جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ofer Tchernichovskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Evolution
• Social Learning
• Vocal Learning in Birds
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ofer Tchernichovski is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, CUNY. He specializes in cultural evolution, social learning, and vocal learning in birds and humans, focusing on mechanisms underlying song learning and cultural transmission. His lab investigates how birds' communication signals shape stable polymorphic cultures and explores applications in designing agile communication systems. He holds a PhD in Zoology from Tel Aviv University. His research spans behavioral neuroscience, developmental processes, and interdisciplinary studies with computational models. He has collaborated on virtual world experiments to study collective intelligence and governance challenges. Tchernichovski’s work bridges animal behavior, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, contributing to understanding vocal learning and cultural dynamics in both birds and humans. Education: PhD, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University. Current Research: Cultural evolution of bird song, social learning dynamics, and neural mechanisms of vocal production. His lab uses zebra finches to study how vocal learning is influenced by auditory experience and social interaction. Recent projects include experiments on online governance and the role of sleep in developmental learning. He also explores applications of social force analysis to design stable communication systems. Key Projects: Laboratory of Social Learning & Cultural Evolution (Hunter College), collaborations on virtual world experiments (e.g., ferry game simulations for collective intelligence), and studies on dopaminergic systems in avian monogamy. His work integrates field studies, neuroimaging, and computational modeling.

Zani Albertoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Visual Attention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Zani Alberto is a Full Professor of General and Experimental Psychology at the School of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. He holds honorary membership in the Board of Directors of the Center for Applied Social Neuroscience (CASN), Japan (since 2015). His research focuses on cognitive neurosciences, particularly brain-mind interactions, visual attention, object perception, and electrophysiological methods (ERP/EEG). He has authored over 258 publications and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and on editorial boards of journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Scientific Reports. His academic career includes senior research roles at CNR institutes (CNR-IP, CNR-IBFM), where he led labs like the Cognitive Electrophysiology Lab and the Electro-Functional Brain Imaging unit. He has co-authored influential books such as *The Cognitive Electrophysiology of Mind and Brain* and edited translations of key texts like Gazzaniga’s *Cognitive Neuroscience*. His teaching spans courses on neuroanatomy, cognitive psychology, and decision-making. Research Interests: Visual attention, ERP/EEG markers, hypoxia effects on cognition, music perception, and sociorelational neurocognition. Recent Trends in Publications: Focus on hypoxia’s impact on neural networks, mirror neuron systems, and electrophysiological correlates of visual and attentional processes. Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (since 2012), editorial board member of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience and Scientific Reports. He has led interdisciplinary research teams and contributed to translational neuroscience through collaborations in Italy and internationally. His work bridges theoretical cognitive neuroscience with practical applications in education and clinical settings.

Laura Astolfiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Brain Connectivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Astolfi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control, and Management Engineering , Sapienza University of Rome, and a Researcher at Fondazione Santa Lucia Hospital, Italy. She leads the Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Laboratory and is a Junior Fellow at the Sapienza School for Advanced Studies. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Bologna Master's in Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Sapienza Her research spans brain connectivity , high-resolution EEG source reconstruction , neurorehabilitation , hyperscanning , and social neuroscience . Key applications include disorders of consciousness and motor recovery post-stroke. Recent publications focus on deep learning for EEG localization , functional ultrasound imaging , and multi-subject brain network analysis . Awards include World's Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024) and the Best Under-40 Researcher Award at Sapienza (2010). Associate Editor, Brain Topography , Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing , and IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology 261 peer-reviewed papers, 8933 citations, H-index 45

Louis Cucciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chiral crystals
• Mirror symmetry breaking
• Chiral amplification
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Louis Cuccia is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Concordia University, serving as Graduate Program Director. He holds a PhD from McGill University and teaches courses including Introductory Organic Chemistry I (Chem-221) and Advanced Organic Chemistry IV - Structure & Stereochemistry (Chem-325), with plans to introduce a new course on Supramolecular Materials exploring biological hierarchical structures as inspiration for advanced materials. Education: PhD in Chemistry, McGill University His research focuses on chiral crystals, mirror symmetry breaking, chiral amplification, and supramolecular chemistry. His work spans mechanochemical synthesis of organic compounds, chiral crystallization mechanisms, triboelectric nanogenerators, and biomimetic materials. Recent publications highlight innovations in solvent-free reactions, chiral induction, and applications of supramolecular principles to nanotechnology and energy devices. The 15 most recent articles (2019–2025) demonstrate expertise in mechanochemistry, supramolecular assembly, and chiral materials. Key themes include triboelectric energy harvesting, chiral amplification through grinding/abrasion, and design of bioinspired materials. Collaborative work extends to pedagogical tools for nanogenerator education and fundamental studies of molecular interactions at interfaces. Professional activities include leading the Cuccia Research Group , though specific scientific awards or grants are not detailed in available information. His teaching integrates current literature on bioinspired materials, polymer science, and nanomechanics.

• Vestibular System
• Inner Ear Physiology
• Hair Cell Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ruth Anne Eatock is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago, where she leads research on mechanosensory signaling in the inner ear. Her laboratory focuses on the mouse utricle to study fundamental neurobiological questions including mechanotransduction, sensory mapping, synaptic transmission across calyceal synapses, and neural encoding of sensory information in primary afferent neurons. PhD in Biology from Caltech, Pasadena B.Sc. Honours in Neurobiology from McGill University, Montreal M.Sc. in Biology from McGill University, Montreal Auditory Physiology training at MIT & Harvard, Cambridge/Boston Dr. Eatock's research centers on vestibular physiology with specific expertise in hair cell biology, ion channel function, and neural coding in the inner ear. Her work investigates how mechanosensitive receptor cells and primary afferent neurons process information about head movements and position. She has made significant contributions to understanding voltage-gated potassium, sodium, and calcium channels in vestibular hair cells, and how these channels shape neural signaling in the vestibular system. Her research program integrates electrophysiological, molecular, and behavioral approaches to understand sensory processing in the vestibular system. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on potassium channel subunits (particularly KV1.8/Kcna10) and their role in vestibular hair cell function, sodium channel diversity in vestibular ganglion neurons, and the structural organization of vestibular hair cells including mirror-image orientation and membrane contact sites. Her work demonstrates how specific ion channel properties enable precise neural coding of vestibular stimuli, with implications for understanding balance disorders and developing potential therapeutic approaches. Dr. Eatock served as Principal Investigator on NIH grant R01DC012347 (Synaptic Processing in the Vestibular System) from February 2012 to February 2023. Her laboratory has trained numerous students and postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to successful careers in neuroscience and related fields. She has made significant methodological contributions to the field, particularly in techniques for recording from hair cells and vestibular afferents. The Eatock Lab at the University of Chicago comprises a team of researchers investigating signaling mechanisms in the inner ear. The lab maintains strong collaborations with other laboratories studying sensory systems, both within the University of Chicago and at other institutions. Current research focuses on understanding how specific ion channel properties enable precise neural coding of vestibular stimuli, with implications for understanding balance disorders and developing potential therapeutic approaches.

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Neural Technologies
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dingguo Zhang is a Reader in Robotics Engineering at the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Design, University of Bath. He is affiliated with several interdisciplinary research centers including the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI, the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio), the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, and IAAPS. His work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering to develop advanced assistive and rehabilitative technologies. His research focuses on Rehabilitation Robotics, Neural Technologies, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and Robotic Exoskeletons . He investigates how neural signals such as EEG and EMG can be used to control prosthetic devices, exoskeletons, and communication systems, particularly for individuals with neurological impairments. His work also involves signal processing, machine learning, and adaptive control strategies to improve human-machine interaction. Key themes include decoding motor and speech intentions, fatigue assessment, and closed-loop neuromodulation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward invasive and non-invasive neural interface development , especially in decoding speech from intracranial EEG and enhancing BCI performance through advanced preprocessing and deep learning. There is also significant focus on wearable robotics for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation , with integration of soft actuators, hybrid control, and real-time adaptation. Multimodal sensing (e.g., EEG-fNIRS, EMG-force) and patient-centered design are recurring elements across his work. Dr. Zhang has received recognition through his status as an IEEE Senior Member (EMBS, RAS, SMC) and IFESS Lifetime Member . He serves on the editorial boards of five journals including IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , and has held leadership roles such as co-chair of IFESS 2024. He is actively involved in research funding and supervision. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on the EPSRC-funded dSPEECH project, which aims to decode speech using invasive BCIs, and Co-Investigator on an NIHR-funded project developing an ear-switch-controlled exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation . He welcomes PhD students and is committed to training the next generation of researchers in neurotechnology and robotics. Dr. Zhang leads or contributes to research within collaborative labs and teams focused on bioengineering, augmented human systems, and accountable AI . These include the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, where interdisciplinary teams develop next-generation assistive technologies grounded in ethical and transparent AI principles.

Malavika Muruganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Social Behavior
• Neural Circuits
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Malavika Murugan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Emory University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research investigates the neural mechanisms underlying social behavior, with particular focus on how the brain processes social information to enable recognition and social decision-making. She directs the Murugan Lab at Rollins Research Center. Murugan's work combines cellular-resolution imaging, optogenetics, electrophysiology, and quantitative behavioral analysis to understand neural circuits for social recognition. Her research examines how brain regions encode social novelty, reward valuation, and group affiliation preferences. Recent studies investigate sex differences in social reward processing and hippocampal-septal pathways regulating social novelty detection. Her laboratory develops automated behavioral assays for social reward-seeking and maps brainwide inputs to behaviorally-relevant circuits. These approaches reveal how interconnected neural systems transform social sensory information into adaptive behaviors. Murugan holds a PhD from Duke University and B.Tech from Vellore Institute of Technology. She teaches neuroscience and biology courses at Emory College.

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Motion Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roberto Oboe is an Associate Professor at the University of Padova's Department of Management Engineering. His research focuses on advanced motion control systems, mechatronics, and robotics, with notable contributions to remote handling systems for nuclear facilities, admittance control methodologies, and sensor technology integration in industrial and aerospace applications. He has led projects involving SPES (Selective Production of Exotic Species) facility automation, haptic feedback systems, and UAV localization. His technical work spans multiple disciplines including robotic control, nuclear engineering safety protocols, and sensor-based anomaly detection. Key projects include the development of intelligent remote handling systems for radioactive materials and the optimization of bilateral teleoperation systems. He actively contributes to IEEE editorial boards and serves as a Ph.D. examiner. Research highlights include: Admittance control frameworks for high-stiffness robotic interactions Pioneering work on MEMS-based mirror control systems Development of semi-quantitative risk assessment methodologies Advancements in indoor UAV navigation systems Publications emphasize practical applications with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2016, covering topics from neuronal avalanche analysis to industrial servopositioner improvements.

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
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Bettina Forsterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Somatosensory Processing
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Bettina Forster is a leading cognitive neuroscientist at City, St George's University of London, where she holds a professorship in the Department of Psychology within the School of Health Sciences. She co-leads the Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership. Her work is supported by major funders including the BBSRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Wellcome Trust. Research Interests: Her research focuses on the brain mechanisms underlying body perception, touch, and embodied cognition. She employs EEG and ERP techniques to study how attention, emotion, and social context shape somatosensory processing. Her work has identified key neural markers such as the Late Somatosensory Negativity (LSN) and N140cc, and she has pioneered methods to isolate somatosensory activity from visual influences. She investigates how we perceive our own and others’ bodies and emotions, with implications for mindfulness, autism, and clinical psychology. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on emotion perception, vicarious touch, and the role of the somatosensory cortex in social cognition. She frequently uses ERP methodology to explore how facial expressions engage body representations, with growing interest in individual differences (e.g., alexithymia) and developmental conditions (e.g., autism). Her work bridges cognitive, clinical, and social neuroscience, demonstrating a consistent trajectory toward understanding the neural basis of embodied social interaction. Scientific Awards: Staff Research Prize for excellence in research (£1000), City University London (December 2007) Research Supervision and Funding: Professor Forster supervises current PhD students including Hana Villar, Carmen Kohl, and Alejandro Galvez-Pol. Her former students include Silvia Goss, Alexander Jones, and Chiara F. Sambo. She has secured significant research grants, including a Leverhulme Trust award (£216K) on neurometric measures of decision-making and BBSRC funding (£371K) on tactile spatial orienting. She has also received internal pump-priming awards for projects on the bodily self and aesthetic perception. Research Centre: She co-leads the Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience, a hub for interdisciplinary research on brain, behavior, and mental health, fostering collaboration across psychology, neuroscience, and clinical practice.

• Neurocognition of Music and Language
• Perception and Production of Sound
• Interpersonal Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniela Sammler is an Adjunct Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and leads the Neurocognition of Music and Language Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and musicology to explore shared neural mechanisms in music and language processing. PhD in Psychology from the University of Leipzig and Max Planck Institute (2008) Habilitation on intonation in speech and music (2018) Venia Legendi in Frankfurt (2022) Her research focuses on neurocognitive overlaps between music and language, including syntax, prosody, and interpersonal interaction. Key findings include cortical tracking of rhythm, neural hubs for melodic processing, and evidence of universal links in speech-song perception despite cultural diversity. Recent publications analyze audio-motor coordination in duets, prosody-emotion mapping, and dyslexia-related auditory processing deficits. Awards include the Otto Hahn Medal (2010) and European historic preservation recognition (2012). Co-led studies with institutions like Western Sydney University and University of Glasgow Editor for The Oxford Handbook of Language and Music (under contract) Grants from Max Planck Society and Heisenberg Foundation

Heather Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Development
• Anxiety Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Henderson is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on developmental pathways linking early temperament traits like behavioral inhibition to later psychosocial outcomes, with particular emphasis on anxiety, social behavior, and neurocognitive processes. She examines how factors such as parenting, cognitive control, and peer interactions shape child and adolescent development. Her work integrates longitudinal studies, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments to understand mechanisms underlying anxiety and social competence. Key areas of investigation include: Temperament stability and change across childhood Neurobehavioral correlates of behavioral inhibition Social anxiety etiology and prevention Executive function development Peer dynamics in shy children Her recent publications highlight developmental trajectories from infancy through adolescence, emphasizing brain-behavior relationships and contextual influences. She collaborates on ENIGMA-anxiety mega-analyses and studies pandemic impacts on mental health. Henderson’s work appears in top journals like Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology and Development and Psychopathology . As Department Chair, she oversees academic governance while maintaining active research and mentoring roles. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges developmental psychology, neuroscience, and clinical practice to address mental health challenges in youth.

Todd C Holmesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural Circuit Mapping
• Synaptic Connectivity
• Visual Cortex
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Todd C. Holmes, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. His research focuses on the structural and functional organization of neural circuits, particularly in the visual cortex and hippocampus. Dr. Holmes employs advanced techniques like laser scanning photostimulation and viral tracing to map synaptic connectivity, emphasizing the balance between excitatory and inhibitory inputs in cortical microcircuits. His work has revealed layer-specific synaptic wiring diagrams and redefined understanding of how inhibitory connections mirror excitatory pathways in the mouse visual cortex (V1). Dr. Holmes is affiliated with the UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on Alzheimer’s disease models, optogenetic tools, and neurovascular interactions. He has secured funding from NIH grants (e.g., MH105427, R01NS095355) and collaborates on projects involving genetic engineering and high-resolution brain imaging techniques. His research extends to circadian rhythms, Drosophila neurobiology, and neuropsychiatric disorder models, leveraging transgenic approaches and behavioral analyses. Recent studies explore microglia’s role in synaptic connectivity and the application of novel viral vectors for circuit tracing.

Vinita Agarwalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Social Justice
• Medical Humanism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vinita Agarwal, Professor of Communication at Salisbury University, is a leading voice in health communication and social justice. Her work bridges whole-person healthcare with advocacy for marginalized populations through titles like Health Communication for Social Justice: A Whole Person Activist Approach (2023) and Medical Humanism, Chronic Illness, and the Body in Pain (2020). Research Interests: Social justice, health equity, chronic illness narratives, and complementary medicine epistemologies. Key Contributions: Founded Whole Person Health Consulting, LLC, and co-edited Communicating for Social Justice in Health Contexts (2022). The 15 most recent publications reveal a focus on integrating social justice into health communication, exploring embodiment in CAM practices, and addressing health disparities through Ayurveda, community engagement, and critical discourse analysis. Themes span from pandemic response (2014) to ecosystemic health (2024), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to person-centered care.