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Hakwan Lauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consciousness
• Metacognition
• Perceptual Reality Monitoring
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hakwan Lau is a tenured Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he is also a member of the Brain Research Institute. Additionally, he serves as Co-Director of the IBS Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research in South Korea, leading the Systems and Intervention Neuroscience (SIN) group. His work spans consciousness, metacognition, and perceptual reality monitoring, employing advanced neuroimaging and computational techniques. Education: Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hakwan Lau pursued graduate studies in England. He was previously an Associate Professor at Columbia University in New York before moving to UCLA, where he is now tenured. From 2017-2020, he was primarily based at the University of Hong Kong. Research Interests: Lau's lab investigates why we have subjective experiences , focusing on visual awareness, spatial attention, and metacognition. They use fMRI, decoded neurofeedback (DecNef), psychophysics, and computational modeling to explore how conscious perception arises and its clinical applications, such as treating phobias and PTSD. Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes decoded neurofeedback interventions for clinical conditions like phobias and PTSD, metacognitive mechanisms underlying confidence judgments, and neural correlates of subjective experience . The research bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical therapeutic applications, often using innovative techniques like closed-loop fMRI. Scientific Awards: While specific awards are not listed in the provided text, Lau has mentored 15 former trainees who are now independent PIs , reflecting his significant impact on the field. Advising and Grants: Lau actively advises numerous PhD students and postdocs across UCLA, the University of Hong Kong, and collaborative institutions. His lab supports projects ranging from AI-driven fMRI analysis to clinical neurofeedback trials . Labs and Teams: Lau leads the Metacognition and Consciousness Lab at UCLA, now relocated to the RIKEN Center for Brain Science near Tokyo. His team includes researchers from diverse backgrounds, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to consciousness and metacognition.

Jan Theeuwesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Attention
• Statistical Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jan Theeuwes is a Full Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, leading the ERC-funded research group on statistical learning and attention. He holds additional roles as Distinguished Visiting Research Professor at the William James Center for Research (Lisbon) and Visiting Professor at Zhejiang University (China). With over 474 publications and two ERC Advanced Grants (2013 & 2019), his work spans visual attention, statistical learning, and applied human factors in road design. He pioneered the 'Self-Explaining Roads' concept, revolutionizing global road safety design, and co-developed Open Sesame, a widely used open-source experiment builder. His research integrates EEG, fMRI, and computational modeling, addressing topics like distractor suppression, emotion, and leadership influence. Over 25 PhD students have graduated under his mentorship, many securing academic roles across Europe. Education: Cum laude degrees in Experimental Psychology (Tilburg University) and a PhD (VU Amsterdam, 1992). Key awards include the Bertelson Award (2001) and KNAW membership (2010). He advises the Dutch Department of Transportation and founded the Institute for Brain and Behavior Amsterdam (IBBA) in 2016. Ancillary roles include leadership in European psychological societies and consultancy for Attention Architects, applying eye-tracking research in corporate settings.

Niko Trojeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vision Science
• Biological Motion Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Niko Troje is a Professor at York University, affiliated with the Departments of Psychology, Biology, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. He holds cross-appointments and leadership roles, including Director of the BioMotion Lab. His research focuses on perceptual representations, biological motion, and vision science. Education: Ph.D. in Biology (1994) - Albert-Ludwigs Universität B.Sc. in Biology (1990), Physics & Mathematics (1987) - Albert-Ludwigs Universität Research Interests: Troje investigates how the brain processes biological motion, perception of human and animal movement, and applications in virtual reality. His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and computer science. Key Contributions: Pioneered point-light displays for motion perception, explored gait analysis in mental health, and developed tools for motion capture and analysis (e.g., bmlTUX). Awards: Humboldt Research Prize (2014) NSERC Steacie Fellowship (2008-2009) Canada Research Chair (2003-2013) Grants & Labs: Led funded projects on movement perception, collaborated with institutions like the Max Planck Institute, and directs the BioMotion Lab at York University.

Dongwook Yoonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-AI Interaction
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dongwook Yoon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , University of British Columbia , and serves as Director of the SOCIUS Lab . He actively contributes to research in Human-Computer Interaction, Human-AI Interaction, and Virtual/Augmented Reality as a member of the Designing for People (DFP) and CAIDA research clusters. Education : PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University (2017), MS (2009) and BS (2007) in Computer Science from Seoul National University Research Focus : Designing socio-technical systems that bridge the gap between technology and human social processes, with innovations in AR/VR, multimodal interaction, and inclusive design Article Trends show his work spans: Temporal and bichronous learning environments AI self-clones and ethical implications Income inequality in virtual platforms Enhanced multimodal collaboration in VR Eyes-reduced interfaces for situational impairments Speculative participatory design for gig economy challenges Scientific Awards include: Google Academic Research Award (2024) Best Paper Award at CHI 2024 High Impact Award in Educational Technology (2024) CHCCS/SCDHM Graphics Interface Early Career Award (2023) Multiple Honorable Mentions at CHI, DIS, and CSCW Students & Collaborators range from active PhD candidates (Anika Sayara, Yuri Kim) to notable alumni (Thitaree Tanprasert, Ashish Chopra) across his SOCIUS Lab projects. His research receives funding from NSERC , KIST , Adobe , Microsoft , and Google grants.

Ron Rapeeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Mental Health Prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Overview Ron Rapee is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University and Founding Director of the Centre for Emotional Health. He specializes in clinical psychology, focusing on anxiety and related disorders across the lifespan. His research emphasizes treatment efficacy, prevention strategies, and mental health service delivery. Research Interests Rapee’s work spans anxiety, depression, and internalizing disorders. Key areas include prevention of mental health issues, treatment development (e.g., the Cool Kids programs), and factors influencing mental health outcomes. He explores body image, stigma reduction, and culturally adapted interventions. Awards & Recognition 2009: Distinguished Career Award 2009: Distinguished Contribution to Science 2012: Member in the General Division, Order of Australia Professional Engagement Rapee advises on research globally, collaborates with international teams (e.g., Denmark, China), and engages with communities through workshops and media. He chairs the Anxiety Disorders Advisory Committee for WayAhead NSW. Research Impact His Cool Kids programs are used in 30+ countries. Recent projects include school-based mental health screening and interventions targeting anxiety and alcohol use in young adults.

Jan Bergströmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Digital Psychological Interventions
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jan Bergström is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, where he serves as Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Psychotherapist Program and Head of the Stockholm University Psychology Clinic. His research focuses on self-help based CBT and digital psychological interventions, with particular emphasis on clinical behavior analysis, psychotherapy supervision, Behavioral Activation for depression, exposure-based interventions for anxiety/OCD, and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). He also investigates metatheoretical aspects of psychotherapy and mental health treatment mechanisms. Research group: Clinical psychology, neuroscience and health Key clinical interests: Mental health problems in neurodiverse populations (autism, ADHD) His publications demonstrate extensive work on internet-delivered therapies for panic disorder, OCD, and depression, including comparisons of blended vs full treatment modalities. He has developed non-heteronormative psychometric instruments like the revised Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS). Current projects include ZeroOCD smartphone app development for OCD treatment and iMERAT emotion recognition training for adolescents. The academic literature shows his focus on treatment efficacy, therapist time optimization (47% reduction in blended models), and functional analytic approaches to mental health classification. His cross-disciplinary work combines psychological theory with technology-mediated solutions, bridging clinical practice, neuroscience, and digital health innovations.

Katja Beesdo-Baumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Mental Disorders Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katja Beesdo-Baum is a Full Professor of Behavioral Epidemiology at the Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Science, Technical University of Dresden. Her research focuses on the epidemiology and clinical aspects of mental disorders, integrating neurobiological, developmental, and environmental factors through large-scale observational and experimental studies. She holds editorial roles at journals like Child Psychiatry & Human Development and contributes to global initiatives such as the WHO’s ICD-11 clinical practice network. Her work spans anxiety disorders, depression, and prevention strategies in youth, with a strong emphasis on translational research and healthcare system integration. Education includes a Diploma in Psychology (2000) and a Dr. rer. nat. (2006), both from TU Dresden, followed by Habilitation in 2010. Professional experience includes postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Mental Health (USA) and leadership roles in clinical and research groups. Awards include the ECNP Fellowship and Dr.-Walter-Seipp Dissertation Award. Her research explores mechanisms linking stress, neuroendocrine systems, and mental disorders, with recent studies focusing on brain structure alterations in anxiety disorders (ENIGMA collaborations) and the efficacy of prevention programs. She investigates digital health tools, stigma reduction, and sociodemographic barriers to mental healthcare access in adolescents and young adults. Key Research Themes: Behavioral epidemiology, developmental psychopathology, neuroimaging, prevention science. Recent Trends: Machine learning in brain-based classification of anxiety disorders, longitudinal studies on stress biomarkers (e.g., cortisol, androgens), and implementation science for pediatric mental health services. Awards highlight her contributions to clinical guidelines (DSM-5 Task Force) and global mental health policy. Her grants and collaborations span European and international funding bodies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to mental health challenges. Labs/Teams: Active in the ENIGMA Anxiety Working Group, BeMIND study (behavioral-mind health cohort), and Dresden-based clinical research networks.

• Clinical Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Psychology of Violence
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Öznur Öncül Demir is an Assistant Professor at Abdullah Gül University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology . Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University (2015-2022) and Research Assistant at Middle East Technical University (2005-2014). Doctorate : Middle East Technical University (2014) Postgraduate : Middle East Technical University (2008) Undergraduate : Middle East Technical University (2005) Her research focuses on psychology of violence and emotional mechanisms of psychological disorders , particularly disgust in psychopathologies . She has conducted extensive interviews with prison inmates and collaborated with the University of Birmingham on sexual violence research. Recent publications examine self-disgust , traumatic stress in correctional officers , and anger management strategies . Conference contributions span topics like menopausal psychology , marital conflicts , and eating disorders , reflecting interdisciplinary interests in clinical and forensic psychology . METU Graduate School of Social Sciences Ph.D Thesis Award (2015) She has served as Deputy Head of Department at Abdullah Gül University (2024–) and organized peer reviews for journals like Journal of Religion and Health and Erciyes Akademi . Invited lectures cover anger control , workplace stress , and post-trauma resilience .

• Sport Psychology
• Expert Performance
• Motor Skills and Gender Differences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linda Duffy is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Middlesex University, where she conducts research at the intersection of sport psychology, cognitive development, and behavioral rehabilitation. Her work spans diverse populations, from elite athletes to youth offenders and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Interests: Her primary fields include sport psychology, expert performance, gender differences in motor skills, and psychological rehabilitation through physical activity. She investigates how mental skills, personality, and social context influence athletic performance and behavioral outcomes. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on darts as a model for studying expert performance, alongside broader inquiries into autism, youth sports dropout, and cross-cultural child development. Her work often employs mixed methods and comparative designs, emphasizing both empirical rigor and practical application. Scientific Engagement: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record in journals such as Frontiers in Psychology and Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation underscores her academic impact. She also contributes to public discourse through blog posts on platforms like Psychreg. Advising and Collaboration: Dr. Duffy frequently collaborates with researchers such as Baluch, Ericsson, and Cohen. Though specific advisees are not named, her role as Associate Professor implies graduate student mentorship. Her research has been downloaded over 1,200 times, indicating strong academic engagement. Laboratories and Teams: While no formal lab name is mentioned, her research group appears to focus on sport and exercise psychology, with ongoing projects involving darts performance, rehabilitation through rugby, and cognitive development in children.

Oğuzhan Atabekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Literacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Oğuzhan Atabek is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction , Akdeniz University . With 42 publications (WoS), 16 h-index (WoS), and 520 h-index (Scholar), his research focuses on technology integration , distance education , and human-computer interaction in pedagogical contexts. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence in Education Digital Writing and Anxiety Psychological Aspects of Technology Use Music Education Technology Teacher Training Innovations Scientific Recognition: Elsevier Outstanding Reviewer Award (2018) Current Affiliations: Member of Nilay Özaydın's Lab at Akdeniz University. Collaborates internationally on educational technology applications and psychological dimensions of digital learning.

Maria Hedqvistمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Hedqvist serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Uppsala University, specializing in Clinical Psychology, and holds a postdoctoral position at the Centre for Clinical Research, County of Västmanland. Her dual appointments bridge academic research and clinical practice in child mental health, with physical offices at Von Kraemers allé 1A/C in Uppsala and Västmanland County Hospital in Västerås. Her research program integrates Clinical Psychology and Developmental Neuroscience , focusing on anxiety disorders, infant attachment security, executive function development, and early predictors of behavioral issues. She employs longitudinal designs, eye-tracking, and physiological measures (e.g., pupil dilation) to investigate cognitive-emotional processes from infancy through childhood, with emphasis on clinical translation for early intervention. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent themes in developmental psychopathology: validation of cross-cultural assessment tools (e.g., Adult Anxiety Scale), mechanistic studies of innate fear responses (spider/snake reactivity), and longitudinal tracking of executive function emergence. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in infant cognition research while addressing practical applications in well-baby clinics and community mental health settings.

Allison Jane Ouimetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anxiety Disorders
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Cognition and Psychopathology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Allison Jane Ouimet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University. Her research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve treatment outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Concordia University (2014) M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, The University of Western Ontario (2007) B.A. (Honours) in Psychology, Concordia University (2004) Her research interests lie at the intersection of cognition and psychopathology, particularly examining attentional bias, dual-systems models of cognition (automatic vs. controlled processing), and emotion regulation in anxiety. She investigates how cognitive biases contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders and how such insights can refine therapeutic interventions like CBT. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on anxiety, emotion regulation, cognitive models, and sexual health. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks such as the Reflective-Impulsive Model with clinical practice, while also exploring applications in youth mental health, phobias, and trichotillomania. There is a strong emphasis on both implicit and explicit cognitive processes across diverse populations. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic books indicates active scholarly engagement. Allison Ouimet has contributed to research mentoring through co-authorship with junior researchers (denoted by asterisks), suggesting involvement in student supervision, though formal advisees are not explicitly listed. Her work appears to be supported by academic research structures, though specific grants are not mentioned. She has contributed to edited volumes on anxiety and phobias, indicating recognition in her field. She is actively involved in research related to mental health, cognition, and behavior, with thematic clusters in anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, cognitive biases, and sexual health across developmental stages.

• Clinical Psychology
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• Youth Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eve Twivy is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist at the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry. Her work focuses on digital mental health innovation, particularly using virtual reality (VR) therapies for adolescents and patients with psychosis. She currently leads the development and testing of immersive VR therapy for needle phobia in adolescents, aiming to enhance accessibility and engagement in mental health care. Dr. Twivy completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) and MSc in Psychological Research at the University of Oxford. Her research spans youth mental health, physical health integration, and evidence-based interventions. She has contributed to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating VR cognitive therapies for psychosis and has clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Paediatrics. Her publications explore VR therapy efficacy, adolescent depression measurement via social media, and post-treatment care for young cancer patients. She is part of the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis research group, advancing innovative mental health solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Grid Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Cloud Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vladimír Siládi, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, where he has held academic positions since 1995. His current roles include Project Coordinator for the Virtual University initiative and Registration Authority for SlovakGrid, with prior experience as a part-time Assistant Professor at Slovak University of Technology. Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (1997-2007) Master's in Theology, Comenius University in Bratislava (2003-2008) Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching (cum laude) and PaedDr. (EdD), Matej Bel University (1988-1993, 2005) High School Diploma, GMN Banská Štiavnica (1984-1988) His research centers on Grid Computing architectures , parallel processing techniques , and security frameworks for distributed systems . Specialized expertise includes GPU-accelerated algorithms for NP-hard problems, trust models in ad hoc grid environments, and cloud-based educational platforms. His interdisciplinary work bridges computer science with environmental modeling and psychological applications through virtual reality systems. Publication analysis reveals a consistent focus on computational optimization across 12 major works (2006-2014), with recent contributions emphasizing trust intersection models for decentralized grids (2012-2013) and cloud-based educational infrastructure (2013). Earlier works established foundations in GPU-accelerated network topology optimization and genetic algorithms for irregular systems (2006-2010). Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials Project leadership includes the Virtual University of Matej Bel University (ITMS 26110230077) coordinating 85 team members across 280 courses, plus TEMPUS-FLACE distance learning development (1998-2000). His registration authority role for SlovakGrid since 2009 supports national research infrastructure. Departmental leadership involves managing the Computer Science team while teaching core courses in algorithms, grid technologies, and GPU programming, maintaining consultation hours for student engagement.

Alasdair M. Goodwillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• forensic psychology
• behavioural investigative advice
• offender profiling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alasdair M. Goodwill is a full-time tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds dual registration as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and has over 20 years of experience in behavioral investigative analysis, threat assessment, and forensic risk evaluation. Previously, he served as a Lecturer and Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Course Director at the University of Birmingham (UK) before joining Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in 2009. His education includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham (UK) and an MSc from the University of Liverpool (UK). His doctoral research focused on pragmatic approaches to suspect prioritization in criminal investigations, establishing foundational work in offender profiling methodologies. Dr. Goodwill's research integrates forensic psychology with criminological investigation techniques. Primary interests include behavioral investigative advice, geographical profiling, threat assessment frameworks (e.g., TRAP-18), risk assessment protocols (e.g., HCR-20, STATIC-99), and the dynamics of sexual offending. His work frequently examines offender decision-making, crime scene behavior consistency, and recidivism prediction models across violent and sexual crimes. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on forensic applications, with recurring themes in criminal profiling validation, sexual recidivism predictors, terrorism threat assessment, and diagnostic tools for paraphilic disorders. Recent work emphasizes quantitative methods like multidimensional scaling to analyze behavioral patterns in lone-actor terrorism and sexual offenses. Scientific awards and fellowships include: Fellow of the International Association of Investigative Psychology (F-IAIP) Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) Chartered Scientist (CSci) from the BPS Science Council Dr. Goodwill maintains an active clinical practice and consults with law enforcement agencies globally on cases involving homicide, sexual offenses, and threat assessment. He has trained professionals in forensic tools like the TRAP-18 and PCL-R. Affiliations include the Forensic Psychology Research Centre (Ottawa), Carleton Police Research Laboratory, and Centre for Investigative and Forensic Psychology (UK).