جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Media Psychology
• Social Robots
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elly Konijn is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Network Institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding the Fenna Diemer-Lindeboom Endowed Chair. As chair of the Media Psychology Amsterdam program, her work bridges media psychology, social robots, affective processing, and adolescent media use . Research Pillars : Relating to media figures, virtual humans, and social robots Media-based reality perceptions and moral standards Adolescent media effects (cyberbullying, video games, body image) Recent Publications explore emotional bonding with robots, narrative complexity in film, and media's impact on adolescent cognition. Her 2025 Communication Theory article introduces a framework for human-artificial others relationships. Scientific Recognition : KNAW/NWO Eurekaprijs (2015) Computable Award (2021) Network Institute Competitive Research Funding (2025) She supervises 16 PhD students and leads projects like ROBOT-BOND (ERC Advanced Grant 2025-2029) and Communicating with Social Robots (2020-2025). Her documentaries (e.g., Alice Cares ) translate research into public discourse.

J. Ellersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Molecular Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. J. Ellers is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , and a member of the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment . His research focuses on understanding how an individual’s phenotype is shaped by interactions between genes, genome, and environment , employing molecular, physiological, and experimental tools within an evolutionary framework. Ellers contributes to the Netherlands Society of Evolutionary Biology (NLSEB) as a co-founder and serves as Vice-Chair of the Dutch Biology Council , advocating for biology research and education in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Ellers explores the intersection of evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental science , with key themes in phenotypic plasticity, urbanization effects on species, trait-based ecology, and adaptive signaling . His work spans soil fauna dynamics, invasive species impacts, and metabolic adaptations , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to link mechanisms with ecological and evolutionary outcomes. Recent Publications highlight trends in urban ecology, climate change impacts, and trait evolution . Notable studies examine how noise and light pollution alter animal communication , high-sugar diets affect microbiomes , and robot morphologies reflect biological systems . His research also addresses data interoperability through initiatives like ShareTrait and global soil arthropod assessments . Scientific Contributions: Ellers advocates for open-access publishing and interdisciplinary climate change experiments. His leadership in the Dutch Biology Council and co-founding of NLSEB reflect sustained commitment to scientific policy and community engagement. Supervised 23 PhD theses and teaching courses like Ecosystem Services and Scientific Advocacy underscore his mentorship and educational impact.

Rineke Verbruggeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Logic and Cognition
• Multi-agent systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Rineke Verbrugge is a Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Bernoulli Institute. Her research focuses on computational theory of mind, multi-agent systems, hybrid intelligence, and logical frameworks applied to social networks and legal reasoning. She holds additional roles on the Institute Advisory Board of CWI (Dutch National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science) and several ERC/NWO selection committees. Her work bridges cognitive science and AI, emphasizing human-agent collaboration, belief formation in groups, and ethical AI design. Recent projects include developing computational models for theory of mind in negotiations and scenario-based Bayesian networks for legal evidence analysis. She has authored over 220 publications and supervised multiple PhD candidates in AI and logic. Key research themes include higher-order theory of mind applications, zero-one laws in provability logic, and agent-based policy evaluation for sustainable technologies. Her contributions span conferences like AAMAS, ICAIL, and HHAI, addressing topics from lie detection mechanisms to privacy conflicts in multi-user systems.

• Emotional Communication
• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martijn Goudbeek is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD), specifically within the Department of Communication and Cognition. His research focuses on the intersection of emotion, language, and cross-cultural communication, with a strong emphasis on vocal and linguistic expression of affect. He has contributed significantly to understanding how emotional states influence language production and perception, particularly across cultural and linguistic boundaries. His work spans experimental psychology, computational linguistics, and human-robot interaction. He is affiliated with the Communication and Cognition department and teaches courses like 'The Emotional Brain' and 'Statistics and Experimental Methods.' Key research themes include vocal emotion recognition in multilingual contexts, the role of rhythm and acoustic cues in affective communication, and the reproducibility of language evaluation methods. He has led projects such as the Multilingual Emotional Football Corpus (MEmoFC) and explored how cultural factors shape nonverbal expressions like smiles and gestures. His studies often combine empirical experiments with computational modeling, addressing topics ranging from politeness in mood-influenced communication to the design of socially intelligent chatbots and robots. Dr. Goudbeek’s interdisciplinary approach bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and digital technologies. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to understanding human emotion expression and its technological applications. His work frequently engages with questions of reproducibility in NLP and dialogue systems, emphasizing methodological rigor in computational linguistics.

Raoul Bongersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Motor Control
• Motor Learning
• Prosthetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Raoul Bongers is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, affiliated with the SMART Movements research group. His expertise focuses on action-perception learning, motor control, and rehabilitation technologies, particularly in upper limb prosthetics and serious game applications for prosthesis training. He investigates motor variability and coordination dynamics using advanced methodologies like Uncontrolled Manifold analysis and multifractal analyses. His research emphasizes the development of clinical tools such as IMU-based calibration algorithms and virtual reality environments to improve prosthetic control and rehabilitation outcomes. Collaborations span biomechanics, neuroscience, and medical engineering, addressing challenges in prosthetic design, user adaptation, and clinical assessment. Bongers has contributed to over 139 publications, with recent work exploring task-specific serious game training, IMU sensor calibration reliability, and motor learning dynamics in novel control tasks. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Professional activities include keynote lectures on motor control and participation in interdisciplinary research networks. Laboratory affiliations include SMART Movements, where research integrates ecological psychology and dynamical systems theory to advance rehabilitation technologies and motor learning understanding.

Murat Kirtayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Humanoid Robotics
• Cognitive Systems
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Murat Kirtay is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University in the Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. He leads the Cognitive Developmental Robotics (CoDeRs) group and co-directs the AI for Robotics Laboratory (AIR-LAB). Dr. Kirtay's research focuses on Humanoid Robotics, Cognitive Systems, and Machine Learning with particular interest in human-robot interaction, imitation learning, and cognitive modeling. His work explores how robots can learn from human behavior through observation and interaction, with applications in social robotics and collaborative systems. His research integrates insights from neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence to develop more natural and effective robot behaviors. His recent publication output demonstrates consistent research activity with multiple papers accepted at top robotics conferences including IEEE Humanoids, IEEE ICDL, and IEEE Ro-MAN. His work spans theoretical contributions to cognitive modeling as well as practical applications in robot behavior and interaction design. Best paper award nomination at IEEE ICDL 2023 Dr. Kirtay is actively involved in research projects including STEADFAST: Swarm Technology Enabling Advanced Drone-Facilitated Active Support Tactics for Military and First Responder Operations, where he serves as a Co-Principal Investigator. He leads research groups focused on cognitive developmental robotics and AI for robotics applications. His laboratory work involves humanoid robots including the iCub platform for conducting experiments in human-robot interaction and collaborative manipulation.

• Speech perception
• Hearing loss
• Cochlear implants
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Deniz Baskent is a Full Professor at the University of Groningen (RUG) and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), affiliated with the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. His work focuses on speech perception, cochlear implants, and auditory neuroscience. He leads the dB SPL Lab, exploring voice perception, robotic applications in audiology, and music training effects on hearing. Positions: Full Professor (2014–present), Former Rosalind Franklin Fellow (2009–2014) Affiliations: W.J. Kolff Institute, BCN Research School Education: PhD (USC, 2003): Speech recognition under cochlear processing MSc/BSc (Bilkent University): Electrical & Electronics Engineering Research Interests: Hearing science, cochlear implants, speech-in-noise perception, vocal emotion recognition, and robotics in audiology. Current lab projects include humanoid robots for speech testing and music perception training for implant users. His work bridges auditory neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing real-world listening scenarios. Recent Articles: Focus on neuroimaging correlates of speech deficits, listening effort metrics, and vocal emotion recognition in implant users. Explores spectral-temporal pitch coding and acoustic environments for children with hearing loss. Awards: Fellow, Acoustical Society of America Senior IEEE Member Grants & Labs: Leads dB SPL Lab with funding from EU and Dutch Science Foundation. Co-director of the Perception, Cognition, and Neuroscience program. Active in 19 EU-funded VoCS doctoral network projects.

Peter Hagoortمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurolinguistics
• Language Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Hagoort is a renowned cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Radboud University Nijmegen. He serves as Director Emeritus of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and Founding Director of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. His research focuses on the neural basis of language, employing techniques like ERP, MEG, PET, and fMRI to study language processing in health and disorders such as aphasia, dyslexia, and autism. He holds multiple prestigious awards, including the NWO-Spinoza Prize (2005), the Yuen Ren Chao Prize (2024), and the Silver University Medal from Radboud University (2023/2024). He is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the National Academy of Sciences (USA). Current research interests include the neurobiological mechanisms of language comprehension and production, inter-brain synchrony in communication, and the cognitive neuroscience of spoken language using animal models like bats. He supervises PhD students exploring topics such as vocal learning in bats and neural dynamics of communication in autism spectrum conditions. Awards: Over 10 major prizes, including the Spinoza Prize and Yuen Ren Chao Prize. Grants & Leadership: Programme director of the Gravitation program Language in Interaction; steering roles in national and international initiatives. Labs/Teams: Donders Institute Neurobiology of Language group; Max Planck Psycholinguistics Institute.

Frank van der Horstمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Attachment Theory
• History of Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank van der Horst is an Associate Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, in the field of Youth and Family. His work integrates historical, clinical, and developmental perspectives on psychology, with a central focus on attachment theory and its evolution. His research interests include: History and development of attachment theory Clinical applications in forensic and developmental contexts Intellectual history of psychology and education Personality disorders and domestic violence Child abuse and protection Psychotherapy effectiveness and integration His recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of attachment, particularly in youth care and clinical practice. Themes across his articles include measuring attachment, reducing behavioral problems in adolescents, and bridging the gap between academic research and clinical psychotherapy. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and historical analysis. Scientific awards and grants received include: Grant from the Support Programme National and International Projects (2017) Köhler-Stiftung grant on Bowlby, Ainsworth, and Blatz (2016) Dobberke Foundation grants on Harlow and archival research (2010, 2015) Best PhD Dissertation Award, Leiden University (2012) He is actively involved in clinical supervision, peer review, editorial work, and public engagement. He has delivered invited talks on John Bowlby and attachment diagnostics, and contributes to public discourse on parenting, childcare robotics, and the myth of the 'ideal family'. He mentors graduate and postgraduate clinicians in forensic psychiatry and continues to publish extensively in Dutch and international outlets.

Ruud Hortensiusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Cognition
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Functional MRI
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ruud Hortensius is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Social, Health and Organisational Psychology , Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University . He is a social neuroscientist and interdisciplinary researcher combining psychology, AI, and social neuroscience to study human-AI interaction dynamics. Education: PhD in Affective & Social Neuroscience (Cum Laude), Tilburg University (2016) MSc in Neuroscience & Cognition, Utrecht University (2011) BSc in Psychology (Cum Laude) with Cognitive Neuroscience major, Utrecht University (2008) Research Focus: Investigates social cognition during long-term human-AI interactions, particularly within family contexts. Develops innovative neurocognition-at-home methods and mobile labs to study real-world social dynamics with AI. His work spans empathy, emotion perception, reward systems, and social dynamics. Selected Grants & Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2023) NWO NGF AiNed XS Europe Grant (2024) Association for Psychological Science Rising Star (2023) Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Human+ lab, collaborating with Utrecht's Relationship Lab , Human-centered AI Focus Area , Human-AI Alliance , and Embodied AI Initiative . Coordinates the AI Helpdesk public engagement platform and initiated an artist-in-residency project with Merel Bekking.

• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Josje Verhagen is a researcher at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, specializing in Dutch Language Studies. Her work focuses on bilingualism, multilingualism, and language acquisition in early childhood, with a particular emphasis on cognitive development, statistical learning, and the use of social robots in second language education. She collaborates with institutions on projects like the Netherlands Urban Field Station and contributes to understanding how language exposure and input quality affect vocabulary growth and executive functions. Research Themes: Bilingualism, Cognitive Control, Social Robotics, Statistical Learning, Early Childhood Education Contact: j.verhagen@uva.nl Her recent publications explore topics such as family language strategies, teacher impacts on executive function, and the cognitive benefits of multilingualism. She also investigates technological interventions like robot-assisted language learning to support immigrant children’s education. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned in the available data.

Paul Lesemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Learning Disabilities
• Bilingual Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

Tara Donkerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health Care Accessibility
• Virtual Reality in Therapy
• Clinical Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tara Donker is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a senior researcher at the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg. She is affiliated with the Amsterdam Public Health (APH) research institute and holds a license as a Healthcare Psychologist registered in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (VGCt). Her work focuses on innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and mobile apps to improve accessibility and scalability of mental health interventions. Her research emphasizes early intervention and prevention of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Key projects include ZeroPhobia, a low-cost mobile app using VR/AR for treating specific phobias, with completed RCTs demonstrating efficacy for fear of heights and flying, and upcoming studies on spider phobia. She has secured grants from NWO (including the Aspasia grant), Fonds NutsOhra, and others, supporting VR applications and caregiver interventions. Dr. Donker’s academic contributions span editorial roles in journals like Internet Interventions and Trials . She teaches clinical communication skills and CBT to psychology students and coordinates low-intensity treatment internships. Her awards include the Black Dog Early Career Travel Award and EMGO Travel Grant. Grants: Aspasia grant (NWO), Fonds Psychische Gezondheid, VSB fonds Awards: CBT Workshop by Beck, Black Dog Travel Award, EMGO Grant Professional Activities: Co-founder of ZeroPhobia (VR/AR mental health startup), senior researcher at Freiburg University Her research outputs prioritize VR/AR therapies, meta-analyses of CBT efficacy, and digital mental health innovation, reflecting a commitment to bridging technology and clinical practice.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel P. Davison is a researcher at the Human Media Interaction group of the University of Twente , focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Human-Robot Interaction . He has contributed to research in assistive robotics for children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder , and explored applications of conversational agents and education technology . Active in social robotics and cognitive science Collaborates with institutions like ACM Transactions and IEEE His recent works include multi-agent platforms and behavioral studies on child-robot engagement. He has received three scientific awards , including the Best Student Paper at IVA'21 and Young Academy Twente Spotlight Award in 2024. Davison also participates in conferences and public engagement activities, including media contributions on AI in education .

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.