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Karl J. Fristonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Radiology and Medical Imaging
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl J. Friston is Professor of Imaging Neuroscience and Wellcome Principal Research Fellow at the Faculty of Brain Science, University College London. He serves as Scientific Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging and has been a leading figure in computational neuroscience for decades. Friston previously served as President of the international Organization of Human Brain Mapping in 2000 and has received numerous prestigious awards for his groundbreaking work. Professor Friston's research centers on theoretical neuroscience with a focus on the free energy principle , active inference , and predictive coding frameworks. His work spans multiple disciplines including neuroimaging methodology , computational psychiatry , and cognitive neuroscience . Friston has developed statistical approaches like Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) that have become standard tools in brain imaging research worldwide. His theoretical contributions provide unifying frameworks for understanding perception, action, and consciousness from a computational perspective. Analysis of Friston's recent publications reveals continued innovation in applying mathematical frameworks to complex neuroscience questions. His work increasingly bridges theoretical neuroscience with clinical applications in psychiatry and expands into artificial intelligence, exploring how brain principles can inform machine learning. The articles demonstrate consistent development of the free energy principle across diverse domains from psychedelic drug action to climate change impacts on brain health. Minerva Golden Brain Award (2003) Fellow of the Royal Society (2006) Medal, Collège de France (2008) Honorary Doctorate from the University of York (2011) Fellow of the Society of Biology (2012) As Scientific Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, Friston leads a major research program that has secured substantial funding from the Wellcome Trust and other major research bodies. His theoretical frameworks have generated numerous research projects worldwide, influencing both basic neuroscience and clinical applications. Friston's work has been particularly influential in precision psychiatry, where computational approaches are being applied to understand and treat mental disorders through frameworks like the 'Bayesian Dysconnections' model. Friston is based at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London, a leading institution for brain imaging research. His work involves extensive collaborations across multiple disciplines and institutions, bringing together neuroscientists, physicists, mathematicians, and clinicians to advance our understanding of brain function through advanced imaging and computational techniques.

Roni Granotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Cognition
• Music Psychology
• Neuroscience of Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roni Granot is a Professor and Principal Investigator at the Department of Musicology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where they lead the Music Cognition Lab. With 61 publications and nearly 2,000 citations, Granot has established themselves as a prominent researcher in the interdisciplinary field connecting music with cognitive science, neuroscience, and psychology. Granot's research focuses on music cognition, particularly the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying emotional responses to music. Their work examines how musical elements like rhythm, melody, and structure influence listeners' emotional experiences, social bonding, and cognitive processing. Recent research has explored music's role in well-being during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, investigating how individuals across different cultures use music to achieve emotional regulation and social connection. Analysis of Granot's publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach combining neuroscience, psychology, and music theory. Their research demonstrates particular interest in predictive coding models of music perception, examining how listeners' expectations influence emotional responses. The work spans experimental studies using fMRI, behavioral experiments, and cross-cultural investigations, with significant contributions to understanding musical humor, social bonding through music, and the neural correlates of musical pleasure. As Principal Investigator of the Music Cognition Lab, Granot has fostered numerous international collaborations with researchers in neuroscience, psychology, and musicology. Their work has been cited by scholars across multiple disciplines, indicating significant impact in both music research and cognitive science communities.

Danuta Dobrowolska-Maruchaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Theory
• Ear Training
• Solfeggio
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Danuta Dobrowolska-Marucha is a Professor of musical arts at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. She specializes in music theory and ear training methodology, having developed innovative pedagogical approaches based on comprehensive analysis of musical works. Her academic journey includes positions at the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw (now Fryderyk Chopin University of Music) and the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she progressed from assistant to full professor (2005). She has held leadership roles including Head of the Aural Training Group (1982-1995) and Director of the Inter-University Department of Aural Training (1995-2015). Her educational background includes a diploma with distinction in music theory from the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw (1968), postgraduate studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris (1968-1969), and doctoral studies in music theory. She further enhanced her expertise through International Kodály Method courses in Hungary and Polish-Hungarian seminars. Her research focuses on transformative approaches to ear training, solfeggio pedagogy, and curriculum development for diverse musical specializations. She pioneered the integration of authentic musical recordings into teaching materials, resulting in foundational textbooks like Musical Dictation and Exercises for Ear Training - Selected Works by F. Chopin . Her work bridges music theory, acoustics, and psychology, with applications across primary, secondary, and tertiary education. She has received numerous honors including the Gloria Artis Bronze Medal, Gold Cross of Merit, Medal of the Commission on National Education, and multiple awards from the Minister of Culture and Art. She has supervised five doctoral dissertations and numerous award-winning master's theses, including the first music theory thesis written by a blind student in Poland (1996). As an active academic consultant, she has collaborated with government ministries, developed national curricula, and organized international music courses. Her legacy continues through her extensive publications and the academic contributions of her daughters, both professional musicians.

Carla Pais-Vieiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Brain-Machine Interfaces
• Neurorehabilitation
• Spinal Cord Injury
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carla Pais-Vieira is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Nursing School of the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and Coordinator Researcher of the Brain-Machine Interface Research Lab (BMIsLab) at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS). Her academic journey includes a PhD from Duke University's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, where she studied neural mechanisms of memory, perception, attention, and emotions. Dr. Pais-Vieira's research focuses on the application of Brain-Machine Interfaces to healthcare, with particular emphasis on neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients. Her work spans both basic and translational research, developing innovative approaches for detection, prevention, assessment, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and disease management. She has pioneered the development of a thermotactile stimulation device (patented) and created robotic neurorehabilitation protocols tailored for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in applying advanced neurotechnology to rehabilitation challenges, particularly in spinal cord injury recovery and sensory perception. Her work integrates multiple disciplines including neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to develop practical healthcare solutions. Dr. Pais-Vieira has received notable recognition for her work: Corruption Prevention Prize from the Portuguese Court of Auditors Prémio de Excelência pela Secção Regional do Norte da Ordem dos Enfermeiros (December 9, 2023) Winner of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Health Jumpstarter Grand Final (2022) As an academic supervisor, Dr. Pais-Vieira mentors MSc and PhD students in psychology and neuroscience. She has secured over €300,000 in competitive research funding and since 2022 has been responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation of €1,240M in European-funded health system investments through Portugal's National Health Service. Dr. Pais-Vieira leads the Brain-Machine Interface Research Lab (BMIsLab), where her team develops cutting-edge technologies including integrated exoskeletons, virtual reality applications, and advanced neuroimaging techniques for healthcare solutions. The lab's work bridges neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to address real-world healthcare challenges.

Alison Stoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Philosophy
• Post-Kantian Continental Philosophy
• History of Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Alison Stone is a faculty member in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University. She holds a DPhil from the University of Sussex (1998), previously held positions at the University of Cambridge, and has been at Lancaster since 2002. Her research focuses on feminist philosophy, post-Kantian continental philosophy, the history of philosophy, and aesthetics, with a particular emphasis on 19th-century women philosophers and the aesthetics of popular music. Her major works include the edited collection Frances Power Cobbe: Essential Writings of a Nineteenth-Century Feminist Philosophy (2022), Women Philosophers in Nineteenth-Century Britain (2023), and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Nineteenth-Century British and American Women Philosophers (2025). She has also contributed to journals like Hegel Bulletin and Hypatia . Education: DPhil in Philosophy, University of Sussex (1998) Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize, Leverhulme Fellowship, Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship Teaching: Nineteenth-Century Philosophy and History of Women Philosophers Her research spans German Idealism (Hegel, Schelling), feminist critiques of maternal subjectivity, and interdisciplinary studies linking philosophy with music and art. She co-edits the Routledge Companion to Feminist Philosophy and actively supervises PhD students exploring 19th-century women philosophers. Stone is affiliated with Lancaster's Centre for Gender Studies and Continental Philosophy and Critical Theory research groups. Her work bridges historical philosophy with contemporary feminist and aesthetic concerns, emphasizing marginalized voices in intellectual history.

Andy Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sociophonetics
• Speech Perception
• Accents in Popular Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andy Gibson is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on sociophonetics, speech perception, and the interplay between phonetic variation and cultural contexts. He holds a PhD from the University of Canterbury (2020) and an MPhil from Auckland University of Technology (2010). His work explores topics such as 'Pop Song English,' accents in popular music, and sound change in diverse linguistic communities. Educational Background: PhD in Linguistics, University of Canterbury, New Zealand (2020) MPhil in Linguistics, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (2010) GradDipMus in Music, [university unspecified] Research Interests: Context-dependent phonetic variation in singing Acoustic correlates of voice quality (e.g., creaky voice) Language contact and child speech in multilingual environments Methodological innovations in sociolinguistic data collection Key Projects: ARC-funded study on child speech diversity in Australian urban communities (Macquarie University, 2018–2021) Development of the PoPS Corpus for analyzing phonetic variation in popular songs Publications span high-impact journals like Language and Journal of Phonetics , with a focus on sociophonetic methodologies and cross-cultural language dynamics.

Blake Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Blake Johnson is an Associate Professor and Honorary Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing CRC. His research focuses on brain mechanisms underlying perception, cognition, motor control, and mental imagery, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG. He leads projects investigating speech motor control in children with developmental disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and has pioneered methodologies combining MEG with speech tracking systems. Research Interests: Johnson's work spans cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and developmental psychology. Key areas include speech production mechanisms, neural correlates of motor control, auditory processing abnormalities in disorders like stuttering and autism, and the application of MEG/EEG for understanding brain dynamics. His studies often integrate multimodal data to explore how neural activity coordinates with behavioral outcomes. Recent Projects: Active projects include investigating the neural origins of motor disorders in CAS (2022–2023) and developing MEG-articulography techniques for speech research (2016–2020). He collaborates internationally, focusing on brain mechanisms in speech motor control and developmental neuroplasticity. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize MEG/EEG applications in speech and motor systems, with recent work on beta-band rhythms in speech production, emotional distractor suppression, and lateralized linguistic processing. These studies highlight innovative methods for linking neural activity to behavioral and developmental outcomes. Grants & Collaborations: Leads 29 projects since 2008, including the Bio-semi EEG system (ongoing) and collaborations on childhood apraxia. His lab is part of the Hearing CRC, fostering translational research in auditory and speech neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Based at Macquarie’s School of Psychological Sciences, his team specializes in neuroimaging and developmental neuroscience, contributing to both fundamental and applied research in hearing and speech disorders.

• Neuroscience
• Computational Systems
• Brain Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

J. Adam Noah is an Associate Research Scientist in Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine , affiliated with the Brain Function Laboratory . His work combines computational systems, brain imaging, and virtual reality interventions to advance clinical and basic neuroscience research. Dr. Noah specializes in functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data acquisition and analysis, focusing on neural mechanisms underlying motor control, decision-making, and cognitive function . His recent studies explore applications of wearable neuroimaging in dementia screening , autism diagnostics , and creative cognition , utilizing machine learning algorithms for clinical prediction. His publications reveal trends in social neuroscience (eye contact studies), psychiatric biomarkers (psychosis classification), and neurotechnology development (mobile brain monitoring systems). Key collaborators include Dr. Joy Hirsch (neuroimaging) and Dr. James McPartland (autism research).

Jayson Chunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postwar Japanese Popular Culture
• Korean and Japanese Popular Music
• Anime History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jayson Chun is an Associate Professor in the Humanities Division at the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu, with a joint affiliation as an Instructor in the Asian Studies Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (2004), an M.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1993), and a B.A. from Georgetown University (1989). His research focuses on postwar Japanese popular culture, Korean and Japanese pop music (K-pop and J-pop), anime history, media studies, and Asian American and Hawai‘i history. He has taught courses such as Asia Cool: Modern Asia & Pop Culture and The Pop Pacific: South Korean and Japanese Popular Music and Society . His publications analyze topics like K-pop’s transnational influence, Japanese media history, and cultural diplomacy. He has presented widely, including a 2022 lecture on BTS and historical K-pop contexts in Seoul. Chun has studied at Hiroshima University and the University of Tokyo, and completed language training in Seoul and Beijing. His work bridges academic research with public engagement, emphasizing the role of popular culture in understanding modern East Asia.

Pierre Rainvilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pain Research
• Neuropsychology
• Hypnosis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pierre Rainville is a Full Professor in the Department of Stomatology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, and a researcher at the Centre de Recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM). His research focuses on the neuropsychology of pain, particularly mechanisms involving hypnosis, neuroimaging, and psychological factors. He holds a PhD in Experimental Neuropsychology from Université de Montréal and a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Iowa. Education: PhD (1998, Université de Montréal), Postdoc (2000, University of Iowa), Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Biology from Université de Montréal. Research interests include pain modulation, neurophysiological mechanisms, and the role of hypnosis and artificial intelligence in pain management. He leads projects on pain communication, stress effects on pain, and personalized non-pharmacological interventions. Awards: Ernest R. Hilgard Award (2018), Prix Adrien-Pinard (2020), and multiple FRQS fellowships. Involved in networks like UNIQUE (Neuroscience & AI) and RSBO (Oral Health Research). Grants and collaborations include funding from CIHR, FRQNT, and NIH, focusing on pain biomarkers, AI-driven brain signatures, and interdisciplinary pain management. Supervised over 30 graduate students in pain research and related fields. Labs/Teams: CERNEC (Neuropsychology), CRIUGM, and UNIQUE network. Co-leads projects on hypnosis and VR for pain reduction in clinical settings.

• Expressive Speech Synthesis
• Multimodal Interaction
• Prosody Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Éva Székely is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Division of Speech, Music and Hearing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her work focuses on expressive speech synthesis, multimodal interaction, and the application of synthetic speech in human-robot and conversational systems. She teaches the course 'Human Perception for Information Technology (DM2350)'. Her research interests include adapting synthetic speech to situational context, analyzing prosody and pragmatic functions, and investigating ethical implications of synthetic voice design. Notable projects involve developing tools like ConnecTone for modular AAC systems and CreakVC for voice modulation. She has contributed to foundational studies on gender diversity in synthetic voices and the impact of disfluencies on speaker perception. Recent work explores spontaneous speech synthesis, controllable TTS with neural HMMs, and the integration of gesture and speech synthesis using flow matching techniques. Her research often bridges technical innovation with human-centered design principles.

• Text-to-Speech Synthesis
• Speech Synthesis Evaluation
• Text Normalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Tånnander is an Industry doctoral student and Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Speech, Music and Hearing, collaborating with the Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM). Her work focuses on advancing text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis for accessible media, producing spoken versions of textbooks and newspapers for individuals with reading difficulties such as dyslexia or low vision. Her research centers on TTS for long, information-rich texts, examining the relationship between written and spoken language. Key interests include neural TTS input representations (e.g., phonemic levels, pausing), text normalization, pronunciation generation, and evaluation methodologies for synthesized speech quality. She investigates how contextual framing and prosodic features impact listener perception in educational and journalistic content. Analysis of her publications (2013–2024) reveals consistent expertise in TTS evaluation using audience response systems, with recent emphasis (2023–2024) on neural prosody modeling, continuous phonological features, and English-accented Swedish synthesis. Her work bridges industrial application at MTM—where over 100 newspapers and 800 textbooks are annually processed—and academic innovation in speech technology.

Stephanie Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Virtual Reality
• 3D Graphics
• Digital Media Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ms. Stephanie Andrews is a Lecturer and Program Manager for the Masters of Animation, Games, and Interactivity (MAGI) at RMIT University's School of Design. She holds a PhD in Virtual Reality (VR) and has a career spanning art, technology, and academia. Previously, she was a Technical Director at Pixar, led curriculum innovation at the University of Washington's DXARTS program, and served as Creative Director at Liminal, a VR and neuroscience company. Her research focuses on stereoscopic spatial hacking in VR, 3D graphics, and user experience design. She has received over $300,000 in grants for stereoscopic research and exhibited internationally in Australia, Iceland, the UK, and the USA. Education: PhD in VR creation, Technical Director experience at Pixar, and leadership roles in academic programs. Her work blends art and tech through interactive installations, digital media, and educational initiatives. Research interests include immersive VR experiences, spatial perception, and experimental art forms. She co-founded companies for the metaverse and 3D printing sectors, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. Recent projects include Existential Crisis (2024), an interactive VR artwork exploring embodiment, and Citizen Tree , presented at ISEA2024. Awards/Grants: Secured $300k+ USD in stereoscopic research grants and established a groundbreaking audio-video suite at the University of Washington. Service: Jury member for ISEA2024's art exhibition selection. Labs/Teams: Center for Digital Art and Experimental Media (DXARTS), Liminal VR.

Manuela Filippaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Developmental Psychology
• Neonatology
• Music Therapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuela Filippa is a researcher at the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), collaborating with Professors Petra Hüppi and Didier Grandjean. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre and has conducted postdoctoral research at Paris Descartes University, the University of Valle d'Aosta, and HUG. Her work focuses on maternal voice effects on preterm infants, music psychopedagogy, and early childhood development. She teaches Psychology of Music at the University of Valle d'Aosta and has authored popular science books including Sounds Drops (2014) and Early Vocal Contact and Preterm infants brain development (2017). Education : PhD in Developmental Psychology (University of Paris Ouest Nanterre) Postdoctoral Training : Paris Descartes University (2015), University of Valle d'Aosta (2017), HUG (2017–present) Her research investigates bio-behavioral mechanisms of early vocal interactions, preterm infant interventions, and musical ontogenesis. Key findings include maternal singing/speech improving preterm vagal activity and pain management. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters highlight her contributions to neonatal care and music-based therapies. Awards include the 2017 International Acta Paediatrica Young Investigator Award and 2013 Prix Temps Maman. She advises over 15硕士 students and collaborates internationally on projects like the CALADESI and SHER PROJET initiatives. Her work bridges neuroscience, pedagogy, and clinical practice, emphasizing family-centered care in neonatal units. Labs/Teams: Active in Hüppi and Grandjean's developmental neuroscience groups, leading music intervention studies in NICUs globally.

Stephan Penningtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American Music
• Transgender Vocality
• Jazz Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stephan Pennington is an Associate Professor of Music at Tufts University's Department of Music, with affiliations in Africana Studies, American Studies, Film Studies, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. His research examines popular music, jazz, and the performance of identity through race, class, gender, and sexuality lenses. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (2010) and teaches courses including History of African-American Music, Queer Pop, and The History of Rock'n'Roll. His scholarship focuses on African American musical traditions, transgender vocality, and cultural appropriation dynamics. Publications analyze intersections of music with identity politics, including award-winning work on gospel music's role in Black trans/masculinities. Current research investigates historical and contemporary voice practices in transgender communities.