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Maja J Matarićمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Socially Assistive Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Assistive Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maja J Matarić is the Chan Soon-Shiong Chaired and Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, with courtesy appointments in Neuroscience and Pediatrics. She serves as founding director of the USC Robotics and Autonomous Systems Center, co-director of the USC Robotics Research Lab, and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind. Previously, she held leadership roles as USC's interim Vice President of Research (2020-2021) and Vice Dean for Research (2006-2019). Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from MIT (1994) MS in Computer Science from MIT (1990) BS in Computer Science from University of Kansas (1987) Matarić pioneers Socially Assistive Robotics (SAR) , a field her lab named, focusing on human-robot interaction that provides assistance through social rather than physical support. Her research targets critical health and wellness challenges including post-stroke rehabilitation, autism spectrum disorder therapy, cognitive exercises for Alzheimer's patients, ADHD academic support, and mental health interventions. She develops systems modeling user engagement, personality, and motivation, with extensive real-world deployments in schools, rehabilitation centers, and homes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in cognitive health robotics (2025 CHI paper on LLM-powered elder care), pediatric assistive technology (2025 IDC speech therapy review), and adaptive preference modeling (2025 HRI contrastive learning work). Her research consistently bridges machine learning with human-centered design for vulnerable populations. Major scientific recognition includes: ACM Athena Lecturer Award (2024) ACM Eugene L. Lawler Humanitarian Award (2024) ACM Fellow (2020) Presidential Mentoring Award (2011) Multiple society fellowships (AAAS, IEEE, AAAI) As a dedicated mentor, Matarić has championed underrepresented groups through CRA-W, placing numerous women in faculty positions. She leads USC Viterbi's K-12 STEM Outreach Program serving low-income Los Angeles schools and authored The Robotics Prime for student education. Her research has secured significant funding enabling real-world technology transfer, with documented impact in rehabilitation centers and homes through deployable SAR systems. Her Robotics Research Lab at USC drives innovation in embodied AI, with current projects spanning LLM-integrated elder care robots, ADHD academic companions, and autism therapy systems. The lab emphasizes co-design with end-users and rigorous real-world validation across diverse populations.

Swati Aggarwalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• AI in Health and Medicine
• AI in Society
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Swati Aggarwal is a Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College (HiMolde). Her research focuses on AI applications in healthcare, ethics, cognitive development, and neural networks. She holds a PhD in Neutrosophic Neural Networks, a Master's in Information Technology, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering. Previously, she was a Marie Curie Postdoc Fellow at NTNU, working on AI models for cognitive assessment in infants (AIM_COACH project). Research Interests - AI in Health/Medicine - Ethics in AI and Societal Impact - EEG/BCI for Cognitive Assessment - Machine Learning and Deep Learning Publications Her recent work spans AI ethics, BCI applications, adversarial attacks, and healthcare diagnostics. Notable contributions include EEG-based infant perceptual monitoring (2025) and malaria detection via EfficientNet (2023). She also explores cross-lingual adversarial robustness and blockchain in hospitality systems. Labs/Teams - ABC-AI: Applied, Basic, and Conscientious AI Group - Virtual Technologies and Learning Research Group

Heather A. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child and Parental Mental Health
• Black Children and Families
• Maternal Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather A. Jones, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, holding joint appointments with the Department of African American Studies, Department of Pediatrics, and Institute for Women's Health. As a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia, she maintains an active research program focused on reducing mental health disparities through culturally responsive interventions. Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Maryland at College Park (2006) Dr. Jones' research centers on three interconnected pillars: Black children and families' mental health, maternal mental health across the perinatal spectrum, and training culturally competent clinical psychologists. Her work specifically examines ADHD manifestations in Black youth, impacts of racial discrimination on adolescent mental health, and integration of behavioral health services within primary care settings. She employs mixed-methods approaches to address systemic barriers in mental healthcare access for underserved communities. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on health equity through studies of cultural competence in cancer survivorship, ADHD treatment representation gaps, and digital interventions for perinatal depression. Her methodological approaches span latent class analyses of service utilization, content analyses of historical research biases, and clinical trials of integrated care models, all contextualized within structural determinants of health. Dr. Jones has received significant recognition for her contributions: VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award (2023) VCU Department of Psychology Outstanding Mentoring Award (2023) Elizabeth Fries Young Investigator Award (2016) Clinical and Translational Research Award (2016) She actively mentors students, particularly supporting Black graduate trainees in pediatric psychology as evidenced by numerous student co-authorships. As Principal Investigator, she directs the $1.4M HRSA-funded Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative providing pro bono services to urban Richmond and rural Virginia communities, recently expanded through an additional $1.1M grant serving Latinx immigrants and refugees. Her federally funded work consistently bridges research, clinical service, and community engagement. Dr. Jones co-directs the Families and Mental Health Research Lab and Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative, leading interdisciplinary teams comprising psychology graduate students, pediatric residents, and community health workers. These initiatives operate within VCU's integrated primary care clinics, focusing on implementation science to scale evidence-based practices for underserved populations while training the next generation of healthcare providers.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Precision Medicine
• Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magnus Boman is a Professor of AI and Health at the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet (KI), where he leads the AI@KI initiative to support researchers in AI integration. He is affiliated with the Chronic Inflammatory Disease Epidemiology research group under Johan Askling. His research focuses on AI applications in precision medicine, multimodal prediction, ethical norms in AI systems, energy-efficient computing, and quantum sensor data interpretation. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and precision medicine Multimodal data analysis for disease prediction and treatment Machine learning for clinical decision support systems Ethical and societal implications of AI Grants: Swedish Research Council: Improving breast cancer histology image classification (2024-2026) Scalable Federated Learning (2022-2025) Ai in sustainable cities (VINNOVA, 2019) Advising & Students: Supervised over 50 PhD and Master's students across KI, KTH, and Stockholm University, focusing on AI applications in healthcare, machine learning, and computational epidemiology. Notable projects include predictive modeling for mental health outcomes and variant filtering in genetic data. Labs & Teams: Leads AI@KI, fostering AI adoption in medical research. Collaborates with the Johan Askling group on epidemiology and chronic disease studies.

Rita Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Suicide Prevention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Rita Bauer is a Senior Lecturer and Privatdozentin in Psychology at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. She leads the Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy within the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus. Her academic journey includes a PhD (Dr. phil.) from the University of Regensburg (2010), postdoctoral habilitation in Psychology (2014), and a Habilitation in Medicine at TU Dresden (2014). Bauer specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, suicide prevention, caregiver burden, and e-mental health. She has pioneered research on digital tools in psychiatry and the impact of online support groups on bipolar disorder management. Education: Diploma in Theology (1994–2000), University of Regensburg Diploma in Psychology (1997–2003), University of Regensburg PhD in Psychology (2010), University of Regensburg Postdoctoral Habilitation in Psychology and Medicine (2014) Certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (2004–2007), Institut für Therapieforschung Bauer’s research focuses on the intersection of technology and mental health. Her work on caregiver burden and suicide prevention has earned her the Lilly Research Prize (2006) and a stipend for postdoctoral research (2010–2012). She co-founded the Werner-Felber-Institut for Suicide Prevention and chairs the Working Group on Family Therapy within the German Association for Psychiatry. Her publications analyze digital health applications, including psychiatrist use of technology, environmental influences on suicide risk, and online self-help forums. She also investigates palliative care and psychooncology, reflecting her roles as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in Dresden since 2013. Awards: Lilly Research Prize (2006) Stipend for Postdoctoral Qualification (2010–2012) Bauer advises on suicide prevention training and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the Werner-Felber-Institut. Her clinical work integrates evidence-based practices with digital tools, enhancing mental health service delivery in Germany.

Megan Skeltonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mental Health
• Genetics
• Depression
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Megan Skelton is a Research Fellow at King’s College London’s Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre (SGDP), affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. She holds a PhD in Psychology from King’s College London, funded by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre. Her research focuses on leveraging genetic data and longitudinal medical records to study anxiety, depression, and treatment responses, particularly via genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic scoring, and structural equation modeling. Current projects in Prof. Thalia Eley’s EDIT Lab involve prediction modeling, GWAS meta-analyses, and medical record linkage. Education: BSc Psychology (First Class, University of Leeds), MSc Genes, Environment and Development in Psychology (Distinction, King’s College London). Research experience includes roles at the University of Leeds (2011–2017) and King’s College London (2017–present). Awards include the British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award (2014) and Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarship (2013). Key research themes include anxiety/depression comorbidity, treatment efficacy measurement, and understanding genetic influences on mental health outcomes. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing) through advancements in personalized mental health care.

Jennifer Cheavensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Treatment of Mood and Personality Disorders
• Adaptation of Therapeutic Approaches (e.g., DBT)
• Emotion Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Cheavens is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. She specializes in the treatment of mood and personality disorders, with a focus on adapting therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for diverse populations, including older adults. Her research integrates emotion regulation, hope-based interventions, and positive clinical psychology to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Dr. Cheavens has held positions such as the Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow and received accolades like the Spotlighted Mentor Award for her teaching and mentorship. Her work bridges clinical practice with research, addressing challenges in mental health treatment and promoting resilience through evidence-based approaches. Education: PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Kansas (2002) MS, Clinical Psychology, Old Dominion University (1996) BS, Psychology, James Madison University (1994) Research Interests: Dr. Cheavens explores how emotion regulation impacts treatment efficacy, particularly in borderline personality disorder and depression. She develops interventions focused on hope, flourishing, and strengths-based approaches, including the "Pathways" program for lung cancer patients. Her work emphasizes translating lessons from high-functioning individuals into clinical settings. Awards and Recognition: 2024 Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow 2023 Sister Accord Leadership Award 2019 George Vaillant Award 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award Advising and Grants: Dr. Cheavens has mentored numerous students and led initiatives funded by NIMH and other agencies, focusing on diabetes prevention, pain management, and culturally tailored mental health interventions. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in behavioral medicine, positive psychology, and clinical trials, advancing research in emotion regulation and health disparities.

• Digital Mental Health
• Late-Life Depression
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patricia Arean, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with affiliations at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Her research focuses on digital mental health interventions, particularly for depression treatment in older adults. Dr. Arean's research interests include: Digital mental health applications and their effectiveness Late-life depression and geriatric psychiatry Mobile health technology for mental health care Psychotherapy adaptation for older adults Implementation of evidence-based mental health practices Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on digital mental health interventions, particularly examining the effectiveness of mobile applications and message-based therapies for depression treatment. Her work often addresses specific populations including older adults, essential workers, and Hispanic and Latino communities. Dr. Arean's research has increasingly focused on real-world implementation of digital mental health tools, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant contributions to establishing standards for smartphone applications in mental health care. Dr. Arean has received numerous NIH grants as Principal Investigator, including: Enhancing Engagement with Digital Mental Health Care (R01MH125179) Using Search Engine Data for Detection and Early Intervention in Suicide Prevention (R01MH123484) UW ALACRITY Center for Psychosocial Interventions Research (P50MH115837) Strategic and Plasticity Interventions for Late Life Depression in Community Settings (K24MH074717) She has made significant contributions to the field through her development of "Engage" therapy, a behavioral activation approach for late-life depression, and has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions around value-based insurance design for mental health services.

Jan Bergströmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Digital Psychological Interventions
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jan Bergström is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, where he serves as Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Psychotherapist Program and Head of the Stockholm University Psychology Clinic. His research focuses on self-help based CBT and digital psychological interventions, with particular emphasis on clinical behavior analysis, psychotherapy supervision, Behavioral Activation for depression, exposure-based interventions for anxiety/OCD, and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). He also investigates metatheoretical aspects of psychotherapy and mental health treatment mechanisms. Research group: Clinical psychology, neuroscience and health Key clinical interests: Mental health problems in neurodiverse populations (autism, ADHD) His publications demonstrate extensive work on internet-delivered therapies for panic disorder, OCD, and depression, including comparisons of blended vs full treatment modalities. He has developed non-heteronormative psychometric instruments like the revised Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS). Current projects include ZeroOCD smartphone app development for OCD treatment and iMERAT emotion recognition training for adolescents. The academic literature shows his focus on treatment efficacy, therapist time optimization (47% reduction in blended models), and functional analytic approaches to mental health classification. His cross-disciplinary work combines psychological theory with technology-mediated solutions, bridging clinical practice, neuroscience, and digital health innovations.

• Clinical sciences
• Neurosciences
• Biological psychology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Berk is a NHMRC Level 3 Research Fellow and Alfred Deakin Professor of Psychiatry at Deakin University and Barwon Health. He serves as Director of the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT) and holds Honorary Professorial Research Fellow positions at the Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, Orygen Youth Health, and Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Education: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (University of Witwatersrand) Research Interests focus on novel therapy development for psychiatric disorders, particularly mood disorders , schizophrenia , and chronic fatigue syndrome . His work spans biomarker research , drug safety , internet-based therapies , and early intervention strategies. Recent publications highlight advances in machine learning applications for depression management, genomic risk prediction , and pharmacoepigenomic studies of ketamine. Scientific Awards: NHMRC Level 3 Research Fellow Thompson Reuters ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2015-2023) Alfred Deakin Chair of Psychiatry As a supervisor , he guides doctoral research in areas including bipolar disorder treatment , biomarker analysis , machine learning in ECT , and novel neurostimulation techniques . His grants cover projects like: MRFF Survivorship Care Grant (2025-2028) NHMRC Synergy Grants for schizophrenia research (2025-2029) US Department of Defense PTSD treatment trial (2023-2027) MRFF Innovative Therapies for Mental Illness Grant (2022-2027) He leads the IMPACT Institute and collaborates with institutions including the Florey Institute , Monash University , and Melbourne University . His professional activities include editorial roles at Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry and The Lancet Psychiatry , along with leadership positions in the International Society for Bipolar Disorders .

Jeffrey Lambertمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Physical Activity Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Lambert is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath in the Department for Health, specializing in the application of psychology and behavioral science to physical activity, mental health, and digital/self-management interventions. Chartered Psychologist (BPS) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Health and Wellbeing) - University of Exeter (2018) Master of Science (Health Psychology) - University of Southampton (2012) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - University of Winchester (2010) His research focuses on digital behavioral interventions like eMotion and e-coachER, with recent work examining AI integration in youth mental health, social media breaks, and mechanisms linking exercise to mental health. Key projects include the GW4 Men’s Mental Health Project and the Making Exercise More Effective (MEME) Project. Current roles: Co-investigator on £12M+ in grants Supervisor for funded PhD students Editorial board member (Mental Health and Physical Activity)

Andreea ISBASOIUمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anxiety and Depression
• Online Therapy
• Mental Health Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreea ISBASOIU is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology and Education Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences at the Technical University of Brasov. Her research focuses on mental health interventions, particularly exploring how online therapy compares to traditional face-to-face therapy, and developing programs to mitigate anxiety-depressive symptoms. She investigates self-enhancement strategies to improve treatment adherence in digital interventions. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her academic role suggests advanced training in clinical psychology or related fields. Research interests include transdiagnostic interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy delivery methods, and the psychological dynamics of self-structures as risk/protective factors. Publications highlight her work on internet-based interventions for LGBTQ+ populations, online therapy efficacy in anxiety/depression, and randomized controlled trials evaluating treatment adherence strategies. No awards or grants are listed, though her active publication record indicates research involvement. Contact information includes her institutional email and campus location at Nicolae Bălcescu 56, Brașov.

Blake Dearمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health
• Chronic Health Conditions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Blake Dear is a Professor and Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University. He holds leadership roles as Director of the eCentreClinic and a member of the Senior Leadership Team at the MindSpot Clinic. His work focuses on improving access to psychological care through technology, particularly for individuals with chronic health conditions. He has received significant funding via NHMRC fellowships, including an Emerging Leader Fellowship (2020–2024). His research spans five main areas: technology-driven care access, psychological care for chronic conditions, implementation science, therapist supervision, and methodological research synthesis. He has contributed to over 270 publications and led 35 projects, including international collaborations. His clinical services, such as the eCentreClinic, annually serve over 20,000 Australians. Awards include NHMRC Emerging Leader, Career Development, and Early Career Fellowships. His work emphasizes bridging research and routine clinical practice, with a focus on scalable mental health solutions. Research interests include telehealth innovations, transdiagnostic treatments for anxiety/depression, and implementation of digital therapies into healthcare systems. Projects address chronic conditions like chronic pain, kidney disease, and neurological disorders. He serves on editorial boards, ethics committees, and advises international clinics. His educational background is implicit in his clinical and research leadership roles. Key achievements include developing the eCentreClinic and MindSpot Clinic, which provide free mental health services. He collaborates globally on trials evaluating digital interventions for epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, and endometriosis. His work on therapist guidance models and treatment adherence has advanced understanding of effective psychological care delivery. Recent studies focus on sudden gains in therapy, treatment adherence predictors, and cultural adaptability of interventions.

• Digital Health
• Mobile Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katarzyna Wac is a researcher at the University of Geneva affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Management and the Information Science Institute . Her work bridges Digital Health , Mobile Computing , and Human-Computer Interaction , focusing on leveraging wearable devices, smartphones, and AI for health and quality of life (QoL) quantification. Research Themes: Digital biomarkers for Alzheimer's and migraines, QoL assessment via ubiquitous computing, peer- and self-reported behavioral data, and QoE of mobile applications. Labs: Leads the mQoL Lab , a platform for interactive, mobile, and wearable-based studies. Her recent publications explore Transformer models for health data analysis, social robots in homecare, and ethical frameworks for digital mental health. She has contributed to standards for proxy-reported QoL measures and personalized drug delivery systems in digital health. The multimodal integration of emotional signals and context-aware QoS/QoE provisioning for m-health services are recurring technical themes. Key collaborations include the MobiHealth project and COPD24 , translating future internet technologies into telemonitoring solutions. Her work spans from foundational studies on mobile cognition to applied ambulatory assessment of affect and health risks.

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Stress Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hironori Shimada is Professor at Waseda University’s Faculty of Human Sciences and a member of the Science Council of Japan. Holding a Ph.D. from Waseda, he has served continuously on the faculties of Waseda, Niigata and Hiroshima Universities since 1996, specialising in clinical psychology, cognitive-behavioural therapy, stress management and public-health education. Education: 1996 – Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University Research interests: Shimada’s work integrates cognitive-behavioural models with public-health approaches to develop and validate interventions for stress, anxiety, addiction, sexual offending, gambling disorder, and childhood behavioural problems. He investigates mechanisms such as cognitive fusion, self-compassion, and contingency perception, and translates findings into scalable manuals, smartphone apps, and school-based programmes. Recent articles (2024-2025) reveal concentrated effort on: Forensic CBT (sex-offender and adolescent-delinquency programmes), Addiction CBT (gambling, internet-gaming, kleptomania) utilising ACT and mindfulness components, Stress-management education in schools and workplaces (self-compassion, help-seeking, teacher mental-health), Psychometric development (Japanese versions of IORNS, cognitive-fusion scales, gambling-urge scales). Scientific awards: JSSM Awards 2018 JAHP Awards 2018 JABCT Awards 2017 Japan Society for Stress Management Award (joint) 2017 JABT Awards 2006 & 2004 JACS Awards 2001 JSBM Awards 2001 JSPM & JAHP Awards 1997 Advising & grants: While individual student names are not listed, Shimada leads large-scale school-based intervention trials and forensic treatment projects implying substantial graduate supervision; funding sources are implied through continuous institutional and ministerial committee appointments. Labs & teams: He heads clinical-psychology laboratories within Waseda’s Faculty of Human Sciences, coordinating multi-site projects on CBT dissemination, stress-management scale development, and forensic risk assessment, while collaborating with correctional and educational authorities nationwide.