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Karin H. Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
• Brain and Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karin H. James is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences, actively reviewing applications for Fall 2026 admissions. Her research program investigates how self-generated actions shape cognitive development through neural mechanisms. Her educational background includes: Post Doctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University (2001-2003) Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Western Ontario (2001) M.A. in Psychology, University of Western Ontario (1998) B.S. in Psychology, University of Toronto (1996) B.A. in History, University of Toronto (1991) Dr. James' research centers on the neural correlates of learning, specifically how motor experience influences visual recognition across domains including object recognition, reading acquisition, language learning, and mathematical understanding. Using fMRI and behavioral methods, she examines how sensorimotor interactions during symbol production (e.g., handwriting) reconfigure brain networks for perception. Her work demonstrates that visual-motor contingency during learning creates lasting neural changes that enhance recognition, with implications for educational practices in literacy and numeracy development. Analysis of her 2018-2021 publications reveals consistent focus on embodied cognition principles, particularly how action-perception loops establish neural representations. Key themes include gesture-based learning in mathematics, visual-motor integration in symbol recognition, and category formation mechanisms, bridging cognitive neuroscience with developmental psychology through innovative methodologies like the MRItab neuroimaging tool. Dr. James maintains active membership in the Society for Research in Child Development (2007-present), Cognitive Neuroscience Society (2004-present), and Vision Sciences Society (2000-present), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to learning mechanisms. As Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees program development and student mentorship while leading the Cognition and Action Neuroimaging Lab. Her research infrastructure includes specialized neuroimaging tools developed for naturalistic experimental paradigms, supporting investigations into how embodied experiences shape cognitive architecture from childhood through adulthood. The Cognition and Action Neuroimaging Lab develops cutting-edge methodologies like the MRItab touchscreen system to study naturalistic learning during fMRI scanning, focusing on how sensorimotor experiences during symbol production reconfigure neural networks for perception and recognition across developmental stages.

Christoph Völterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Comparative Cognition
• Animal Behavior
• Dog Cognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christoph Völter is a Researcher and Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. He holds concurrent roles as Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at the Messerli Research Institute (Vienna) and Honorary Lecturer at the University of St Andrews (UK). His work focuses on comparative cognition, particularly in primates, dogs, and parrots. Key areas include active learning, explanation-seeking behavior, and the application of machine learning techniques such as 3D pose estimation and eye tracking. PhD in Biology from Max Planck Institute/Bielefeld University (2014) Postdoctoral experience at Max Planck Institute (2014–2016) Research emphasizes understanding how animals infer causal relationships and form abstract knowledge. Collaborations include the ManyPrimates and ManyDogs initiatives, advancing large-scale comparative studies. His studies explore canine perspective-taking, primate tool use, and the cognitive foundations of social behavior. Publications span journals like Proceedings of the Royal Society B and Animal Cognition .

• Creativity
• Psychology of Thinking
• Methods of Creativity Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sergey Rostislavovich Yagolkovsky is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where he has been working since 2005. With 22 years of scientific and teaching experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in creativity research, psychology of thinking, and innovation studies. His academic journey spans multiple disciplines, reflecting his diverse educational background in psychology, natural sciences, and engineering. 2011: Academic title of Associate Professor 2005: Candidate of Psychological Sciences from Lomonosov Moscow State University 2001: MSc from University of Manchester 2001: Psychology degree from Moscow State University 1988: Engineering degree from Minsk Radiotechnical Institute Professor Yagolkovsky's research focuses on creativity, innovative thinking, and cognitive processes. His work explores functional fixedness, group creativity, and methods for developing creative abilities. He has developed approaches to stimulate creativity through semantic priming and naming objects, and has investigated cultural variations in creative evaluation. His research bridges psychology, cognitive science, and organizational behavior, examining how creativity manifests in educational, professional, and digital contexts. His extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on creativity assessment and enhancement, with recent work exploring AI applications in creativity evaluation and cross-cultural perspectives on creative thinking. His research demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers from UAE, France, and Germany. Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal 'Psychology. Journal of the Higher School of Economics' since 2010 Senior Researcher at the Cognitive Research Laboratory (2011-2020) Recipient of multiple awards including 'Best Teacher' (2014-2020) and the 'Recognition Medal' for 15 years of service Professor Yagolkovsky actively contributes to academic life through conference participation and editorial work. His teaching covers creativity, innovative thinking, and psychology courses across multiple disciplines, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His research on functional fixedness has particular practical applications in educational and organizational settings seeking to enhance creative problem-solving abilities.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Child Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Krista Casler is a Senior Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College (F&M). She previously served as an Assistant and Associate Professor at F&M and chaired the Psychology department from 2018 to 2020. Though now a 'free agent' engaged in external roles, she remains closely tied to F&M's Psychology department, teaching courses and advising honors theses. Her research focuses on child development, cognitive development, parenting, and cross-cultural contexts, particularly children’s understanding of object functions and social norms. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Boston University (2006) M.A. in Psychology, Boston University (2002) B.A. (summa cum laude) in Psychology and English, Eastern Nazarene College (1999) Dr. Casler’s research explores how children perceive object functions, scale errors, and cultural influences on parenting. She founded the Child Development Lab, part of the Development and Experience (DAX) Center, and led a summer travel course, 'Child Development in Cultural Context,' in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her work has been published in journals like Developmental Psychology and Cognition , emphasizing themes like teleo-functional explanations and normative artifact use. Teaching & Mentoring: Courses include child development, cognitive development, and research methods. She has mentored numerous F&M students in research projects, many co-authoring publications. Her advising has supported student-led studies on empathy, autism, and symbolic understanding. Labs & Collaborations: Directed the pioneering Child Development Lab, fostering interdisciplinary research on early cognition. She collaborates with institutions like Boston University and Point Loma Nazarene University, presenting at conferences such as the Society for Research in Child Development.

Michiko Kaneyasuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanese Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Register Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michiko Kaneyasu is an associate professor of Japanese language and linguistics in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Before joining UCLA in 2023, she held positions at Old Dominion University (2017–2023) as an assistant/associate professor and the University of Colorado Boulder (2012–2017) as a Japanese language instructor. Her interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education, focusing on Japanese discourse analysis and pedagogical innovations. Education: Ph.D. in Asian Languages and Cultures – Japanese Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles (2012) Her research interests include register/genre variation (examining linguistic adaptation across contexts), language change (e.g., semantic shifts in Japanese social media), fixedness and idiomaticity (context-dependent formulaic uses), social actions (pragmatic inferencing in conversation), and open educational resources (OER) for East Asian languages. She emphasizes applying empirical findings to improve classroom practices for interactional competence. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: Michiko has advised students such as Minako Kuhara. No grants information is provided in the texts. She collaborates closely with peers like Shoichi Iwasaki on projects like analyzing formulaic constructions and epistemic modals. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the texts, though her work involves collaborative research with students and colleagues in language pedagogy and discourse analysis.

Tamsin Germanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamsin German is a Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters & Science. Her research focuses on developmental and evolutionary psychology, exploring how core cognitive systems underpin understanding of supernatural concepts, guard against unreliable information, and influence social behavior through group membership. She directs the Cognition and Development Laboratory and collaborates on studies of LGBTQ+ mate choice. Education: B.A. Experimental Psychology (University of Oxford, 1991), Ph.D. Psychology (University College London, 1995). Previous positions include a visiting fellowship at Rutgers University (1995) and faculty roles at the University of Essex (1996-2001). Research interests include cognitive mechanisms behind religious beliefs, social cognition, and cultural influences on attention. Her work bridges developmental psychology with evolutionary perspectives, addressing topics like pseudoscientific belief propagation and moral reasoning in children. Collaborative projects examine romantic/sexual preferences among LGBTQ+ populations using intersectional frameworks. Her advising and grants include leadership in interdisciplinary studies on autism treatment (PRISM model) and social cognition. The lab’s work has been published in Cognition , Cognitive Science , and Psychological Science . She maintains active collaborations with neuroscientists and behavioral researchers to advance understanding of human cognitive architecture.

• Consumer Research
• Decision Making
• Marketing Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bram Van den Bergh is a Full Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management, specializing in the Department of Marketing Management. His research focuses on consumer decision-making processes, published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Marketing Research. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Consumer Psychology and the International Journal of Research in Marketing, and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Consumer Research since 2014. Dr. Van den Bergh earned his PhD from KU Leuven (Belgium) and joined RSM in 2009. His research explores areas such as consumer behavior, sustainable products, branding, and marketing psychology. His recent work examines topics like presumed-consent language in marketing (2025), motivations behind upcycled product purchases (2024), and strategies to enhance charitable giving (2023). These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches blending behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and consumer ethics. Collaborations span international institutions, reflecting his global academic network. Dr. Van den Bergh has supervised four academic works but no student names are listed. He actively contributes to editorial activities across major journals, shaping academic discourse in consumer research. His findings often address practical applications in marketing strategy and public policy.

Sebastian Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corpus Linguistics
• Usage-based Linguistics
• Syntactic Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Hoffmann is a distinguished academic affiliated with the University of Trier , where he served as Dean of the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Media Studies from 2017 to 2023. He has held significant roles, including Visiting Professor at the University of Tampere (2014–2017) and Lecturer in English Linguistics at Lancaster University (2006–2009). His expertise lies in Corpus Linguistics , with a focus on World Englishes , Syntactic Change , and Corpus Methodology . He co-developed BNCweb , a widely used web interface for the British National Corpus. PhD from the University of Zurich His research explores usage-based approaches to language study, including syntactic evolution , phonological patterns (e.g., intrusive /r/), tag questions , and verb complementation . Recent work highlights the role of Internet-derived data in corpus linguistics and the fixedness of collocations . His publications span Corpus Methodology , Historical Linguistics , and Phraseology , with key works such as Corpora and Lexis (2018) and Grammaticalization and English Complex Prepositions (2005). He has contributed extensively to journals like the International Journal of Corpus Linguistics and Journal of English Linguistics . Hoffmann has been recognized for leadership in professional organizations, including Chair of ICAME (2017–2023) and Vice-President for the Profession of the International Society for the Linguistics of English (2018–2023). He teaches courses such as The History of the English Language and Transcribing and Analyzing Spoken Language .