جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Embodied Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alejandro Gálvez Pol is a Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of the Balearic Islands, where he teaches courses including Memory and Cognition, Cognition and Brain, and Social Cognition and Brain across undergraduate and Master's programs in Psychology, Cognition and Human Evolution, and Cognition and Society. His research focuses on embodied cognition , exploring how humans actively sense and interact with their environment through movement and bodily states. As Principal Investigator of the Active Cognition, Embodiment & Environment Lab (ACE²Lab) , he employs electrophysiological methods to investigate the relationship between interoception (internal bodily awareness) and active sensing (using movement to gather information). Recent work examines cardiac, respiratory, and gastric rhythms within ecological paradigms using mobile neuroscience approaches. His laboratory has recently expanded with a mobile research van enabling field studies in natural environments, and he co-launched the new Master's program in Cognition & Society in May 2025. Current PhD students are participating in international summer schools like the Adriatica Summer School. Principal Investigator: Cognition Activa, Cuerpo y Ambiente (ACE²Lab) Member: Evolución y Cognición Humana (EvoCog) research group Thesis Director: PhD program in Cognition and Human Evolution Specialties: Neurosciences, Neurophysiology, Human Physiology His teaching spans multiple psychology programs, with recent courses including Memory and Cognition for undergraduate Psychology students, Cognition and Brain for the Master's in Cognition and Human Evolution, and Social Cognition and Brain for the new Master's in Cognition and Society. He supervises both Master's and undergraduate thesis projects across these programs.

DIDEM TURKOGLUمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Preschool Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Didem Turkoğlu is an academic at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Development. She holds administrative roles including Vice Dean (2021–present) and Department Head (2019–2021). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Preschool Education from Gazi University (2019), an MA in Preschool Education (2013), and a BSc in Preschool Teaching (2011). She has served as a Research Assistant at multiple institutions including Gazi University and Dicle University. Her research focuses on child development, early childhood education, music in education, and digital media's impact on children. Key interests include assessment tools for auditory development, creative movement, and preschool teacher training. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Eurasian Education and Culture and the International Online Journal of Education & Teaching. Prof. Turkoğlu has organized academic events including the 5th International Preschool Education Congress and delivered lectures on topics like empathy in early childhood and pandemic-era child emotional health. Her professional development includes certifications in qualitative data analysis (NVivo) and children's yoga instruction.

Dick Botteldoorenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Acoustic Modeling
• Noise Mapping
• Environmental Sensor Networks
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dick Botteldooren is a full Professor of Acoustics at Ghent University, Belgium, leading the WAVES (Wireless, Acoustics, Environment & Expert Systems) research unit. He serves as I-INCE vice-president for Europe and Africa and previously held leadership roles as Editor-in-Chief of Acta Acustica (2004-2013) and president of the Belgian Acoustical Society (until 2018). His educational background includes: MSc in Electronic Engineering (1986, Ghent University) PhD in Applied Science (1990, Ghent University) Professor Botteldooren's research spans acoustic modeling, noise mapping, environmental sensor networks, computational intelligence, and human-inspired machine listening. His work integrates biomonitoring (particularly EEG), health impact assessment of sound, urban sound planning, and soundscape design with strong policy implications. Recent focus areas include AI-driven analysis of animal vocalizations and therapeutic soundscape design for dementia care. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Machine learning applications in bioacoustics (especially broiler chicken vocalization monitoring for welfare assessment), (2) EEG-based attention detection systems using spiking neural networks and cross-modal transfer, and (3) Soundscape augmentation for dementia care through auditory processing-driven environmental interventions. His work consistently bridges computational methods with real-world acoustic challenges. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America Professor Botteldooren has advised national and international health councils and noise policymakers, translating research into practice. His work has received sustained funding from the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research and other international bodies, supporting both fundamental acoustics research and applied policy development. The WAVES research unit under his leadership conducts interdisciplinary work combining wireless sensor networks, computational intelligence, and human-centered acoustics, with active projects in urban noise monitoring, bioacoustic surveillance, and neuroacoustic applications.

• Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Psychology
• Virtual Reality Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chiara Lucifora is a Junior Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the Department of Philosophy, University of Bologna. Her research focuses on Cognitive Sciences, integrating Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality (VR) to study human cognitive and behavioral processes in ecological environments. She is an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC-CNR) in Rome and collaborates with national and international teams across computer science, philosophy, and neuroscience. As Lab Manager of the XR-GRACE Laboratory, she explores immersive technologies' impact on empathy, moral reasoning, and social cohesion. Her work bridges neuroscience, ethics, and technology, addressing topics like fear conditioning, vaccine hesitancy, and AI's role in creative processes. Education & Experience: Researcher at University of Bologna since 2023 Associate Researcher at ISTC-CNR, Rome Collaborations: IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, University of Messina, Human-Tech Institute, IfADo Lab Research Interests: VR applications in experimental psychology Cognitive processes in ecological environments Moral psychology and decision-making AI integration in psychological practice Neuroethical challenges in autonomous systems Her recent studies investigate fear extinction learning, vaccine hesitancy predictors, and empathy enhancement via VR. Lab & Teams: Leads the XR-GRACE Laboratory, focusing on extended reality (XR) for cognitive and social research. Collaborates across disciplines to develop innovative VR paradigms for therapeutic and educational applications.

Giovanna Moriniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child Language Development
• Bilingualism
• Speech Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giovanna Morini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Health Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Hearing & Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland (2014) and dual bachelor's degrees in Linguistics and Psychology from the University of Florida (2007). Dr. Morini leads research initiatives in the Speech Language Acquisition and Multilingualism (SLAM) Lab and maintains connections through the Language Research Registry (LRR). Her research focuses on child language development across monolingual and bilingual contexts, examining speech perception mechanisms , second-language acquisition , and cultural influences on language learning . Particular emphasis is placed on understanding language disorders and developing interventions for children with hearing impairments. 2025: Remote eye-tracking methodologies 2025: Multisensory language learning 2024: Signed-spoken language interaction in cochlear implant users Dr. Morini's recent publications demonstrate strong integration of neuroimaging techniques with educational applications , particularly in examining how physical activity and digital media affect language acquisition. Her work bridges developmental psychology with speech pathology through interdisciplinary approaches.

Daniel Pahrمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Data Physicalization
• Medical Visualization
• Educational Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Pahr is a University Assistant and PreDoc Researcher at the Department of Computer Graphics at TU Wien. His work focuses on innovative methods for physicalizing digital data, particularly in medical and educational contexts. He holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from TU Wien, with his Master's thesis titled Vologram: Educational Craftworks for Volume Physicalization exploring affordable anatomical sculpture creation from medical imaging data. Current roles include teaching in courses like Introduction to Visual Computing and Seminar in Computer Graphics . His research emphasizes data physicalization through tangible artifacts, combining computer graphics with hands-on education. Notable projects include elastic volume physicalization techniques and interactive educational sculptures. Recent work investigates physical representations of dynamic processes and network visualizations, with publications in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Computers & Graphics. His research bridges computational methods with tangible interaction, aiming to enhance understanding through multisensory learning tools.

Horst Eidenbergerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multimedia Information Retrieval
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Horst Eidenberger is an Associate Professor at the Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien), affiliated with the Institute for Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology within the Faculty of Informatics. He holds part-time status at the university. His research focuses on computational perception of audiovisual media, forensic biometrics, multimedia systems, machine learning, and virtual/augmented reality. He leads projects like the Virtual Jumpcube and Vreeclimber hybrid systems, integrating sensory stimuli in VR environments. Eidenberger supervises numerous student theses, covering topics from AI political agents to plant detection with machine learning. He teaches courses on deep learning, VR design, and multimedia retrieval. His work bridges technical innovation with practical applications, including cybersecurity, healthcare, and immersive storytelling. Roles: Associate Professor, Expert Witness in IT/Sigproc, VR Project Lead. Research Interests: Biometric media analysis, hybrid VR systems, optical music recognition, and machine learning. Projects: Vreeclimber climbing wall, Virtual Jumpcube, DeepOMR, and forensic biometrics. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing multimedia retrieval, VR systems, and cognitive modeling. His Handbook of Multimedia Information Retrieval (2012) remains a foundational text. Eidenberger actively mentors students and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations in AI, HCI, and digital media.

Dwight Kravitzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Working Memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dwight Kravitz is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. His research focuses on understanding the interplay between neuroanatomy, experience, and neural representations using human fMRI and behavioral studies. He emphasizes data-driven approaches to analyze large datasets, exploring topics like visual object recognition, semantic representation, working memory, and deficits in autism. Education: Ph.D. in 2006 from Carnegie Mellon University. Research Interests: Neural basis of visual perception and cognition Functional MRI analysis of brain representations Interactions between working memory and perception Cognitive deficits in autism spectrum disorders Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes big data methodologies to study learning dynamics, attentional modulation by semantics, and lifespan influences on memory systems. He frequently investigates associative learning processes and neural plasticity in visual search tasks. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided text. His research spans experimental paradigms involving both healthy populations and patient groups, with a strong focus on methodological innovations to improve reproducibility in psychological science.

Gabriela Rosenblauمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gabriela Rosenblau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at George Washington University and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Doctoral Program. Her research focuses on understanding the biological and psychological mechanisms underlying social functioning across development, particularly in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. She employs computational modeling to study social learning, including how individuals learn about others, and collaborates with clinicians to translate findings into personalized treatments for psychiatric disorders. Her research interests emphasize neurocomputational frameworks for social learning, autism spectrum disorders, and translational neuroscience. She investigates how these mechanisms differ in clinical populations, with a focus on optimizing interventions. The Developmental Social Neuroscience Lab she directs aims to bridge gaps between basic research and clinical applications. Rosenblau’s work spans developmental psychology, computational neuroscience, and psychiatry, with recent studies exploring strategic social decision-making in adolescents, neurobiological markers for autism, and the role of flexibility in social learning. Her articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human behavior and improving mental health outcomes. Despite her prolific output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed, though her role as a program director suggests significant contributions to training future researchers. The Developmental Social Neuroscience Lab serves as a hub for collaborative research, integrating experimental, computational, and clinical methodologies.

• Cognitive Sciences
• Psychology
• Multisensory Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chiara Valzolgher is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMEC) of the University of Trento , Italy. Her research focuses on spatial hearing , metacognition , and multisensory perception , particularly in contexts involving hearing loss and age-related auditory decline . She employs virtual reality and motor strategies to investigate perceptual adaptation and cognitive resource allocation during auditory tasks. Education: 2021: Doctorate in Cognitive Sciences (cum laude), University of Trento & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 2016: Master's in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Trento 2014: Bachelor's in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (108/110), University of Milan-Bicocca Her recent work explores how active listening and spontaneous behaviors (e.g., head movements, postural adjustments) enhance auditory spatial confidence and reduce perceived listening effort . She also investigates the impact of face masks on sign language metacognition and develops VR-based auditory training for cochlear implant users. Collaborations include researchers like Francesco Pavani , Elena Gessa , and Elena Giovanelli . Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive psychology , neuroscience , and virtual reality to address communication barriers in healthcare and educational settings. Key methodologies include behavioral experiments , metacognitive evaluations , and computational modeling of sensory integration.

Kotz Sonjaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonja Kotz is a Professor and Chair in Neuropsychology and Translational Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University's Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. She also leads the Department of Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology. Her career includes roles as a Research Professor at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (1996-2016), Head of Department at the University of Manchester (2013-2015), and academic leadership across Europe and the US. She holds honorary professorships at Universities of Lisbon, Leipzig, and Manchester. Education: Habilitation in Psychology (Leipzig University, 2006), PhD in Psychology (Tufts University, 1996), and MA equivalent in Psycholinguistics (Tübingen University, 1986). Her research focuses on neuroimaging integration, cognitive/affective neuroscience, and translational approaches to brain-rhythm interactions. Research interests emphasize rhythm processing across species, auditory-motor coupling, and body-brain dynamics. Recent work explores temporal regularity perception in macaques and humans, multisensory speech integration, and clinical applications of resting-state EEG analysis. Awards include the Max Planck Minerva Award (2007-2012) and MERA-ILCB Fellowship (2024). Professional roles include presidency of the Society for Neurobiology of Language (2019-2020) and the European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (2014-2018). She leads the BAND-Lab (Brain, Auditory Neuroscience, and Development) and sits on editorial boards of NeuroImage , Cortex , and Frontiers journals. Current projects involve cross-species synchronization studies and translational cognitive neuroscience.

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Yi-Ping Hung is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. With a prolific publication record spanning over three decades from 1988 to 2025, Professor Hung leads research at the intersection of virtual reality, human-computer interaction, and computer vision. Their work bridges theoretical innovation with practical applications in health monitoring, biomechanics, and immersive technologies. Professor Hung's research interests focus on creating novel interaction paradigms for virtual and augmented reality environments, with particular emphasis on multisensory feedback systems. Their lab has pioneered approaches for haptic feedback, gaze-based interaction, and physiological response integration in immersive environments. Recent work explores breathing-integrated relaxation techniques, wind simulation for VR, and personalized biofeedback systems that demonstrate the translational impact of their research. Analysis of publication trends reveals a consistent focus on making virtual experiences more natural and embodied, with increasing integration of machine learning techniques in recent years. Professor Hung's team has developed innovative systems for Tai Chi training, archaeological simulation, and mental wellness applications that showcase practical implementations of their research. Professor Hung has mentored numerous graduate students who have become first authors on significant publications, including Ping-Hsuan Han, Yang-Sheng Chen, and Kuan-Wei Tseng. The research group maintains strong collaborations across disciplines and has secured funding for projects spanning VR hardware development, health monitoring systems, and cultural heritage applications. Current research directions include blockchain applications for environmental stewardship, advanced avatar creation techniques using generative models, and sophisticated sensor fusion approaches for precise indoor localization. The lab continues to push boundaries in creating more immersive, natural, and beneficial human-computer interaction experiences.

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Florian Nouviale is a researcher specializing in virtual reality (VR), human-computer interaction, and collaborative systems. His work spans applications in medical training, historical reconstruction, and industrial design. He has collaborated extensively with institutions and researchers in France, focusing on projects such as the development of wheelchair simulators for rehabilitation and frameworks for no-code interactive applications. Key contributions include EvoluSon (an interactive music history platform) and Xareus (a no-code VR framework). His research emphasizes usability, user-centered design, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Research Interests: Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine and Rehabilitation Collaborative Systems and Frameworks for Interactive Environments Historical and Cultural Heritage Visualization Non-Verbal Communication and Emotional Expression in VR Publications: Focus on VR frameworks, medical simulators, and interactive systems, with a trend toward user-centered design and accessibility. Recent work explores emotional expression through body postures and no-code development tools.

Minke de Boer-Veldmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Perceptual Strategies
• Eye Movement Research
• Emotion Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Minke de Boer-Veldman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Perceptual and Cognitive Neuroscience (PCN) department. Her research focuses on perceptual strategies, eye movement analysis, emotion recognition, and audiovisual integration, particularly in aging populations and sensory degradation contexts. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen, as evidenced by her 2021 thesis on perceptual strategies in emotion perception. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields including neuroscience, ophthalmology, and cognitive psychology, with notable contributions to glaucoma diagnosis via visual tracking and the effects of sensory degradation on emotion recognition. She has been awarded the UMCG BCN Brain PhD Funding in 2016 to support her research on emotional communication in sensory-impaired individuals. Key Research Areas: Perceptual adaptation, multisensory integration, clinical vision science, and aging-related sensory changes. Collaborations: Works with teams at the UMCG and international collaborators on projects involving vision and hearing impairments. Her recent studies highlight innovative methods like continuous visual stimulus tracking for glaucoma assessment and dynamic gaze allocation during emotion perception. Ongoing work explores optimizing eye-movement-based perimetry techniques for clinical applications.

Christoph Tremmelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Brain-Computer-Interfaces
• Electroencephalography
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christoph Tremmel is a Research Fellow in Wellbeing Technology at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on Brain-Computer-Interfaces (BCIs), Electroencephalography (EEG), Biomedical Engineering, and Human-Computer Interaction. He investigates applications such as cognitive workload estimation using commercial in-ear EEG headsets and enhancing virtual communication through synthesized co-presence. His work spans interdisciplinary projects funded by EPSRC, including collaborations on wearable biosensors and low-cost non-contact detection systems. Key research projects include the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2022/23 collaboration and the 'Enhancing the effectiveness of virtual communication' initiative. Tremmel has published extensively on EEG signal processing, decision confidence prediction, and neural correlates of perceptual tasks. His research integrates machine learning, neurophysiology, and engineering principles to advance human-centric technologies. While no awards are listed, his contributions to wellbeing technology and virtual reality applications highlight his innovative approach to bridging neuroscience and computational systems. Collaborations with colleagues like Prof. M.C. Schraefel and Prof. Mark Spearing reflect his commitment to multidisciplinary problem-solving.