جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hong-Yu Wongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
• Embodied Agency
• Virtual Reality and Embodiment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Overview Prof. Hong-Yu Wong holds the Chair of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science at the University of Tübingen's Philosophical Seminar. He leads the CIN Philosophy of Neuroscience Group and serves as Head of the Philosophy of Neuroscience research cluster. His work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and empirical research in VR/AR technologies. Research Focus Embodied Agency: Explores how bodily awareness structures action and self-consciousness Virtual Reality Embodiment: Studies body ownership and self-localization in immersive environments Philosophy of AI: Analyzes agency in artificial systems and ethical implications Neurophilosophy: Examines consciousness, emotion, and action through interdisciplinary lenses Key Contributions Recent work includes groundbreaking studies on agency disorders in schizophrenia (PNAS 2023), the aesthetics of magical performance (British Journal of Aesthetics 2023), and foundational papers on embodied cognition (Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 2018). His upcoming monograph *Embodied Agency* (Oxford UP) synthesizes decades of research. Academic Leadership Supervises doctoral candidate Julian Saccone Guides academic assistants like Rebecca Dreier and researchers such as Dr. Krisztina Orbán Recognition Pioneer in integrating empirical methods into philosophical inquiry, with awards including the CNCC Essay Award (2008) and multiple grants supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Daniela Balslevمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Spatial Attention
• Spatial Neglect
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniela Balslev is a Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on sensorimotor processes underlying spatial attention and disorders like spatial neglect. She combines neuroimaging (fMRI) and neurostimulation (TMS) to study how eye proprioception (oculoproprioception) influences visual localization and attentional mechanisms. Her work addresses clinical conditions such as strabismus and neglect, with a focus on developing therapeutic interventions. Key research areas include oculomotor control, spatial neglect rehabilitation, and the neural mechanisms of eye dominance. She leads a lab investigating proprioceptive contributions to eye alignment and has pioneered methods to study oculoproprioception in humans. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Glasgow and NHS Fife, with grants from the MRC and Wellcome Trust. Scientific awards include the Magstim/University of Oxford Young Investigator Award and the Attempto Prize. Her lab currently explores strabismus mechanisms and the role of proprioception in ocular alignment using ultra-high-field fMRI and behavioral studies. Supervised students include Pei Wu, studying motor eye dominance mechanisms.

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.

Meghan Darling-Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motor Speech Disorders
• Precision Medicine in Intervention
• Speech Production Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Meghan Darling-White is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona, serving as Director of Graduate Studies and Director of the NIH-funded Communication Participation and Adaptive Listening Support (P.A.L.S.) Lab. Her research focuses on applying precision medicine approaches to develop participation-centered interventions for individuals with motor speech disorders, particularly adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. Key areas include speech production analysis (acoustic, kinematic, perceptual), speech breathing mechanics, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation frameworks. Dr. Darling-White holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Arizona licensure. She teaches courses such as SLHS 575: Neuromotor Speech Disorders and oversees graduate training programs. Her work integrates quantitative data (e.g., respiratory measurements) with qualitative interview methodologies to address real-world communication challenges. Research emphases include Parkinson’s disease speech biomarkers, speech motor control in cerebral palsy, and longitudinal changes in speech physiology. She has pioneered frameworks for shared decision-making in intervention design and advocates for client-driven rehabilitation outcomes. The P.A.L.S. Lab collaborates on adaptive technologies to enhance communication participation in clinical populations. Key contributions include studies on sentence length effects in neurodevelopmental disorders, respiratory calibration methods, and the impact of loud speech cues in Down syndrome. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge measurement techniques, aiming to improve speech-language pathology interventions through evidence-based practices.

David Fieldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutritional Psychiatry
• Vitamin-B6 Neurochemistry
• Sensory Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Field is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, leading research in nutritional psychiatry and sensory neuroscience. His work focuses on dietary modulation of neurotransmitter systems, particularly Vitamin B6 effects on GABA-glutamate balance and sensory processing. Research aims to develop nutritional interventions for anxiety, sensory hypersensitivity, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Publications demonstrate neuropharmacological effects of vitamins on brain function, with clinical applications in anxiety reduction and sensory processing. Recent work establishes high-dose Vitamin B6 as a modulator of neural excitation-inhibition balance.

Gary Stephensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmacology
• Neuroscience
• Pain Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Gary Stephens is a Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Reading's School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy. He serves as Programme Director for the BSc Pharmacology program and holds editorial roles at the British Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceuticals journal. His research focuses on ion channel modulation, synaptic transmission, and the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids and psychedelics in pain, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and ataxia. Notable projects include investigating presynaptic calcium channels and GPCRs in disease, psychedelic drug effects on pain, and plant-derived cannabinoid therapies. His research group employs patch clamp electrophysiology and brain slice studies, with a focus on molecular determinants of ion channel modulation. He is affiliated with the Calcium Channel Network, Ion Channels @ Reading, and the Centre for Neuroscience and Neurodynamics. He received the Fellowship of the British Pharmacological Society. His work spans drug discovery, natural product pharmacology, and translational neuroscience, with contributions to understanding cannabinoid and psychedelic mechanisms in neurological conditions. Key research themes include CACHD1 protein function, calcium channel targeting in pain, and psychedelic drug effects. His collaborative projects aim to bridge basic science and clinical applications, with studies on anticonvulsant cannabinoids and SUMOylation's role in neuroprotection. His publications span over three decades, emphasizing ion channel physiology, drug development, and neuropharmacology.

Jennetta W. Hammondمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroimmunology
• Neurology
• Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennetta W. Hammond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, Neuroimmunology and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her research focuses on neuroimmune mechanisms in neurological disorders, particularly investigating the Sez6 gene family and their roles in neuroprotection through complement regulation. She also explores mitochondrial stress pathways linked to movement disorders and autoimmune mechanisms in cerebellar ataxia. Education: PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan (2008) BS in Zoology from Brigham Young University (2002) Research Interests: Complement system regulation in neurodegeneration Autoantibody-mediated cerebellar ataxia Mitochondrial dysfunction in movement disorders Animal model development for neuroimmune diseases Her lab has identified the Sez6 gene family as critical regulators of synaptic preservation during development and disease states like Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Current projects include studying Sez6L2 autoantibodies in autoimmune ataxia and characterizing the Mix23 gene’s role in mitochondrial stress. Publications: Dr. Hammond has authored 17 journal articles focusing on neuroimmunology, complement biology, and molecular motor mechanisms. Recent work highlights synaptic protection strategies and novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. Labs & Teams: Her research is conducted within the Center for Neurotherapeutics Discovery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, collaborating extensively on translational neuroscience projects.

• Ultrasound Tongue Imaging
• Articulatory Phonetics
• Sound Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eleanor Lawson is a Lecturer in the Department of Speech And Language Therapy at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the School of Psychological Sciences and Health. Her research focuses on articulatory phonetics, ultrasound tongue imaging, and sound change processes, with particular attention to Scottish English speech development. She leads projects like BletherNet, exploring neural networks for analyzing tongue shapes in disordered speech, and collaborates on instrumental techniques for speech therapy applications. Research Interests: Ultrasound Tongue Imaging Phonetic teaching methodologies Sound Change dynamics STAR framework applications Her recent work includes a scoping review on lingual variability in children and contributions to the Oxford Handbook of Speech Development. She actively engages in knowledge exchange through workshops and conferences, addressing topics like accent perception and clinical intervention strategies. Current projects (2023–2025) involve collaborations with researchers in Cardiff and interdisciplinary teams analyzing consonant production and neural network applications in speech therapy.

Kelly Bridgesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Neuroanatomy
• Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kelly Bridges, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Distance Education in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University’s Steinhardt School. She specializes in integrating clinical practice and research into teaching, focusing on neuroanatomy, adult neurogenic communication disorders, and dysphagia. Her research explores pragmatic communication in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, including studies on formulaic language in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and treatment-resistant depression using deep brain stimulation. Dr. Bridges chairs the Department’s Global Committee and serves on Steinhardt’s Dean’s Global Advisory Committee, emphasizing international engagement in speech-language pathology education. She mentors early career professionals in majority-world countries and contributes to the International Association for Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) Education Committee. She teaches courses like The Talking Brain: Typical and Disordered Communication , introducing students to neurology’s role in communication disorders and rehabilitation. Her publications span neurolinguistics, clinical case studies, and bilingual child development. Notable work includes investigating formulaic language in neurological conditions and sibling influences on language acquisition in multilingual households. She collaborates with the Brain and Behavior Laboratory, advancing understanding of speech and language mechanisms in health and disease.

John Suteraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Physical Therapy
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Sutera is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He holds a DPT from Stony Brook University, MS in Physical Therapy from CUNY, and certifications in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University. With over 20 years of clinical experience across inpatient rehab, neurology, geriatrics, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab, he currently practices at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and serves as a master clinician for NYU’s program. Education: BA Economics (Binghamton University), BS Health Sciences (CUNY), MS Physical Therapy (CUNY), DPT (Stony Brook University) His research focuses on vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders, and the application of technology in clinical settings. Recent collaborations include work with NYU School of Medicine and the Steinhardt Theater Department on VR integration in therapy. Teaching specialties include cardiovascular/pulmonary tracks, professionalism, and neurology. He advocates for technology-enhanced education and has published on TBI-related balance assessment and BPPV identification. Publications span from 1997 to 2019, emphasizing clinical tools and innovative tech applications. No formal awards are listed, though his contributions to interdisciplinary collaboration highlight his professional impact.

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.

Sophie Lindمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Developmental Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Memory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sophie Lind is a Reader in Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She holds a PhD from City, University of London and has previously served as a Lecturer at Durham University. Her research is centered on developmental psychology, particularly autism spectrum disorder, memory, theory of mind, and metacognition. BSc in Psychology, University of Warwick (2003) PhD in Psychology, City, University of London (2008) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Autism Speaks Lectureship, Durham University (2010–2013) Reader in Psychology, City St George's, University of London (2013–present) Her research interests include developmental psychology, autism spectrum disorder, episodic and autobiographical memory, future-oriented thinking, theory of mind, metacognition, self-awareness, spatial navigation, and executive function. She investigates how these cognitive domains interact in neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism. Her recent publications focus on self-referential memory, the ownership effect, metacognition, and mentalising in autism. Trends in her work show a strong emphasis on experimental cognitive psychology, with recurring themes of self-awareness, memory biases, and cognitive simulation in autism. She frequently collaborates with researchers such as David Williams, Dermot Bowler, and Peter Carruthers. ESRC Research Grant (2015–2018): Metacognition and mindreading ESRC Research Grant (2010–2013): Prospection and navigation in autism Autism Speaks Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008–2010) Sophie Lind has made significant contributions through her editorial roles as Associate Editor for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and as a member of the editorial board for Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice . She teaches undergraduate courses including Developmental Psychology, Psychology Project, Introduction to Educational Psychology, From Genes to Behaviour, and Lifespan Studies. She is affiliated with the ESRC Peer Review College and actively contributes to the academic community through peer review and research mentorship.

Stine Lindahl Jacobsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Therapy
• Arts and Health
• Vulnerable Children and Families
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stine Lindahl Jacobsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department Department of Communication and Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . She leads the Art, Aesthetics & Health section since 2022, focusing on music therapy applications for vulnerable populations. Her research explores music therapy for children and adolescents psychometric tool development (APCI) arts-based health interventions interdisciplinary collaboration She has supervised PhD students since 2016 and contributed to 105+ publications. Key awards: SparNord Fondens Forskningspris 2013 Recent work focuses on AI-assisted rehabilitation music, family dynamics, and well-being capacity building through arts.

Robert Kirschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
• Neural Prosthetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Kirsch, PhD, is the Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering. He also serves as Executive Director of the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center and leads VA Rehabilitation Research's Functional Electrical Stimulation Center. His work focuses on restoring limb function using neural interfaces, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), particularly for individuals with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders. Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1982) MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (1986) Postdoctoral research at McGill University Research Interests: Neural control of movement restoration BCI and FES integration for prosthetics Advanced feedback control algorithms Implantable medical devices for neural recording Awards: Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator of Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership Director of NIBIB T32 Training Grant Chair of the National BME Council of Chairs (2017) Labs & Teams: Leads the Functional Electrical Stimulation Center and collaborates on NIH-, VA-, and foundation-funded projects.

Andrew Clausمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Pain Management
• Clinical Trials
• Postural Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Claus is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. His research focuses on clinical outcomes, pain management, and spinal biomechanics, particularly in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and persistent pain conditions. He leads research at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre, collaborating with institutions like Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health. His work spans clinical trials, Indigenous health interventions, and pain education chatbots. Education: PhD in Physiology of Sitting (UQ), Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor (Honours) Research Themes: Postural control, neuromuscular adaptations to pain, healthcare quality improvement Key Projects: Pelvic Exenteration Pain Management Collaboration, FORENSIC trial (lumbar fusion effectiveness), LIDOPAIN RCT (lidocaine infusions) Dr. Claus advises doctoral students in musculoskeletal research and has led projects funded by RBWH Foundation and NHMRC-NIHR. His interdisciplinary teams explore innovations like DEXA scans for scoliosis detection and GPS-based mobility assessments in chronic pain patients. Grants include development of small nerve fibre pathology markers in chronic pain and studies on Indigenous healthcare communication (Yarning programs). He collaborates with QUT's Biomechanics Group, UQ's Motor Control and Pain Lab, and Curtin University's Raine Cohort Study. Current roles include co-leading annual pain medicine trainee projects and student placements.