جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brian Thorstensonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Playwriting
• Devised Theater
• Creative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Thorstenson is a Teaching Professor at the Department of Theatre and Dance in Santa Clara University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Based in San Francisco, he holds an MFA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and contributes to interdisciplinary performance projects such as Dearly Gathered and Whether to Weather . His work bridges playwriting, devised theater, and social justice. Education : MFA in Creative Writing (San Francisco State University) Awards : 2023 Louis and Dorina Brutocao Award for Teaching Excellence, 2023–2025 Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts Key Collaborations : Founding member of The Z Collective and 6NewPlays; collaborator with Erin Mei-Ling Stuart, Rowena Richie, Christy Funsch, and Stephen Pelton Thorstenson’s research interests include devised theater, social justice in the arts, and the intersection of memory and performance. His recent projects, like the Road Trip Project installations, explore immersive storytelling. His plays and poems often examine identity, relationships, and environmental themes through experimental forms. His publications and performances span ecological narratives ( Pushing into the Blue ), queer identity ( Today , love_stories ), and psychological complexity ( Tuesday ). Collaborative works like Weather to Whether integrate dance, gesture, and multimedia elements. His teaching includes courses on playwriting, devised theater, and social justice. Scientific Awards : 2023 Louis and Dorina Brutocao Award for Teaching Excellence 2023–2025 Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts As a writer and performer, Thorstenson contributes to platforms like Burning House Press and the Lambda Literary Review. He co-created 24 Postcards with Tim Gleason and Stephen Pelton, blending poetry, visual art, and choreography.

Nathan Faivreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Consciousness
• Perceptual Consciousness
• Metacognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathan Faivre is a Research Director at CNRS working at the Laboratory of Psychology and NeuroCognition (LPNC) at the University of Grenoble Alpes, where he co-directs the Consciousness, Memory and MetaCognition (CoMMet) research team. His work is centered at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and consciousness studies, with a particular focus on the neural mechanisms underlying perceptual consciousness and metacognition. He maintains an office in the Michel Dubois Building (C103) and leads an active research group studying the electrophysiological and electrochemical correlates of consciousness. Dr. Faivre obtained his PhD at the École normale supérieure under the supervision of Sid Kouider. He completed postdoctoral work at the California Institute of Technology with Christof Koch and at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne with Olaf Blanke. Before joining LPNC, he spent two years at the Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne in Paris. His research primarily investigates the neural correlates of consciousness, with particular emphasis on evidence accumulation processes, metacognition, and multisensory integration. Dr. Faivre employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including stereotactic-electroencephalography (sEEG) and functional MRI to study how the brain generates conscious experiences. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical neuroscience to understand the mechanisms underlying perceptual awareness and confidence judgments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on consciousness research with increasing sophistication in methodology. His work spans from theoretical frameworks of consciousness to detailed neural mechanisms, with particular attention to the insular cortex, evidence accumulation processes, and multisensory integration. The research demonstrates a progression from basic consciousness mechanisms to clinical applications, particularly in schizophrenia research. ERC Consolidator Grant for 'volta' project (2025-2030) ERC Starting Grant for 'Metaction' project (completed in 2025) Dr. Faivre has successfully mentored multiple PhD students including François Stockart, who recently defended his thesis on electrophysiological and computational studies of evidence accumulation in perceptual consciousness. His research is supported by substantial European Research Council funding, with the 'volta' project currently ongoing until 2030. He maintains active collaborations with institutions including Grenoble Hospital, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and West Virginia University. As co-director of the CoMMet team at LPNC, Dr. Faivre leads a dynamic research group that recently expanded with new postdocs and PhD students focusing on electrochemical correlates of consciousness, auditory consciousness during sleep, and metacognition during sleep. The team utilizes cutting-edge methodologies including stereotactic-electroencephalography to document the neural correlates of consciousness.

Helene Loevenbruckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neurophysiological substrates of language
• Endophasia (inner speech)
• Typical and atypical language development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Helene Loevenbruck is a Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) working at the Laboratory of Psychology and NeuroCognition (LPNC) at University of Grenoble Alpes. She leads the Language team at LPNC since October 2017 and has been actively contributing to cognitive science research for over two decades. Her work bridges experimental research with practical applications in speech rehabilitation and language development. Her research focuses on three main axes: the regulation of endophasia (inner speech), language development in typical and atypical conditions, and remediation of speech disorders. She developed the ConDialInt neurocognitive model which describes condensation, dialogality, and intentionality dimensions of inner speech. Her work spans from theoretical frameworks to applied research with clinical populations including children with cochlear implants, individuals with aphasia, and those experiencing atypical inner speech phenomena. Dr. Loevenbruck's publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of neuroscience, linguistics, and cognitive psychology, with particular emphasis on how inner speech functions in both typical and clinical populations. Her research demonstrates how inner speech mechanisms relate to broader cognitive processes including self-reflection, memory, and consciousness. She has supervised multiple PhD students including Lucie Van Bogaert (working on cochlear implants), Claire Boilley (focusing on intellectual development disorders), and Téo Pesci (studying verbal inner speech in auditory verbal aphantasia). Her research has been supported by numerous ANR and European projects including InnerSpeech, EULALIES, HearCog, and Comm4CHILD. Dr. Loevenbruck is also active in science communication, having published the popular science book "Le mystère des voix intérieures" (The Mystery of Inner Voices) in 2022 and appearing in numerous media outlets including France Culture, The Guardian, and Science & Vie to discuss inner speech phenomena.

• Cultural Studies
• Music History
• Dance Music Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Lawrence is Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of East London (UEL), School of Arts and Creative Industries, where he teaches in the Department of Music, Writing & Performance. As Co-director of the Centre for Cultural Studies Research, he shapes academic discourse through curated events including the Critical Beats series with The Wire and the Kiss Me Again conference on Arthur Russell. His foundational role in Lucky Cloud Sound System since 2003 bridges academia and underground dance culture. Lawrence's research centers on dance music history with forensic focus on 1970s-1980s New York City, examining disco's countercultural dimensions , queer space formation , and postindustrial creativity . His methodology combines archival rigor with ethnographic sensitivity , particularly regarding marginalized narratives in dance floor histories. Key conceptual contributions include analyses of real estate determinism in club culture and the transglocal politics of queer dance spaces, revealing how race, class, and sexuality intersect in sonic environments. His publication trajectory shows consistent deepening into decolonial frameworks, with recent work confronting Latinx erasure in Pulse nightclub narratives and interrogating disco's relationship to labor transformation. The 2022 epilogue on decolonizing disco marks a critical turn toward dismantling Eurocentric frameworks in dance music historiography, while maintaining his signature attention to material conditions of dance floor spaces. Lawrence's research impact extends beyond academia through REF2014/2021 case studies, international lectures across 20+ cities, and media engagements with BBC, Guardian, and MoMA. His British Academy and AHRC-funded projects demonstrate sustained scholarly contribution, while Lucky Cloud Sound System operationalizes his research through weekly Loft-style parties in East London since 2003. As curator of the Arthur Russell Tribute at ICA and Vancouver Art Gallery's Mash-Up exhibition, Lawrence bridges academic research with public cultural programming. His role on EGA-Copenhagen's governing body since 2014 reflects commitment to educational equity, while ongoing collaborations with Wire magazine and Red Bull Music Academy sustain dialogue between scholarly and practitioner communities.

• Visual Development
• Perceptual Psychology
• Infant Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daphne Maurer is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University, with additional appointments as Professor (Status-Only) at the University of Toronto's Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and Senior Fellow at Massey College. She serves as Chair of the Research Ethics Board at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and President of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto. Her research examines the development of visual perception and sensory processing, focusing on how early visual experience shapes neural development. Key areas include: Critical periods in visual development and plasticity Effects of congenital cataracts and visual deprivation Multisensory integration (audiovisual, visuotactile) Face processing expertise development Clinical applications for vision screening and amblyopia Her publication trends show increasing focus on neuroplasticity mechanisms, clinical translation of basic research, and socioeconomic factors in vision care. Award highlights: Officer, Order of Canada (2024) Fellow, AAAS (2019) Honorary Doctorate, McMaster (2017) Donald O. Hebb Award (2015) Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (2007)

Elisabeth Luggauerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Anthropology
• Environmental Anthropology
• Multispecies Ethnography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elisabeth Luggauer is a post-doc researcher at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 's Institute for European Ethnology (IfEE), with a PhD from the University of Graz. She co-convenes the colleex network and serves as the Women's and Equal Rights Representative at IfEE since 2024. Education : PhD (2022), MA (2015), BA (2012) in European Ethnology from University of Graz Research : Focuses on urban multispecies coexistence, climate crisis ethnography, and thermal politics in cities like Podgorica and Las Vegas Her work combines multimodal ethnography and experimental field methods , supported by the colleex network . Recent publications examine heat resilience, air conditioning practices, and Southeastern European urbanism. She leads fieldwork in Berlin, Graz, and Montenegro while affiliated with the ERC WAVEMATTERS project on urban vibrations. Key Collaborations : Prof. Ignacio Farías (WAVEMATTERS), Prof. Jochen Bonz (ethnopsychoanalysis) Grants : Leopold-Kretzenbacher Scholarship (2016-2017), University of Graz Research Grant (2015)

• Perceptual Processes
• Action Planning
• Spatial Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Constanze Hesse holds a Personal Chair at the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen , where she leads the GRaSPER Lab (Grasping, Reaching and Spatial Perception Experimental Research). Her work bridges perceptual processes for action planning and control with investigations into how physical and affective material properties influence behavioral intentions. Academic Rank: Professor Department: School of Psychology Email: c.hesse@abdn.ac.uk Research interests focus on experimental behavioral methods (psychophysics) and neuropsychological studies examining visuomotor behavior in patients with perceptual/spatial impairments (hemianopia, visual neglect). Recent studies explore crossmodal texture perception, grasping mechanics, obstacle avoidance, and attention allocation during motor tasks. Key article themes include visuomotor control , perceptual-motor integration , haptic-visual processing , biomechanical constraints , spatial cognition , and motor expertise . Her 2015-2025 publications span neuropsychological dissociations, Weber’s Law violations, temporal-order judgements, surface property effects, and visual memory in reaching/grasping. A scientific award includes Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . She coordinates course PS4050 and has secured a 2023-2026 Open Research Area grant with collaborators in Germany and France for studies on negative affective touch in interactions. The GRaSPER Lab, located in the William Guild Building (Old Aberdeen Campus), utilizes experimental behavioral methods and neuropsychological testing to explore the interplay between perceptual, cognitive, and motor systems.

Arash Sahraieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Arash Sahraie serves as Chair in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen. His office is located in the William Guild Building, Room T02/T07, Kings College, Old Aberdeen. He has established himself as a leading researcher in visual perception, consciousness, and rehabilitation psychology, with a particular focus on blindsight and visual field defects. Professor Sahraie's research primarily centers on non-invasive assessment of the visual system, blindsight research (studying conscious and unconscious visual processing after brain injury), development and assessment of vision rehabilitation strategies, and parameters affecting orienting behavior through eye movements and visual attention. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in developing therapeutic interventions for patients with visual field defects. Recent publications reveal an expansion of his research interests into pandemic-related cognitive effects, particularly how lockdowns affect time perception and mental health. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity in high-impact journals across neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation medicine. The research trajectory shows progression from fundamental studies on visual awareness and blindsight toward increasingly applied research on vision rehabilitation, with recent work addressing contemporary issues like pandemic impacts on cognition. His most recent work focuses on supervised and unsupervised rehabilitation approaches for visual field defects, indicating a strong translational focus in his current research program. Professor Sahraie teaches at multiple levels within the psychology program, including Level 2 Perception courses, Level 4 Visual Awareness, and MRes-level instruction on research funding, grant applications, and academic reporting. His teaching appears closely aligned with his research expertise in visual perception and cognitive processes.

Edward Redheadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spatial Cognition
• Associative Learning
• Animal Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edward Redhead is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Southampton, specializing in Spatial Cognition, Associative Learning, and Animal Cognition. He leads innovative research projects examining the interplay between nostalgia and spatial anxiety, virtual reality applications for orientation training, and cognitive decline in spatial memory across species. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like University of Portsmouth, University of Western Ontario, and University of Technology Sydney. Current research includes spatial orientation in virtual environments Investigates mathematical ability enhancement through spatial video games Studies neurogenesis implications with international partners Develops operant conditioning techniques for zoo animal welfare Scientific leadership recognized through VC Teaching Awards (2007, 2011). Supervises PhD students in Psychology, Medicine, and Educational Psychology while maintaining active roles in module coordination for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Michelle De Haanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Infant and Child Development
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Michelle De Haan is Professor in Infant and Child Development at the University College London (UCL) Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, where she leads the Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatry group. She also serves as Director of UCL's MSc in Infancy and Early Childhood Development and is Editor in Chief of the journal Developmental Science. Her academic journey began with a PhD in Child Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota in 1996, following a BA from McMaster University. Since joining UCL, she has progressed through the academic ranks from Lecturer (1999) to Professor (2018). Professor de Haan's research focuses on the neural underpinnings of cognitive and social development in infants and children, with particular emphasis on understanding typical and atypical development. Her work employs neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods to examine brain-behavior relationships in various conditions including infant-onset epilepsy, sickle-cell disease, congenital visual impairment, and preterm birth. She conducts research both in the UK and internationally, including collaborations in Kenya and The Gambia. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on developing innovative assessment tools, particularly tablet-based measures for early cognitive screening, and investigating neural markers of cognitive development across diverse populations. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to identify early markers of risk and develop interventions for children with developmental challenges. Distinguished International Alumni Award (2012, University of Minnesota) Editor in Chief of Developmental Science (since 2012) Professor de Haan is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers, having supervised numerous PhD students who have gone on to academic positions and research careers. She also collaborates extensively with clinical teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital, ensuring her research has direct relevance to clinical practice. Her work extends to public engagement through media appearances and educational initiatives like Wondermind, an online game developed with the Tate Gallery to teach children about neuroscience. She leads the London Babylab, which provides opportunities for parents and children to participate in research on early development, located within the Developmental Neuroscience Programme at UCL GOS Institute of Child Health.

Scott Waddellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural circuit mechanisms of memory
• Learning and memory in Drosophila
• Motivational control systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Waddell is Professor of Neurobiology and Wellcome Principal Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour (CNCB) within the Medical Sciences Division. He leads an active research group investigating neural mechanisms of memory, motivation, and behavioral individuality in Drosophila (fruit flies). Waddell's research focuses on understanding how neural circuits encode, consolidate, and retrieve memories, with particular emphasis on: Neural circuit mechanisms of memory-directed behavior Motivational control systems that gate memory expression Dopaminergic reward pathways and their role in memory formation How nutrient sensing influences memory persistence The neural basis of behavioral individuality His laboratory has made several groundbreaking discoveries, including identifying specific neurons required for memory, demonstrating functional subdivision of mushroom body neurons for memory consolidation versus retrieval, and discovering how motivational states like hunger control memory expression through dopaminergic signaling. The group employs sophisticated techniques including optogenetics, two-photon microscopy, and advanced behavioral paradigiments to investigate these questions at cellular resolution. Waddell's work has revealed striking mechanistic similarities between flies and mammals in reward processing and memory mechanisms, while also uncovering unique aspects of Drosophila neurobiology. His research demonstrates that fundamental principles of neural circuit operation are conserved across species, making Drosophila a powerful model for understanding intelligence in all animals. Among his notable honors are: Wellcome Principal Research Fellow (2016-present) Wellcome Senior Research Fellow (2011-2016) Member of EMBO 2014 Liliane Bettencourt Prize for the Life Sciences Waddell supervises multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who contribute to the lab's collaborative and interactive research environment. His group is currently working on understanding small neural circuits that support memory and direct behavior, with the goal of achieving cellular-level understanding of neural mechanisms of behavioral control.

Jessica Hemmingsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Textiles
• Contemporary Craft
• Material Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jessica Hemmings is Professor of Craft at HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg, Professor II at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, and Visiting Professor at Moholy-Nagy University of Art & Design, Budapest. Her academic career spans multiple international institutions with a focus on textiles, craft, and material culture. Her educational background includes a BFA in Textile Design from the Rhode Island School of Design, an MA in Comparative Literature from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Professor Hemmings' research interests center on textiles and contemporary craft, with particular attention to material culture and literature, postcolonial literature and contemporary craft, lifewriting and embodied knowledge, and the cultural contexts of Zimbabwe and Indonesia. Her current research project "Carceral Craft: the material of oppression or expression?" is funded by the Swedish Research Council (2025-2027) and investigates textile crafts made in carceral contexts. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a commitment to exploring the intersections of craft, culture, and social contexts. Her recent work has focused on postcolonial textiles, material memory, and the political dimensions of textile practice. Editor-in-Chief of PARSE at HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg Editorial board member of Textile: the Journal of Cloth & Culture (Taylor & Francis) Editorial board member of Craft Research (Intellect) External PhD examiner across multiple countries including Australia, Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa and Sweden Professor Hemmings supervises PhD candidates working on projects related to blacksmithing, tools and the body, as well as textiles, dignity and mourning. She has held previous positions including Rita Bolland Fellow at the Research Centre for Material Culture, Netherlands (2020-2023), external examiner for the MA Textiles at the Royal College of Art, London (2017-2020), and honorary Adjunct Professorship at UNSW, Sydney (2016-2018).

Ashok Litwin-Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• Learning Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashok Litwin-Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University, with appointments at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience, and the Zuckerman Institute. His research bridges computational neuroscience and theoretical modeling to understand how neural circuits implement learning and memory processes. Dr. Litwin-Kumar's research focuses on learning algorithms and their neural implementations, particularly investigating how organisms use past experiences to adapt current behavior and how these neural algorithms compare to those in machine learning and artificial intelligence. His work combines computational modeling with experimental collaborations, with a particular emphasis on Drosophila (fruit fly) neural circuits, synaptic plasticity, and connectome analysis. His lab develops well-constrained models of learning and neural dynamics, often incorporating detailed anatomical data to create biologically plausible computational frameworks. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on connectome-constrained neural network models, with significant work on Drosophila mushroom body circuitry, cerebellar-like structures, and dopaminergic learning systems. His research spans multiple scales from single neuron dynamics to circuit-level organization and behavioral output, demonstrating an integrated approach to understanding neural computation. Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interface (2017-present) National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014-2017) Dr. Litwin-Kumar's lab is supported by NSF grant #2443158 and maintains active collaborations with experimental neuroscience groups. His team develops computational tools for analyzing neural circuits and publishes regularly in top neuroscience and computational journals. The lab works at the intersection of theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, and experimental neurobiology, creating models that bridge abstract learning principles with biological implementation.

Gregor Hardiessمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Working Memory
• Spatial Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Gregor Hardiess is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience at the Faculty of Biology, University of Tübingen. His research explores the interplay between gaze behavior, working memory, and spatial cognition, with a focus on both healthy subjects and visually impaired patients. Supervises student theses (PhD, Master, Bachelor) in Visual Cognition, Spatial Cognition, and Neurobiology Conducts practical courses and seminars on topics like Visual Cognition, Spatial Cognition, and Working Memory His work investigates how eye and head movements support cognitive processes, particularly in dynamic environments. He studies trade-offs between sensory acquisition and memory usage, spatial working memory metrics, and compensation strategies for visual field defects in navigation tasks. Key publication themes include gaze control in collision avoidance, cross-modal integration in working memory, and language's role in spatial cognition. He has contributed to journals such as Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Frontiers in Psychology , with a focus on experimental methodologies in virtual reality. Hardiess also engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, delivering invited talks on topics like gaze adaptation, visual exploration in hemianopic patients, and cognitive strategies in spatial tasks.

Kari L. Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural computation
• Neuromodulation
• Plasticity
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kari L. Hoffman is an Associate Professor in Psychological Sciences at Vanderbilt University, specializing in neural computation, neuromodulation, and plasticity underlying perception, learning, and memory. Her research employs customized high-density multi-site recording arrays, selective stimulation, and wireless recording technology to measure and manipulate cell assembly activity and network dynamics. Her research interests focus on understanding how neural ensembles encode and retrieve memories across species. Using macaque monkeys and human patients, she investigates neural correlates of memory during perceptual tasks, with particular emphasis on hippocampal function, sharp-wave ripples, and the effects of deep brain stimulation on memory processes in Alzheimer's disease. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications. Dr. Hoffman has established significant collaborations with Dr. Andres Lozano on deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease and with Dr. Taufik Valiante on intracranial recordings in epilepsy patients. Her lab has produced notable research on wireless neural recording in freely behaving primates and cross-species memory mechanisms. Scientific recognition includes her lab members receiving awards such as the 3-year Alzheimer's Society scholarship awarded to student Ahmed. Dr. Hoffman actively mentors graduate students including Ahmed, Michelle, Omid, and Tim, and regularly presents at major conferences including the Winter Conference on Learning and Memory and Park City Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. She also engages in public outreach through events like the Krembil Foundation's Cutting Edge series and presentations at locations such as the Toronto Library.