Psychological Science and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Her research emphasizes the interplay between individual goals and societal systems, contributing to debates on social change and justice.

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Ross Ottoمشاهده پروفایل

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McGill UniversityCanada

Ross Otto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University. He holds an office at 2001 McGill College, 711, and can be reached via email at ross.otto@mcgill.ca. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying reflective versus reflexive decision-making, particularly how cognitive resources, stress, and contextual factors influence effort-based choices. He employs computational modeling, behavioral experiments, and neuroimaging techniques. Notable contributions include studies on stress-induced cognitive avoidance and the neural correlates of effort evaluation. His work is affiliated with the Otto Lab, and he collaborates widely across disciplines such as neuroscience and behavioral economics.

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Lauren Embersonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Lauren Emberson (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts. She directs the Baby Learning Lab, which is part of UBC's Early Development Research Group, a consortium focused on infant and child development. Prior to her position at UBC, Dr. Emberson was an Assistant Professor at Princeton University where she co-founded and co-directed the Princeton Baby and Princeton Kid Labs. Education: Postdoctoral Associate, University of Rochester (PI Aslin) Ph.D, Cornell University (PIs Amso, Goldstein, Spivey) B.Sc, University of British Columbia Dr. Emberson's research focuses on learning, perception (audition, vision, crossmodal or multisensory), language development, face/object perception, and attention in infants. She investigates these capacities using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, particularly fNIRS (functional near infrared spectroscopy), working primarily with very young infants (birth through 1 year) and preterm/premature infants. Her work examines how infants' learning capacities contribute to rapid development of perception in ecological contexts, with implications for understanding how early life experiences affect later outcomes. Analysis of Dr. Emberson's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on infant perception, learning mechanisms, and neuroimaging methodology. Her work increasingly incorporates advanced fNIRS techniques while maintaining focus on fundamental questions about how infants learn from their environment. There's a growing emphasis on individual differences, cross-cultural comparisons, and applications to infants facing developmental challenges. Dr. Emberson serves on the editorial board of Infancy (journal of the International Congress of Infancy Studies) and is a consulting editor for the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience . Her research has been published in top journals including PNAS, Current Biology, Psychological Science, Cognition, Developmental Science, and the Journal of Neuroscience. Dr. Emberson has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, James S. McDonnell Foundation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She collaborates with clinicians at BC Women's and Children's Hospitals to understand how different early life experiences impact learning and brain development. Dr. Emberson is currently accepting graduate students into her research program. The Baby Learning Lab, under Dr. Emberson's direction, is part of UBC's Early Developmental Research Group and collaborates with multiple institutions. The lab strives to provide interactive research experiences for infants and families while advancing scientific understanding of early cognitive development. The lab acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.

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Adelle Forthمشاهده پروفایل

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Carleton UniversityCanada

Adelle Forth is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, specializing in psychopathy research. Her work examines cognitive and affective processes underlying psychopathic traits, early manifestations in youth, and societal impacts. She has published extensively on violence risk assessment, forensic evaluation tools, and interpersonal dynamics affected by psychopathy. Research Focus: Her studies explore psychopathy's influence on romantic relationships, empathy deficits, humor styles, and vulnerability perceptions. She also validates cross-cultural diagnostic tools like the Spanish PCL:YV and investigates cyber-related deviant behaviors linked to dark personality traits. Professional Service: Dr. Forth serves on editorial boards and has supervised numerous graduate theses. She no longer accepts new students.

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