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Tobias Hauserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Computational Psychiatry
• Neurocognitive Development
• Decision-Making Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tobias Hauser is a Professor of Computational Psychiatry at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and a Group Leader at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research. His research spans clinical neuroscience, developmental psychiatry, and computational modeling, focusing on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders like OCD and ADHD. MSc in Psychology (2010), University of Zurich PhD in Psychology (2014), University of Zurich Hauser's work employs a translational approach, integrating clinical, pharmacological, and basic neuroscience to characterize neural network deficiencies in mental health. His developmental perspective investigates how psychiatric symptoms emerge through deviations from canonical brain development trajectories. Recent publications highlight his focus on dopaminergic midbrain activity, frontostriatal myelination, and computational mechanisms of decision-making. These studies utilize techniques like fMRI, EEG, and computational modeling to explore compulsivity, impulsivity, and developmental neurocognitive processes. Sir Henry Dale Fellowship (Wellcome Trust & Royal Society) Research Fellowship (Jacobs Foundation) Kramer-Pollnow Award for ADHD research Hauser leads the Developmental Computational Psychiatry Group and co-founded the Brain Explorer app, a citizen science project investigating brain development and mental health. He actively seeks PostDocs and PhD students for collaborative research in computational psychiatry and cognitive neuroscience.

Antonino Vallesiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonino Vallesi is a Full Professor in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Padua. He holds a master's degree in Psychology (University of Padua, 2003) and a PhD in Neuroscience (SISSA, Trieste, 2007). He has held roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at SISSA and the University of Padua before achieving his current rank. His research focuses on executive functions, cognitive aging, and temporal processing, employing neuroimaging, EEG, and experimental psychology methods. He has supervised over 10 PhD students, 13 postdocs, and 65 trainees. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, SISSA, Trieste (2007) Master's in Psychology, University of Padua (2003) Research Interests: The anatomo-functional organization of executive functions, cognitive aging, temporal processing, and neuropsychological methodologies. His work explores these areas through advanced techniques like EEG, neuroimaging, and neuromodulation. Awards: Bertelson Award (2011) Outstanding Young Person Award (2011) SIPF Prize (2017) ERC Starting Grant (2013) Advising & Grants: Supervisor of over 10 PhD students and 13 postdocs. Secured significant funding including an ERC grant. Involved in grant reviewing for EU programs (e.g., Horizon 2020) and international agencies. Labs & Teams: Leads the Executive Function Lab at the University of Padua, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications.

Antonio Verdejo-Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Addiction
• Obesity
• Substance Abuse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonio Verdejo-Garcia is a Professor (Research) in the School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. He holds an NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and serves as Co-Chair of the Neuroscience Interest Group at the International Society of Addiction Medicine. He has an Adjunct Honorary Appointment at Turning Point (Eastern Health). His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Granada (2006) and postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University, University of Cambridge, and Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques. Before joining Monash in 2012, he held roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor at the University of Granada. Research interests center on cognitive and neural mechanisms of executive control, decision-making, and their implications for addiction, compulsive eating, and obesity. He has authored over 290 peer-reviewed articles, edited a book on Cognition & Addiction, and secured continuous national/international research funding. His work has garnered over 17,000 citations. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Addiction , PLoS One , and Current Addiction Reports . Key projects include the AAT-APP Trial for alcohol use disorder, decoding drivers of food choices for obesity management, and neurocircuitry studies in addiction. Recent articles (2023–2025) focus on impulsivity, telehealth interventions for eating disorders, and neuropharmacological comparisons between MDMA and methamphetamine users. Scientific achievements include NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and contributions to clinical translation of cognitive rehabilitation. He advises on grants and mentors students in addiction neuroscience. Current projects involve psilocybin treatment for anorexia nervosa and cortical control of feeding circuits.

• Behavioral Addictions
• Substance Use Disorders
• Mental Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zsolt Demetrovics is a Matthew Flinders Professor in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Flinders University, serving as Director of the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing (FIMHWell) and Interim Dean (Research) in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Previously, he held leadership roles at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, including Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology and Director of the Institute of Psychology. He founded the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming at the University of Gibraltar (2021–2024). His research focuses on behavioral addictions, including substance use, internet/gaming addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, and work addiction. He holds a PhD in Personality and Health Psychology, a Doctor of Science (DSc), and postgraduate qualifications as a clinical psychologist specializing in addiction and health psychology. Zsolt is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Behavioral Addictions and President of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Addictions (ISSBA). His accolades include membership in the Academia Europaea, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and multiple awards for research impact and academic excellence. Education: MAs in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology; PhD in Personality and Health Psychology; DSc. Awards: Szent-Györgyi Albert Award (2021), Nyírő Gyula Award (2024, 2010), Bolyai Plaque (2016). Roles: WHO expert panel member, European Union Drug Agency Scientific Committee, and advisory roles in global addiction research consortia. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing evidence-based policies and interdisciplinary collaboration to address behavioral addiction challenges globally.

Razieh Chegeniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Polygenic predictors of wellbeing
• Assortative mating and sexual strategies
• Personality psychology (Dark Triad)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Razieh Chegeni is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Psychology , affiliated with the PROMENTA initiative. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Bergen (2018–2021) and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Alzahra University (2014–2016), alongside a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Tehran Azad North University (2010–2014). Her research focuses on polygenic and social predictors of wellbeing, sexual strategies, personality traits (Dark Triad), and addiction-related behaviors, with a particular emphasis on anabolic-androgenic steroids and aggression. She currently uses machine learning to analyze the MoBa dataset for adolescent wellbeing predictors. Her work has been supported by awards including the Meltzer funding (2019) and the UiB PhD scholarship (2017). Notable contributions include studies on climate anxiety across 32 countries, cross-cultural preferences in physical attractiveness, and meta-analyses on androgen dependence and aggression in steroid users. She has guest-edited a special issue on anabolic steroid use among women and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Teaching roles include coordinating courses in Operational Psychology and leading seminars in Personality Psychology and ReproducibiliTea journal clubs. She has advised student projects on topics like evolutionary psychology and dark triad traits. Her interdisciplinary projects span evolutionary psychology, health psychology, and environmental mental health. Key Projects: Climate anxiety studies, genomics of wellbeing, cross-cultural physical attractiveness research, and anabolic steroid addiction mechanisms. Awards: Meltzer funding (2019), PSI teaching funding (2024), UiB PhD Scholarship (2017). Labs/Teams: PROMENTA initiative, University of Oslo’s Department of Psychology research groups.

• Environmental Psychology
• Environmental Neuroscience
• Behavioral Plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Kuehn is Director of the Research Center for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin. She is also a Heisenberg Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf since 2016, and leads the Psychiatric Environmental Neuroscience (PEN) working group, a cooperation between the MPIB and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin since 2025. Her academic journey includes: Dipl. psych., Universität Potsdam (2006) Dr. rer. nat., Universität Leipzig (2009) Habilitation in Psychology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2012) Kuehn's research focuses on environmental psychology and neuroscience, particularly examining how physical environments influence brain function and mental health. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and urban planning to understand how natural and built environments shape human cognition, emotion, and well-being. She has pioneered research on how exposure to natural environments affects stress reduction, cognitive restoration, and brain structure. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on applying virtual reality to study environmental effects, examining how nature exposure influences mental health conditions including psychosis and depression. The research trends show an increasing integration of digital technologies with environmental neuroscience to develop novel therapeutic approaches. Kuehn has received significant recognition including: Membership in the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Admittance to Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (2005) Heisenberg Professorship (since 2016) Membership in the Psychology Review Board of the German Research Foundation (DFG) She actively supervises numerous students across various institutions and collaborates extensively with international research teams. Her work has significant implications for urban planning, mental health interventions, and understanding the neural basis of environmental influences on human cognition and emotion. Kuehn also leads the Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (2019-2024).

Andrea Fossatiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychometrics
• Personality Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Fossati is a Professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, specializing in Clinical Psychology . He leads the Personality Disorder Assessment Team at San Raffaele Turro Hospital and contributes to international classification systems like ICD-11 . Active in academic service, he serves on editorial boards for journals such as Assessment and Personality Disorders . His research spans quantitative methods in clinical psychology , focusing on personality traits , impulsiveness , aggressiveness , and mentalization . Recent publications analyze narcissism , personality dysfunction , and behavioral networks in clinical and community populations. Scientific Recognition : Fellow of European Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (2012–) Fellow of International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (2007–) Academic Leadership : Board Member, International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders Former President, Italian Association for the Study of Personality Disorders (AISDP) Editorial Board Member for 4 major journals (2019–2021) Public Engagement : Public workshops on pandemic fatigue and clinical phenomenology (2021–2023) Non-academic articles on topics like tanoressia (tanning addiction) and sex addiction Media contributions to gazzetta.it and Gazzetta Active

Valentina Sabinoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Neurobiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Valentina Sabino is an Associate Professor at Boston University, specializing in the neurobiology of addiction and stress-related disorders . She co-directs the Graduate Program for Neuroscience and teaches a graduate-level course in neuropsychopharmacology . Ph.D. from the University of Palermo, Italy Research Focus: Dr. Sabino’s work explores the neurochemical systems underlying alcohol abuse , anxiety , and depression . Her lab employs interdisciplinary methods , including behavioral neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and molecular biology, to study animal models of excessive drinking and compulsive eating. Key Trends: Her publications reveal expertise in addiction neurobiology , anxiety mechanisms , neurochemical receptors (Sigma, CB1, CRF), and therapeutic development for alcohol and eating disorders. Laboratory: Co-directs the Lab of Addictive Disorders , utilizing animal models to identify compounds for clinical applications in alcohol and food addiction.

Allison Jane Ouimetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anxiety Disorders
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Cognition and Psychopathology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Allison Jane Ouimet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University. Her research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve treatment outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Concordia University (2014) M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, The University of Western Ontario (2007) B.A. (Honours) in Psychology, Concordia University (2004) Her research interests lie at the intersection of cognition and psychopathology, particularly examining attentional bias, dual-systems models of cognition (automatic vs. controlled processing), and emotion regulation in anxiety. She investigates how cognitive biases contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders and how such insights can refine therapeutic interventions like CBT. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on anxiety, emotion regulation, cognitive models, and sexual health. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks such as the Reflective-Impulsive Model with clinical practice, while also exploring applications in youth mental health, phobias, and trichotillomania. There is a strong emphasis on both implicit and explicit cognitive processes across diverse populations. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic books indicates active scholarly engagement. Allison Ouimet has contributed to research mentoring through co-authorship with junior researchers (denoted by asterisks), suggesting involvement in student supervision, though formal advisees are not explicitly listed. Her work appears to be supported by academic research structures, though specific grants are not mentioned. She has contributed to edited volumes on anxiety and phobias, indicating recognition in her field. She is actively involved in research related to mental health, cognition, and behavior, with thematic clusters in anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, cognitive biases, and sexual health across developmental stages.

Sandhya Kortagereمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Pharmacology
• Molecular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sandhya Kortagere, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine. She earned her PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India (2003). Her research focuses on developing small-molecule therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease (PD), targeting dopamine receptors and catecholamine transporters. Her work includes designing biased signaling agonists to mitigate Levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) and impulsive/compulsive behaviors, as well as allosteric modulators of monoamine transporters to block psychostimulant effects. Her research also addresses PD-related non-motor symptoms like mild cognitive impairment, leveraging compounds like SK609. Additionally, she explores neuroinflammation and excitotoxicity pathways in PD, developing neuroprotective agents like KA592 and GT951. In infectious diseases, her lab designs antimalarials targeting Plasmodium falciparum protein interactions, with compounds licensed to Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). Key Projects: Biased D3R agonists for LID, dopamine/norepinephrine modulators for cognitive deficits, and allosteric modulators of DAT/SERT. Commercialization: Founded PolyCore Therapeutics to advance PCT-3010 (SK609) into clinical trials for PD. Awards include the Drexel Institutional Service Award (2024) and Provost Solutions Fellowship (2022-23). Her lab collaborates with researchers like Dr. Ole Mortensen and Dr. Jim Harris (PolyCore CEO), advancing translational drug development.

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychosomatics
• Psychotherapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenny Guidi, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' within the University of Bologna . She is also a certified Psychosomatic Specialist (ICPM) and a certified Well-Being Therapy Specialist and Trainer (AWBT). Her academic journey includes a laurea with laude in Psychology (2002), a 4-year Health Psychology specialization at the University of Bologna, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the same institution in 2011. Current affiliation: University of Bologna (Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari') Previous roles: Research Associate at Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School (2016–present, Honorary Consultant) Certifications: Psychosomatic Specialist (ICPM), Well-Being Therapy Specialist and Trainer (AWBT) Her research focuses on clinical psychology , psychosomatics , and psychopharmacology , with a particular emphasis on treatment resistance in depression, euthymia, allostatic overload, and the integration of pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy. Guidi has authored/co-authored over 80 articles in high-impact journals and maintains an h-index of 36 (Scopus). Key publications explore clinimetric tools, stress-related hormonal responses, and behavioral toxicity in psychiatric treatments. Recent articles highlight: Transdiagnostic applications of euthymia and mental pain Comparative analyses of benzodiazepine efficacy Psychosomatic links in endocrine and cardiovascular disorders Methodological advancements in psychotherapy trials Notable contributions include validating the Italian version of the Exercise Dependence Questionnaire and examining hyperandrogenic states in adolescents. She has received no explicitly listed awards but has been recognized through her role as an Honorary Consultant at Harvard-affiliated institutions. Contact: Institutional email: jenny.guidi2@unibo.it Personal email: jguidi@libero.it Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays after classes (2024/2025 academic year) at Viale Europa 115, Cesena

Sunghwan Yiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Behavior
• Addictive Consumption
• Health and Sustainable Food Promotion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sunghwan Yi is a full professor at the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, University of Guelph. His research focuses on addictive consumption behaviors (e.g., compulsive buying, gambling) and strategies to promote health/sustainable food choices through nudging. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University and academic degrees from Seoul National University. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University MBA, Seoul National University, Korea BBA, Seoul National University, Korea Research Interests: Compulsive buying and self-control failures in gambling Nudging strategies to increase fruit/vegetable consumption in institutional settings Environmental impacts of sustainable food systems Affective motives behind excessive consumption behaviors Grants & Advising: Primary investigator of SSHRC grants on food sustainability and compulsive buying Completed projects on gambling self-regulation and vegetable consumption Open to advising MSc/PhD students in consumer behavior Labs/Teams: Collaborates with environmental science, public health, and clinical psychology researchers to design behavior change interventions in food systems and addictive behaviors.

Soon Li Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cyberpsychology
• Technological Addiction
• Social Media Use
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Soon Li Lee is a Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, affiliated with the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He joined Monash in 2021 after serving as a psychology lecturer at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. His work centers on cyberpsychology, particularly technological and social media addiction, with a strong emphasis on psychological well-being. His research interests include: Technological addiction (e.g., Facebook, smartphone) Dark Triad personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) Individual differences in technology use Social outcomes of dark personality traits Humor styles and schadenfreude Cultural orientations and digital behavior Dr. Lee's recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on the psychological mechanisms underlying social media use, particularly how personality traits like the Dark Triad influence maladaptive behaviors online. His work often employs mediation and moderation analyses to explore constructs such as dependency, self-criticism, self-esteem, and social anxiety. Key journals include Computers in Human Behavior , PLoS ONE , and Japanese Psychological Research , indicating interdisciplinary reach across psychology, mental health, and human-technology interaction. Scientific contributions and recognition: Associate Editor, International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (2021) Guest Editor, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (2024) Research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly mental health and well-being Dr. Lee actively supervises students whose research has been published in indexed journals, demonstrating mentorship in cyberpsychological research. He is currently accepting PhD students. His work also involves cross-cultural studies, especially comparing Malaysian and Australian populations, and extends into clinical domains such as Prader-Willi Syndrome management. No formal lab or research team is explicitly mentioned, but his collaborative publications suggest active research networking.

Sam Chamberlainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Behavioral Addictions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sam Chamberlain is a psychiatrist at the University of Southampton , with expertise in impulsive/compulsive disorders and university student mental health. He serves as Service Director of the Southern Gambling Treatment Clinic and Head of Academic Psychiatry (2024-). PhD in Psychiatry (Wellcome Trust Funded) MB/PhD Programme graduate (University of Cambridge) Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Leadership roles in Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex Mental Health Research Hub Research focuses on translational methodologies for understanding and treating: Gambling disorder Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Skin picking/excoriation disorder Compulsive sexual behavior ADHD Recent publications explore neurocognitive predictors of addictive behaviors, treatment optimization for gambling disorder, and digital mental health interventions. Current projects include digital innovations for gambling disorder, problematic internet use research, and longitudinal student mental health studies. Supervision includes PhD candidate Christopher Lawrence in Clinical Neurosciences.

Seung-Goo Kimمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Music Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Seung-Goo Kim is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (since 2021), working under Prof. Daniela Sammler. His career spans postdoctoral roles at Duke University, University of Cambridge, and MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, with a PhD in Psychology from University of Leipzig (2017, summa cum laude). He holds graduate degrees in Cognitive Science and dual BA in Economics/Psychology, with early training in Musical Composition. PhD: University of Leipzig & MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Postdoc: Duke University (USA), University of Cambridge (UK) Current affiliation: Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Frankfurt/Main His research focuses on the neural encoding of music and speech , particularly: shared mechanisms of musical emotion and prosody; intersubject variability in musical reward sensitivity; temporal structure processing; pitch perception correlates; and applications in clinical neuroscience. Key methodologies include MEG, fMRI, and computational modeling of auditory systems. Major scientific awards include: Johanna Quandt Young Academy Fellowship (2023) Postdoc Research Grant Award (Duke University, 2021) Summa cum laude PhD (2017) Conference Scholarship (Mariani Foundation, Italy, 2014) Best Poster Presentation Award (Korean Society of Human Brain Mapping, 2010) His work includes collaborations with leading labs in neuroaesthetics , music cognition , and clinical neuroscience , with recent publications analyzing tonal hierarchy, dissonance encoding, and myeloarchitecture of impulsivity. Current projects emphasize computational models of auditory processing and empirical aesthetics.