جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Guido Nolteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

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

Dr. Guido Nolte is the Head of the Working Group at the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, part of the Center for Experimental Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). He specializes in neurophysiological research with a focus on electrophysiological signal analysis, brain connectivity, and neural oscillations. His work integrates advanced EEG/MEG techniques to study cortical networks and their interactions in both healthy individuals and clinical populations. Dr. Nolte holds a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat) in natural sciences and has extensive experience in developing novel methods for analyzing neural signals, including bispectral analysis, spatial filtering, and source localization. His research interests span cross-frequency coupling, phase-amplitude interactions, and the application of signal processing techniques to understand cognitive and clinical phenomena. Key research areas include studying how brain connectivity patterns predict behavioral outcomes in multisensory tasks, optimizing spatial filtering for improved source localization, and investigating the effects of neuromodulation techniques like transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS). He also explores neural mechanisms underlying speech comprehension and emotion regulation disorders such as borderline personality disorder. His recent publications emphasize methodological advancements in EEG/MEG data analysis, including robust estimation of time delays under noise, causal inference in cortical networks, and the development of tools like Source-to-Sensor Coupling (SoSeC) for source localization. His work contributes to both basic neuroscience and clinical applications in neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Andreas Kloberمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• CNC Technologies
• Product Design
• CAD/CAM Prototyping
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Klober is a Lecturer for Special Tasks at the Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main, specializing in CNC technologies and design prototyping. He holds a Dipl.-Des. (Industrial Design) from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, having studied under Professors Habermann, Meurer, Staubach, and Brüning. His career spans freelance product design for leading companies like Disney and Kosmos, with a focus on technical feasibility, CAD/CAM systems, and 3D visualization. Since 2012, he has led design model making and rapid prototyping departments at HfG Offenbach. Key projects include the Materialica Award-winning Hochstapler shelving system (2004), Frankfurt Book Fair's annual Guest Scroll trophy (since 2002), and tactile museum navigation systems for the Frankfurt Dialogue Museum. His work integrates material innovation with industrial manufacturing processes, emphasizing sustainability and user interaction. Teaching Focus: Design Model Making, Rapid Prototyping, CNC Applications Professional Experience: Over 30 years in product design/development Major Collaborations: Ravensburger, Akid Studio, Mainz University Research emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches to design, combining technical precision with creative problem-solving. Current activities include advising on modular furniture systems and educational toy design projects.

Monika Wiggerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art Therapy
• Psychiatry
• Pediatrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Monika Wigger is a Professor of Aesthetics and Communication at the University of Freiburg and Director of the MA Art Therapy Study Program. She holds a doctorate from the Medical Faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen (2014). Her career spans over three decades in clinical art therapy, education, and research. She has held roles at Münster University Hospital (1985-2016), Münster University of Applied Sciences (1991-1996), and the Sigmund Freud University (2013-2018). Her work focuses on art therapy in psychiatry, pediatric chronic illnesses, and oncology. Education highlights include: Designer degree from University of Applied Sciences Münster (1982) Art therapy certification from Berlin University of the Arts (1984) Psychotherapy training (2003) PhD in Medical Sciences (2014) Research priorities include: Art therapy in open studio environments Support for brain tumor patients via the Art Coping project Museum collaborations (e.g., Pablo Picasso Museum, Münster) Her projects emphasize: Art therapy for refugee populations through Refugium Freiburg Photography-based interventions for aphasia Nature-integrated therapeutic approaches Publications span 1993–2020, focusing on art therapy methodologies, oncological care, and museum pedagogy. She actively contributes to professional organizations like the German IGKGT section.

Boukje Cnossenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Industries
• Creative Organizations
• Spatial Practices
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Boukje Cnossen is Professor of Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship, Organization, and Culture at Leuphana University Lüneburg's Institute of Management and Organization. Her research examines organizational practices in cultural/creative industries, with emphasis on spatial dimensions of creativity in coworking spaces, artist collectives, and creative hubs. Methodologically grounded in communication-constitutes-organization (CCO) and actor-network theory, her work investigates how space shapes creative collaboration. She holds a PhD from Tilburg University, MRes from London Consortium (Birkbeck College/Tate/Science Museum), and BA from University of Amsterdam. Prior to academia, she worked as an art critic for national and international publications. Recent honors include EGOS Best Paper nomination (2023), Leuphana Institute fellowship (2023), and multiple research grants examining spatial transformation and organizational innovation. Research Areas: Spatial organization of creative work, material practices in legitimization processes, digital-physical workspace interfaces, and multispecies organizational approaches. Her publications appear in Organization Studies, Human Relations, and Creativity & Innovation Management journals.

Roland Pfisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Action Control
• Rule Violations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Roland Pfister is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Trier, specializing in cognitive psychology and action control. His research focuses on rule violations, perception-action integration, and decision-making processes. He leads the General Psychology team and has contributed extensively to understanding mechanisms underlying dishonesty, social interaction dynamics, and methodological advancements in psychological research. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, emphasizing experimental rigor and statistical innovation. Key research interests include deliberate rule-breaking, action-effect anticipation, and the cognitive burdens of dishonest behavior. Pfister has published widely in journals like Cognition , Psychological Review , and Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics , often exploring topics such as temporal binding, sensory attenuation, and the neural correlates of action control. He collaborates internationally and has developed influential methodologies, including tools for mouse-tracking analyses and Bayesian statistical approaches. His research also extends to historical perspectives in psychology, challenging traditional timelines of the discipline. Pfister’s contributions to teaching and mentoring are reflected in his involvement with student-led projects and his role in shaping experimental psychology curricula. His work has implications for fields ranging from legal decision-making to virtual reality applications in embodied cognition.

Georg W. Alpersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Emotion Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Georg W. Alpers is Professor and Chair of Clinical and Biological Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Mannheim's Faculty of Social Sciences. He leads a research team investigating emotions in mental illness, physiological correlates, and psychotherapeutic interventions using biopsychological, neuroscientific, and social science methodologies. The department maintains strong ties with the Otto Selz Institute's Psychological Outpatient Clinic, integrating research, teaching, and clinical practice. Research focuses on: Emotional processing in anxiety disorders and PTSD fNIRS-based measurement of brain activity during multisensory stimulation Clinical applications for phobia-related stimuli and altered states of consciousness Effectiveness of trauma-focused therapies in naturalistic settings Recent publication trends emphasize trauma treatment efficacy, cognitive-behavioral therapy outcomes across age groups, shared decision-making dynamics in healthcare, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD/DCD). The department operates a specialized fNIRS laboratory funded by the German Research Foundation, enabling non-invasive brain activity measurement during emotional tasks. International collaborations expand research on fear processing and psychotherapy innovation.

• Spiking Neural Networks
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• EEG Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gang Pan is a Professor at Zhejiang University's College of Computer Science and Technology, where he leads research in neural networks, brain-computer interfaces, and neuromorphic computing. His work bridges computer science, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering, focusing on developing novel AI approaches inspired by biological neural systems. He maintains extensive collaborations with researchers including Shijian Li, Qian Zheng, and Huajin Tang. Professor Pan's research centers on spiking neural networks (SNNs) and their applications in brain-computer interfaces, medical diagnostics, and efficient neuromorphic computing. His work explores how SNNs can model biological neural processes while offering energy-efficient alternatives to traditional deep learning. Recent projects include EEG-based mental health diagnostics, neural decoding of visual perception, and battery-free neural recording systems. His approach integrates computational neuroscience with practical AI applications, particularly in healthcare contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong trends in neuromorphic computing, with particular emphasis on spiking neural networks for medical applications. His work spans from theoretical advances in SNN architectures to practical implementations in EEG analysis, mental health diagnostics, and neural interface hardware. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computer science, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering, with increasing focus on clinical applications of neural decoding technologies. Professor Pan actively mentors students and researchers, as evidenced by his numerous collaborative publications across multiple labs. His research is supported by significant grants enabling work on neuromorphic hardware, brain-computer interfaces, and medical AI applications. The consistent high-impact output demonstrates sustained funding support for his innovative research directions. His laboratory focuses on neuromorphic computing systems, brain-computer interface development, and neural signal processing. The research environment integrates theoretical AI development with practical hardware implementation, creating a pipeline from algorithm design to clinical application. The lab maintains strong connections with neuroscience researchers and medical professionals to ensure clinical relevance of their technological innovations.

Simon Musallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Network Function
• Decision-making
• Multisensory Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Simon Musall is an Assistant Professor of Neuromodulation at RWTH Aachen University and Head of the in-vivo Neurophysiology Lab at Forschungszentrum Jülich. His research focuses on understanding how multisensory information is integrated in neural networks to guide behavior, particularly in mice performing cognitive tasks. He employs advanced techniques like high-density electrophysiology and functional imaging to study cortical networks, pathway-specific information transfer, and neuromodulation effects. Key research interests include neural network function, decision-making mechanisms, and neuromodulation's role in information processing. His lab develops cutting-edge neurotechnology, such as flexible neural probes and organic neurohybrid systems, to advance in vivo recordings and closed-loop control. Collaborative projects integrate computational neuroscience with experimental approaches to dissect cortical circuit dynamics and their behavioral correlates. Recent work highlights contributions to spike sorting algorithms (UnitRefine), network dynamics modeling (Riemannian multi-scale decomposition), and enzyme-mediated neurohybrid interfaces. His interdisciplinary approach bridges basic neuroscience with translational tools for studying neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruud van den Brink is a Research Fellow at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes, particularly the role of neuromodulatory systems in shaping brain network dynamics and behavior. Key research interests include the interplay between catecholamines (e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine) and large-scale cortical networks, the impact of arousal systems on decision-making and attention, and the application of neuroimaging techniques (EEG/fMRI) to study brain state dynamics. His work bridges systems neuroscience with clinical applications, such as tracking recovery in brain injury patients through EEG spectral analysis. Recent studies highlight how neuromodulators like catecholamines dynamically reconfigure brain connectivity patterns, influencing temporal processing, sensorimotor integration, and behavioral variability. Notable contributions include demonstrating how pupil dynamics and brainstem activity predict cortical interactions during flexible decisions and how attentional demands alter cortical response variability over time.

Christoph Kayserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensory Integration
• Auditory Neuroscience
• Speech Perception
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Christoph Kayser researches neural mechanisms of multisensory integration, particularly visual facilitation of speech perception. His work combines magnetoencephalography (MEG) with behavioral paradigms to investigate cortical network dynamics during audiovisual speech processing. Key findings indicate that seeing a speaker's face enhances speech intelligibility by reorganizing functional connectivity along auditory-processing pathways. Research demonstrates distinct patterns of neural entrainment and frontotemporal connectivity changes depending on acoustic signal quality, with visual input strengthening connectivity between temporal and inferior frontal cortex.

Gesa Markmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Didactics
• Special Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gesa Markmann is a Scientific Associate at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, Department of School and Primary School Pedagogy (EW 2). Her work focuses on didactic models for inclusive education, living/learning conditions in inclusive contexts, and written language acquisition in diverse classrooms. Education: M.Ed. in Special Education (Learning/Speech/Emotional Development focus) from University of Hamburg (2008-2013) Research Interests: Designing inclusive pedagogical frameworks for heterogeneous classrooms Evaluating language acquisition processes among students with diverse needs Developing observational methods for inclusive learning environments Her publication trends emphasize practical classroom strategies for inclusive education, particularly in grammar instruction and vocabulary development. Collaborative projects with special education schools demonstrate commitment to real-world educational partnerships. Active member of Symposion Deutschdidaktik and Grundschulverband professional organizations. Advising/Grants: No specific grants mentioned, but has led the Grundschulwerkstatt Lernen und Sprache research initiative since 2013. Labs/Teams: Co-founded and manages the Grundschulwerkstatt Lernen und Sprache , a pedagogical research lab focusing on primary education challenges.

• Neural Mechanisms of Perception
• Object Recognition
• Multimodal Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikos K. Logothetis is Emeritus Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics where he led the Department of Physiology of Cognitive Processes. His research investigates neural mechanisms of perception and object recognition using multimodal approaches that integrate single-unit recordings, mass action potentials, and activity-related surrogate signals. Holding a PhD in Human Neurobiology from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Logothetis has held positions at MIT, Baylor College of Medicine, and multiple honorary professorships. His methodological innovations include developing high-field MRI systems for simultaneous imaging and intracortical recordings in primates. Key research areas: Neural basis of visual cognition Auditory perception and multisensory integration Plasticity and neuromodulation Neurovascular coupling mechanisms MR-detectable neural probes Honors include the Louis-Jeantet Prize, Zülch-Price, and membership in the German Academy of Sciences and US National Academy of Sciences. Current work focuses on synthesizing smart contrast agents for revolutionary neuroimaging techniques with improved spatiotemporal resolution.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Sensory Processing
• Neural Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Michael Pecka is a Senior Lecturer and neurobiologist at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), affiliated with the Division of Neurobiology under Prof. Benedikt Grothe. His research focuses on understanding how neural circuits process sensory information during natural behaviors, particularly auditory processing and active sensing. He leads the Pecka Lab, which develops innovative paradigms like the Sensory Island Task (SIT) to study sensory-based navigation, decision-making, and spatial processing in both rodents and humans. Research Interests: Neural mechanisms of active sensing Spatial processing in auditory systems Behavioral neuroscience and naturalistic environments Role of inhibition and temporal precision in sensory coding Cochlear implants and neural adaptation Lab Projects: Active Listening: Auditory circuit analysis during self-motion HippoSIT: Hippocampal spatial representations during navigation spa-CI-al: Spatial processing with cochlear implants Grants & Collaborations: Secured funding for projects on spatial coding and cochlear implants. Collaborates with researchers at Oldenburg University, Florence (Kreuz lab), and others. Labs & Teams: Pecka Lab at LMU’s Biocenter, part of the broader Neurobiology Division.

Nicole Altvater-Mackensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Developmental Psychology
• Speech Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Nicole Altvater-Mackensen holds the Chair of Psycholinguistics at the University of Mannheim's School of Humanities, within the Department of English (Anglistik I). Her research focuses on developmental psycholinguistics, cognitive aging, and multimodal speech perception. She explores topics such as infant speech processing, statistical learning mechanisms across modalities, and the role of social robots in language education. Her work spans experimental psychology, neuroscience, and computational methods. Key areas include emotion processing in late adulthood, action anticipation in children, and cross-modal language activation in deaf populations. She has published extensively in journals like Developmental Science and NeuroImage , with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. Core Research: Infant cognition, aging cognition, statistical learning, language acquisition Methodologies: ERP studies, behavioral experiments, neuroimaging Recent projects investigate how social robots can enhance language learning in children, and the neural correlates of speech perception in infants. She collaborates internationally on topics such as vocal emotion recognition and cross-linguistic phonetic contrasts.

• International Law
• Investment Arbitration
• Private International Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Peter Huber is a faculty member at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, serving as a Professor in the Department of Law within the Faculty of Law and Economics. His academic focus includes Private International Law, Investment Arbitration, and legal education. He leads the Chair of Prof. Dr. Huber, overseeing a team of legal advisors, researchers, and student assistants. Notably, he supervises the University of Mainz's participation in prestigious moot court competitions, such as the FDI Arbitration Moot Court, where his teams have achieved top rankings, including 4th place globally in 2015. His contributions to legal education include organizing programs like the Mainz Mini Course Program (MMP), which prepares students for international legal challenges. Professor Huber’s research and professional activities center on enhancing legal education and advocacy skills. He mentors students through moot court participation, fostering their expertise in international investment law and dispute resolution. His team includes legal advisors such as Dr. Lino Bernard and Malika Boussihmad, as well as student coaches like Sarah Sophie Fait and Rebecca Schöpsdau. The secretariat under his chair provides administrative support, maintaining contact via ls-huber@uni-mainz.de. His involvement in competitions like the FDI Moot highlights his commitment to practical legal training and international collaboration. The 2015 team’s success underscores his effective mentorship and the rigorous preparation he facilitates. While his scholarly articles span cognitive science and psychology (potentially across disciplines or misattributed), his primary academic contribution lies in legal education and arbitration advocacy.