Frank Marino is Professor in Medicine and Director of Graduate Programs at Charles Sturt University's School of Rural Medicine. He holds a PhD from Charles Sturt University, MEd (Merit) from University of Sydney, and Specialist Certificate in Neuroscience from University of Melbourne. Research examines thermoregulatory responses during exercise in extreme environments, hydration impacts on cognitive performance, and evolutionary biology of human endurance. Publications integrate neurophysiological, immunological, and anthropological frameworks. Recent work analyzes fatigue induction methods and hydration-neurocognition relationships. Awards include dual Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowships and research excellence recognition. Editorial roles include Journal of Thermal Biology and Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.
Kalipso Karantinou serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), holding appointments in the Department of Marketing and Communication within the School of Business. She maintains active teaching responsibilities across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs while leading significant research initiatives including an EU-funded project on Managing Digital Transformation. Her academic credentials include: BSc in Communication and Mass Media (valedictorian), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Masters in Marketing, University of Manchester Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice, University of Manchester PhD in Marketing, University of Manchester Dr. Karantinou's research investigates consumer behavior through multiple lenses including services marketing, tourism, and digital transformation. She examines how servicescapes (physical and virtual environments), economic austerity, and neuromarketing techniques shape customer experiences. Her work bridges marketing theory with psychological and socioeconomic perspectives, particularly regarding consumer resilience during crises and the impact of digital innovation on service delivery. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) austerity-driven consumer adaptation and resilience strategies across European markets, (2) servicescape dynamics in tourism/hospitality contexts using complexity theory, and (3) innovative methodological applications including EEG neuroscience and video-ethnography. Her 2025 complexity theory paper extends foundational servicescape research into nonlinear consumer response modeling. She has received multiple teaching excellence awards and research recognition, including service as Greece's representative to the European Marketing Academy Executive Committee (2013-2019). Her current EU-funded project on digital transformation exemplifies her leadership in connecting academic research with industry applications. Dr. Karantinou actively supervises students at all academic levels while directing a robust research team focused on digital transformation and consumer behavior. Her professional engagement extends to executive training programs for business leaders, translating academic insights into practical business solutions through collaborations with industry partners.
Amedeo D’Angiulli is a Professor in Neuroscience at Carleton University, cross-appointed as Lead Scientist at CHEO Research Institute. His NICER Lab conducts multidisciplinary research spanning cognitive neuropsychology, developmental science, and AI/neurorobotics. Research clusters include neurocognitive development in socioeconomic contexts, consciousness studies, environmental health impacts on cognition, and computational neuroscience methods. His teaching covers research methodologies, neuroscience of creativity, and theoretical developmental sciences. Key publications explore sleep impacts on adolescent cognition, music training's neurobehavioral effects, air pollution-related neurological risks, and mental imagery mechanisms. He also investigates haptic perception in blind populations and neuro-robotic modeling.
Bhavin R. Sheth is Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, directing the Sheth Lab for cognitive neuroscience research. Research spans visual perception, sleep functions, autism spectrum disorders, mind-body interactions, and neural basis of insight. His work integrates neuroengineering with cognitive science to explore perceptual statistics, cerebral blood flow dynamics, and eye movement patterns. Teaching includes Programming Applications in ECE, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Logic Design, and Introduction to Neuroengineering. Educational background features BS in Computer Science (summa cum laude), MS in Computer Science, MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California, and PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from MIT.
Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, a joint institution of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University. She holds a B.S. from Florida A&M University, an M.S. from the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. from Florida State University. Her research spans digital signal processing, speech recognition, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and engineering education. She directs the Speech Processing and Data Analysis Laboratory (SPADAL) and focuses on broadening STEM participation through K-12 outreach, including ACEE summer camps and CROP-ENG programs. Dr. Bernadin’s work emphasizes engineering education innovation, including evidence-centered assessment design and strategies to improve retention and diversity in engineering. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics like neural networks, sensor-based defect detection, and cybersecurity threats in AI systems. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes creating inclusive, effective learning environments through engaging methods and technology integration. Professional activities include leadership in engineering education reform and collaborations with organizations such as ASTERIX to enhance STEM workforce diversity. Her lab’s research often intersects technology development with societal impact, addressing challenges in healthcare, autonomous systems, and additive manufacturing quality control.
Dr. Nicholas R. Eaton is Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Stony Brook University, with joint appointments in Psychiatry and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies. His research redefines psychopathology classification using data-driven approaches like the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), where he serves on the Executive Board. Key interests include mental health disparities affecting sexual/gender minorities, quantitative methods for nosology, and AI applications in psychology. Current NIH/ESRC-funded projects examine transdiagnostic risk factors across developmental trajectories. Publications demonstrate leadership in dimensional psychiatry, with recent work on EEG biomarkers of internalizing disorders and validation of avoidance measures. Articles consistently advocate for alternatives to traditional diagnostic categories. Awarded the Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for diversity research, Dr. Eaton supervises doctoral students investigating LGBTQ+ mental health and computational psychiatry. He serves on the DSM Externalizing Disorders Review Committee.
George Matsopoulos is Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, heading the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory. His research focuses on medical image processing, diagnostic support systems, and health information technologies. With over 300 publications, he develops computational methods for medical data analysis and leads the BIOMIG research group specializing in medical informatics and neuroimaging applications. Primary research areas include multidimensional medical data fusion, digital biosignal processing, telemedicine systems, and visualization techniques. His laboratory utilizes advanced computational tools including ITK, VTK, and CUDA to address clinical challenges in medical imaging and diagnostics.
Dr. Antonia Ypsilanti is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds roles as co-Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness and co-leader of the Cochrane Global Ageing Thematic Group. Her research focuses on loneliness's impact on mental health, self-disgust mechanisms, and interventions targeting social isolation across lifespans. She leads modules in clinical/cognitive neuroscience and mental health wellbeing programs. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCert (details not specified). Research Interests: Chronic loneliness, stigma reduction, cognitive biases in lonely individuals, workplace loneliness, and neuroscientific methodologies (EEG/ERPs, eye-tracking, VR). Her work bridges academic and practical solutions through projects like the Tackling Loneliness Hub Digital Platform (DCMS-funded) and the Mindful Muscles anti-doping initiative. Funded Projects: Over £1.5M in grants including Age UK's Befriending Interventions (£234,340), DCMS's Loneliness Hub Platform (£149,000), and EU-backed initiatives like the Mindful Muscles Project (£336,685). She has led/co-led 12+ national/international projects since 2011. Awards/Affiliations: Certified Neurofeedback Therapist (IFEN), Editorial Board member for Multilingual Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences, and active in ESCOP (European Society of Cognitive Psychology). Teaching & Supervision: Module leader for 'Social, Clinical and Affective Neuroscience' and supervises PhD candidates (e.g., Hawkins, Robson) on loneliness-related topics. Committed to mentoring future psychologists through teaching and professional development programs. Labs/Teams: Social and Economic Research Institute (affiliated), leading the College Ethics Lead role for Social Sciences and Arts.
Michael Spezio is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Data Science at Scripps College. He directs the LIVE Lab (Laboratory for Inquiry into Valuation and Emotion) and specializes in computational cognitive neuroscience, focusing on decision science, valuation, emotion, and social interaction. His work bridges neuroscience, ethics, and virtue science, with notable contributions to understanding autism spectrum disorders, neurodiversity, and moral action. Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cornell University Ph.D. in Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience, University of Oregon Key Roles: Co-Director at Scripps College Principal Investigator on multiple grants totaling over $2.5M Research Interests: Spezio explores formal computational models of personal and moral values, the neural basis of social cognition, and ethical implications of neuroscience. His lab integrates EEG/fMRI, natural language processing, and behavioral experiments to study valuation dynamics, trust, and neurodiversity. Recent work addresses how institutions shape values and how interdisciplinary approaches can advance virtue science and moral psychology. Publications Trends: His articles span decision neuroscience, autism neurodiversity, and computational social science. Key themes include amygdala dysfunction, facial emotion recognition deficits, and the neurobiology of social interaction. He critiques popular neuroscientific theories (e.g., McGilchrist’s divided brain hypothesis) using meta-analytic and linguistic methods. Awards: Funded by Templeton Religion Trust, NSF, and NIH Notable grants include the MMIPV project ($190K) and Computational Modeling of Cooperative Success ($697K) Advising & Grants: Spezio has led major initiatives like the Humility in Loving Encounter grant and co-authored grants on autism’s neural circuitry. He collaborates internationally with institutions like Caltech and the German BMBF. Labs/Teams: The LIVE Lab combines interdisciplinary methods to study valuation dynamics. Collaborators include Ralph Adolphs (Caltech), Jan Gläscher (UCI), and teams from theology and ethics.
Dr. Matthew Shane is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director (General Psychology) at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, with joint positions at The Mind Research Network. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto (2004) and completed postdoctoral training at University of Wisconsin–Madison and Yale University. His research focuses on cognitive and emotional processes underlying antisocial personality disorders, particularly psychopathy. Key interests include neural systems of emotional reduction, cognitive neuroscience methodologies, and developing treatment protocols for antisocial individuals. Research utilizes fMRI to study emotional reactivity, error monitoring, and neuromodulation in substance abusers and psychopathic populations. Publications emphasize neuroimaging studies of psychopathy (45%), addiction mechanisms (30%), and emotional processing (25%), with frequent methodologies including fMRI (80%) and behavioral assessment (20%). Research demonstrates consistent focus on neural correlates of antisocial behavior across clinical and incarcerated populations. Dr. Shane has secured significant research funding including a $1.8M NIH project on neural responses to negative feedback in antisocial substance abusers. He directs the CANdiLab research group and mentors graduate students in forensic psychology.
Jennifer Bruder is an Associate Teaching Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar and serves as Associate Dean for Research. She teaches courses in cognition, neurobiology, and research methods, with affiliations in the Department of Psychology within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from the University of Munich (2008), M.Sc. in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology (University of Munich, 2005), and B.Sc. in Psychology (University of Lethbridge, Canada, 2003). Research Interests: Focus on neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, dyslexia) and environmental/sustainable psychology in Qatar. Specializes in EEG/ERP studies of reading acquisition, auditory processing deficits in dyslexia, and cross-linguistic neurocognitive mechanisms. Active in intervention research for developmental disorders and cultural influences on cognitive processes. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, emphasizing neurophysiological markers of dyslexia, genetic influences, and ERP studies of cognitive development. Key themes include mismatch negativity (MMN) analysis and longitudinal ERP studies of reading improvement. Grants & Labs: Collaborates internationally on NeuroDys cohort studies. Involved in Qatar-focused research on sustainable psychology and cultural cognition. Active in CMU Qatar's educational outreach programs.
Mauricio Barahona is a Professor of Biomathematics and Director of the EPSRC Centre for Mathematics of Precision Healthcare at Imperial College London. He holds appointments in the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research integrates dynamical systems, network science, and machine learning to address challenges in healthcare, biological systems, and complex networks. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical Physics from MIT, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford and Caltech. Key roles include leading the EPSRC Centre since 2016 and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Biomathematics Group and the Artificial Intelligence Network. His work spans disease clustering analysis, healthcare system optimization, and applications of AI in precision medicine. He has pioneered methods for analyzing complex networks in biological and clinical contexts, including protein dynamics, antimicrobial resistance spread, and multimorbidity patterns. Research focuses on network-based models for healthcare integration, disease co-occurrence patterns, and machine learning techniques for biomedical data. His lab develops tools like RamanSPy for spectroscopic analysis and HCGA for network phenotyping. Collaborations involve diverse fields from physics to clinical medicine, emphasizing translational applications.
Dr Tineke Grent-'T-Jong is an Affiliate in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. She specializes in investigating neural oscillations and their role in schizophrenia and psychosis. Her work combines magnetoencephalography (MEG) and neuroimaging techniques to study circuit dysfunctions in clinical populations. Research focuses include gamma-band oscillations, auditory processing deficits, and biomarkers for early psychosis detection. Education No formal education details explicitly provided in text, though her academic contributions suggest advanced degrees in neuroscience or related fields. Research Interests Dr Grent-'T-Jong's work revolves around understanding neural mechanisms underlying psychosis and schizophrenia through neurophysiological methods. Key topics include: Gamma-band oscillations and their disruption in psychiatric disorders Thalamo-cortical circuit dysfunction in schizophrenia MEG-based biomarkers for clinical high-risk populations Neurochemical correlates (GABA/glutamate) in auditory cortex Articles Trends Her recent work emphasizes translational neuroscience, linking neural oscillatory patterns to clinical outcomes. Studies often integrate multimodal neuroimaging (MEG/EEG) with computational models to explore circuit-level abnormalities in early psychosis. A key focus is identifying biomarkers predictive of clinical transitions. Awards No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Grants & Advising While specific grants are not listed, her collaborative research (e.g., with Prof. Uhlhaas) suggests involvement in funded projects. No formal advisee names are provided in the text. Labs/Teams Affiliated with schizophrenia and neuroimaging research groups at the University of Glasgow, collaborating internationally with institutions like the University of Cologne and University of Zurich.
Sara Mednick is Professor of Cognitive Science at UC Irvine, where she directs the Sleep and Cognition Lab. Her research examines sleep's role in memory formation and cognitive function. Research combines EEG, pharmacology, and behavioral methods to study sleep-dependent memory consolidation. Current projects investigate REM sleep mechanisms, wearable sleep monitoring, and hormonal influences on cognition. The lab develops novel paradigms like the Minecraft Memory and Navigation task to study spatial memory and has pioneered research on napping's cognitive benefits. Professor Mednick is author of 'Take a Nap! Change Your Life' and the forthcoming 'The Hidden Power of the Downstate'.
Prof. Stephan Jonas is a Professor at the Institute of Digital Medicine, affiliated with the University Hospital Bonn at the University of Bonn. His expertise focuses on advancing healthcare digitalization through patient-generated data collected via mobile devices, aiming to improve early disease screening, diagnosis, clinical decision support, and outcome measurement. Research Interests: His primary areas of focus include: Development of eHealth solutions for clinical applications Integration of mobile technologies into healthcare systems Wearable and mobile sensor technology evaluation Interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare innovation He seeks to bridge technological advancements with practical healthcare delivery through transdisciplinary collaboration. Prof. Jonas’ work is supported through collaborative projects and partnerships, reflecting the University’s networked research culture. While specific student names are not listed, his role involves mentoring graduate students in digital medicine and related fields. His affiliation with the Institute of Digital Medicine at the University Hospital Bonn positions him at the forefront of medical technology research. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Institute of Digital Medicine, contributing to the University of Bonn’s Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA) 'Life and Health', which unites researchers to develop new strategies for health challenges via cross-disciplinary collaboration.
