جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Danielle Ekman Ladruمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Spatiality
• Mobility
• Everyday Life
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Danielle Ekman Ladru is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University. Her research bridges childhood studies, human geography, and urban planning, focusing on children’s spatiality, mobility practices, and participation in public spaces. She leads the Formas-funded project Sustainable Vertical Childhoods? and co-led the research on The Whole City as a Preschool Yard , examining how dense urban environments shape children’s play and mobility. Research Interests : Spatiality, mobility, public space, urban planning, childhood geography Teaching : Lecturer in Child and Youth Studies master’s program Projects : Sustainable Vertical Childhoods? (2019–present) Learning in the City (funded by Vetenskapsrådet, 2015–2020) Her recent publications analyze urban inequalities during the pandemic, the role of materialities in mobile preschools, and national identity construction in Nordic curricula. She supervises doctoral students in childhood studies and collaborates with interdisciplinary networks on children’s geographies.

• Experimental psychology
• memory
• source monitoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eriko Sugimori is an Associate Professor at the School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and has established herself as a prominent researcher in experimental psychology with a focus on memory processes and cognitive phenomena. Her research interests span across several key areas of experimental psychology: Memory and source monitoring processes Action and implicit memory Individual differences in cognitive processing Nostalgia and autobiographical memory Schizotypal personality traits and cognitive functioning Dr. Sugimori's work demonstrates a consistent pattern of investigating how cognitive processes interact with emotional states, social contexts, and perceptual experiences. Her research spans from basic cognitive mechanisms to applied settings in clinical, educational, and social contexts. A significant portion of her work examines how memory processes are influenced by emotional states, social interactions, and individual differences in personality traits. Among her notable achievements is the Japanese Psychological Association Excellent Paper Award received in 2006. Her research has been published in numerous high-impact journals across psychology and cognitive science. Dr. Sugimori has mentored numerous students through research projects and has been involved in various research collaborations across different institutions. Her work has received significant attention in the field, as evidenced by her 504 citations and h-index of 12 across 43 publications. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the Japanese Society of Sport Psychology, Japanese Society of Applied Psychology, Psychonomic Society, Japanese Psychological Association, and Japanese Society of Cognitive Psychology, demonstrating her commitment to advancing psychological science across multiple subdisciplines.

Alan Pegnaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Emotional Face Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Alan Pegna is a neuropsychologist at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland, where he has been faculty since 2015. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology, with particular expertise in visual and emotional processing using EEG methodologies. Dr. Pegna received his Masters in Psychology from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) followed by a second Masters in Human Physiology from University College London (UK). He completed his PhD at the University of Geneva, where he used brain imaging techniques to study spatial processing in both healthy controls and brain-damaged patients. His research interests center on the neural mechanisms underlying emotional face processing, particularly examining how the brain responds to different facial expressions and variations in perceived approachability and trustworthiness. He has extensive experience working with brain-damaged individuals to investigate the role of specific brain regions in visual and emotional processing. His work frequently employs EEG to measure early neural responses to emotional stimuli under various attentional conditions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on emotional face processing using EEG methodologies. His work examines how spatial attention, visual awareness, and task relevance modulate neural responses to emotional faces. Key themes include the role of the amygdala in emotional processing, perspective taking in social cognition, blindsight phenomena, and the neural correlates of trustworthiness and dominance perceptions. Dr. Pegna has maintained an active research program since joining UQ in 2015, with over 150 journal articles and 30 conference papers to his name. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers in Switzerland and other European institutions. His laboratory specializes in EEG research on visual and emotional processing, with particular expertise in studying both healthy participants and individuals with neurological conditions. Current research focuses on how the brain processes emotional facial expressions under varying conditions of attention and awareness, with implications for understanding social cognition disorders.

Cornelia Sindermannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Digital Psychology
• Political Psychology
• Disinformation Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Affiliations & Roles Cornelia Sindermann is an Independent Research Group Leader of the Computational Digital Psychology Team within the Stuttgart Research Focus 'Interchange Forum for Reflecting on Intelligent Systems for Diversity, Demography, and Democracy (IRIS3D)' at the University of Stuttgart. She holds associated roles in the Cluster of Excellence SimTech and the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at Ulm University (2019–2022) and conducted research at the University of Toledo (2021–2022). She also held a Visiting Professorship at the University for Continuing Education Krems (2023). Education PhD in Natural Sciences (2019), Ulm University MSc in Psychology (2016), Ulm University BSc in Psychology (2014), Ulm University Research Focus Her work investigates the interplay between intelligent systems and human cognition, particularly focusing on how algorithm-driven platforms influence political opinion formation , disinformation spread , and democratic capabilities . Methodologically, she combines experimental designs , survey data , and digital trace analysis to study topics like filter bubbles, microtargeting, and the data economy. Key themes include: — Cognitive processing of online information — Effects of AI-driven content curation — Polarization and echo chambers — Ethical implications of social media business models Publications & Awards With over 80 peer-reviewed papers, her work spans journals in psychology, media studies, and political science. Awards include the 2019 Teaching Excellence Bonus (Ulm University) and grants from the Vodafone Foundation and DAAD . Notable publications address topics like fake news susceptibility, personality-driven social media addiction, and oxytocin’s role in trust and deception. Team & Collaborations Her research group at IRIS3D collaborates with experts in computer science, political science, and ethics. They actively seek to recruit researchers with backgrounds in psychology, computational methods, and digital policy. Current projects include developing tools to enhance democratic literacy and analyzing AI’s role in political discourse.

Tim Welshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Welsh is a full-time Professor in the Action & Attention Lab at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education , where he also serves as Associate Dean, Research since 2023. With cross-appointments from the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, his work bridges cognitive neuroscience and motor behavior research. Academic Background Ph.D. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 2002) M.Sc. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1999) B.P.H.E. in Physical and Health Education (University of Toronto, 1997) Dr. Welsh's research explores neural mechanisms of goal-directed actions across typical and neurodiverse populations. His lab investigates joint action dynamics , self-objectification effects on motor performance , and cross-reality sensorimotor adaptation , with significant focus on autism and developmental coordination disorder. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal systematic differences in motor imagery between autistic and non-autistic adults , gender-specific learning patterns , and cross-modal sensory integration challenges in mixed reality environments . These studies demonstrate his lab's expertise in combining behavioral experimentation , EEG analysis , and computational tool development like TAT-HUM. Scientific Recognition Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award Early Distinguished Career Award (NASSP) Outstanding Graduate Supervision Award As principal investigator on 15 active grants (2015-2027), including projects on digital health platforms for concussion rehabilitation and AI-assisted VR learning modules , Welsh's work impacts both basic science and applied interventions. His lab trains students at all levels through KPE 362 (undergraduate) and KIN 5514 (graduate) courses.

Oğuzhan Atabekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Literacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Oğuzhan Atabek is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction , Akdeniz University . With 42 publications (WoS), 16 h-index (WoS), and 520 h-index (Scholar), his research focuses on technology integration , distance education , and human-computer interaction in pedagogical contexts. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence in Education Digital Writing and Anxiety Psychological Aspects of Technology Use Music Education Technology Teacher Training Innovations Scientific Recognition: Elsevier Outstanding Reviewer Award (2018) Current Affiliations: Member of Nilay Özaydın's Lab at Akdeniz University. Collaborates internationally on educational technology applications and psychological dimensions of digital learning.

Tony Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sleep and Cognition
• Emotion Regulation
• Memory Consolidation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tony Cunningham serves as Director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, holding faculty appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and Division of Sleep Medicine. His research integrates cognitive neuroscience with clinical psychology to investigate sleep's role in emotional memory processing across healthy and clinical populations. His educational background includes: BA in Psychology/Pre-Professional Studies, University of Notre Dame MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Notre Dame PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Notre Dame Clinical Psychology Internship, VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System Postdoctoral Fellowships at Boston College, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School Cunningham's research examines how sleep and sleep loss impact emotion regulation and memory consolidation, with particular focus on insomnia disorder and schizophrenia. His work bridges laboratory findings to clinical applications through studies on therapeutic interventions like transcranial direct current stimulation during sleep. Recent investigations explore real-world stressors including presidential elections and pandemics, revealing how collective traumas disrupt sleep-wake patterns and emotional processing. His publication trends show increasing emphasis on translational research, with recent work connecting sleep physiology to clinical outcomes in psychiatric disorders. Key themes include neural mechanisms of emotional memory consolidation, individual differences in sleep-related cognitive vulnerability, and population-level responses to societal stressors. Scientific recognition includes: Young Investigators Research Forum Scholarship (2020) Multiple Abstract Meritorious Awards from Sleep Research Society (2014, 2014, 2019) Dissertation Grant Award from Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (2016) Graduate Research Challenge Award from University of Notre Dame (2014) As Principal Investigator, he directs two major funded projects: an NIMH K23 grant examining neural impacts of insomnia on emotion regulation (2022-2027), and a Sleep Research Society Foundation award investigating transcranial stimulation for schizophrenia. His active clinical trials (NCT05393830, NCT03767426) recruit participants in Boston to study sleep deprivation effects on emotional memory. He leads the Center for Sleep and Cognition research team at BIDMC/HMS, collaborating with Boston College's Psychology Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs on projects spanning basic sleep mechanisms to clinical interventions.

Maria Hedqvistمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

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

Maria Hedqvist serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Uppsala University, specializing in Clinical Psychology, and holds a postdoctoral position at the Centre for Clinical Research, County of Västmanland. Her dual appointments bridge academic research and clinical practice in child mental health, with physical offices at Von Kraemers allé 1A/C in Uppsala and Västmanland County Hospital in Västerås. Her research program integrates Clinical Psychology and Developmental Neuroscience , focusing on anxiety disorders, infant attachment security, executive function development, and early predictors of behavioral issues. She employs longitudinal designs, eye-tracking, and physiological measures (e.g., pupil dilation) to investigate cognitive-emotional processes from infancy through childhood, with emphasis on clinical translation for early intervention. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent themes in developmental psychopathology: validation of cross-cultural assessment tools (e.g., Adult Anxiety Scale), mechanistic studies of innate fear responses (spider/snake reactivity), and longitudinal tracking of executive function emergence. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in infant cognition research while addressing practical applications in well-baby clinics and community mental health settings.

David A. Pizarroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Pizarro is a Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds joint appointments in the Departments of Philosophy and Psychology. His research focuses on moral judgment, particularly moral intuitions around responsibility and permissibility, biases in moral evaluations, and the role of emotions like anger, disgust, and fear in shaping cognition and decision-making. Dr. Pizarro’s work explores how emotional states influence moral judgments, including the differential impact of specific emotions on information processing, memory, and social evaluations. He has examined topics such as moral praise, slippery slope reasoning, and the relationship between disgust sensitivity and attitudes toward marginalized groups. His research has implications for understanding intergroup dynamics, ethical decision-making, and the psychological underpinnings of cultural and political attitudes. His articles consistently investigate themes of moral psychology, emotion’s role in cognition, and social evaluation. Recent studies highlight connections between sensory sensitivity and political ideology, the cognitive mechanisms behind victim/perpetrator blame, and the psychological processes underlying perceptions of moral decline. While no formal advisees or grants are listed, Pizarro teaches advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, including research seminars and social psychology proseminars. He maintains an active presence in academic discourse through his podcast, Very Bad Wizards , and collaborations with institutions like the Cornell Center for Social Sciences.

Igor Spigelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Alcohol Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Igor Spigelman is a Professor in the Dentistry Department at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), with a robust research program spanning neuroscience, alcohol effects on the brain, pain mechanisms, and cannabinoid pharmacology. His work bridges dental and medical neuroscience, focusing on the neural mechanisms underlying pain, addiction, and stress responses. Spigelman's research interests primarily center on neurophysiological mechanisms of pain and addiction. His laboratory investigates GABAergic neurotransmission, trigeminal system function, and the molecular basis of alcohol dependence. He has made significant contributions to understanding how chronic alcohol exposure alters neuronal function in brain regions involved in stress response and reward processing. His work on peripheral cannabinoid receptors has implications for developing novel pain therapeutics without central side effects. Recent research has expanded into AI applications for neurodegenerative disease biomarker discovery, particularly for ALS. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent research themes across three decades: the neurobiology of alcohol dependence, trigeminal pain pathways, and GABA receptor plasticity. His most cited work focuses on ethanol-induced changes in GABA receptor function and the role of peripheral cannabinoid receptors in pain management. The research demonstrates strong translational potential, with several publications exploring therapeutic approaches for alcohol use disorders and chronic pain conditions. Spigelman's laboratory has maintained active collaborations across multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from UCLA's neuroscience, psychology, and medical departments. His work shows consistent funding support as evidenced by the sustained publication record and involvement in NIH T32 training grants mentioned in the departmental information.

Evelyn Beharمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anxiety Disorders
• Transdiagnostic Processes
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Evelyn Behar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, CUNY , affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on anxiety disorders, transdiagnostic factors, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. PhD : Clinical Psychology, Penn State University Research Interests: Anxiety disorders and comorbidity Transdiagnostic processes (worry, repetitive negative thinking) Emotion regulation and cognitive control Menopause-related mental health Experimental psychopathology approaches Psychotherapy outcome and process research Recent Publication Trends: Recent work explores worry-sleep interactions, pandemic-related stress mechanisms, age beliefs in menopause, and cognitive control in anxiety disorders. She investigates transdiagnostic processes across various anxiety and depressive syndromes using daily process methodology and experimental designs. Contact: Hunter College, Psychology Department 68th Street North 734 (212) 396-6301

Hana D’Souzaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hana D’Souza is an Associate Research Fellow at the Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development (CBCD) , Birkbeck, University of London, and a key member of the London Down Syndrome (LonDownS) Consortium . Her work bridges psychology, neuroscience, and genetics to investigate developmental mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders. Education: PhD in Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (2012-2016) Visiting Doctoral Student, University of Michigan (2015) PGCert in Management of Learning & Teaching, Goldsmiths (2013-2015) MSc in Psychological Research, University of Oxford (2011-2012) Master’s and Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masaryk University (2005-2011) Research Focus: Dr. D’Souza studies how attention and motor abilities interact in typical and atypical development, particularly in infants with Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and Williams syndrome. Her research emphasizes syndrome-specific markers, individual differences, and links between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. Publication Trends: Her recent work explores cross-syndrome comparisons, motor system specialization, audio-visual speech perception, bilingual language control, and parent-child interactions. Keywords include Developmental Psychology , Cognitive Neuroscience , and Neurodevelopmental Disorders , with sub-fields spanning Language Acquisition , Face Processing , and Neurophysiological Correlates . Scientific Awards: Trisomy 21 Research Society Travel Award Guarantors of Brain Travel Grant Experimental Psychology Society Study Visit Grant Cornell University Sackler Summer Institute Fellowship Masaryk University Exceptional Scholarship Grants: She has secured funding from the British Academy, The Waterloo Foundation, and other institutions for research on embodied language development, early behavioral markers, and Williams syndrome. Her roles in grants often involve interdisciplinary collaborations.

Mats Küssnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal perception of music
• Music and mental imagery
• 4E music cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mats Küssner is a Researcher at Humboldt University of Berlin's Department of Musicology, specializing in Transcultural Musicology and Historical Anthropology of Music. Previously, he held a Peter Sowerby Research Associate position at the Royal College of Music in London. He earned his doctorate from King's College London, focusing on cross-modal mappings between sound and visual forms. His work bridges music psychology, cognitive science, and cultural studies, emphasizing how music shapes human thought and emotion through multi-method approaches. Research interests include multimodal perception, music-induced mental imagery, 4E cognition (embodied/embedded/enactive/extended), and performance science. Notable awards include the Aubrey Hickman Award for music psychology research and a teaching excellence award. He teaches courses like 'Diversity in Berlin's Sound Scene' and 'Emotions in Music' at both BA and MA levels. His publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles across journals like Music & Science , Psychomusicology , and Frontiers in Psychology , with a focus on visual-aural interplay, music cognition disorders (e.g., aphantasia), and cross-cultural performance dynamics. He co-edited the landmark volume Music and Mental Imagery (Routledge, 2022). Recent work explores environmental ecomusicology education and music's role in mitigating social isolation. Küssner leads projects on music-induced emotion prediction using cross-modal correspondences and is part of Berlin's interdisciplinary music psychology scene, collaborating with neuroscientists and cultural anthropologists. His lab employs eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral experiments to study embodied music cognition processes.

Roxane Itierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• ERP (Event-Related Potentials)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roxane Itier, an Associate Professor in Psychology , is a leading researcher in the fields of Cognitive Neuroscience and Social Neuroscience . Her work focuses on the temporal dynamics of face perception, facial expression recognition, gaze discrimination, and their interactions, linking these processes to broader social cognition and individual traits.

• Brain Lateralization
• Emotion Processing and Regulation
• Humor and Laughter Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilona Papousek is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Graz. Her research focuses on brain lateralization, emotion processing and regulation, humor and laughter, and flexibility in emotional, cognitive, and physiological domains. Her research interests include: Lateralitätsforschung (functional asymmetries between the left and right brain hemispheres) Emotion processing and regulation, socio-emotional processes Research on humor and laughter Flexibility in emotional, cognitive, and physiological domains Interdisciplinary research Dr. Papousek's publications explore the neural basis of humor processing, cognitive reappraisal mechanisms, and responses to social signals like laughter. Her work demonstrates how brain asymmetries underlie emotional responses and cognitive flexibility in processing social and emotional information, with particular emphasis on how we process positive emotional experiences through humor and develop strategies for emotion regulation. She has received recognition for her teaching excellence: 2011 Teaching Award for 'Psychological Statistics I' and 'Psychological Statistics II' at the University of Graz (Category for courses with high student enrollment) Dr. Papousek has led significant research projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), including 'Creative ways to well-being: Creativity in dealing with negative emotional events' (2018-2022) and 'The ability for reappraisal: Creativity in an affective context' (2015-2017). She has held leadership positions in the Psychology Doctoral School (2007-2021) and various curriculum commissions. Currently, she serves on the editorial board of Biological Psychology and has previously served on the editorial boards of Scientific Reports and PLoS One. She participates in the 'Brain and Behavior' research network and maintains active scholarly contributions through her ORCID (0000-0002-6620-0318) and ResearcherID (H-3043-2019), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach connecting neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science.