جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kit Doubleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Metacognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Educational Psychology
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Dr. Kit Double is a Senior Lecturer and Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Sydney (2018) and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford University (2018–2021). Recognized as Australia’s top psychology researcher in 2025 by The Australian , his work focuses on metacognition, emotion regulation, and statistical modeling in educational and cognitive contexts. He directs the USYD Meta Lab, exploring how individuals monitor and adapt their thoughts and emotions to optimize learning and decision-making. His research bridges cognitive, educational, and affective psychology, emphasizing practical applications in education and mental health. Dr. Double’s research interests include metacognitive reactivity, emotional intelligence, and efficacy beliefs. He has secured grants such as the ARC DECRA Award and start-up funds from the School of Psychology. His lab collaborates internationally and focuses on interventions to improve metacognitive and emotional outcomes. Key areas of study include the impact of dietary habits on spatial navigation and the role of partner emotional intelligence in subjective well-being. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Sydney, 2018) Grants: ARC DECRA (2023), School of Psychology Start-Up Funds (2024) Lab: Director of the USYD Meta Lab Awards: Australia’s top psychology researcher (2025) Dr. Double advises current PhD student Cynthia FENG and has published extensively in journals like Emotion , Psychological Bulletin , and Nature Human Behaviour . His work also examines peer assessment impacts, causal illusions in education, and the role of need for cognition in affective forecasts.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Perception
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Dr Katarzyna Jaworska is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on visual perception, neural processing mechanisms, and the effects of aging on cognitive functions. She has collaborated extensively with experts like Philippe G. Schyns and Robin A.A. Ince. Key research interests include neural network dynamics, computational modeling of brain processes, and the interplay between visual features and behavioral outcomes. Her work bridges neuroscience and psychology, addressing topics such as face recognition delays in aging populations and the fluctuations of visual awareness in perceptual phenomena like binocular rivalry and motion-induced blindness. Jaworska’s publications (2011–2022) frequently explore electrophysiological timing, neural representation of social signals, and the computational foundations of perceptual decisions. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her impactful contributions reflect active engagement in the field.

• Public Speaking
• Rhetorical Theory
• Philosophy of Communication
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Lane Grafton is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in rhetoric, communication theory, and media ecology. He holds a PhD from Duquesne University and previously served as adjunct faculty there. His teaching emphasizes applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, focusing on critical inquiry and dialectical methods. Research interests include the intersection of media ecology, religion, philosophy of communication, and classical rhetoric. He draws from over 20 years of professional experience in manufacturing, banking, and retail, offering students insights into professional environments through roles like Systems Design Manager and Branch Manager. Recent publications explore mediation bias in communication technologies, smartphone distraction impacts, and transformative communication frameworks. His work bridges academic theory with practical societal implications, particularly in digital and religious contexts.

Ernestine Gordijnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stereotyping
• Prejudice
• Emotions
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Ernestine Gordijn is a Full Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on stereotyping, prejudice, emotions, and intergroup conflict, with notable contributions to understanding societal reactions to refugees, police-citizen dynamics, and the role of art in fostering solidarity. She has collaborated internationally, publishing extensively in top journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Her work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, such as analyzing how emotion expression strategies influence intergroup relations and how collective actions drive moralization processes. Media engagements include expert commentary on unconscious racism and societal discontent. Gordijn serves on editorial boards for journals like Social Cognition and has advised on migration policy research for Dutch governmental bodies. Her research also explores the psychological mechanisms underlying solidarity formation through performances and conversational dynamics. Notably, she has investigated how technical delays in communication affect group unity and how art can transcend social divides through embodied experiences.

• Counselling Psychology
• Compassion
• Self-Compassion
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Jessica Van Vliet, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on compassion, self-compassion, mindfulness, and their applications in addressing trauma, emotional distress, and resilience. She integrates approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction into clinical practice, emphasizing culturally sensitive, client-centered care. Dr. Van Vliet teaches courses such as EDPY 442 (Introduction to Counselling), EDPY 503 (Qualitative Methods of Educational Research), and EDPY 633 (Advanced Counselling Practicum I). She holds a PhD and is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Professional affiliations include the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and the American Psychological Association (APA). Her research explores compassion-based interventions for trauma survivors, including studies on human-pet relationships among abuse survivors and mindfulness programs for youth with mental health concerns. Recent work examines young men’s experiences of receiving compassion and the role of nature in recovery from sexual assault. She mentors students in qualitative research methodologies and has contributed to understanding shame dynamics in clinical and developmental contexts. Dr. Van Vliet’s teaching and supervision emphasize practical skills in counselling, ethical standards, and evidence-based practices. She has published extensively on topics such as self-compassion training in relationships, supervisee nondisclosures in clinical training, and resilience frameworks. She currently advises graduate students but will not accept new lab members in Fall 2025.

Kami Kosenkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Stigma Management
• Sexual Communication
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Dr. Kami Kosenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. She joined the university in 2008 and specializes in communication processes related to stigmatized conditions and identities, particularly focusing on sexual communication, HIV/STI prevention, and transgender health. Her research bridges communication studies with public health, emphasizing stigma management, social support, and uncertainty reduction. Dr. Kosenko holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her work spans academic journals in communication and biomedical fields, such as Communication Monographs and Medical Care . She has secured grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and internal university funds to support projects addressing transgender health disparities, safer sex communication, and HPV-related stigma. Her research interests include stigma management in healthcare, narrative constructions of survival, and media effects on health behaviors. Key themes in her publications involve the intersection of communication practices and health outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations. Kosenko has advised undergraduate research projects on topics like African American women’s heart disease prevention and LGBTQ+ student experiences in communication courses. Awards include top paper recognitions at national/international conferences. Her work on HIV disclosure, HPV patient experiences, and transgender stigma has informed clinical practices and policy recommendations to reduce health disparities.

Corrado Sinigagliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Science
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Cognition

Corrado Sinigaglia is Professor of Philosophy of Science at the State University of Milan. He leads the CIA Lab and is affiliated with virtual ABCLabs 6.0. His research bridges philosophy, neuroscience, and social cognition, with a focus on mirror neuron mechanisms, embodied cognition, and interpersonal coordination. His publications explore neurocognitive foundations of social interaction, including EEG/TMS studies on joint action, emotion mirroring, and intentionality. Recent work investigates computational models of collective goals and clinical applications in schizophrenia.

Erika Summers-Efflerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Movements
• Qualitative Methods
• Sociological Theory
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Erika Summers-Effler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on the micro dynamics of persistence and social change, integrating theory, qualitative methods, and sociological analysis of emotions. She has developed new ethnographic techniques emphasizing emotion representation and cognitive neuroscience insights. Her work bridges sociology with interdisciplinary fields such as cognitive brain science and interaction ritual theory. Key contributions include Laughing Saints and Righteous Heroes (2010), which examines emotional rhythms in social movements, and collaborative projects like 'Weber’s Missing Mystics' (2015), reevaluating mysticism's role in social change. Recent research explores aesthetic engagement, interaction rituals, and theoretical frameworks linking micro-processes to macro-level societal shifts. She co-authored influential papers on mirror neurons' implications for ethnography and the temporal dynamics of social involvement. Erika’s methodology emphasizes embodied experience, blending pragmatism and phenomenology. Her current projects continue to interrogate how emotional and cognitive processes shape collective action and institutional persistence.

Walid Afifiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Uncertainty Studies
• Community Engagement
• Health & Wellness
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Walid Afifi is a Professor in the Department of Communication and serves as Associate Dean and Director of Initiatives for Community Engaged Research and Pedagogy in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a PhD from the University of Arizona and has been recognized with prestigious awards including the UCSB Faculty Senate Teaching Award and the Esteemed Ally Award. His research focuses on uncertainty management, particularly in marginalized communities, and he developed the Theory of Motivated Information Management and the Chronic Uncertainty Framework. Education: PhD (1996) and MA (1992) in Communication from the University of Arizona, and BA (1990) in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa. Research emphasizes chronic uncertainty's impact on health, immigration, and community well-being. He has published extensively on topics like relational communication, communal coping in Palestinian refugee camps, and resilience during crises such as the pandemic. Awards include Fellow of the International Communication Association (2021) and leadership roles as NCA President. His teaching spans community engagement, nonverbal communication, and uncertainty studies, with a commitment to social justice and inclusive pedagogy.

Andy Merollaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interpersonal Communication
• Emotion and Cognition
• Conflict Management
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Andy Merolla is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on the interplay between interpersonal communication, emotion, and well-being, with emphasis on relational processes like conflict management, forgiveness, and hope. He employs methods like experience sampling to analyze how daily interactions influence feelings of social connection and disconnection. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from The Ohio State University (2007). Teaching: Offers courses in conflict management, communication theory, interpersonal communication, and nonverbal communication. Key Research Areas: Relational communication, well-being, minority health communication, and family communication dynamics. Research Trends: Recent work explores communication's role in constructing hope, managing life stressors, and addressing health disparities among marginalized groups. His publications often bridge communication theory with practical implications for mental health and social support systems. Awards: 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (UCSB Academic Senate) Grants & Advising: Advises graduate students in communication studies and has secured grants supporting research on relational maintenance and health communication. Collaborates with co-author Jeffrey A. Hall on projects like their book The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us (Yale UP, 2025). Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams at UCSB focusing on health communication and relational dynamics, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

Amy Halberstadtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotional Development
• Cultural Psychology
• Racial Bias
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Amy Halberstadt is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at NC State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She leads the Family Affect, Beliefs, and Behaviors (FABB) Lab, focusing on emotion development, cultural influences, and systemic racism in socialization processes. Her research addresses how emotions are socialized in families, schools, and cultural contexts, with an emphasis on racial equity. Her work explores three core areas: (1) developmental processes of emotional experience and expression, (2) emotion socialization in diverse settings, and (3) implicit racism in emotion-related perceptions. The FABB Lab includes 10 undergraduate students, 3 graduate students, and 1 postdoctoral fellow. Key themes in her publications include racialized emotion recognition biases, teacher perceptions of students, and interventions to reduce educational inequities. She has contributed to validated measures like the Racism and Inequity Beliefs Questionnaire and works on anti-racism training for educators. Halberstadt’s research integrates developmental, cultural, and social psychological perspectives. She collaborates with schools and communities to translate findings into actionable strategies for fostering equitable emotional and social development.

Tanja Kirkegaardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Stress Management
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Tanja Kirkegaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on enhancing employee and leader well-being through organizational interventions, particularly in the domains of stress prevention and leadership development. Ph.D. in Stress as a sociocultural phenomenon M.Sc. in Psychology, Aarhus University B.A. in Philosophy and History, Aarhus University Her research interests center on work and organizational psychology, with emphasis on psychosocial work environments, stress management, coping mechanisms, burnout prevention, and mentalization-based leadership training. She investigates how professional cultures shape acceptable stress responses and evaluates organizational strategies for improving mental health. Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on multilevel interventions, collective coping, and the impact of leadership on psychological safety and sickness absence. Themes across her work include process evaluation of stress prevention programs, qualitative case studies of workplace dynamics, and the implementation of organizational change for improved well-being. She has been actively involved in multiple research projects as principal investigator or key participant, including studies on leadership mentalization, cross-organizational stress prevention, and management of short-term sickness absence. Mentalisering blandt ledere (2024–2027) Tværorganisatorisk forebyggelse af stress Afdækning og håndtering af drypvis sygefravær Matterhorn - Ledelse af trivsel Arbejdsgruppe Master i Trivsel Tanja Kirkegaard regularly contributes to public discourse through media appearances and podcasts on psychological safety, leadership, and workplace well-being, demonstrating a commitment to translating research into practice.

Eva Flickerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Sociology
• Visual Sociology
• Group Dynamics
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Eva Flicker is a Professor at the University of Vienna's Institute of Sociology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds academic roles including Deputy Director of the Institute, coordinator of the Master's program in Gender Studies, and member of various university committees such as the Gender Equality Task Force. Her research focuses on film sociology, visual sociology, group dynamics, and gender studies, with a recent emphasis on digital visual communication in education and organizations. Educational background includes a Habilitation in Sociology (2006) and PhD (1997) from the University of Vienna. She has held visiting scholar positions at institutions worldwide, including Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf (2022) and University of Kent (2019). Her work explores topics like female academics in film, Austrian cinema as social critique, and gender representation in media. Key awards include the Bank Austria Stiftungspreis for interdisciplinary teaching and the UNIVIE Teaching Award (2014). She leads research projects such as the Austrian Film Gender Report and Gender-Integration-Gamification. Active in professional development, she teaches group dynamics seminars and organizes workshops on leadership, gender, and intercultural communication. Her research outputs span over 78 publications, with recent works addressing online group training dynamics, visual analysis of film gender representation, and systemic group learning methodologies. She is affiliated with the Research platform GAIN - Gender: Ambivalent In_Visibilities, focusing on intersectional gender studies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science Education
• Digital Transformation
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Dominik Dolezal is affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science , where he contributes to the Research Group Data Mining and Machine Learning and the Research Group Education, Didactics and Entertainment Computing . He holds a Dr.techn., BSc, BEd, and MSc. His research focuses on integrating digital skills into teacher training curricula, fostering 21st-century competencies, and leveraging AI-enhanced educational technologies. Key educational contributions include developing open educational resources for computer ethics and promoting digital transformation in secondary education. His work emphasizes student-centered learning approaches, such as the 'Learning Office' concept, which fosters self-driven collaboration and 21st-century skills. Recent studies explore pandemic impacts on teaching methods and the role of game-based learning in skill development. Research activity spans AI applications in education, digital competence frameworks for teachers, and agile IT project management education. Collaborations highlight European and international engagement in curriculum design and educational policy.

• Social Psychology
• Group Processes
• Ostracism
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Dr. James Wirth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University Newark. He holds a BA from Northwestern University (2003), and MS and PhD from Purdue University (2007 and 2010). Before joining OSU Newark in 2013, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of North Florida. His research focuses on group processes, particularly ostracism’s impact on social pain, basic human needs, mood, and aggression. He explores how individual differences and situational factors moderate ostracism effects, including why groups ostracize burdensome members. His work integrates intergroup relations, personality, and novel group-based paradigms. Wirth has received multiple grants, including annual Research and Scholarly Activity Grants at OSU Newark and prior funding from the University of North Florida. His research emphasizes undergraduate involvement, as seen in his grants involving student assistants. Key themes in his publications include ostracism dynamics, burden perception, and decision-making under social exclusion. His research has been published in journals like Psychological Science and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology . Notable works include studies on burdensome group members and the consequences of exclusion based on group identity. He also investigates technological solutions to pandemic-related behaviors, such as reducing face-touching through videoconferencing.