جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Clinical Psychology
• Addiction Psychology
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Dr. Pablo Romero Sanchiz is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Málaga and has held academic positions at Dalhousie University (Canada) and the University of Roehampton (UK). His research focuses on anxiety-related disorders, addictions, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying trauma-related mental health issues. He has been awarded prestigious fellowships such as the Río Hortega Fellowship and has published extensively on cannabis use in trauma-exposed individuals, PTSD, and clinical psychology methodologies. Education: PhD (Cum laude) in Psychology, University of Málaga (2011) MSc in Neuroscience, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (2015) BSc in Psychology, University of Málaga (2003) Clinical Psychology Residency, Hospital of Jaén (2009) Research Interests: Cannabis use and trauma comorbidity PTSD and substance use disorders Neuroimmunological markers in mental health Clinical assessment and treatment methods Anxiety sensitivity and its behavioral correlates Key Publications Highlight Trends: Investigates trauma-cue induced cannabis craving and PTSD interactions Examines gender differences in substance use and mental health outcomes Develops psychometric tools for clinical assessment (e.g., Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3) Explores neurobiological pathways using plasma biomarker analysis Awards and Grants: Río Hortega Fellowship (2014-2016) Canadian Institutes of Health Research Grant (2021-2022) Higher Education Academy Fellowship Professional Contributions: Member of the School of Psychology's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Vice-chair of the University's Research Ethics Committee Teaches courses like Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology Active in media engagements discussing mental health topics Labs/Teams: Leads the REALab (Research on Emotional and Addictive Processes) at Sussex.

Elke U. Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Making Under Risk
• Environmental Policy
• Behavioral Economics
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Elke U. Weber is the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School and Professor of Psychology at Columbia University. She also holds the title of Earth Institute Professor and serves as co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) and the Center for Decision Sciences. Her research focuses on behavioral models of judgment and decision-making under risk and uncertainty, with applications to environmental policy, climate change communication, and medical decisions. She has been a lead author for the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and has held leadership roles in organizations like the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Educations: Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University Research Interests: Dr. Weber investigates individual and cultural differences in risk perception, discounting behaviors, and decision-making processes. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and economics, emphasizing practical applications to global challenges like climate change. Recent efforts include engaging creative industries and media in climate advocacy through initiatives like the CRED webinar series. Affiliations & Advisory Roles: Past President: Society for Mathematical Psychology, Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Society for Neuroeconomics Editorial Boards: Multiple interdisciplinary journals Advisory Committees: U.S. National Academy of Sciences (human dimensions of global change) Labs & Teams: Co-founder and co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED), which explores decision-making under climate uncertainty. Active in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, environmental science, and policy.

Tirso Gonzalez Alamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Semantic Cognition
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, MEG)
• Hemispheric Differences
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Tirso Gonzalez Alam is a Lecturer in Psychology at Bangor University’s School of Psychology & Sport Science. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging from the University of York (2020) and an MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (2011). His research focuses on understanding how large-scale brain networks, particularly those involving semantic cognition and the default mode network, underpin complex behaviors like language comprehension and contextual decision-making. Key areas include hemispheric differences in semantic processing, functional connectivity gradients, and the interplay between perceptual and higher-order systems. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (University of York, 2020); MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology (National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2011); BSc in Psychology (Anahuac Mayab University, 2005). Research employs fMRI, DTI, TMS, and computational modeling. He has secured funding through the National Council of Science and Technology (Mexico) and holds a UK Global Talent Visa. Research Interests: Semantic cognition, brain connectivity, hemispheric specialization, neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG), and open science practices. Current projects explore metaphor comprehension, non-literal language processing, and discourse semantics using multivariate fMRI and naturalistic stimuli. He investigates how neural gradients influence post-stroke cognitive deficits and the structural basis of semantic control via white matter tractography. Scientific Awards: PhD Viva with no corrections (2020), Global Talent Visa (2021), leadership roles in Mexican neuropsychology initiatives. His work has been published in NeuroImage , Brain Structure and Function , and Imaging Neuroscience . Grants & Collaborations: ERC-funded FLEXSEM project (2023), collaborations with UCL (stroke research), CNRS (structural connectivity), and Queen’s University (visual-DMN pathways). Supervises PhD students in semantic cognition and language impairments. Labs/Teams: Active in the York Neuroimaging Centre and collaborates with global research networks. Engaged in open science initiatives, promoting data-sharing and reproducibility.

Peter J. Castagnaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Child Clinical Psychology
• Neuroimaging Techniques
• Psychopathology
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Peter J. Castagna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama, specializing in Child Clinical Psychology. His research focuses on the biological basis of self-referential processing, emotion regulation, and executive functioning, leveraging neuroimaging techniques (EEG, fMRI, DTI) and computational modeling. His work integrates brain-behavior relationships to inform treatments for youth mental health issues, particularly anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. He holds a PhD from Louisiana State University and completed postdoctoral research at Yale Child Study Center. **Research Interests**: Self-referential processing and computational modeling Neuroimaging applications in child psychopathology Executive functioning and emotion regulation RDoC domains (e.g., self-concept, threat perception) **Publications**: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including work in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and NeuroImage . Recent studies explore neural correlates of decision-making in adolescents with depressive symptoms and pharmacotherapy for pediatric anxiety disorders. **Education**: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Louisiana State University), Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Yale Child Study Center). **Advisees/Grants**: No explicit listings of advisees or grants provided. His research aligns with translational clinical psychology, emphasizing preventive interventions for youth mental health.

• Continental Philosophy
• Phenomenology
• Existentialism
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Simon Gusman serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies within the School of Liberal Arts at Utrecht University. His academic work focuses on Continental Philosophy with particular expertise in Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Post-structuralism, applied to socio-cultural themes and questions of personal development. Dr. Gusman's research interests center on the philosophical examination of adventure, ruins, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration. He investigates how desire for adventure shapes contemporary culture and explores the existential dimensions of our fascination with ruins. His work on the philosophy of interdisciplinarity examines how radically different perspectives can be synthesized into new forms of knowledge, which informs his development of educational materials for interdisciplinary teaching. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Sartrean philosophy, narrative identity, and phenomenological approaches to contemporary issues. The 'Pharmakos' series demonstrates his engagement with public philosophy through digital media, while his scholarly articles examine intersections between phenomenology, social theory, and existential concerns. His work shows particular interest in the relationship between individual subjectivity and social structures. As a public intellectual, Gusman delivers lectures at major cultural festivals including Lowlands, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Zwarte Cross, bringing philosophical perspectives to broader audiences. His website (www.simongusman.com) serves as a platform for his public-facing philosophical work.

Soojong Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Health Communication
• Algorithmic Bias
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Soojong Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. He is affiliated with the Computational Communication Lab and the Computational Social Science Designated Emphasis program. Previously, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University and earned his PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on computational methods to study societal inequality, algorithmic bias, and health communication. He currently serves as Secretary of the Computational Methods Division of the International Communication Association (ICA) and organizes the ICA Hackathon. Kim’s research explores how technology impacts social equity, including AI-driven inequality, misinformation ecosystems, and health discourse. His work has been published in journals like International Journal of Human-Computer Studies , Health Psychology , and Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction . Recent projects analyze AI’s role in perpetuating bias, the emotional drivers of social media engagement (e.g., 'rage bait' vs. informational content), and computational methods to predict and counteract health misinformation. He collaborates with scholars globally, including on studies of vaccine sentiment analysis, racial disparities in algorithmic perception, and public health interventions. His team includes graduate and undergraduate students at UC Davis and international partners. Kim’s work bridges computational tools with sociological inquiry, emphasizing ethical technology design and equitable digital practices.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Attentional Control
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Christopher L. Asplund is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Yale-NUS College. He serves as Head of Studies for Psychology at Yale-NUS and holds courtesy appointments in NUS Psychology, Institute for Digital Medicine (WiSDM), Centre for Sleep and Cognition, and Duke-NUS Neuroscience & Behavioural Disorders program. His research explores attentional control, consciousness, and the neural basis of cognition through behavioral experiments, fMRI, and EEG. Research Focus: Understanding attentional states and their modulation by surprise Investigating individual differences in attention, including ASD/ADHD Exploring surprise's role in learning and pain perception Developing digital therapeutics for cognitive training Examining how consciousness and intelligence emerge from neural networks Methodological Expertise: Behavioral experimentation, functional neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), eye-tracking, and physiological measures.

• Cognitive Development
• Gesture in Learning
• Concept Learning
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Professor Naomi Sweller is a leading academic at Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences, specializing in cognitive development and gesture-based communication. She serves as Chair of the low-risk Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee and Co-Director of Research Training in her school. Research Interests: Cognitive development across infancy to adolescence Gesture use in learning and communication Concept learning mechanisms Impact of digital communication on empathy Developmental effects of screen time and technology use Teaching: She teaches research methods and statistics in the Honours program (PSYH4418 Design and Statistics IV). Scientific Awards: Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Student-nominated Award (2020) Her research collaborations span diverse areas including autism spectrum disorders, classroom dynamics, and behavioral impacts of media consumption.

Debby Kloosterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Brain Stimulation
• Neuromodulation
• Neuroimaging
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Debby Klooster is a postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and the EAISI institute. She is part of the Electromagnetics for Care and Cure Research Lab (EM4Care+Cure) and collaborates with the Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center, UGent, and the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation (Harvard Medical School). Her research focuses on personalizing brain stimulation therapies through multimodal neuroimaging and computational modeling. She holds a MSc in BioMedical Engineering from TU/e and a post-master qualification in Qualified Medical Engineering from Kempenhaeghe and TU/e. Debby’s work addresses inter-individual differences in brain characteristics to develop tailored stimulation protocols. Key areas include neuromodulation techniques like TMS and tDCS, combined with functional MRI and EEG to study brain network effects. Her recent projects include the PerStim program (collaboration with Philips, TU/e, UGent, and Kempenhaeghe) and a junior postdoc grant from Flanders Research Organization. Her articles highlight advancements in understanding TMS-induced cortical and subcortical effects, optimizing biomarkers for depression treatments, and exploring mechanisms of transcranial stimulation. She contributes to educational activities on neurophysiology and technology for care and cure. Debby’s interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, neuroscience, and clinical applications to improve therapies for brain disorders.

Jolanda Veldhuisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Media Psychology
• Body Image Interventions
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Jolanda Veldhuis is an Associate Professor in Communication Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Health and Risk Communication and Media Psychology. She holds affiliations with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Network Institute, and Communication Choices, Content and Consequences (CCCC) research group. Her research focuses on negotiating media effects, particularly the impact of social media on adolescent well-being, body image, and health communication strategies. She has conducted studies on selfie behavior, peer feedback dynamics, and the role of social media in normalizing cosmetic procedures. Education: Master of Biomedical Sciences (Communication & Education), Master in Teaching Biology, with visiting scholar experiences at Ohio State University, University of Cape Town, and University of Namibia. Research Interests Media effects on youth: self-presentation, peer interactions, and well-being Health communication via social media and serious gaming Body image interventions targeting adolescents Emotional appeals in HIV/AIDS stigmatization Social marketing for environmental sustainability Recent Trends in Publications Her 2023-2025 work emphasizes cross-cultural studies on social media pressures (e.g., Dutch vs. Japanese adolescents), qualitative exploration of cosmetic surgery attitudes, and systemic analysis of photo-sharing impacts. Earlier work (2017-2020) pioneered fMRI studies linking peer feedback to media exposure effects in adolescents. Awards & Grants Recipient of the 2017 grant: Brain Activation upon Ideal-Body Media Exposure and Peer Feedback in Young Females Teaching & Supervision Teaches courses on health communication, media processing, and communication campaigns at both BA/MA levels. Supervised 1 completed PhD thesis. Labs/Teams Participates in interdisciplinary projects through the Network Institute and CCCC group, focusing on digital media's societal impacts.

Agneta Herlitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sex Differences in Cognition
• Neurosciences
• Geriatrics
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Agneta Herlitz is a Professor of Psychology at Karolinska Institutet, leading the research group on Individual Differences in Cognition. She has been affiliated with the Department of Clinical Neuroscience since 2012, and previously held roles such as Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Karolinska Institutet and Assistant/Associate Professor at Stockholm University. Her research focuses on sex differences in cognition and behavior, particularly exploring how these differences impact societal outcomes like career choices and dementia risk. She investigates topics using behavioral studies, Swedish registries, and physiological measures like MRI and biomarkers. Education: PhD in Psychology, Umeå University (1991) Licensed Psychologist, Stockholm University (1994) Professor at Karolinska Institutet (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Herlitz examines sex-typical cognitive profiles and their influence on life outcomes, including the origins of sex differences in cognition. Her work spans geriatrics, neurosciences, and psychology, with a focus on dementia, memory, and developmental influences. Recent studies include meta-analyses of episodic memory differences and longitudinal examinations of academic and occupational segregation. Publications & Grants: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact studies in PNAS , Psychological Bulletin , and Neurology . Active in editorial roles and national/international research councils, including the Swedish Research Council and the Norwegian Research Council’s Portfolio Board 'Life Sciences'. Advising & Mentoring: Supervised numerous PhD students, including Björn Persson, Daniel Fellman, and Serhiy Dekhtyar. Her lab focuses on cognitive aging, sex differences, and the neurobiological underpinnings of memory. Affiliations: Chair of the CEDAR Centre at Umeå University, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences’ National Committee for Psychological Sciences, and affiliated with research groups on neurodevelopmental effects in transgender youth.

David A. Pizarroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
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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.

• Exercise Physiology
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Sport Performance Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul M Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology at the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences , Cardiff Metropolitan University. With a career spanning over 25 years, he specializes in physiological adaptations, handcycling performance, and barriers to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. BSc (Hons) in Sport Science (1992) MSc by Research in Exercise Physiology PhD via published works (11 publications) His research explores: Determinants of handcycling performance through biomechanical and physiological analyses Multidimensional barriers to physical activity for disabled individuals Exercise for health and wellbeing in adaptive populations Collaborative projects with Swansea University and ADAPT Gateway UK Ltd Recent publications address aging physiology, exercise adaptations, and antimicrobial challenges in prosthetics. His applied work includes supporting world-record handcycling achievements and developing inclusive physical activity frameworks.

S. Christian Wheelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Psychology
• Attitude Change
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S. Christian Wheeler is The StrataCom Professor of Management and Professor of Marketing at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Ohio State University and has been a faculty member since 2001. His research focuses on consumer behavior, attitude change, and identity theory, with notable contributions to understanding priming effects, self-concept dynamics, and political behavior. Education: B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in Psychology from University of Northern Iowa (1995), M.A. (1997) and Ph.D. (2001) in Psychology from Ohio State University. He has held academic roles including Full Professor (2012-present), and has served on editorial boards for major journals like Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Marketing Research. Research interests span consumer psychology, social cognition, and marketing strategies. His work explores how environmental cues influence decision-making, the role of self-identity in consumer choices, and the psychological mechanisms behind attitude formation and persuasion. Notable awards include the StrataCom Chair (2015) and the Journal of Consumer Research Outstanding Reviewer Award (2010-2011). Teaching includes courses like Marketing Management and Behavioral Research Methods at the Stanford MBA and PhD levels. He has advised numerous students and contributed to executive education programs. His research has been featured in prestigious journals such as PNAS and Nature, and his work on voting behavior was highlighted in the New York Times. Labs and collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on recommendation algorithms, political advertising, and consumer identity. Wheeler's office artifact—a bronze sculpture by Bill Farmer—symbolizes his interest in perspective and informal learning, reflecting his research on self-concept and identity.

Leonard Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Genocide Studies
• Intergroup Violence
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Leonard Newman is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of the Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology. His research focuses on social cognition, particularly dehumanization, genocide, and self-protective processes. Newman holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from New York University (1990) with specialization in Quantitative Psychology. He has authored/co-authored over 75 publications, including influential books like Confronting Humanity at its Worst and Understanding Genocide . His work spans topics such as implicit attitudes toward law enforcement, gender stereotypes, and psychological mechanisms behind intergroup violence. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Experimental Social Psychology and Why Good People Do Terrible Things . Newman’s service includes editorial roles at Personality and Individual Differences , Basic and Applied Social Psychology , and leadership roles in departmental governance. He frequently presents at conferences including the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.