جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Attachment Theory
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
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Howard Steele is a Clinical Professor of Psychology at The New School, School of Public Engagement, Department of Psychology. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Co-Director of the Center for Attachment Research alongside Miriam Steele. His research focuses on attachment theory, intergenerational attachment patterns, trauma-related mourning, and clinical interventions to prevent child maltreatment. Steele holds a PhD from University College London (1991) and currently leads initiatives like the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI) program. He is Editor of Attachment & Human Development and President of the Society for Emotion and Attachment Studies. His work integrates clinical practice with theoretical advancements, emphasizing reflective functioning and parent-child relationships. Notable contributions include co-authoring the Handbook of Attachment-Based Interventions (2018) and exploring longitudinal studies on attachment representations. Recent research examines attachment dynamics in diverse contexts, including postpartum depression, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and identity development in donor-conceived adolescents. Steele’s publications span clinical applications, developmental psychopathology, and policy implications of attachment science. He teaches courses on attachment theory, research methods, and clinical applications, maintaining active roles in both academic and applied psychological communities.

• Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Education
• STEM Integration
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jale Aldemir serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Coppin State University, concurrently holding the leadership position of Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Program Coordinator. Her academic responsibilities encompass instructing early childhood curriculum methods courses and providing direct supervision to teacher candidates during field experiences and internships, positioning her at the forefront of educator preparation. Her educational foundation includes a PhD and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Early Childhood Education Emphasis, complemented by a Minor in Adult Education, all earned at The Pennsylvania State University. She completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Psychological Counseling and Guidance from Inonu University in Turkiye, establishing an international perspective that informs her scholarly work. Dr. Aldemir's research program critically examines preservice and inservice teachers' pedagogical beliefs regarding early childhood education, with particular emphasis on STEM integration methodologies and the transformative impact of study abroad experiences on teacher professional development. Her scholarship frequently investigates cross-cultural educational contexts, evidenced by comparative studies between Turkish and Swedish educational systems, and addresses contemporary challenges such as emergency online instruction during global crises. This research trajectory demonstrates consistent commitment to advancing teacher education through practical, contextually relevant inquiry. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a pronounced focus on early childhood education innovation, particularly in STEM integration, technology-enhanced pedagogy, and cross-cultural teacher development. A significant portion of her work responds to pandemic-induced educational disruptions, exploring adaptation strategies for emergency remote teaching while maintaining educational quality. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate approaches. As M.A.T. Program Coordinator, Dr. Aldemir actively mentors teacher candidates through structured field experiences and internships, facilitating their transition from theoretical knowledge to classroom practice. Her international collaborations, including study abroad programs in Sweden, provide teacher candidates with valuable global perspectives that enrich their professional identity and pedagogical approaches. This mentorship extends beyond technical skills to encompass cultural competence and adaptive teaching strategies for diverse educational contexts.

Takaaki Suzukiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• First Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Takaaki Suzuki is affiliated with Kyoto Sangyo University's Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of English. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has extensive teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, exploring mechanisms of first and second language acquisition, Japanese/English language processing, and foreign language education. Research areas include experimental studies on children's language acquisition, comparative analysis of first vs. second language learning processes, and linguistic features of picture books influencing language input. His work integrates cognitive science perspectives with educational applications. Key contributions include publications on binding phenomena in SLA, syntactic complexity in children's literature, and cross-linguistic comparisons of mother-child communication. He is active in academic societies such as the Linguistic Society of America and Japanese Psychological Association.

Stanislas Dehaeneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stanislas Dehaene is a Professor of Experimental Cognitive Psychology at the Collège de France. He holds a doctorate in cognitive psychology from EHESS (1989) and conducted early training in mathematics at École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in 1984. His research focuses on the neural bases of numerical cognition, reading, and consciousness, employing cognitive psychology experiments and advanced neuroimaging techniques. He pioneered studies on the parietal lobe’s role in arithmetic and demonstrated how symbolic systems like language and mathematics evolved from core "neuronal recycling" processes. Education: Bachelor’s in Mathematics, ENS (1984) Master’s in Mathematics, UPMC (1985) PhD in Psychology, EHESS (1989) Research Interests: Dehaene explores the brain’s mechanisms for processing numbers, reading, and conscious thought. His theories include the global neuronal workspace model of consciousness and the neuronal recycling hypothesis explaining how evolution repurposes neural circuits for symbolic thought. He also investigates educational applications of cognitive science, such as improving math and literacy instruction. Key Awards: Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (2011) Inserm Grand Prix (2013) Jean Rostand Prize (1997) American McDonnell Foundation Centennial Fellowship Labs/Teams: Leads the Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (INSERM-CEA) and collaborates with neuroimaging centers like NeuroSpin (Saclay). His work integrates fMRI, MEG, and EEG to study human and primate cognition.

Steven L. Smallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Aphasia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven L. Small is a Professor of Neurology and Ashbel Smith Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas , where he serves as Dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences . His leadership focuses on expanding neuroscience research, strengthening partnerships with institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and advancing the university's status as a top-tier research institution. Dr. Small's research pioneers the understanding of human brain anatomy and physiology , particularly in language comprehension/production and distributed brain networks. His translational work explores language recovery after stroke through imitation-based therapies , emphasizing neurobiologically plausible models derived from primate auditory systems. He has published extensively on network-level neurology , developmental plasticity , and biomarker discovery in neurotrauma. His recent publications (2020-2025) span topics including central autonomic network alterations in sports impact, salience network development , neurofilament biomarkers , and precision neurology . These works demonstrate interdisciplinary focus in neuroimaging , developmental neuroscience , and clinical neurorehabilitation . Dr. Small founded the Society for the Neurobiology of Language and co-founded the MIT Press open access journal Neurobiology of Language . He previously served as Chair of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine (2010-2017) and established Chicago's first high-field MRI research center at the University of Chicago (1999). He maintains affiliations with the Department of Neurology at UT Dallas and Department of Neuroscience at UT Southwestern.

Lluís Barceló Coblijnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Language Evolution
• Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lluís Barceló Coblijn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Catalan Philology and General Linguistics. He leads the Laboratori d'Investigació en Complexitat i de Lingüística Experimental (LICLE) , focusing on language evolution, syntax, and atypical language acquisition. His work combines Network Science with linguistic analysis, particularly exploring phylogeny (e.g., H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis) and ontogeny (birth to adulthood). He also researches Balearic sign languages and clinical linguistics in disorders like Williams syndrome and dyslexia. Education: Bachelor's in Catalan Philology (UIB, 2006), with a year at Universität Paderborn Bachelor's in General Linguistics (UB, 2007), with a year at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's in Cognitive Science and Language (UB, 2008) Master's in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2010) PhD in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2012) Research Interests: Language evolution in hominins (e.g., Neanderthals) and its biological underpinnings Syntactic development analyzed via complex networks and graph theory Sign language sociolinguistics in Balearic islands Clinical linguistics in atypical populations (e.g., Williams syndrome, Down syndrome) Recent Work: His 2025 studies include exploring language acquisition in dyslexic students and syntactic patterns in Spanish speakers with Williams syndrome. He recently secured a grant for expanding the Descriptive Dictionary of Balearic Sign Languages (DDLSIB). Awards/Grants: Member of consolidated research groups (BEATLES, NRL) and recipient of a Menorcan Institute grant for sign language research. Currently coordinating an FPI grant application on Williams syndrome and syntax. Teaching: Teaches courses on Catalan grammar, language acquisition theories, and language evolution at the undergraduate and master's levels. Supervises thesis projects in linguistics and literary competence.

Caroline Flocciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Development
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Caroline Floccia is a Professor in Developmental Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Plymouth (part of the Faculty of Health), and serves as Associate Head of School (research). Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, language development, cognitive development, and bilingualism. She has conducted extensive studies on child language acquisition, particularly in multilingual contexts and cross-cultural settings. Recent work includes adapting language assessment tools for Arabic-speaking populations, investigating linguistic variation perception in children, and exploring the role of infant-directed speech in vocabulary development. She has also examined systemic barriers to early language education in Lebanon and contributed to global initiatives aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her research spans methodologies such as preferential looking tasks, cross-linguistic comparisons, and online testing paradigms. Education and training details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her career spans over three decades, with publications dating back to 1993. Key areas of contribution include phonetic processing in infancy, bilingual semantic priming, and policy-driven language interventions. No scientific awards are mentioned, but her work emphasizes applied research with societal impact.

Aline Villavicencioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lexical Semantics
• Multilinguality
• Cognitively Motivated NLP
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Aline Villavicencio is a Chair in Natural Language Processing at the University of Sheffield's School of Computer Science. She holds a PhD and MPhil from the University of Cambridge and an MSc from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). Her research focuses on lexical semantics, multilinguality, and cognitively motivated NLP, with applications including Multiword Expression (MWE) treatment and text simplification for English and Portuguese. She has held a CNPq Research Fellowship (2007–2017) and currently leads projects like Modeling Idiomaticity in Human and Artificial Language Processing (EPSRC grant). Her roles include PC co-chair for CoNLL-2019, Area Chair for ACL-2019 and NAACL-2018, and co-chair of PROPOR 2018. She advises WiNLP, contributes to TACL, JNLE, and other journals, and collaborates with the Neurocomputational and Language Processing Lab in Brazil. Notable work includes corpus development (e.g., BRWAC for Brazilian Portuguese), idiomaticity detection, and cross-lingual transfer learning. Recent grants include £446k from EPSRC and £370k from Horizon Europe (Atrium). Key Projects: Modeling Idiomaticity, Cross-lingual Adaptation, Speech Segmentation Grants: EPSRC (£446k), Horizon Europe (£370k), Royal Society (£74k) Publications: Over 100 papers in ACL, EMNLP, and journals like Natural Language Engineering . Her lab work involves developing NLP tools for under-resourced languages and exploring neural models' limitations in idiomatic understanding. She co-edited books on cognitive aspects of language acquisition and MWE processing, and her teaching includes advanced NLP modules.

• Mathematics Education
• Indigenous Education
• Early Childhood Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jodie Miller is a researcher with a focus on mathematics education, particularly for Indigenous and English Second Language (ESL) learners in early childhood settings. She has conducted extensive collaborative research with colleagues such as Elizabeth Warren and Danielle Armour, exploring effective pedagogical strategies for marginalized student groups. Her work emphasizes cultural responsiveness, linguistic barriers, and the role of semiotics in mathematical learning. Key research areas include: Indigenous student engagement in mathematics Pattern generalization in early years education Cross-cultural collaboration in teacher education Impact of digital technologies in mathematics instruction Gesture's role in mathematical cognition Her studies frequently involve systematic reviews, case analyses, and collaborative approaches to improve educational outcomes in disadvantaged contexts. Notable contributions include frameworks for teacher training, strategies for cross-cultural engagement, and methodologies for analyzing mathematical discourse.

Tzakosta Marinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• theoretical linguistics
• applied linguistics
• morphophonology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marina Tzakosta is a Full Professor at the Department of Preschool Education, Faculty of Education, University of Crete. Her expertise spans theoretical and applied linguistics with a focus on child language development, dialectology, and language pedagogy. She holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held visiting fellowships at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Princeton University. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Phonology), Leiden University Center for Linguistics, 2004 MA in Linguistics (Phonology), University of Crete, 1999 BA in Greek Philology, University of Crete, 1996 Research Interests: Her work examines language acquisition (L1/L2), dialectal evolution in Greek, and the intersection of dialects with standard language. She advocates for dialectal teaching methods in education and explores sociolinguistic aspects of language variation. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications address sexist language use in Greek and English, dialectal pedagogy, morphology teaching strategies, and phonological development in child speech. She emphasizes applied research with practical educational implications. Awards: 2014: John S. Latsis Foundation Grant for the Digital Museum of Greek Oral History 2018: Visiting Research Fellowship at Princeton University’s Stanley Seeger Center Grants & Leadership: Principal investigator on multiple research programs, including EU-funded projects. Her work integrates linguistic theory with empirical classroom applications. She has supervised numerous research initiatives on bilingualism and language policy. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Digital Museum of Greek Oral History project and collaborates with international institutions on dialectological research. Active in organizing conferences like the International Conference on Modern Greek Dialects.

Steven Kappمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Autism and Neurodiversity
• Developmental Psychology
• Disability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steven Kapp is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Health. His work focuses on autism and neurodiversity, integrating perspectives from developmental psychology, public policy, and disability studies. He holds a PhD from UCLA and has held roles such as Director of Science at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, influencing DSM-5 revisions. His research emphasizes autistic quality of life, healthcare access, and participatory methodologies. Education: BSc in Public Policy (University of Southern California), MA (2013) and PhD (2016) in Human Development and Psychology within Education at UCLA. Postdoctoral research at the University of Exeter (2016–2019) focused on autism diagnosis and neurodiversity. Current teaching includes coordinating the MSc Neurodiversity Studies module and lecturing on disability studies. Research Interests: Autistic identity and rights, sensory-motor functioning, healthcare accessibility, and autism advocacy. His work critiques ableist frameworks and promotes neurodiversity-affirming practices. Recent articles explore autism service outcomes, neurodiversity terminology, and oxytocin research through critical lenses. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising: Supervises students in BSc and MSc programs. Grants: Collaborates on Wellcome Trust-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing, focusing on neurodivergent inclusion in healthcare and education.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Child Psychology
• Parenting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brigitta Szabó is a Lecturer at the Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology within Eötvös Loránd University. Her research focuses on parental reflective functioning, adolescent mental health, and psychopathology, with a particular emphasis on questionnaire adaptation and cultural context analysis. She holds affiliations through institutional platforms like MTMT.hu and Doktori.hu. Her work bridges clinical and developmental psychology, addressing topics such as eating behaviors in adolescents, stress management, and quality of life assessment. Institution: Eötvös Loránd University Department: Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology Her research interests include mentalizing processes in youth, attachment theory, and the psychometric evaluation of psychological tools. Recent studies explore parental competence, chronic disease impact on adolescents, and cultural factors influencing eating attitudes. She contributes to both theoretical and applied aspects of child psychology through her publications and methodological adaptations.

• Memory and Language
• Language Production and Comprehension
• Language Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Srdan Medimorec is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Teesside University's SSSHL Psychology department, affiliated with the Institute for Collective Place Leadership. His research focuses on memory, language, implicit learning, and cognitive processes such as offloading and metacognition. Education: He holds a Master's degree from Arizona State University and a PhD from the University of Waterloo. Research Interests: His work spans Memory and Language, Language Production/Comprehension, Implicit Learning, Cognitive Offloading, and Metacognition. He explores how these areas intersect with educational practices and behavioral science. Key Projects: He leads projects on metacognition, language and memory, and improving second-language learning. Collaborative work includes studying gambling behavior linked to sports group identification. Publications: His recent work includes studies on children’s cognitive offloading, social identity interventions, and eye movement effects on spatial learning. Datasets include studies on letter fluency and temporal ambiguity resolution. Awards: While no formal awards are listed, his active research portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to cognitive psychology and linguistics. Advising & Grants: He coordinates multiple research projects and has contributed to datasets, reflecting his role in academic leadership and collaborative research.

Ofer Tchernichovskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Evolution
• Social Learning
• Vocal Learning in Birds
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ofer Tchernichovski is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, CUNY. He specializes in cultural evolution, social learning, and vocal learning in birds and humans, focusing on mechanisms underlying song learning and cultural transmission. His lab investigates how birds' communication signals shape stable polymorphic cultures and explores applications in designing agile communication systems. He holds a PhD in Zoology from Tel Aviv University. His research spans behavioral neuroscience, developmental processes, and interdisciplinary studies with computational models. He has collaborated on virtual world experiments to study collective intelligence and governance challenges. Tchernichovski’s work bridges animal behavior, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, contributing to understanding vocal learning and cultural dynamics in both birds and humans. Education: PhD, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University. Current Research: Cultural evolution of bird song, social learning dynamics, and neural mechanisms of vocal production. His lab uses zebra finches to study how vocal learning is influenced by auditory experience and social interaction. Recent projects include experiments on online governance and the role of sleep in developmental learning. He also explores applications of social force analysis to design stable communication systems. Key Projects: Laboratory of Social Learning & Cultural Evolution (Hunter College), collaborations on virtual world experiments (e.g., ferry game simulations for collective intelligence), and studies on dopaminergic systems in avian monogamy. His work integrates field studies, neuroimaging, and computational modeling.

Vera Vineمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurosciences
• Psychosocial determinants of health
• Behavioural neuroscience of learning and memory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vera Vine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on biopsychosocial mechanisms in youth emotion dysregulation, particularly exploring the roles of emotional awareness and interoception in psychopathology. She employs behavioral, psycholinguistic, and biological methodologies to study emotion experience and its social and physiological foundations. Dr. Vine holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University (2016), preceded by an M.Phil. (2012) and M.S. (2011) from Yale, and a B.A. in Psychology from Harvard University (2006). Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Her research interests span neurosciences, psychosocial determinants of health, and cognitive sciences. Notably, she investigates emotion vocabulary's impact on mental health, autonomic nervous system responses in clinical populations, and the interplay between parental behaviors and child emotional development. She leads the Emotion, Mind & Body Lab , emphasizing translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications. Vera Vine has received awards for both teaching and research excellence. Her recent studies highlight the significance of emotion awareness in mental health outcomes, with a focus on adolescent suicide risk, family interactions, and physiological biomarkers of psychopathology. She collaborates widely, integrating multidisciplinary approaches to address complex mental health challenges.