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Laura Crucianelliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Affective Touch
• Interoception
• Body Ownership
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Roles and Affiliations: Dr. Laura Crucianelli is a Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), coordinating the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience module. She holds affiliations with the Brain, Body, and Self Lab at Karolinska Institutet (until Aug 2023) and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (UCL). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Hertfordshire and postdoctoral work at UCL's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience group. Education: BSc in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences (University of Bologna), MSc in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (University of Bologna), PhD in Experimental Psychology (University of Hertfordshire, with collaboration at UCL). Research Focus: Investigates affective touch, interoception, and body ownership through interdisciplinary approaches. Key areas include multisensory integration in clinical populations (e.g., anorexia nervosa, functional motor disorders), maternal-infant interactions, and oxytocin effects on perception. Her work bridges basic and clinical neuroscience, emphasizing embodied cognition and neurorehabilitation. Key Themes in Publications: Recent articles address sensory perception in blind individuals, interoceptive processing in eating disorders, and neural mechanisms of body ownership. Methodological strengths include experimental protocols, computational modeling, and clinical trials. Professional Contributions: Teaches undergraduate modules like PSY100 and PSY323. Collaborates across institutions, including the Karolinska Institutet and King's College London. Active in research grants related to sensory neuroscience and clinical interventions. Labs and Teams: Leads research at QMUL while collaborating with the Ehrsson Lab (Karolinska) and UCL's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience group. Engages in interdisciplinary projects exploring touch perception and embodied self-awareness.

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology (Anorexia Nervosa)
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Ilaria Bufalari is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes. She holds teaching roles in Master courses related to Social Psychology, Economic Psychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research focuses on self-representation, self-other merging through multisensory stimulation, and clinical applications in Anorexia Nervosa. She has held roles at institutions like Fondazione Santa Lucia and the University of Ferrara, and has been a Visiting Professor at Université Paris Cité. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2008), Sapienza University of Rome Master Degree in Experimental Psychology (2004), Sapienza University of Rome Research Interests: Examines bodily self-representation, social cognition, and clinical interventions using virtual reality. Key areas include the neural mechanisms of self-other merging (enfacement illusion), body image distortions in Anorexia Nervosa, and interoceptive awareness. Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes clinical applications of virtual reality in body image disorders, the role of multisensory stimulation in social perception, and the neural bases of self-identity. Her studies often integrate behavioral experiments with electrophysiological measures (EEG, TMS). Awards: 2017 IgNobel Prize (Psychology, 2017) 2014 Young Researchers Award (Italian Ministry of Health) 2018 Premio R.O.S.A. finalist Grants & Advising: Led projects on Anorexia Nervosa funded by the Italian Ministry (€255k+), and coordinated teams in social neuroscience research. Her work includes collaborations on interoceptive illusions, political bias, and embodied cognition. Labs/Teams: Active in the Social Neuroscience Lab (Fondazione Santa Lucia) and collaborates with international institutions like the University of Geneva and Paris Cité.

Sandeep Mishraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Risk and Uncertainty
• Social Cognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sandeep Mishra is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Consumer Studies and Director of the Adaptive Ventures Lab at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on judgment and decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty, integrating evolutionary theory and social cognition. He explores how personality traits, motivation, and social comparisons influence risk-taking behaviors, particularly in competitive environments. Dr. Mishra teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive-level courses in negotiation, decision-making, and artificial intelligence. His work examines the intersection of relative deprivation, personality, and risk assessment, with applications to gambling behavior, mental health, and organizational resilience. His research has been published in journals such as Proceedings of the Royal Society B and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . Key themes include the uncertainty-risk paradox, psychological resilience in public safety personnel, and the impact of social comparison on decision-making. He advises the Adaptive Ventures Lab, which investigates evolutionary frameworks for understanding human behavior in uncertain contexts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, economics, and management science, with contributions to both theoretical and applied domains.

Patricia Shawمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Robotics
• Developmental Robotics
• Cognitive Developmental Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Patricia Shaw is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth University. Her research lies at the intersection of robotics, cognitive science, and developmental psychology, with a focus on creating intelligent systems inspired by infant learning. She actively contributes to projects in human-robot interaction, assistive technologies, and developmental robotics. Her research interests include: Developmental and cognitive robotics Schema-based learning and hierarchical behavior modeling Human-robot interaction and assistive robotics Object recognition and multi-modal perception Autonomous navigation using environmental data Infant psychology-inspired AI Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in using humanoid robots to model infant cognitive development, developing smart assistive devices like wheelchairs and robotic companions, and advancing perception and navigation in unconstrained environments. These works span journals such as IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems and conference proceedings from TAROS and UKRAS. Her scientific awards include: EPSRC Photo Competition 2014 EPSRC Photo Competition 2015 EPSRC Photo Competition 2016 She has supervised multiple PhD students including Tobi Alagbe, Cloud Coppola, Sam Heron, and Nikola Nikolov, and has been involved in externally funded research grants from the EPSRC and the Royal Society. She has also led projects on robotic assistive living and smart home technologies. Her leadership extends to managing research infrastructure such as the iCub humanoid robot and the Smart Home Facility. She is actively involved in research labs and teams including: iCub Humanoid Robot research group Smart Home Facility team Aberystwyth Robotics Lab Human-Robot Interaction research group Developmental Robotics Lab Assistive Technology Research Group

• Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
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Magdalena Szubielska is a Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, empirical aesthetics, and cross-modal perception, particularly in visual impairment contexts. Specializes in spatial cognition, mental imagery, and art reception studies Conducts cross-cultural research in Poland and Hong Kong Investigates cognitive processes in blind individuals through tactile drawing experiments Research Interests Her work examines: Spatial scaling mechanisms across visual and tactile domains Aesthetic experiences of contemporary art installations Impact of contextual information on art perception Developmental aspects of art appreciation in children Neurodiversity and art-based communication Cognitive control in gaming and artistic contexts Scientific Contributions Key projects include: "Struggling with contemporary art: Development of aesthetic experience in primary school children" (NCN-funded) "Aesthetic experience of street art: Cross-cultural studies in Poland and Hong Kong" "Spatial scaling in congenitally blind and sighted individuals" Honors & Service Recipient of Rektor KUL Award for scientific achievements French Government Scholarship recipient Acted as secretary for Roczniki Psychologiczne editorial committee Peer reviewer for journals: POETICS , Psychology of Aesthetics , Memory & Cognition

Kelsey Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Science
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
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Kelsey Allen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Senior Research Scientist at DeepMind. Her research bridges cognitive science, machine learning, and robotics, focusing on understanding and replicating human-like problem-solving, tool use, and physical reasoning. She holds a PhD from MIT (2016) under Josh Tenenbaum and a B.Sc. in Physics from UBC (2010). Research Interests : Allen investigates computational mechanisms underlying human complex behaviors, particularly tool use and design. Her work emphasizes endowing machines with flexible problem-solving abilities. Key themes include lifelong learning, embodied cognition, and integrating symbolic and neural approaches. Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award at Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2018 Oral Presentation at Cognitive Science Society 2019 Spotlight at NeurIPS 2018 and ICLR 2019 Key Projects : Includes developing graph network simulators for rigid body dynamics, tools for physical design optimization, and studies on human tool-use learning. Her work often combines empirical experiments with machine learning models to bridge human and artificial intelligence.

Vilelmini Kalabratsidouمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Wearable Computing
• Biosignals
• Cognitive Computing
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Vilelmini Kalabratsidou is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the Aegean’s Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering on Syros. Her work bridges cognitive computing, wearable technology, and performing arts, focusing on designing interfaces that augment human bodily signals (e.g., heart activity) into interactive experiences. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Computing from Rutgers University (USA) and a dance degree from the Athens Conservatory. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Cognitive Computing), Rutgers University, 2018 MSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete, 2012 Dance Diploma, Athens Conservatory Dance Department Research Interests: Wearable biosensors, real-time biofeedback systems, embodied interaction in dance, data-driven artistic creation, and neuroplasticity interfaces. Her projects often involve collaborative art-science initiatives like the Transition to 8 project, blending social data with music/visual art. Key Contributions: Developed co-adaptive interfaces using heart rate data to steer dance performances and pioneered methods for analyzing bodily signals during social interactions (e.g., sociodrama studies). Her work has been showcased at conferences like Movement and Computing (MOCO) and published in journals like Wearable Technologies and Sensors . Awards: Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Finalist (2016), Student Entrepreneurship Grand (2011 for a one-button communication system). Labs & Collaborations: Collaborated with Rutgers’ Sensory-Motor Integration Lab, Athena Research Center, and the University of Peloponnese. Active in transdisciplinary projects fusing art, tech, and psychology.

Renee Timmersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Psychology
• Emotional Responses to Music
• Music Performance Expression
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Renee Timmers is a Professor of Music Psychology at the University of Sheffield's School of Languages, Arts and Societies. She holds degrees in Musicology (MA, Amsterdam) and Psychology (PhD, Nijmegen), with interdisciplinary research experience across music, psychology, and computer science. She leads the cross-faculty Muses, Mind, Machine research centre, focusing on how arts enhance human flourishing through collaborations with industry and academia. Her research spans emotional responses to music, expression in performance, cross-cultural studies (e.g., Japanese vs. UK perceptions), music for health (dementia, sleep), and inclusive singing practices. She supervises PhD students in topics like singing for respiratory health and cross-cultural emotion perception. Recent grants include projects on music for sleep (EPSRC-funded) and dementia technology (UKRI-funded). Education: MA Musicology (Amsterdam), PhD Psychology (Nijmegen) Research Centers: Director, Muses, Mind, Machine Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Empirical Musicology Review , associate editor of Psychomusicology Her work emphasizes real-world applications, such as using biofeedback for sleep improvement and designing music technologies for dementia care. She collaborates internationally and engages in public outreach through festivals and workshops on topics like synaesthesia and vocal confidence.

Christy Greenleafمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychosocial Aspects of Weight
• Body Image
• Disordered Eating
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christy Greenleaf is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her work focuses on psychosocial aspects of weight, body image, disordered eating, and physical activity. PhD in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina-Greensboro (2000) MS in Sport Behavior and Performance, Miami University (1997) BA in Psychology, Bowling Green State University (1994) Her research explores weight bias in physical activity settings, intuitive exercise , and social justice in fitness apparel . Recent publications analyze: Plus-size exercise clothing accessibility (2020, 2024) Body image and depression in adolescents (2017, 2021) Psychosocial predictors of eating disorders in athletes (2009, 2011) Impact of media on physical activity (2014, 2021) Scientific Awards : Fellow, Research Consortium (2009) Phi Beta Kappa, Bowling Green State University (1994) Greenleaf contributes as an Associate Editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and serves on editorial boards for journals including Psychology of Sport and Exercise . Her work bridges health psychology , kinesiology , and sociocultural analysis .

Simone Alter-Muriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art Therapy
• Art Education
• Counseling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simone Alter-Muri serves as Professor and Director/Funder of undergraduate/graduate Art Therapy/Counseling and Art Education programs at Springfield College within the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Arts and Sciences. Her academic credentials include: Doctorate of Education in Creativity and Child Development, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1990) Masters of Education in Art Therapy, Lesley University (1979) Bachelors of Arts, University of Massachusetts Boston (1976) Her research explores critical intersections of art, trauma, and identity through culturally significant frameworks. Key investigations examine tattooing as embodied cultural expression, artistic responses to war and political violence, developmental patterns in children's art, Holocaust-era visual narratives, and therapeutic applications for autism spectrum disorders. Her methodology emphasizes art as both diagnostic tool and healing medium in socio-politically charged contexts. Prestigious recognitions include: 2003 Massachusetts Art Teacher of the Year in Higher Education 2002 Art Educator of the Year (Massachusetts Art Education Association) As program founder and director, she has secured multiple research grants and mentored generations of art therapy practitioners. Her leadership extends to Springfield College's Graduate Council Teacher Preparation Committee and Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Committee, alongside active committee roles in the American Art Therapy Association (Education, Research, and Multicultural Committees) where she maintains Board Certified Art Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and Art Therapy Certified Supervisor credentials.

Eric Schniterمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Behavioral Economics
• Aging and Life History Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eric Schniter is a Visiting Professor and Research Faculty at Chapman University, affiliated with the Economic Science Institute, Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology), and the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a B.A./M.S. from the University of Oregon. His research bridges evolutionary anthropology and behavioral economics, focusing on skill/knowledge development across the lifespan, relationship maintenance (communication, trust, cooperation), and emotional regulation of behavior. Recent work examines cultural transmission among Tsimane Amerindians, human-robot trust dynamics, and social determinants of depression in small-scale societies. Scientific contributions include publications in Nature Human Behaviour , Evolution and Human Behavior , and Current Anthropology . Collaborations span multiple institutions, with datasets archived in Zenodo and Mendeley. His experimental studies explore trust games, emotional calibration, and age-related behavioral shifts.

Kathleen Richardsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethics of Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence and Society
• Feminist Anthropology
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Kathleen Richardson is Professor of Ethics and Culture of Robots and AI at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Informatics and the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR). She is also involved in the Europe-wide DREAM project focused on robot-enhanced therapy for children with autism. Her academic background spans social anthropology, digital culture, and critical technology studies. Educational Background: PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2008) MPhil in Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2001) MSc in Development, Planning and Administration, University College London (1999) BA (Hons) in Anthropology and Linguistics, University College London (1998) Her research is grounded in humanistic anthropology and centers on the ontological distinction between persons and machines. She challenges perspectives that decenter human subjectivity (e.g., ANT, cyborg theory) and instead emphasizes power structures, relationality, and ethics. Her work critically examines therapeutic robots for autism and the rise of sex robots, linking them to broader societal issues of objectification, gender inequality, and abolitionist feminism. She founded the Campaign Against Sex Robots in 2015 to advocate for non-coercive, freedom-based technologies. The recent scholarly articles reflect a consistent focus on human-robot boundaries, sociality, and ethical implications across diverse contexts—from autism therapy to digital identity. Themes include the critique of machine personhood, the ethics of robotic intermediaries, and the anthropological study of technological fantasies and design practices. Scientific and Public Engagement: Member, Advisory Board, AI and Society Journal (2015–) Member, Scientific Committee, Machine Ethics and Machine Law (2016) Keynote speaker at Robophilosophy 2016, Trieste Next, and TEDxULB Featured expert on BBC Newsnight, Sky News, CBC, and BBC World Service Contributor to The Independent , Times Higher Education , New Scientist , and The Guardian Richardson has supervised various academic and public seminars and is deeply involved in advising on ethical frameworks for AI and robotics. She has participated in numerous international conferences and public debates on robot ethics, autonomy, and the future of human intimacy. Her work is supported by affiliations with interdisciplinary research groups like CCSR and the DREAM project, where she contributes to shaping ethical guidelines for robotic applications in sensitive domains. She leads initiatives that bridge academic research with public policy and ethical campaigning, particularly through her leadership in the Campaign Against Sex Robots. Her vision promotes a compassionate, non-violent technological future rooted in human dignity and relational ethics.

• Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
• Learning Environment
• Behavioral Research in Education
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Moser is a full Professor in Early Childhood Education Research at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioural Research in Education. He also holds an adjunct professorship at the University of South-Eastern Norway. His academic career spans several decades, with prior appointments at Buskerud and Vestfold University College and Vestfold University College, where he led research centers and master’s programs in ECEC. PhD in Sports Science, German Sports University, Cologne (2000) Master of Science in Sport Science, University of Vienna (1984) His research focuses on early childhood education quality, motor and cognitive development, teacher competence, inclusive practices, and learning environments. He has led major national and international research initiatives and has advised governmental bodies on ECEC policy. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from psychology, pedagogy, and health sciences. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward systematic and scoping reviews on ECEC quality, parent-professional partnerships, multisensory learning, and physical activity in early years. He frequently collaborates with researchers across Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, Germany, and the UK, and his work appears in leading journals such as Education Sciences , European Early Childhood Education Research Journal , and Teaching and Teacher Education . Member, Board of Trustees, Pädquis (Berlin) Expert Group on Kindergarten Teacher Role (Norwegian Ministry of Education) Chair, PhD-program PEDRES Co-founder and Chair, NAFOL (National Graduate School in Teacher Education) International advisory roles for OECD, Bertelsmann, and EU projects Moser has supervised over 20 graduate students, including postdocs and PhD candidates, and has been instrumental in shaping teacher education and ECEC policy. He is actively involved in scientific societies such as EECERA and EARLI, and continues to lead large-scale research collaborations and institutional boards. He has also contributed to the development of national curricula and evaluation frameworks in Norway.

• Computational Psychiatry
• Social Neuroscience
• Systems Biology
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Guillaume Dumas is a Professor at the Faculté de médecine of Université de Montréal, specializing in computational psychiatry and social neuroscience. He leads the Laboratoire de Psychiatrie de Précision et de Physiologie Sociale at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center. His work bridges neuroscience, AI, and clinical practice, focusing on social cognition, brain synchronization, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Education includes a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Sorbonne Université and an HDR in Clinical Neurosciences from Université de Paris. He has held roles at Institut Pasteur and Florida Atlantic University. Research interests span computational psychiatry, interbrain connectivity, and AI-driven diagnostic tools. Notable projects include the SCALE initiative studying autism across levels and InterBrain Synchronization mechanisms. His lab develops serious games for clinical assessment and biomarker discovery. Recipient of FRQS J1/J2 awards, IVADO affiliation, and grants from CIHR and FRQNT. Supervised 7 Master’s students recently, focusing on EEG, genomic variants, and AI models.

Nathalie Sinclairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematics Education
• Embodied Cognition
• Aesthetic in Mathematics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nathalie Sinclair is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (SFU), recognized as a Distinguished SFU Professor. Her work focuses on the interplay of embodied cognition, aesthetics, and digital technologies in mathematics education, with notable research areas including the role of dynamic geometry software, Indigenous mathematics (e.g., Tla'amin stone fish traps), and early childhood spatial reasoning. Research Highlights: Development of TouchCounts , a multitouch digital tool for number learning. Investigation of gestural communication and tangible mathematics learning. Exploration of the aesthetic dimensions of mathematical thinking and teacher education. Awards & Recognition: 2019 Svend Pedersen Lecture Award 2017 Royal Society of Canada Membership 2014 SFU Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award Her publications span over 100 books, chapters, and articles, emphasizing the transformative potential of technology in mathematics education and the integration of body-based, sensory experiences in learning. She has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to international curriculum development initiatives, including the Mathematics Teacher in the Digital Era project.