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Kartik Sreenivasanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Working Memory
• Short-term Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Kartik Sreenivasan is Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Program Head for Undergraduate Studies in Psychology at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), with an affiliation in Biology. He is also a Global Network Associate Professor of Psychology, reflecting his role across NYU’s global campuses. His research is centered on the neurobiological basis of working memory and goal-directed cognition. His educational background includes a BA in Psychology from Yale University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania under Dr. Amishi Jha. He completed postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley with Dr. Mark D’Esposito and joined NYUAD in 2014. Sreenivasan’s research focuses on how the brain maintains and manipulates information in working memory. Key interests include dynamic neural coding, feature binding, effective connectivity, and the transformation of memory into action. His lab employs fMRI, MEG, EEG, TMS, and behavioral paradigms to study both healthy and clinical populations. The most recent publications highlight trends in distributed neural systems, phase-coding mechanisms in working memory, and the role of subcortical structures. His work increasingly emphasizes network-level interactions, oscillatory dynamics, and the flexibility of memory representations under interference and attentional demands. Sreenivasan has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He actively mentors PhD students (Ying Zhou, Shanshan Li, Hannah Chu) and supervises undergraduate capstone projects. His lab has been supported by institutional funding, though specific grants are not listed. He teaches core courses such as Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Capstone Research in Psychology and Biology. The Sreenivasan Lab at NYUAD is a vibrant research group focused on understanding the neural underpinnings of cognition. It includes postdocs, research assistants, PhD students, and undergraduates, and has produced numerous publications in high-impact journals. The lab investigates topics such as working memory organization, neural connectivity, and the interplay between perception and memory.

James Dixonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Self-organization in perception, action, and cognition
• Thermodynamic origins of behavior
• Complex behavior in non-living dissipative systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

James Dixon is a Professor and Director of Ecological Psychology at the University of Connecticut, where he leads the Department of Psychological Sciences and directs the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception & Action (CESPA). CESPA fosters interdisciplinary research across optics, acoustics, movement science, and nonlinear dynamics, establishing UConn as a pioneer in ecological psychology. Research Focus Dr. Dixon investigates the self-organizing principles underlying perception, action, and cognition, with emphasis on thermodynamic foundations of behavior. His work bridges psychology, physics, and complex systems theory: Self-organization in biological and non-living dissipative systems Fractal dynamics in cognitive processes Inter-entity coordination across scales End-directed evolution in complex systems Publication Trends His publications (2009-2016) converge on emergent phenomena in complex systems, with recurring themes of self-organization, entropy, and coordination dynamics. Recent work emphasizes thermodynamic principles in behavioral emergence, while earlier studies explore representational change and insight through nonlinear models. Leadership & Academic Environment As CESPA Director, he oversees collaborative research spanning 10+ specialties. The center’s ethos integrates ecological principles with physics and development, maintaining UConn’s legacy in perception-action science since its founding by J.J. Gibson.

Alan A. Stockerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Bayesian Inference
• Sensory Adaptation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan A. Stocker is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, with affiliations in the Neuroscience Graduate Group, Bioengineering Graduate Group, and Computational Neuroscience Initiative. He leads the Computational Perception and Cognition (CPC) Laboratory, focusing on how prior beliefs and expectations shape sensory perception through Bayesian inference and efficient coding principles.

Gabriele Oettingenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Psychology of Motivation
• Goal Setting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gabriele Oettingen is a Professor of Psychology at New York University (since 2002) and the University of Hamburg (since 2000). Her work focuses on self-regulation processes, particularly mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII), which bridges positive fantasies and actionable goals. She holds a M.A. in Biology from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (1982), a Ph.D. in Biology (Ethology) from the same institution and the Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology (1986), and a Habilitation in Psychology from Free University Berlin (1996). Her research explores how individuals engage with and disengage from goals, emphasizing the interplay between positive fantasies and realistic evaluations. Key areas include health behavior change, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Notable contributions include the development of the WOOP intervention (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) for goal achievement. She has held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Pennsylvania. Research Interests: Self-regulation strategies, goal-setting mechanisms, mental contrasting, disengagement from unattainable goals, and applications in health, education, and clinical settings. Her work integrates cognitive, motivational, and cultural perspectives to understand human behavior. Lab: Motivation Lab at NYU Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and books, including *Rethinking Positive Thinking* (2014).

Carina de Klerkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Cognition
• Action Understanding
• Imitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carina de Klerk is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex. Her research focuses on social cognition, action understanding, and imitation in infants and toddlers, with a particular emphasis on brain mechanisms underlying these abilities. She holds a PhD in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from Birkbeck College, University of London, and completed a master’s degree at Leiden University. Her work investigates facial mimicry development using EMG and fNIRS technologies, and explores how perceptual-motor couplings influence infants’ ability to predict others’ actions. She has secured grants including a Marie Curie fellowship and awards from the Cognitive Neuroscience Society. Her teaching roles include leading courses on psychology projects, numerical methods in cognitive neuroscience, and developmental theories. Dr. de Klerk’s research has addressed topics such as face processing in children at risk for autism, the role of sensorimotor experience in imitation, and inhibitory control in infants. She currently supervises PhD students researching empathy-aggression relationships and inhibitory control in early childhood. Recent grants include studies on infant body representations and the development of facial mimicry. Her lab, the Essex Babylab, focuses on multisensory experience and parent-infant relationships, with publications in journals like Cortex , Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience , and Proceedings of the Royal Society B .

Paul Kockelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Environmental Anthropology
• Semiotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Kockelman is a Professor of Anthropology at Yale University, specializing in linguistic anthropology, semiotics, and environmental studies. He holds undergraduate degrees in mathematics and physics, an MS in physics, and a PhD in anthropology from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the intersection of human agency, environmental degradation, and computational systems, with extensive fieldwork among Q’eqchi’-Maya communities in Guatemala. He served as editor of the Journal of Linguistic Anthropology (2016–2018) and is the author of numerous books and essays. Key research areas include the pragmatics of possible worlds, the semiotic dynamics of machine learning, and the ontological coupling between humans and algorithmic models. His work bridges cultural theory, science studies, and linguistic analysis, often employing mathematical models to explore meaning-making processes. His publications span books like Last Words: Large Language Models and the AI Apocalypse (2024) and A Mathematical Model of Meaning (forthcoming MIT Press), alongside foundational works in linguistic anthropology. His articles address topics from Mayan grammatical structures to the epistemic implications of AI. Grants include an EPA-funded dissertation on commons management. He maintains a website at www.envorganism.org .

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Sensorimotor Integration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen. His research focuses on information processing in the visual system, particularly the interplay between low-level sensory processes, high-level visual cognition, and sensorimotor integration. He investigates how complex scenes are perceived, represented in the brain, and used to drive motor systems, with a specialization in color perception, material property recognition, and eye movement dynamics. Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, New York University (1990) Diploma in Psychology, University of Regensburg (1986) Habilitation in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen (1998) His work bridges visual neuroscience with computational modeling, examining color categorization in neural networks, cortical mechanisms of color vision, and dynamic recalibration of visual perception during eye movements. Recent projects include Color 3.0: An object-oriented approach to color (ERC Advanced Grant) and Dynamics in Vision and Touch (Marie Curie Actions). Publications highlight advancements in understanding saccadic suppression, predictive eye movements, and chromatic adaptation timelines. Scientific awards include the Wilhelm Wundt Medal (2016), Rank Prize Funds Lecture (2014), and ERC Advanced Grant (2020–2025). He has served on editorial boards of Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Perception , and led initiatives like the Neuroscientific Workflow Assistance (NOWA) project. Collaborations span institutions in Germany, the U.S., Australia, and the U.K., with a focus on perception-action loops and neural mechanisms underlying visual stability.

Karl R. Gegenfurtnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a full Professor for General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen. He has held this position since 2001 and leads a prominent research group on visual perception. His work bridges low-level sensory processing with higher cognitive functions and motor control. Education: Psychology Student at the University of Regensburg, Diploma in Psychology, 1986 Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, New York University, 1990 Postdoc at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Center for Neural Science, NYU, 1990–1993 Research Scientist at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, 1993–2000 Habilitation in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, 1998 Professor for Biological Psychology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 2000–2001 His research focuses on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of visual perception, particularly color vision, object recognition, eye movements, and sensorimotor integration. He investigates how humans perceive complex scenes and objects in natural environments, how these are represented in the brain, and how visual information guides motor actions. His recent work explores topics such as color categorization in neural networks, lightness perception, dynamic size recalibration, and the role of eye movements in perceptual decisions. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward understanding perception in real-world contexts, integrating computational modeling, psychophysics, and neuroscientific methods. Key themes include color and shape perception, attention, eye movement control, and the interplay between perception and action. Scientific Awards: Member, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2015) Wilhelm Wundt Medal, German Society for Psychology (2016) Palmer Lecture, Colour Group (UK) (2019) Turrell Lecture Berlin (2019) Russell Devalois Memorial Lecture, UC Berkeley (2024) ICVS Verriest Medal (2024) Pineapple Science Award (2024) Prof. Gegenfurtner has supervised numerous research projects and training networks, including the DFG Collaborative Research Center TRR 135 on 'Cardinal mechanisms of perception' and the International Research Training Group BrainAct. He has received major funding, including an ERC Advanced Grant (2020) for 'Color 3.0'. He has served on editorial boards of top journals such as Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Psychological Review , and was President of the Vision Science Society (2012–2013). He is actively involved in academic service, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s fellowship selection committee. He leads the Visual Perception research group at Giessen, which investigates cortical mechanisms of vision, perception of natural scenes, and the integration of sensory and motor information. The lab employs psychophysical experiments, eye tracking, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to study perception in ecologically valid settings.

Dorota Rancew-Sikoraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Qualitative Research Methodology
• Discourse Analysis
• Conversation Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dorota Rancew-Sikora is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and serving as Head of the Department of Sociological Theory and Social Research Methodology . Her work bridges qualitative sociology , social anthropology , and discourse analysis , with a focus on multimodal communication and everyday culture . Education : PhD in Sociology (Faculty of Humanities, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń), dissertation: Conversational Analysis in the Context of Social Structure Habilitation in Sociology (University of Warsaw), based on The Meaning of Hunting: Contemporary Meanings of Traditional Practices MA in Psychology (University of Gdańsk), thesis: Contradictions as Factors Favoring Intuition Research Interests center on qualitative methods , human-animal relationships , and environmental sociology . She explores conversational analysis of family rituals , hospitality practices , and social movements , often using video recordings to study multimodal interaction . Her work spans Polish-Icelandic collaborations on leisure practices and nature perception . Scientific Awards : Rector’s Individual Award (University of Gdańsk, 2010) for The Meaning of Hunting Rector’s Award (University of Gdańsk, 2022) for Hospitality: Letting Its Ideal Go Grants and Leadership include a National Science Centre Grant on Cultural Diagnostics (2009) and a Humanities Development Programme Grant (2012-2016) as principal investigator. She chairs the Polish Academy of Sciences Sociology Committee (2024–2027) and co-edits Przegląd Socjologii Jakościowej . Her international collaborations with scholars like Unnur Dís Skaptadóttir (Iceland) and Anna Horolets (Poland) highlight cross-border research on community gardens and transnational hospitality . Labs and Teams : She leads the Discourse.net network and co-founded the Discourse Analysis Consortium . Her team investigates micro-level social practices through conversation analysis , discourse theory , and ethnographic fieldwork , including studies of urban peripheries and Polish-Norwegian intercultural dynamics .

Miriam Speringمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Vision Science
• Multisensory Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miriam Spering is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Arts. She holds affiliations with the Graduate Program in Neuroscience, the Institute for Computing, Information, and Cognitive Systems (ICICS), the Djavad Mowafaghian Center for Brain Health (DMCBH), and the Edwin S. H. Leong Center for Research in Healthy Aging (ELCHA). Her research focuses on how visual information guides movement control, using advanced technologies like eye tracking and motion capture. Education: MSc (Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, 2002), PhD (Justus-Liebig University Giessen, 2006), Postdoc (NYU, 2010), and Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC, 2024). Research interests include vision, multisensory integration, eye/hand movements in health and disease. Recent articles explore perception-action dissociations, ocular following mechanisms, and Parkinson’s-related eye movement deficits. Awards include NSERC Accelerator Award (2018) and Humboldt Award (2021). Lab: UBC EyeLab uses ultra-fast displays, eye tracking, and motion capture to study sensorimotor control in athletes and clinical populations. Mentored students and secured grants including Killam Research Fellowship. Active in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within UBC Psychology.

Jeffrey J. Lockmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Developmental Psychology
• Perception-Action Coupling
• Cognitive Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey J. Lockman is a Research Professor at Tulane University’s School of Science & Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1980 from the University of Minnesota. Research focuses on perception-action coupling, spatial cognition, and infant motor development Teaches courses: Child Psychology (PSYC 321), Infancy (PSYC 326), and Developmental Psychology (PSYC 702) His recent publications (2017-2020) explore developmental milestones in infant reaching, spatial coordination, and object manipulation. Articles span journals like Psychological Science and Developmental Psychology , emphasizing motor-cognitive integration and rehabilitation applications. The work involves cross-disciplinary methodologies bridging experimental psychology and motor development. Dr. Lockman actively mentors graduate students and maintains a research program accessible at Tulane Child Development Program .

Martha W. Alibaliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Mathematics Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martha W. Alibali is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She directs the Cognitive Development & Communication Lab (CD&C Lab), which focuses on the intersection of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and mathematics education. Her research investigates mathematics learning and development with a special emphasis on the role of gesture in mathematical thinking and knowledge change. Her primary research interests include: The role of gesture in mathematical thinking and knowledge change Gesture in thinking and communication in educational settings Mathematics learning across developmental stages Embodied cognition and its implications for education Dr. Alibali's recent publications showcase her continued focus on gesture studies, mathematical cognition, and educational interventions. Her work spans from theoretical investigations of cognitive processes to applied educational research, with particular attention to visual representations, multimodal learning, and embodied cognition. She frequently collaborates with researchers across psychology, education, and cognitive science. Dr. Alibali has secured substantial funding from the National Science Foundation and Institute for Education Sciences for projects including intelligent tutoring systems for algebra, mathematical equivalence instruction, and visual representations in biology education. Her lab maintains an active research program with multiple graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate assistants. The CD&C Lab is committed to creating an inclusive research environment that values diversity of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. The lab follows open science practices including pre-registration of studies and sharing research materials. Weekly lab meetings provide opportunities for all members to present their ongoing work and receive feedback.

• Biomechanics
• Tissue Engineering
• Prosthetics Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Thompson is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a Tutor/Fellow at Wadham College. He holds an MEng in Engineering and Materials Science (Oxford, 1997) and a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of London (2001). His research focuses on biomechanical engineering with emphasis on tissue repair, prosthetic design, and trauma modeling. Key projects include the OxVent ventilator and in vitro microvasculature systems for traumatic injury studies. His work bridges clinical and engineering challenges, addressing issues like prosthetic maintenance, musculoskeletal modeling, and biomaterials for regenerative medicine. Thompson collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and has contributed to open-source frameworks for motion capture analysis. Current research trends involve mechanobiology of soft tissues and bioprinting for trauma research. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Oxford e-Research Centre. His work aligns with translational medicine and emergency medical device development. Future directions include optimizing 3D-printed bio-artificial tissues and advancing tactile feedback systems for prosthetics.

• Neurocognition of Music
• Neurocognition of Language
• Prosody
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniela Sammler is an Adjunct Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt and Research Group Leader of the Neurocognition of Music and Language research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt/Main. She has established herself as a leading researcher at the intersection of music cognition, language processing, and neuroscience, with a particular focus on prosody, syntax, and the neural mechanisms underlying both speech and musical processing. Education 2025: Adjunct Professor, Goethe University Frankfurt/M. 2022: Venia Legendi, Goethe University Frankfurt/M. 2018: Habilitation and Venia Legendi, University of Leipzig (Topic: Intonation in speech and music) 2004-2008: Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, University of Leipzig and MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig (Topic: Syntax in language and music) 1997-2004: Psychology studies at University of Leipzig and Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (Diploma from Leipzig) Research Interests Daniela Sammler's research focuses on the neurocognitive foundations of music and language processing , with particular emphasis on how prosody, melody, and syntax are represented and processed in the brain. Her work explores the common neural mechanisms underlying speech and music, investigating how the brain processes intonation patterns in both domains. She has made significant contributions to understanding the dorsal and ventral pathways for prosody and the neuroanatomical overlap of syntax processing in music and language. Her research employs a variety of methodologies including fMRI, EEG, intracranial ERP studies, and behavioral experiments with both healthy participants and patient populations. She has conducted groundbreaking work on amusia and language disorders , prosodic structure building , and the neural bases of musical joint action . Analysis of her recent publications reveals a growing focus on interpersonal musical interaction, interbrain synchrony, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying collaborative music-making. Scientific Awards Gold Medal for outstanding achievements in the preservation of historic monuments in Europe (2012) Otto Hahn Medal of the Max Planck Society (2010) Otto Hahn Award of the Max Planck Society (2010) Poster Award, Organization of Human Brain Mapping (2010) Research Leadership and Grants Since 2020, Dr. Sammler has led the Neurocognition of Music and Language research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. Prior to this, she headed the Otto Hahn Group Neural Bases of Intonation in Speech and Music at the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences from 2013-2020, which was funded through her Otto Hahn Award. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the Max Planck Society and other funding bodies, enabling her to establish cutting-edge research programs at the intersection of music, language, and neuroscience. She currently leads multiple research projects including "Neural Networks for Real-Time Joint Music Performance: Piano duos in the MR-scanner" and "Cognitive drivers of interbrain synchrony during musical interaction," which investigate the complex cognitive and neural processes underlying musical collaboration. Her research group has also explored how vocal tone carries information about emotional state and speaker intention through prosody. Research Environment Dr. Sammler's research group operates within the Department of Music at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt. Her lab employs state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, EEG, and intracranial recordings to investigate the neural substrates of music and language processing. The research environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscientists, linguists, musicologists, and cognitive scientists, creating a rich intellectual space for exploring the complex relationships between music and language.

Antonella Di Pizioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Molecular Modeling
• GPCR Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Antonella Di Pizio (born 1984) is an Associate Professor for Chemoinformatics and Protein Modelling at the Department of Molecular Life Sciences within the TUM School of Life Sciences at the Technical University of Munich. Since 2018, she has led the Molecular Modeling group at the Leibniz Institute of Food Systems Biology at TUM in Freising, Germany. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Chieti, Italy (2012), followed by research at Philipps University in Marburg, Germany, and a postdoc position at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Prof. Di Pizio's research focuses on computational approaches to understanding chemosensory G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), particularly taste and smell receptors. Her work combines molecular modeling, chemoinformatics, and structural bioinformatics to investigate the molecular basis of ligand recognition and activation mechanisms. Her group develops predictive models for screening and designing bioactive compounds relevant to food reformulation and therapeutic applications. Analysis of Prof. Di Pizio's publication record reveals a strong focus on bitter taste receptors, particularly TAS2R family members, and odorant receptors. Her research spans computational modeling of receptor-ligand interactions, development of predictive algorithms for taste compound identification, and investigation of the structural basis of chemosensory perception. Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of machine learning approaches with traditional molecular modeling techniques. Scientific Recognition: Leibniz Best Minds Programme for Women Professors (2022) Platinum Manfred Rothe Excellence Award in Flavor Research (2019) Bernardo Nobile doctorate award VIII Edition (2013) Keystone Symposia Future of Science Fund Fellowship (2017) Prof. Di Pizio serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences and is a Working Group Leader and Management Committee member of the ERNEST Cost Action CA18133. She teaches courses including 'Modeling and simulations of Biological Macromolecules' and 'Drug and Protein Design' at TUM. Her Molecular Modeling group collaborates extensively with other research groups at the Leibniz-LSB@TUM on interdisciplinary projects focused on food systems biology. The Molecular Modeling group, established relatively recently at the institute, investigates food-relevant molecules and their interactions using computational tools including molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, pharmacophore modeling, QSAR, machine learning, and virtual screening. Their work aims to develop next-generation methodologies for food design that address current challenges in the food system.