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Jonas Brännströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychoacoustics
• Cognition and Hearing
• Hearing Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonas Brännström is an Associate Professor in Audiology and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Sweden. He completed his PhD at Lund University and has extensive clinical experience as a audiologist. He served as President of the Swedish Association of Audiologists for five years. His research focuses on psychoacoustics, cognition-auditory interactions (including tinnitus), hearing rehabilitation, and tele-audiology, emphasizing the psychosocial aspects of audiology practice. He is actively involved in educational programs for audiology and speech pathology. Education : PhD in Audiology, Lund University Research Interests : Psychoacoustics and cognitive-auditory interactions Hearing aid outcomes and tele-audiology Classroom acoustics and child listening Audiologist work environment Article Trends : Recent work emphasizes children's listening in educational settings, telehealth applications, and the interplay between hearing loss and cognitive performance. Key themes include bilingualism effects, noise impacts on comprehension, and digital rehabilitation tools. Grants & Advising : Supervises projects like the 'Online Audiological Rehabilitation Support Program' and 'Classroom Sound Environments Study'. Advises students such as S. Ahlberg and S. Waechter on hearing aid outcomes and cognitive-auditory interactions. Labs/Teams : Collaborates in multidisciplinary groups addressing audiological rehabilitation, telemedicine, and educational acoustics.

Gergely Csibraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Social Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gergely Csibra is a part-time Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, with a primary affiliation at Central European University in Budapest. His research focuses on developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, particularly exploring infant social cognition, action perception, and neuroimaging techniques. He investigates how infants interpret social interactions, understand goal-directed actions, and process communicative signals through methodologies such as ERP, fNIRS, and eye-tracking. Research Interests: Infant social cognition and theory of mind Development of social learning mechanisms Neural basis of action understanding Language acquisition and symbolic representation Joint action and collaborative cognition Developmental neuroscience using EEG/fNIRS Publications: Over 160 peer-reviewed articles, including foundational work on natural pedagogy, teleological reasoning in infancy, and social cognitive development. Recent work examines social cost optimization in collaborative actions and the neural correlates of infant communication understanding. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups studying cognitive development at both Birkbeck and CEU, collaborating with neuroscientists, psychologists, and robotics researchers to model human social cognition.

• Neuroscience
• Brain Pathophysiology
• Speech and Language Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nabin Koirala is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University's Child Study Center, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, and clinical applications. His work focuses on understanding brain pathophysiology in neurological and neuropsychological disorders and developing disease-specific brain biomarkers. Dr. Koirala's educational background reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation: PhD in Neuroscience from Johannes Gutenberg University (2019) MSc in Engineering & Neuroscience from Christian Albrechts University (2014) BE in Engineering from Tribhuvan University (2010) Postdoctoral Researcher at Haskins Laboratories (2022) His research program investigates the neural correlates of speech, hearing, and language-related disorders using multi-modal brain imaging and electrophysiological data. He applies state-of-the-art frameworks of complex network algorithms and machine learning approaches to analyze brain connectivity and function. Dr. Koirala's work spans several key areas including cochlear implant research, brain network analysis in neurological conditions, machine learning applications in neuroscience, deep brain stimulation mechanisms, and speech and language processing in the brain. His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding how socioeconomic status influences brain circuitry for literacy, neural characteristics affecting literacy outcomes in children with cochlear implants, and the application of artificial intelligence in epilepsy care, particularly in resource-limited settings. His research often employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including EEG and functional near-infrared spectroscopy to examine cross-modal plasticity and sensory integration. Dr. Koirala collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines, with frequent co-authorship with Vincent Gracco and Nicole Landi. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in pediatric populations and neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.

Chun Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Female Reproduction
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chun Peng is a Full Professor and Tier 1 York Research Chair in Women's Reproductive Health in the Department of Biology at York University. He leads the Peng Lab, focusing on female reproduction, ovarian cancer, and placental development. His research employs molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to explore growth factors, hormones, and miRNAs in reproductive health disorders like preeclampsia and ovarian cancer. Education: PhD from the University of Alberta, M.Sc. and B.Sc. from Zhongshan University, China. Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer, miRNA regulation in reproduction, and novel therapies targeting β-catenin inhibitors. Current projects include placental signaling networks, circular RNAs in cancer, and zebrafish ovarian development. Funding: Supported by Canadian Institutes of Health Research, NSERC, Cancer Research Society, and York University. The lab has produced over 100 publications and trained numerous graduate students and postdocs. Awards: Tier 1 York Research Chair (2022). Lab members have received scholarships like NSERC, OGS, and York Graduate Scholarships. Lab Infrastructure: Bioinformatics tools for miRNA analysis, ImageJ plugins for cell counting, and collaborations in plasmonic nanoparticle biosensors.

Peter Franzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Suicide Prevention
• Clinical Psychology
• Self-Injurious Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Franz is an Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. His research focuses on understanding and preventing suicide and self-injurious behaviors, particularly through culturally responsive interventions in the Bronx community. He leads the Risk Prediction and Prevention Lab (RiPPL), emphasizing scalable solutions for mental health challenges. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University B.S., Cornell University Research Interests: Decision-making processes in mental health Suicide risk assessment and prevention Emotion regulation strategies Clinical applications of digital interventions Teaching: Courses include Statistics, Research Methods, and Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior. He emphasizes making research methods accessible and clinically relevant. Recent Publications Trends: Recent work examines racial/ethnic disparities in mental health outcomes, decision-making biases in suicide risk, and the efficacy of digital interventions like bibliotherapy. His research often bridges clinical psychology with public health challenges. Awards: None explicitly listed in the text. Labs & Teams: Directs the Risk Prediction and Prevention Lab (RiPPL), collaborating on community-focused mental health initiatives.

d'Haenens Leenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Literacy
• Political Communication
• Digital Youth Engagement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leen d'Haenens is a Professor of Communication Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences. She has held leadership roles including Vice-Dean (2011-2018), Director of Studies (2007-2011), and Jean Monnet Chair (2000-2007). She specializes in media literacy, digital youth engagement, and media policy, with a focus on post-truth politics, migration, and online resilience. Education: MA in Romance Languages (UGent), MSc in Press & Communication (UGent), MSc in Information Studies (University of Toronto), PhD in Political & Social Sciences (UGent). Research interests include: Political communication in digital age EU media policy integration Children's digital well-being Risk mitigation strategies Minority media experiences Key contributions include: Co-founded EU KIDS Online network Advised EU Commission on media literacy strategies Authored/co-authored 191 peer-reviewed articles Edited 18 books including 2023's Islamophobia as Radicalisation Awards include ERC Consolidator Grant Panel Chair (2021-present) and Jean Monnet Chair (2000-2007). She serves on editorial boards for top journals like Communications and New Media & Society.

Sonika Tyagiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Health
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
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Associate Professor Sonika Tyagi leads the Digital Health and Bioinformatics research lab at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. She is an affiliate Machine Learning scientist at Monash University and holds leadership roles in the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) and Australian Research Council (ARC). Her research focuses on integrating machine learning with genomics and healthcare data to address clinical challenges, such as preterm birth prediction and antibiotic resistance. Research Interests: Multimodal data integration for personalized medicine AI-driven genomics and healthcare analytics Biomedical data standardization and infrastructure Natural language processing of unstructured medical data Key Projects: EHR-QC and EHR-ML pipelines for clinical outcome prediction GenomicBERT for genomic sequence analysis SuperbugAI flagship project on antibiotic resistance Awards: Healthcare Innovator Award 2024 (AI in Health) Women in AI (WAI) Awards Finalist 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health 2023 Grants & Funding: NHMRC grants (2017-2025) AISRF EMCR Fellowship (2020) Industry and university grants for equitable AI resources She advises diagnostic startups and collaborates with clinical institutions to translate research into practical solutions. Her lab trains over 30 students, focusing on interdisciplinary data science and computational biology.

• Neuroaudiology
• Auditory Rehabilitation
• Vestibular System
• +۶ مورد دیگر

François CHAMPOUX is a Full Professor at the University of Montréal, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. His research focuses on neuroaudiology, auditory rehabilitation, and multisensory integration. He holds significant grants from organizations like the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Audiology), Université de Montréal M.Sc. in Audiology, Université d’Ottawa B.Sc. in Psychology, Université de Montréal His research explores neuroaudiology, plasticity in deafness, and vestibular function. Recent projects include studies on cochlear implantation outcomes and the impact of hearing loss on postural control. He has been awarded multiple teaching excellence prizes and leads interdisciplinary teams at CRIR, CRIUGM, and BRAMS. Grants & Collaborations: Over 10 funded projects since 2011, including NSERC and FRQS grants on auditory-vestibular interactions and cochlear implantation effects. Collaborators include institutions like the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Labs & Teams: Principal investigator at the CRIR (Rehabilitation Research Center) and affiliated with BRAMS (Brain, Music, Sound Lab). Active in the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.

Makeba Parramore Wilbournمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Development
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Makeba Parramore Wilbourn is an Associate Professor of the Practice in Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds additional affiliations with the Center for Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research and the Sanford School of Public Policy's Center for Child and Family Policy. Education: Ph.D., Cornell University, 2008 M.A., California State University, Fullerton, 2001 B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1997 Research Interests: Her work explores how cognition and language interact across development, focusing on the role of gestures, bilingualism, and socio-cultural factors. Key themes include emotion perception in infants, racial biases in emotion reasoning, and the impact of socio-economic status on language development. Grants & Service: Principal Investigator on grants from NSF, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, and others. Service roles include IRB membership, grant review panels, and advocacy for minority faculty. Awards: Notable honors include the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) and NSF CAREER Award. Teaching: Courses span developmental psychology, research methods, and the role of race in development. Wilbourn Infant Lab (WILD): Studies how infants learn language through gestures and cultural contexts, emphasizing equity in early education.

• Statistics
• Psychology
• Ecology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Kim Colyvas is a Casual Senior Research Assistant at the School of Engineering (Statistics) , University of Newcastle. Since 2003, he has specialized in statistical consulting for interdisciplinary research, with primary expertise in Psychology, Ecology, Biology, Health, and Engineering. His work focuses on study design, data analysis visualization, and industrial applications including process improvement and statistical quality control. Key Research Areas: Statistics (methodology and application) Ecology and Environmental Science Psychology and Behavioral Health Biostatistics and Medical Research Education and Linguistics Industry Expertise: Steel industry process optimization Statistical Process Control Quality Management Systems Data-driven industrial sampling Academic Background: Master of Statistics, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle Master of Science, University of Newcastle

• Developmental Psychology
• Genetics
• Learning Disabilities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elena L. Grigorenko is a Professor at Yale University's Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. She holds joint appointments in the Global Health Studies Program, Program in Neurodevelopment and Regeneration, and Yale Ventures. Her academic journey spans international institutions with significant contributions to developmental psychology and genetics. Dr. Grigorenko earned her first PhD in general psychology from Moscow State University in 1990, followed by a second PhD in developmental psychology and genetics from Yale University in 1996. Her educational background reflects her interdisciplinary approach to understanding human development across cultural contexts. Her research interests center on cognitive and linguistic adaptation, particularly focusing on learning disabilities in challenging environments, genetic factors in language disorders, and the interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors in child development. Her work spans multiple continents, addressing issues in Africa, India, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United States, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations including orphans, children affected by HIV, and juvenile detainees. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of cognitive development, genetics, and environmental factors. Her research employs diverse methodologies including neuroimaging, genetic analysis, and cross-cultural studies, with particular attention to educational outcomes and language development across different populations. Scientific Awards Awards from five different divisions of the American Psychological Association (Divisions 1, 7, 10, 15, and 24) APA Distinguished Award for Early Career Contribution to Developmental Psychology AERA Sylvia Scribner Award for research representing significant advancement in the understanding of learning and instruction Dr. Grigorenko's research has been generously funded by major organizations including the NIH, NSF, NIJ, and DOE, reflecting the significance and impact of her work. Her global research initiatives particularly focus on how environmental factors like poverty, infection, and institutionalization affect cognitive and linguistic development in children across diverse cultural contexts. Her laboratory work spans multiple international sites with a particular focus on understanding how children adapt cognitively and linguistically to new environments, especially international adoptees in the United States. Her team employs innovative assessment methods to evaluate analytical, practical, and creative abilities in children and adolescents.

Nicole Landiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reading Development
• Language Development
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicole Landi is a Professor and Director of Developmental Psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh (2005). Her research utilizes cognitive neuroscience approaches (ERP, MRI, neuroimaging genetics) to study reading and language development, focusing on disorders like dyslexia and specific reading comprehension disability. Education: Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 2005 Dr. Landi's research investigates neural mechanisms underlying reading disorders through collaborations with schools like AIM Academy and The Windward School. Her work examines predictors of intervention response and includes projects on neurochemistry, genetics, and technology-based interventions such as the HBN-EDUCATE program with the Child Mind Institute. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent themes: neural correlates of reading ability, socioeconomic impacts on literacy, intervention effectiveness during COVID-19, and specialized populations (autism, cochlear implant users). Methodologies predominantly feature fMRI, ERP, and DTI to explore brain-behavior relationships across development. Scientific Awards: James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Fellowship (2020-2021) Dr. Landi advises multiple graduate and undergraduate students, including recipients of the Isabelle Y. Liberman Award (Meaghan Perdue), Goldwater Scholarship (Katie Mahaffy), and Holster Scholar (Katie Hooker). Her lab secures funding for research projects through partnerships and fellowships, including international collaborations on imaging genetics. The LandiLab operates within the Bousfield Psychology Building, collaborating with the Yale Child Study Center, Language Sciences Consortium, and community schools. These partnerships enable translational research through in-school laboratories and longitudinal studies of reading intervention outcomes.

Deborah Feinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Fein is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Connecticut's Department of Psychological Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1975. Her research encompasses autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focusing on early detection, intervention effectiveness, and developmental outcomes. She leads multiple projects including the Early Detection Study (screening efficacy at 12-36 months), Albania Project (cross-cultural validation of ASD screening), Optimal Outcome Study (factors enabling loss of ASD diagnosis), and Parent Training Project (digital resources for caregivers). Research interests span clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and developmental disorders, with emphasis on: Early screening tools (e.g., M-CHAT-R/F validation) Neurocognitive mechanisms in ASD Cross-cultural adaptation of interventions Language development trajectories Optimal outcome predictors in ASD Her publications primarily investigate ASD screening methodologies, neuropsychological profiles, language acquisition patterns, and cross-cultural validation of diagnostic tools. Recent works emphasize longitudinal studies of developmental trajectories, predictors of optimal outcomes, and neuroplasticity in ASD populations. Significant honors include: Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Faculty Excellence Award in Graduate Teaching (1999) Edith Kaplan Award for Neuropsychology (2012) Her research has been continuously grant-supported since 1977. She collaborates with institutions including Drexel University, Georgia State University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Washington.

Lynsey O'Rourkeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Educational Psychology
• Dyslexia Research
• Writing Process Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lynsey O'Rourke is a Lecturer in Public Health at Oxford Brookes University's School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. She serves as Module Lead for Independent Studies (HESC7019) while contributing to multiple public health modules including Evidence-Based Practice (HESC7013) and Advanced Health Promotion (CMNR7007). PhD research on spellcheck impacts for dyslexic writers Member of the writing research group Recipient of international research grants Her research focuses on writing processes, particularly how spellcheck affects cognitive flow in individuals with dyslexia. Studies show spellcheck's red underline disrupts thought patterns more significantly for dyslexic students, with 45% interrupting writing flow for corrections versus 10% in non-underlined errors. Key publications: 2023 - Comparative handwriting analysis in Developmental Language Disorder 2020 - Quantitative study on digital writing tools Scientific awards include: Santander Continuation Fee Grant (2018) European Literacy Network Training Support (2016) Multiple international conference funding awards

Chandan R. Narayanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Perception
• Acoustic Phonetics
• Language Acquisition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chandan R. Narayan is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, where he directs the Speech and Psycholinguistics Lab. His research examines speech perception, acoustic phonetics, and language acquisition, with focus on infant speech perception and historical sound change. Education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2006) and undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. Current research includes cross-linguistic studies of infant-directed speech, acoustic-perceptual explanations for historical sound changes in Dravidian languages, and bilingual lexical access. Research bridges laboratory phonetics with psycholinguistics, investigating how speech perception develops in infancy and how acoustic properties of language input influence phonological development and historical language change.