جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Avni Pepe is a Lecturer with research interests spanning forensic psychology, clinical mental health, and educational technology. Their work focuses on schizophrenia relapse mechanisms, forensic document analysis, and innovative online learning methodologies. Pepe has contributed to interdisciplinary research combining eye movement analysis with forensic applications, as well as collaborative international learning programs in nursing education. Research outputs include a 2024 systematic review on schizophrenia relapse indicators and multiple studies analyzing signature forgery through eye-tracking metrics. Their educational technology studies explore concept mapping software impact and virtual collaborative learning outcomes. Notable publications address early warning signs of psychiatric relapse, motor control during signature simulations, and cross-border nursing education models. While no scientific awards are listed, their work bridges clinical psychology, forensic science, and digital pedagogy. Pepe’s research spans forensic document examination techniques, cognitive processes in forgery simulation, and the application of eye-tracking technology to understand behavioral patterns in both clinical and educational contexts.

Ayda Tekok-Kilicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental psychopathology
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Anxiety disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ayda Tekok-Kilic is a Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University, where she directs both the Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (DNLab) and Cognition and Anxiety Laboratory (CANLab). Her clinical and cognitive neuroscience research focuses on anxiety and attention deficit spectrum disorders, examining cognitive, sensory, and temperamental aspects of cognitive control and emotion regulation in youth and emerging adults. She employs neurocognitive tests, self-report questionnaires, and neurophysiological measures including EEG, eye-tracking, and pupillometry to study brain-cognition/emotion relationships. Her research interests include developmental psychopathology approaches to anxiety and ADHD, functional brain connectivity underlying cognitive control, threat detection mechanisms, novelty processing, and strength-based assessment of executive skills. She maintains active collaborations with Pathstone Children's Mental Health Research Institute and Brock Science Mentorship Program to translate research into clinical applications.

Alissa Melingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Production
• Lexical Representations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alissa Melinger serves as Chair of Psycholinguistics in the Department of Psychology at the University of Dundee, part of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. She leads the Language Production Lab within Psychology, which forms part of LaRC (the Language Research Centre) dedicated to advancing language research. Dr. Melinger completed her graduate studies at the Department of Linguistics and the Center for Cognitive Science at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Following her doctoral work, she held post-doctoral positions at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands (working with Willem Levelt and Sotaro Kita) and at Saarland University in Germany (working with Matthew Crocker). She joined the University of Dundee in 2006. Professor Melinger's research integrates linguistic theory, psychological models, and experimental methodology to investigate lexical representations and what speakers know about words. Her work focuses on semantic relations (comparing effects from relationships like dog-horse versus horse-saddle) and sociolinguistic factors such as dialectal lexical variations. She has developed innovative experimental paradigms, including a multiple word variant of the picture-word interference paradigm with Rasha Abdel Rahman. Her recent publications explore topics including AAC usage by children with Down syndrome, semantic processing in non-speaking adults, and the impact of COVID-19 on eye movements in individuals with speech impairments. Her research portfolio includes five major projects: "To Thine Native Self Be True: Exploring the Dual Bilingual Self Hypothesis" (2024-2027), "Exploring the Self-Reference Effect in a Bilingual Sample," and investigations into variation among BSL users. Professor Melinger teaches courses at multiple levels including Language Processing (Level 2), Language (Level 3), and Gesture, Cognition, and Communication (Level 4 and MSc). She maintains an active academic presence with recent presentations at conferences including "Architectures and Mechanisms for Language Processing" (2022, 2023) and specialized talks on dialect representation. Professor Melinger is available for media commentary on her research through Corporate Communications at the University of Dundee, having contributed to media discussions on language selection breakthroughs and distinguishing dialects from languages.

Adham Atyabiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience
• Autism Biomarker Discovery
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Adham Atyabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He holds a B.Sc. from Azad University (Iran), an M.Sc. in Swarm Robotics from Multimedia University (Malaysia), and a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience from Flinders University (Australia). His postdoctoral research spanned multi-swarm robotics systems at the University of Salford (UK), autism biomarker research at Yale University and Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI), and computational neuroscience in BCI and EEG analysis. Key research areas include cognitive neuroscience, autism biomarkers, EEG/fNIRS analysis, BCI systems, eye-tracking, machine learning, and swarm robotics. His work intersects neuroengineering, computational intelligence, and clinical applications, particularly in autism diagnostics and rehabilitation technologies. He has contributed to multi-site studies like the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT), focusing on data analytics and biomarker discovery. Education: B.Sc., Azad University of Mashhad, Iran M.Sc. (Swarm Robotics), Multimedia University, Malaysia Ph.D., Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience, Flinders University, Australia Awards: No specific awards listed. Grants & Labs: Involved in ABC-CT initiatives and DAAC (Data Acquisition and Analytics Core). Active in UCCS-ICORE (Interdisciplinarity & Complexity Oriented Researchers and Educators). Future Work: Expanding BCI applications, autism biomarker validation, and interdisciplinary collaborations in neurotechnology.

Stephen Beckermanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatrics
• Binocular Vision
• Sports Vision

Stephen Beckerman, OD, FAAO is a part-time Assistant Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry since 1983. He specializes in Pediatrics/Binocular Vision and Sports Vision , supervising pediatric/binocular vision clinics and teaching binocular vision laboratories. Undergraduate: Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis (1975-1978) Optometry Degree: SUNY College of Optometry (1978-1982) Fellowship: Illinois College of Optometry (Pediatrics and Low Vision) Dr. Beckerman has worked with professional athletes in baseball, basketball, soccer, and Junior Olympic games. He maintains a private practice at Glenview Vision Care , an externship site for ICO students. His research focuses on Sports Vision Testing , Binocular Vision Disorders , and Low Vision Applications . Publications span from 1977 to 2016, emphasizing vision training, lighting adaptation, and visual performance metrics in athletic populations. Scientific Awards: Editors Commendation Optometry Magazine (2008) Sports Vision Optometrist of the Year - AOA (1998) Craig McFarlane Award - Prevent Blindness America (1996)

Mary Flynn Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Electrophysiology
• Inherited Eye Diseases
• Unexplained Vision Loss
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mary Flynn Roberts serves as Associate Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), where she has been a part-time faculty member since 1992. Currently Coordinator of the Electrophysiology Service at the Illinois Eye Institute, she maintains active clinical education roles while contributing to the American Academy of Optometry as a Fellow and previously serving as Faculty/Student Liaison. Her educational background includes a B.A. from Miami University followed by Doctor of Optometry training at ICO (1991), complemented by a Binocular Vision/Pediatrics residency (1992) and a Hereditary Retinal Disease fellowship at the University of Illinois (1999-2000). Dr. Roberts specializes in visual electrophysiology and inherited retinal diseases, with research focusing on choroideremia, retinitis pigmentosa, and unexplained vision loss. Her work bridges clinical practice and genetic research, examining disease progression through longitudinal studies and electrophysiological diagnostics. Her 15+ publications demonstrate consistent contributions across ophthalmology subfields including retinal dystrophies, anterior segment anomalies, neuro-ophthalmic paraneoplastic syndromes, and pediatric vision disorders. This body of work reflects interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like UIC and international electrophysiology standards organizations. Scientific recognition includes: ICO Clinical Teacher of the Year (2006) Professional engagement spans the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV), alongside community service on the River Forest Community Center Board and St. Luke School leadership committees. Her Electrophysiology Service coordination integrates clinical training with cutting-edge diagnostic protocols for inherited retinal conditions.

Kelly Frantzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Binocular Vision
• Pediatric Optometry
• Vision Therapy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Frantz has taught at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) since 1986, specializing in binocular vision, pediatric optometry, and vision therapy. She develops instructional videos for vision therapy procedures and adapts teaching methods from traditional slides to digital platforms. Her research addresses visual challenges in digital device usage and eye movement disorders. With a Master of Arts degree and certifications in education, Dr. Frantz emphasizes clinical complexity management, including patient compliance issues in vision therapy. She served as content manager for ICO's digital leadership resources and formerly edited the institutional blog.

Naomi Wentworthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Perceptual-Cognitive Development
• Developmental Disabilities
• Perception-Action Skill Acquisition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Naomi Wentworth is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Lake Forest College . She holds a PhD and MA in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and Assumption College , respectively, and completed a NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Denver in visual anticipation in infants. Education PhD, University of Connecticut MA, Assumption College NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Denver Dr. Wentworth’s research focuses on perceptual-cognitive development in infants , developmental disabilities , and brain-behavior correspondences . Her work examines how infants acquire perception-action skills, form expectations, and exhibit curiosity motivation across the lifespan. She has contributed to understanding early behavioral markers for psychiatric illness and motor skill acquisition in infants with Down Syndrome. Her publications, including chapters in the Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development , highlight trends in developmental psychology , cognitive neuroscience , and visual anticipation . Dr. Wentworth has received notable awards such as the NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship and University of Connecticut Research Foundation Grant . Key Grants Eye movement deficits as early markers for schizophrenia (PI, NIMH Program Project, 2003–2005) Visual expectancy in infancy (Research Associate, NICHD RO-1, 1989–1994) She is affiliated with leading organizations like the American Psychological Association and International Society for Infant Studies , and her collaborations span institutions including the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and University of Illinois at Chicago .

Drew Abneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• sensorimotor development
• human interaction
• emotion regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Drew Abney is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program at the University of Georgia's Department of Psychology. His work focuses on understanding how social interactions and sensorimotor behaviors shape developmental trajectories in infants and toddlers. He employs methods like head-mounted eye tracking, fNIRS hyper-scanning, and computational techniques to analyze behavioral and physiological dynamics. Abney leads the Developmental Dynamics Lab, which explores topics such as infant vocalization patterns, parent-child coordination, and neural synchrony. He has held postdoctoral training at Indiana University and earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive and Information Sciences from UC Merced. Abney’s research integrates dynamical systems theory with applied computational methods, emphasizing multimodal data collection (e.g., vocalizations, body movements). Recent studies include investigating maternal facilitation of joint attention, the role of physiological synchrony in infant emotion regulation, and methodological advancements in measuring respiratory sinus arrhythmia in infants. He has secured grants like the OIBR Seed Grant for developing fNIRS hyper-scanning systems to study neural dynamics in dyadic interactions. His lab currently supports graduate students Christopher Bell, Christian Jerry, and Grace Steffen in projects spanning developmental psychobiology and behavioral science. Abney emphasizes translational research, bridging fundamental developmental science with applied questions in education and clinical contexts. Though not recruiting graduate students for the 2024-25 cycle, his work continues to advance understanding of early childhood social and cognitive foundations.

Andreas Gartusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Empirical Aesthetics
• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas Gartus is a researcher at the Faculty of Psychology , University of Vienna , affiliated with the Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology . His work focuses on empirical aesthetics, exploring how visual features like symmetry and complexity influence aesthetic experiences in art and everyday life. He is responsible for managing the Cognition Research Lab , EEG Lab Vienna , and the EVA LAB (Empirical Visual Aesthetics). His research integrates computational methods, statistical analysis, and neurophysiological techniques to study emotional responses to art, embodied cognition, and decision-making processes. Key research areas include the psychological and neural mechanisms behind aesthetic judgments, the role of context in art perception, and the application of machine learning to analyze visual stimuli. He has contributed to over 28 peer-reviewed publications since 2011, with recent work examining movement behavior in art galleries, symmetry preferences, and emotional video analysis. His activities include international conference presentations and collaborations across disciplines. His studies often address how embodied experiences (e.g., facial muscle responses, movement) interact with aesthetic evaluation, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding human perception and emotion. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publication record highlights sustained contributions to empirical aesthetic research.

Franka Metzner-Guczkaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Refugee Mental Health
• Trauma Psychology
• Discrimination Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franka Metzner-Guczka serves as a Research Fellow and Psychological Psychotherapist at the Department of Medical Psychology within the Center for Psychosocial Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). She also contributes to the Outpatient Center's Department for Outpatient Health Care Center for Refugees. Her professional work bridges clinical practice with research focused on refugee mental health, trauma, and culturally sensitive psychological interventions. Dr. Metzner-Guczka holds a PhD (indicated by 'Dr. phil.') and is a Diplom-Psychologin, representing advanced training in psychology within the German academic system. Her clinical expertise spans psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions specifically adapted for refugee populations. Her research interests prominently feature refugee mental health, with particular emphasis on Ukrainian and African migrant communities in Germany. She investigates trauma, microaggressions, discrimination, and cultural adaptation processes. Her work employs diverse methodologies including qualitative approaches, mixed methods, and scale development to address complex mental health challenges faced by displaced populations. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent focus on the psychological impacts of forced migration, with growing attention to gender-specific experiences among refugees. She has developed measurement tools like the BeLiv Microaggression Scale and contributed significantly to understanding effective psychological interventions for refugee populations, including culturally adapted metacognitive training for depression. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to translating research findings into practical clinical applications. Dr. Metzner-Guczka collaborates extensively with researchers across Germany and internationally, evidenced by her numerous co-authored publications. Her work often addresses critical gaps in understanding mental health outcomes among diverse refugee populations and developing culturally appropriate assessment and intervention tools. She operates within the Center for Psychosocial Medicine at UKE, which provides specialized mental health services for refugees and migrants. Her therapeutic approach appears to integrate evidence-based practices with cultural sensitivity, focusing on trauma-informed care for individuals with complex migration histories.

Hana Vrzakovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Eye-Tracking Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Multimodal Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hana Vrzakova is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Colorado and holds leadership roles at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and Microsurgery Center KYS. Her research focuses on eye-tracking technologies, machine learning applications in human-computer interaction, and medical informatics. She investigates multimodal modeling for surgical training, cognitive workload assessment, and social media behavior analysis. Key roles include Head of Medical ICT Development at KYS and Head of Research at UEF’s EMC. Her work bridges computer science with clinical applications, particularly in microsurgery and neurosurgery training. She has pioneered tools like the Web-Tracking Plugin (WTP) for real-time AOI annotations and contributed to spectral video integration in medical imaging. Research interests span gaze-based intent prediction, affect recognition in code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving dynamics. She has received awards such as the ACM LAK2020 Best Paper Award and the CHI Doctoral Consortium Award, reflecting her impactful contributions to learning analytics and human-computer interaction. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning with medical device development, surgical education, and stress biomarker modeling. Current projects include HSI standards for neurosurgery and VR-based anatomical training systems.

• Multimodal Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hung-Hsuan Huang is an academic researcher focused on multimodal interaction, embodied conversational agents, and educational technology. His work spans topics such as virtual agent behavior, gamified learning systems, and nonverbal communication analysis. Collaborating frequently with institutions like Osaka University, he has published extensively in venues including HCI, ICMI, and IVA conferences. His research often integrates machine learning techniques with human-computer interaction challenges, particularly in educational and collaborative environments. Key research areas include: (1) Designing virtual agents for tutoring and teacher training, (2) Multimodal assessment systems using speech and body language analysis, (3) Gamification mechanisms for knowledge refinement and skill evaluation, and (4) Cross-cultural interaction frameworks for virtual guides. Recent work emphasizes applications in language proficiency assessment and teacher training simulations. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for integrating embodied conversational agents, simulating group discussion dynamics, and creating virtual classroom environments for skill evaluation. His methodologies often combine deep learning with behavioral analysis to address challenges in human-agent collaboration.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Impact Investing
• Innovation Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Laspia is a Researcher at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and innovation policy, with a particular emphasis on social startups and business angels' roles in fostering sustainable ventures. He contributes to both academic journals and international conferences, analyzing startup performance metrics, innovation ecosystems, and policy frameworks. His work spans comparative analyses of social vs. traditional startups in Italy, the operational strategies of impact investors, and the organizational dynamics of innovation hubs across Europe. Notable projects include a taxonomy of competition-based innovation policies and studies on how business angels adapt their practices for impact investments. Key research themes include understanding growth patterns of social enterprises, evaluating the effectiveness of innovation policies, and exploring cognitive aspects of design thinking through neuroscientific methods. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions highlight impactful work in bridging entrepreneurship theory and policy application. Collaborations involve co-authors such as Paolo Landoni, Davide Viglialoro, and Roberto Verganti, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement in management and innovation studies.

Mladen Vidovićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mladen Vidović is a researcher at the Faculty of Informatics and Computing, Singidunum University. His work focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied informatics, with a particular emphasis on synthetic dataset generation, remote rendering, and educational technology. Articles : 12 recent publications covering AI applications, semantic segmentation, and data science Research Interests : Synthetic data creation, machine learning workflows, and interactive software systems His research outputs include collaborations on tools like Autonomous Grader for educational assessment and Microraptor Gui for remote rendering monitoring. Notable projects involve leveraging Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps for anomaly detection and developing end-to-end learning approaches for stereo vision tasks. While no explicit awards or student advisories are documented in the available texts, his publications indicate active participation in academic conferences such as Sinteza and ICIST, contributing to advancements in AI and informatics.