Dr. Ailsa Millen is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling , specializing in face recognition and deception detection . She is a Chartered Cognitive Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . Her research integrates cognitive neuroscience, neurocomputing, and forensic psychology to explore concealed recognition and memory dynamics. Her work includes multi-method approaches to identify objective markers of face recognition, funded by grants such as the ESRC £389k grant (2016-2022) and DSTL £40k grant (2024) . She co-leads the Cognition in Complex Environments Research Group (CORGiS) and contributes to the Stirling Vision and Image Processing Group (SVIP) . Research Themes : Face recognition, deception, visual attention, metacognition, human-avatar interactions Awards : Repeated recognition including Research Culture Awards for leadership, mentorship, and equality, diversity & inclusion (2023-2024) Grants : Principal Investigator for public perception studies, neurodiverse recognition markers, and cultural-cognitive avatar interaction research
Theresa Geiman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Loyola University Maryland, maintaining her office in Dorothy Day 051. Her research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms including chromatin remodeling, DNA methylation, and histone modifications that regulate gene expression during cellular differentiation, development, and cancer progression. Dr. Geiman investigates how epigenetic modifications control stem cell gene expression, particularly examining why failure to properly silence stem cell genes in differentiated cells can lead to cancer-like properties such as uncontrolled growth and cellular mobility. Her work explores the shared molecular pathways between normal stem cells and cancer cells, with emphasis on how epigenetic dysregulation contributes to disease states. Utilizing molecular, biochemical, and cellular techniques across multiple model systems—including mouse embryonic stem cells, genetically modified mice, and human cancer cell lines—her laboratory studies epigenetic modifier proteins by generating knockout models to observe developmental and disease phenotypes. This research provides critical insights into normal cellular homeostasis and pathological conditions like cancer. Analysis of her publication history reveals sustained focus on the Lsh/HELLS protein family and their roles in DNA methylation dynamics, chromatin organization, and stem cell gene regulation. Her work spans fundamental epigenetic mechanisms in development to translational applications in oncology, consistently employing comparative approaches across mammalian models to elucidate conserved epigenetic principles.
Dr. Dave van Toor is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's School of Law, affiliated with the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. His academic work intersects with practical judicial experience as a Deputy Judge at both the Amsterdam Court of Appeal and Limburg Court. He also serves as an Editorial Member for EHRC Updates, providing expert commentary on European human rights cases. His research focuses on Human Rights , Criminal Procedure , Judgment and Decision-Making , and Comparative Law , with growing expertise in Neurotechnology in Criminal Justice and Digital Evidence . Van Toor examines how technological advancements impact legal procedures, particularly regarding smartphone forensics, biometric unlocking, and digital evidence admissibility. His work consistently addresses the tension between effective law enforcement and fundamental rights protection in the digital age. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal evolving research trajectories toward neurotechnology applications in criminal justice, cross-border digital evidence challenges, and algorithmic decision-making in judicial contexts. His analysis of the EncroChat operation and European Court of Human Rights cases demonstrates methodological rigor combining doctrinal legal analysis with practical insights from his judicial work. Van Toor actively contributes to legal education innovation, as evidenced by his work on podcast-based assessment methods. His interdisciplinary approach is reflected in collaborations with neuroscientists, criminologists, and European legal scholars, particularly through projects with WODC (Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement) and UMCU.
Jonathan P. Vallano serves as Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, with additional teaching appointments in Psychology and Law courses at Pitt-Oakland within the College of General Studies (CGS) and School of Law, instructing LCJS 1510 and LAW 5468. His academic credentials include: PhD in Experimental (Legal) Psychology from Florida International University MA in Clinical Psychology from Ball State University BS in Psychology from Ball State University Dr. Vallano's research centers on the critical intersection of psychology and law, with specialized expertise in eyewitness identification reliability (particularly for familiar perpetrators), police investigative interviewing methodologies, and juror cognitive processing. His work has direct real-world applications evidenced by expert testimony in criminal cases, examining how rapport-building techniques and moral minimization strategies influence suspect responses during interrogations and how familiarity distorts eyewitness accuracy. His recent publications (2019-2022) in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law demonstrate consistent empirical rigor in legal psychology, revealing trends toward experimental manipulation of interview variables and nuanced analysis of identification contexts beyond traditional lineup procedures. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As an active expert witness applying research to courtroom contexts, Dr. Vallano bridges academic theory and legal practice. The provided information does not specify graduate student mentorship details, grant funding history, or collaborative research teams.
Dr. Emre Süren serves as a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology within the Division of Network and Systems Engineering and concurrently leads Cybercampus Sweden's Royal Hacking Lab as its Head. His dual roles position him at the forefront of national cybersecurity research with extensive collaborations across EU Horizon projects, Swedish government entities, and international academic institutions. His research spans critical domains including LLM security, IoT hacking, cyber threat intelligence, and digital forensics, with particular emphasis on AI-driven vulnerability research. Current work focuses on developing frameworks like CORTEX for AI-enhanced threat intelligence and Applied VORTEX for AI-based vulnerability discovery, supported by substantial grants from Vinnova, Swedish Research Council, and EU Horizon programs. Dr. Süren's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in security research, with recent articles exploring procedural generation for power systems security, penetration testing methodologies for connected households, and practical IoT threat research frameworks. His work increasingly integrates AI/ML techniques to address evolving cybersecurity challenges, particularly in zero-day exploit detection and IoT security. National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing grants (NAISS) for LLM-based threat intelligence EU Horizon funding for DFIRent (AI-assisted digital forensics) Swedish Research Council funding for Applied VORTEX (5.7M SEK) Digital Futures funding for CORTEX (3M SEK) Vinnova Cybercampus grant (17.5M SEK total) As an active educator, he supervises numerous PhD and Master's students on projects ranging from mobile application security to AI-powered honeypot architectures. His technical committee service includes NordSec, DFIR Review, and IEEE Security & Privacy, while his practical contributions include open-source tools like Memotopsy (memory forensics) and PatrIoT (IoT vulnerability research methodology).
Mitchell Grant Longstaff serves as a Lecturer in Human Sciences within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, Australia, where he has been employed since 2009 after prior academic roles at Arizona State University (USA) and the University of Greenwich (UK). His foundational training includes a PhD and BSc(Hons) from the University of Newcastle, Australia, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the University of Greenwich. His academic credentials are documented as: PhD in Cognitive Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia (2000) BSc(Hons) in Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom Dr. Longstaff's research integrates Cognitive and Evolutionary Psychology frameworks to investigate eyewitness memory, working memory, and motor control systems. He examines how dual-task performance, anxiety, neurological factors, and sex differences impact cognitive and psychomotor skills like handwriting and aiming, with direct applications in forensic investigations, educational development, and clinical neurological assessments. His work emphasizes the interplay between selective attention mechanisms and memory encoding under stress. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a concentrated focus on sex-based memory disparities in eyewitness contexts. The 2024 scoping review synthesizes 50+ years of research showing females demonstrate superior recall for person-related details while males excel at environmental context memory, potentially driven by attentional differences. The 2020 experimental study corroborates this pattern in simulated threatening scenarios, linking female anxiety responses to enhanced person memory accuracy and threat perception. No specific scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials. Dr. Longstaff actively supervises Psychology Honours students annually while mentoring multiple Masters and PhD candidates in cognitive and forensic research areas. His teaching responsibilities encompass core curriculum units including Learning and Memory, Psychology Seminars, and Introduction to Psychology, reflecting his expertise in cognitive processes and commitment to pedagogical innovation informed by philosophy of science principles. Based within Southern Cross University's Department of Human Sciences, he contributes to the Faculty of Health's academic ecosystem through collaborative research and teaching initiatives, though specific laboratory structures or team compositions were not detailed in available sources.
Henrik Isak Immanuel Gustafsson serves as Professor of Film, Media and Visual Culture in the Department of Language and Culture at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His academic profile bridges film studies, media theory, and visual culture with particular expertise in postwar cinema, ethics of images, and border studies. With five authored or edited books including the monograph Crime Scenery in Postwar Film and Photography (Palgrave Macmillan 2019), Gustafsson has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary media scholarship. His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Film and media theory, with special focus on montage, cinematic gesture, and visual representation Ethics of images, trauma representation, and the politics of memory Border studies, digital media, and contemporary conflicts Postwar cinema, crime films, and photographic documentation Surveillance studies and the politics of visibility Gustafsson's publication trajectory reveals a movement from historical analyses of postwar cinema toward contemporary examinations of digital media, cognitive capitalism, and settler colonialism. His 2023-2024 works demonstrate deep engagement with philosophical frameworks (Foucault, Warburg) to interrogate contemporary visual culture while maintaining his longstanding interest in the ethical dimensions of imagery. Notably, his interdisciplinary reach extends into sports science through collaborative publications on athlete development and performance psychology. He actively contributes to multiple research communities as a member of: Border Poetics / Border Culture Engaging Conflicts in a Digital Era (ENCODE) Pax Slavica in Flux: European Contexts (PSIF)
Matthew Aylett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences , Heriot-Watt University , UK. His research focuses on speech synthesis , social robotics , and human-robot interaction , with applications in healthcare and ethical AI. His recent work includes critical analyses of deepfake technology , design principles for socially assistive robots, and innovative reminiscence therapy systems for dementia patients. He actively publishes in interdisciplinary venues such as PLoS ONE and IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society . Email: M.Aylett@hw.ac.uk
Prof. Martin Kanoushev (b. 1966) is a full Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Sociology , New Bulgarian University , Sofia. He earned his PhD in Sociology (2000) and habilitation (2007) at the Institute for Sociology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, with research focusing on penal power , biopolitics , post-socialist transformation , and authoritarian propaganda . PhD in Sociology (2000), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Habilitation (2007), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Professor (2018), New Bulgarian University His research explores intersections between legal institutions , social control , and political discourse , with fieldwork in penal systems , refugee trajectories , and media propaganda . Publications include comparative analyses of totalitarian and anti-democratic regimes , forensic genetics , and biopolitical governance . Recent scientific awards : Nominated for Pythagoras Award (2016) for "Historical Sociology of Penal Policies in Bulgaria" As a peer reviewer and editorial board member (2008–2009), he shaped academic discourse in journals like Critique and Humanism . Active in post-communist legal sociology and critical theory , his work bridges institutional analysis with philosophical reflection.
Michael Perlis, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and the Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program. He holds a secondary appointment in the School of Nursing and has authored over 100 publications on sleep disorders. Specializes in insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) Co-developer of the first BSM textbook and CBT-I treatment manual Conducts annual CBT-I workshops globally International leader in sleep research and training Research Focus: Dr. Perlis investigates insomnia's neurocognitive mechanisms, cortical arousal theories, sleep homeostasis, and the role of insomnia as a risk factor for depression and suicide. His work integrates behavioral approaches, placebo conditioning, and comparative efficacy of sleep treatments. Scientific Contributions: NIH-funded research (4 R01s, 3 R21s, 1 R03) Founded the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Developed CBT-I training programs and mini-fellowships Editorial roles at major sleep journals Mentorship: Dr. Perlis has mentored 95 trainees across all academic levels, including notable researchers like Sean Drummond PhD and Sheila Garland PhD. His training programs have reached professionals in England, Sweden, South Africa, Israel, Korea, and Japan.
Torunn G. Hønsi is a senior researcher and group leader at the Western Norway Research Institute (Vestlandsforsking) , where she leads the Technology and Society Group. Since 2015, she has focused on sustainable circular economy policies, green business transformation, and the impacts of climate change on environmental toxins and pollution. Education: Dr. scient. in Ecotoxicology, University of Oslo (2001) Main degree in Molecular Cell Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (1995) Research Focus: Hønsi’s research bridges natural science and policy, addressing how climate change can alter the emission and toxicity of environmental contaminants. Her work spans from molecular ecotoxicology to large-scale policy implementation in circular economy and climate adaptation. Key Projects: Teknojenter (2024–) : Encouraging girls in technology and innovation. FØNIKS – From Ash to Biochar (2020–) : Circular value chains for bio-waste. NORADAPT (2018–) : National center for sustainable climate adaptation. Vannklimrisk (2020–) : Water management under changing climate. ENABLING (2017–) : Bio-based innovation networks for growth. Publications & Dissemination: Hønsi has authored or co-authored numerous reports, kronikks, and presentations. Her recent work includes critiques of Norway’s plastic agreement, cultural heritage as a driver for rural competitiveness, and the toxicological risks posed by climate change to aquatic environments. Media Engagement: She is a frequent contributor to NRK and other Norwegian media, discussing projects like Teknojenter and the intersection of climate change and environmental pollution. Previous Roles: Associate Professor in Cell Biology, Physiology and Genetics, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Lecturer in Natural Sciences, Luster Upper Secondary School Operations Manager, SIMAS (Sogn Intermunicipal Waste Company) Risk Assessor, Norwegian Institute of Public Health Inspector, County Governor’s Environmental Division, Sogn og Fjordane
Justin L. Matthews is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay. His work emphasizes the intersection of cognitive, social, and applied psychology, with affiliations reflecting a focus on both theoretical and real-world applications of psychological principles. Research Interests: Matthews investigates diverse topics including forensic psychology, spatial and social cognition, virtual reality applications in heritage preservation, physical activity measurement, and gender bias in media. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology with education, digital humanities, sports science, and health behavior. Publication Trends: Recent work (2011–2023) shows a progression from foundational studies in spatial reasoning and social perception to applied research in forensic assessment, educational outcomes, and digital heritage. Early publications focused on cognitive mechanisms of perspective-taking and social distance, while later articles demonstrate increased emphasis on measurement tools (e.g., activity self-worth inventories) and real-world settings (e.g., forensic inpatient evaluation). Consistent themes include embodied cognition, linguistic framing, and methodological innovation using Rasch analysis and VR technology.
Ifat Levy is the Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Comparative Medicine and Vice Chair for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity at Yale School of Medicine. She holds primary appointment in Comparative Medicine with secondary appointments in Psychology and Neuroscience. As Co-director of the Science Fellows Program, she leads initiatives supporting early-career researchers. Dr. Levy earned her PhD in Neuroscience from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2004), following undergraduate studies in Physics (1994) and law (LLB, 1997) at Tel Aviv University. Her academic trajectory reflects an interdisciplinary approach bridging quantitative sciences with behavioral research. Her research focuses on neural mechanisms of human decision-making , particularly examining individual differences in risk and ambiguity processing. Using fMRI, eye-tracking, and physiological measurements, her lab investigates how decision traits contribute to pathological behaviors including PTSD, obesity, and eating disorders. Key research themes include value learning under uncertainty, neural representation of rewards/punishments, and lifespan changes in decision processes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on PTSD neurobiology and computational decision neuroscience . Her work frequently employs advanced modeling techniques to understand how trauma exposure alters neural processing of risk and ambiguity, with particular attention to cerebellar contributions to traumatic memory and cannabinoid system involvement in emotional numbing. Dr. Levy maintains active collaborations with Yale's VA National Center for PTSD, Wu Tsai Institute, and Diabetes Research Center. Her Decision Neuroscience Lab serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research integrating behavioral economics, computational modeling, and neuroimaging approaches. As Vice Chair for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, she implements initiatives to enhance representation across academic medicine. Her leadership in the Science Fellows Program demonstrates commitment to mentoring next-generation researchers through structured career development frameworks.
Anna Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen is Professor of Law and Ageing at the Law School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). Her research focuses on Elder Law, combining jurisprudence (Civil Law and Social- and Medical Law) with social and medical sciences. She leads the Neuro-Ethics and Law research team and is actively involved in multiple national and international research projects examining legal frameworks for vulnerable aging populations. Dr. Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen received her PhD in Law from the University of Helsinki in 2003 with her thesis titled "Legal Rights of People with Dementia." She published her second monograph in 2013 on legal possibilities to anticipate aging and co-authored "Basics of Elder Law" with Anja Karvonen-Kälkäjä in 2017. She holds additional academic appointments as docent (adjunct professor) in Family Law at the University of Helsinki and in Elder Law at the University of Lapland. Her research interests span Elder Law, dementia law, guardianship, aging law, and end-of-life legal issues, with particular focus on how legal frameworks impact vulnerable populations in welfare states. She examines legal capacity, self-determination rights, and the intersection of disability law with dementia, bridging jurisprudence with social and medical sciences to develop practical legal protections for aging individuals. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on dementia law, particularly examining the rights of people with dementia within welfare systems, legal capacity issues, guardianship procedures, and the practical implementation of legal protections. Her work increasingly addresses systemic barriers faced by aging populations, including access to justice, healthcare navigation, and the impact of cognitive impairment on legal decision-making capacity. Professor Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen teaches Elder and Guardianship Law and serves as instructor for the "Social Law Clinic" course. She leads the Neuro-Ethics and Law research team at UEF, which is part of the university's multidisciplinary Neuroscience research community. Her research projects include MCI@work (focusing on dementia in working populations), MeRela (examining home-based palliative care for elderly), and numerous studies on legal rights of people with dementia and aging populations. She has published extensively on funeral wills, legal capacity, and the rights of people with cognitive impairments. Her research team work spans multiple collaborative projects including the Brain Research Unit, Center of Law and Welfare, Neuro-Ethics and Law Research Team, Civil Law Research Group, and House of Effectiveness. Current major projects include "Safeguarding welfare in times of pandemics," "Access to justice for marginalized groups of older people," "Meaningful relations; Patient and family carer encountering death at home (MeRela)," and "Working Life and Memory Impairment - Mental Wellbeing, Legal Security and Occupational Capacity of People with Early Onset Dementia."
Masao Yanagisawa is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, with over 25 years of academic experience since 1998. An IEEE and ACM member, he holds a Doctor of Engineering degree from Waseda University.
