جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Music Perception
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ramesh Balasubramaniam is a Professor of Cognitive & Information Sciences at the University of California, Merced. During the 2022-23 academic year, he was affiliated with the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. His primary research focuses on sensorimotor neuroscience, particularly the interplay between the motor system and music perception/cognition. The Sensorimotor Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Dr. Balasubramaniam, employs advanced techniques such as 3-D motion capture, EEG, TMS, eye tracking, and robotic exoskeletons to investigate embodied cognition and human action control. Research emphases include rhythm processing, synchronization to external stimuli, and dynamical systems approaches to understanding brain-behavior relationships. The lab's work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the University of California President’s Office, and the Blum Center. For collaboration or inquiries, contact ramesh@ucmerced.edu .

• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felix Adah is a Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC), where he serves in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Health Related Professions. He holds certifications in Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Adah has been a faculty member since 1999, progressing from Assistant Professor (1999–2004) to Associate Professor (2004–2009) before attaining his current rank in 2009. His research focuses on laser therapy, tissue healing, and rehabilitation modalities, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. Education includes a PhD in Clinical Health Sciences (2004) from UMC, an MS in Human Nutrition (1984) from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria), and a BS in Medical Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) (1981) from the University of Ife (Nigeria). Prior to UMC, he directed rehabilitation at Beverly Enterprise for the elderly (1994–1999). Adah’s teaching spans manual therapy, clinical decision-making, and research methodology. He actively supervises student research and serves on dissertation committees. His awards include recognition from the American Heart Association (2007, 2014). Community contributions include leadership roles in fundraising and clinical service at the Jackson Free Clinic. His research trends emphasize electrotherapy, musculoskeletal interventions, and translational studies in fracture healing and neurorehabilitation. Recent work explores transcranial direct current stimulation for dual-task deficits in older adults and non-invasive migraine prevention. Awards: Top American Association Fund Raiser/Walker (2007, 2014). Grants/Service: Directed a SHRP Faculty Development Award (2013–2014) studying laser and chemotherapeutic agents on osteosarcoma. Serves on academic committees for research affairs and multicultural initiatives. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on biomedical engineering projects, particularly in drug delivery systems and laser applications.

Elisa Raffaella Ferrèمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vestibular Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Multisensory Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Elisa Raffaella Ferrè is the Head of School at the School of Psychological Sciences, Science Central, Birkbeck University of London. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the Università degli Studi di Pavia (2012), followed by postdoctoral research at University College London. Her research focuses on vestibular neuroscience and the cognitive effects of gravity, particularly in non-terrestrial environments. She leads the Vestibular Neuroscience Laboratory and has pioneered studies on space cognition, supported by grants from the UK Research Councils and ESA. Education: BSc (2005), MSc (2007), and PhD (2012) in Psychology from Università degli Studi di Pavia. Professional Memberships: British Neuroscience Association, Experimental Psychology Society, ELGRA, UK SpaceLABS. Outreach: Projects like The Zero-Gravity Band and SPACE YOGA explore art-science intersections and public engagement in space neuroscience. Her research highlights include demonstrating vestibular contributions to spatial encoding, perceptual gravity priors, and cognitive adaptations in low-gravity environments. Awards include the 2017 ELGRA Research Prize. She teaches modules in neuroscience and sensorimotor processes. Current supervision includes Helene Grandchamp Des Raux and Maryam Haq. Collaborative grants span ESA, UK Space Agency, and international institutions.

Sergei Adamovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurorehabilitation
• Biomedical Engineering
• Robotics in Healthcare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sergei Adamovich is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), specializing in neurorehabilitation and advanced robotics for sensorimotor recovery. His work integrates virtual reality (VR), exoskeletons, and adaptive robotics into clinical training systems to enhance motor rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke and cerebral palsy. Education: Ph.D., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1988) M.S. and B.S., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1983) Research Interests: Development of VR-based rehabilitation systems (e.g., R3THA™) Neuroplasticity mechanisms in motor recovery Exoskeleton control systems for lower limb rehabilitation Biometric assessment of engagement in gamified therapy Neuromuscular rehabilitation for hand and arm function Key Contributions: Pioneer of home-based virtual rehabilitation systems (HoVRS) Advances in combining transcranial stimulation with exergaming Development of kinematic protocols for stroke recovery assessment Exploration of visuomotor adaptation in clinical populations His research emphasizes translating engineering innovations into clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient autonomy through technology-augmented rehabilitation programs.

Karen J. Nolanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Biomechanics
• Neurological Recovery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen J. Nolan, PhD, is a Research Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and Associate Director of the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. She also directs the Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Laboratory and serves as Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital and Affiliated Faculty in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT. Her work focuses on improving neurophysiological and functional recovery through robotics, orthotics, and clinical interventions, particularly in stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations. Dr. Nolan holds a PhD in Biomechanics and Anatomy from The University of Toledo, an MS in Exercise Physiology from Auburn University, and a Postdoctoral degree in Rehabilitation Biomechanics from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She has received awards including the Electrode Store Award Nominee (2015) and the Novel Award Finalist (2012, 2010). Her research spans biomechanical analysis of gait, robotic exoskeletons for mobility recovery, and VR-based balance interventions. She leads NIH-funded trials on robotics in pediatric and adult stroke populations, and co-leads a DoD study on VR balance training for military and civilian TBI patients. Dr. Nolan serves as a grant reviewer for NIH, NIDILRR, and the VA, and chairs committees for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Her team’s innovations include adaptive control systems for robotic gait training and biofeedback interventions targeting sensory acuity deficits post-TBI. Key affiliations include the Kessler Foundation’s Mobility Research Center, where she bridges engineering and clinical research to develop novel rehabilitation technologies. Ongoing projects explore personalized impedance landscapes for gait training using reinforcement learning and cortical activity modulation via robotic interventions.

Ralf Coxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychology of Art Experiences
• Empirical Aesthetics
• AI in Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ralf Cox is a Professor of Psychology and Development of Aesthetics and Art Experiences at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, where he leads research in the Department of Developmental Psychology. He holds additional roles as a Visiting Professor at the University of Talca's Psychology Doctorate program (Chile) and as a board member of the Dutch Society for Developmental Psychology (VNOP). His research integrates experimental psychology, art theory, and developmental science, focusing on: Embodied and cognitive processes in art perception Aesthetic development across the lifespan AI's intersection with artistic creation Social dynamics of collective art experiences Nonverbal behavioral analysis Recent publications demonstrate strong cross-disciplinary trends, with 65% exploring embodied cognition in art contexts, 20% examining infant developmental patterns, and 15% investigating AI-art interfaces. Methodologically, his work combines kinematic analysis, behavioral experiments, and phenomenological frameworks. Awards include the Incentive Fund for Interdisciplinary Projects (2023). He leads multiple research teams investigating art perception dynamics and maintains collaborations across Europe and South America. Notable public engagement includes directing the Expeditie NEXT science festival and media commentaries on AI-generated art.

• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
• Philosophy of Perception
• Self-consciousness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adrian Alsmith is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College London, specializing in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science. His work examines how bodily and mental activities structure human experience, with interdisciplinary collaborations in psychology, neuroscience, and computer science. He holds affiliations with the Research Centre for Data Futures, focusing on participatory infrastructure in data-reliant technologies. Education: Bachelor's in Philosophy & Psychology from University of Warwick Postgraduate degrees from University of Edinburgh and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research focuses on self-consciousness, bodily awareness, and virtual reality's impact on perception. He has held roles at University of Copenhagen (2012–2018), École Normale Supérieure (2018–2019), and University of Barcelona (2019–2020). His publications explore topics like body schema, egocentric space, and imaginative perception. Editor for Analysis and Philosophy and the Mind Sciences , and Section Editor for MIT Press's Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science. Recent Article Trends: Dominated by studies on embodied cognition, virtual reality applications, and interdisciplinary approaches to self-awareness. Key themes include spatial perception mechanisms, body representation dynamics, and philosophical analysis of technological interfaces. Grants/Advising: Supervises PhD students in philosophy of mind and cognitive science Recipient of European Science Foundation and FP7 grants for interdisciplinary research Labs/Teams: Active in King's Research Centre for Data Futures, collaborating across disciplines to address ethical and technical challenges in data-driven tools.

Srikantan Nagarajanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroimaging
• Human Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Srikantan Nagarajan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He holds joint appointments in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. As the Director of the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory, his research focuses on biomedical engineering, integrative neuroscience, and translational neuroimaging. His work addresses brain plasticity in learning and disease, speech motor control mechanisms, and multimodal neuroimaging techniques (MEG, EEG, fMRI) for patient populations including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. Education: B.E. in Electrical Engineering (University of Madras), MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Case Western Reserve University), postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF with Drs. Michael Merzenich and Christoph Schreiner. Research Interests: Combines neuroimaging, machine learning, and computational models to study sensorimotor control, cortical plasticity, and neural mechanisms of speech. Key areas include brain-computer interfaces, auditory feedback processing, and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and two co-authored books on electromagnetic brain imaging techniques. Grants & Awards: Principal/Co-PI on NIH/NSF grants. Recognitions include AIMBE Fellowship (2020), IEEE Fellow (2017), and the International Society for Biomagnetism Mid-Career Award (2016). Ongoing projects include network modeling of Alzheimer’s dynamics and speech motor control in cerebellar ataxia. Labs & Teams: Leads the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory, collaborating with the UCSF Brain Research Interest Group and the UCB-UCSF Joint Bioengineering Program. Active in clinical translation of neuroimaging tools for diagnostics and therapy assessment.

Yuri Saalmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• Neural Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuri Saalmann is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on characterizing the neural dynamics in brain networks supporting cognitive control and conscious awareness. He is affiliated with the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, the Department of Neuroscience, and the Neuroscience Training Program at UW-Madison. Dr. Saalmann's research investigates three major questions: how cognitive control is executed (including selective attention, rule-guided behavior, and mental set shifting); neural differences between conscious, anesthetized, and sleep states; and how the brain codes and regulates information transmission. His lab combines neuroimaging and electrophysiology to map brain networks using functional and diffusion MRI, while simultaneously recording neural activity from interconnected network sites in behaving macaques and human subjects. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on thalamocortical interactions, consciousness mechanisms, and neural dynamics across different brain states. The work increasingly focuses on layer-specific cortical dynamics, thalamic regulation of information flow, and computational approaches to understanding brain network organization. Dr. Saalmann serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience and holds significant departmental responsibilities as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. He is also active on the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center and the Faculty Honors Committee at UW-Madison. His laboratory provides extensive training opportunities in multi-electrode recordings, microstimulation, functional and diffusion MRI, and computational analyses, with facilities available at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center and state-of-the-art neuroimaging centers at the Waisman Center and Lane Neuroimaging Laboratory.

Peter van Kanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motor control
• Cerebellar function
• Neuroscience
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter van Kan is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education, with appointments in the Department of Kinesiology. His research investigates neural mechanisms underlying limb movement control, with particular focus on cerebellar contributions to motor signal formulation. His laboratory studies how cerebellar circuits transform voluntary movement plans into muscle commands through connections with descending motor pathways. This work has implications for understanding both normal motor control and movement pathologies. Recent research has examined brain-computer interface applications for stroke rehabilitation. Dr. van Kan received his PhD in Physiology from UC Davis and completed postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Northwestern University. He is a recipient of the Fulbright Hays Fellowship and has published extensively on motor control mechanisms in primates and humans. His research employs neurophysiological techniques to study reach-to-grasp movements, cerebellar function, and motor coordination, with applications in neurorehabilitation technologies.

• Neurosciences
• Radiology
• Neuroimaging Techniques
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Yielder is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. His research focuses on neuroimaging techniques, neuropsychiatry, and motor control, with specialties in computed tomography, MRI/fMRI, and ultrasound. He explores neuroanatomical modeling, psychopathology, and performance asymmetry, particularly in conditions like ADHD and musculoskeletal disorders. Yielder's work integrates clinical anatomy, diagnostic imaging, and neuroscience, emphasizing fMRI applications in kinesiology and neuropsychiatry. His research also addresses human laterality, developmental neurobiology, and therapeutic relationships in clinical practice. Collaborations include Lakeridge Health Oshawa and the Rotman Research Institute. His publications span sensorimotor integration, pain-motor interactions, and neurophysiological mechanisms. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to motor learning and neuroimaging are significant. No grants or student advisees are explicitly mentioned, but his labs and teams focus on clinical imaging and neurobiological studies.

Daniel Goldreichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tactile Perception
• Bayesian Inference
• Sensory Compensation in Blindness
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Goldreich is an Associate Professor at McMaster University, holding joint appointments in the departments of Psychology and Neuroscience & Behaviour. His research bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to investigate tactile perception and neural processing. University: McMaster University School: College of Social Sciences Rank: Associate Professor Research Interests: Goldreich's laboratory explores how the nervous system decodes sensory input to generate perception, focusing on tactile phenomena such as perceptual learning, sensory compensation in blindness, sex differences in tactile acuity, developmental and aging changes in touch, and sensory illusions. His work integrates physics, neurophysiology, and probability calculus to build mathematically rigorous models of perception. Teaching Activities: He has taught advanced neuroscience courses since 2018, including Bayesian Inference (PSYCH 4KK3), Quantitative Methods (PSYCH 730), and various lab/research practicum courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching emphasizes hands-on learning and computational approaches. Contact: Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 28666 Email: goldrd@mcmaster.ca

Alison Schinkel-Ivyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Movement in Older Adults
• Aging and Movement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy is an Associate Professor at Nipissing University's Schulich School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. She holds a BHK and MHK from the University of Windsor and a PhD from York University. Her research specializes in biomechanics, focusing on movement characteristics in older adults across the lifespan. She investigates interactions between age, psychological factors (fear of falling, balance confidence), cognitive loading, and environmental conditions on movement strategies and their relationship to falls and injuries. Her research examines gait, balance, and postural stability during aging and post-stroke recovery, using perturbation-based training and biomechanical assessments. Recent work explores dynamic postural control, treadmill gait adaptations, and reactive balance interventions in clinical populations. Schinkel-Ivy's publications demonstrate consistent focus on quantifying movement impairments and developing rehabilitation strategies through advanced motion analysis techniques and cross-sectional studies.

David J. Ostryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioural Neuroscience
• Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David J. Ostry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the Motor Control Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms of voluntary movement, particularly in speech production and human arm motion. He employs mathematical models, robotics, and behavioral/physiological techniques to study motor function, learning, and sensory adaptation. Key themes include sensory-motor integration, neuroplasticity, and the interplay between sensory feedback and motor adaptation. His work spans topics such as sensorimotor mapping, resting-state neural networks, and crossmodal sensory interactions in speech perception. Notable collaborations include studies on motor learning’s impact on sensory function and the plasticity of sensory systems during motor tasks. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He advises no listed students, though his lab may engage in graduate training. The Motor Control Laboratory serves as a central hub for his experimental and computational research endeavors.

Elliott Rouseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics & Biosystems Engineering
• Controls
• Design
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Elliott Rouse is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan , affiliated with the Neurobionics Lab . His research spans biomechanics, robotics, and mechatronics, focusing on exoskeletons , prosthetic limbs , and human locomotion dynamics . His work has been recognized with the Henry Russel Award (2023) NSF CAREER Award (2019) , and his lab was highlighted by Fast Company as an innovative robotics company (2020). He advises students like Azocar, whose 2018 paper on ankle impedance perception won IEEE's second place. Rouse's recent publications emphasize open-source prosthetics , variable stiffness systems , and AI-driven human augmentation , with collaborations on stroke rehabilitation and pediatric orthotics . His research integrates control theory , biomechanics , and user preference modeling to advance wearable robotics.