Dr. Louise Alexander is an Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing at Deakin University's School of Nursing & Midwifery (Faculty of Health). She holds prior academic roles including Senior Lecturer (ACU, 2018–2023) and Lecturer positions (ACU and Holmesglen Institute). Her research focuses on mental health nursing workforce sustainability, stigma reduction, simulation-based education, and curriculum development. Key interests include nurse resilience, pandemic impacts on healthcare workers, and improving student attitudes towards mental illness. Education: PhD from Deakin University; GCHE qualification Certifications: University of Melbourne's Emerging Leaders & Management Program (2021–2022) Teaching: Leads courses in forensic mental health, therapeutic communication, and health promotion Research Highlights: Recent work examines pandemic trauma among nurses, alcohol consumption trends post-COVID, and leadership's role in workforce retention. Her studies emphasize qualitative methods and integrative reviews to address systemic challenges in mental health nursing education and practice. Awards/Grants: No explicit awards listed; research supported by institutional collaborations. Active in developing transition-to-practice programs and evaluating simulation-based training efficacy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on mental health workforce resilience and stigma reduction initiatives. Engages in national and international nursing education networks.
Baris Istipliler is a habilitation candidate and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Mannheim's Business School within the Management department, specifically at the Chair of Entrepreneurship and SME Research. He completed his PhD summa cum laude at the University of Mannheim and holds an MSc from the same institution. His educational background includes: MSc from University of Mannheim PhD from University of Mannheim (summa cum laude) Baris's research focuses on entrepreneurial cognition and behavior, SME innovation, transgenerational entrepreneurship, and family business research. His work has been published in top-tier journals including Organization Science, Journal of Management Studies, British Journal of Management, Small Business Economics, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Small Business Management, demonstrating expertise in organizational theory and entrepreneurial dynamics within small-to-medium enterprises and family businesses. His scholarly recognition includes: DAAD scholarship supporting his 2021–2022 visiting scholar position at Stanford University's SCANCOR Joachim Herz Foundation Add-on Fellowship for Interdisciplinary Economics (2025–2026) Baris serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Small Business Management and Editorial Review Board member for the Journal of Family Business Strategy. During his MSc studies, he gained industry experience at multinational corporations across treasury and investor relations, controlling, entrepreneurial finance, financial accounting, and operations, bridging academic research with practical business applications.
Jeremy K Fox is Associate Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he directs the RECAP (Research on Emotion, Coping and Anxiety in Pediatrics) laboratory. His research examines developmental pathways to childhood anxiety and depression. Education includes: PhD in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Albany MA in Psychology, State University of New York at Albany BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Research focuses on temperament-environment interactions, emotion regulation deficits, and school-based interventions. Current work investigates parental influences on anxiety development and peer-supported treatment models for minority youth. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on improving mental health service accessibility. Leads graduate training in clinical psychology and mentors doctoral students in anxiety research. RECAP lab investigates affective mechanisms underlying adolescent distress and develops digital interventions for school settings.
Richard Jochelson serves as Dean of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba (Robson Hall), a position he has held since July 1, 2016. Previously, he taught criminal law for 10 years at the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Jochelson holds a Ph.D. in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, an LLM from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, an LL.B. with Gold Medal from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, and a B.Sc. in Zoology with Distinction from the same institution. He completed his legal training as a clerk at the Alberta Court of Appeal and Court of Queen's Bench before working at a major Canadian law firm. Dr. Jochelson's research program centers on critical issues in criminal justice and constitutional law, with primary interests in police powers jurisprudence, sexual regulation (particularly obscenity and indecency law), jury systems and representativeness, and legal pedagogy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law with sociology and psychology, bringing empirical and theoretical rigor to legal scholarship. His work consistently addresses social justice concerns, examining how vulnerable populations interact with the justice system and how concepts like risk, precaution, and visibility shape legal decision-making. He has developed a distinctive methodology combining doctrinal analysis with empirical research on judicial behavior and jury decision-making. His recent publications reveal evolving scholarly priorities that respond to contemporary legal challenges. The 2025 article "Morbid Matters" addresses medical assistance in dying within federal corrections, while his 2024 works on youth terrorism cases and agnotology demonstrate expansion into new interdisciplinary territories. His longstanding commitment to police powers scholarship continues with "Ancillary Police Powers in Canada" (2024). The pandemic period saw significant contributions to understanding digital justice, mental health in legal education, and remote court proceedings. His criminal law scholarship maintains focus on jury representativeness, particularly regarding Indigenous inclusion following Bill C-75's elimination of peremptory challenges. Students' Teacher Recognition Award (CATL) - 2018 Dr. Jochelson has secured multiple SSHRC Insight Grants as both Principal and Co-investigator, demonstrating his ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams. His mentorship extends to junior academics and students, with several publications co-authored with emerging scholars. He has built significant research infrastructure, notably assembling nearly 40 interdisciplinary scholars across Canada for Robsoncrim.com, which has elevated the Criminal Law Edition of the Manitoba Law Journal to prominence as one of Canada's preeminent criminal law publications. As Dean of Law, Dr. Jochelson provides leadership in academic governance and legal education innovation. His service includes extensive committee work on academic affairs, workload policy, and hiring/tenure committees. His commitment to universal design principles informs both his teaching approach and administrative leadership, emphasizing accessibility and student-centered pedagogy that allows flexible evaluation methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
John Duchi is an Associate Professor at Stanford University, holding positions in the Department of Statistics and the Department of Electrical Engineering (with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science). He is affiliated with the School of Engineering. His research focuses on statistical learning, optimization, information theory, and computation, with an emphasis on balancing computational efficiency, privacy, and robustness. Key interests include developing algorithms for large-scale optimization, privacy-preserving techniques, and tools for evaluating machine learning systems' validity. Education: BS and MS in Computer Science (Stanford University, 2007–2008), MA in Statistics (UC Berkeley, 2012), and PhD in EECS (UC Berkeley, 2014). Research Interests: His work addresses three core areas: (1) optimizing trade-offs between computational resources and statistical performance, (2) creating scalable optimization methods, and (3) quantifying confidence in machine learning systems. Recent publications highlight contributions to privacy in federated learning, robust statistical validation, and uncertainty quantification. Articles: His recent work explores topics like distribution-free M-estimation, private federated learning, and instance-optimal mechanisms for statistical estimation. These studies emphasize privacy, robustness, and scalable solutions for modern data challenges. Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his research has been supported by grants focused on optimization, privacy, and statistical theory.
Zakia Hammal is an Assistant Research Professor with dual appointments at Carnegie Mellon University, holding positions in the Robotics Institute within the School of Computer Science and the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering. Her work bridges computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and social/behavioral psychology to advance computational models for human behavior analysis. Dr. Hammal's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science, a Master of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic with specialization in Image Processing, and an Engineer's degree in Computer Science with specialization in Computer Systems. Her academic journey has positioned her at the intersection of technical expertise and healthcare applications. Her research focuses on multimodal human behavior modeling in social interaction, with particular emphasis on health informatics and affective computing (Emotion AI). Dr. Hammal's work has pioneered computational models for multimodal assessment of psychiatric disorders, including depression severity evaluation, automatic pain intensity measurement, assessment of expressiveness in children with facial abnormalities, analysis of non-verbal communication in mother-infant interaction, and identification of behavioral markers in autism spectrum disorder. Her approach integrates computer vision, machine learning, and behavioral psychology to create systems that can objectively measure human behaviors that are often subjective in clinical settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward more sophisticated multimodal approaches to healthcare challenges, particularly in pain assessment and mental health diagnostics. Her work increasingly emphasizes interpretable AI models that can translate complex behavioral patterns into clinically meaningful insights, with growing attention to applications for vulnerable populations including infants, elderly patients, and those with craniofacial abnormalities or autism spectrum disorder. Women in AI Awards North America 2023 – AI Researcher of the Year Award Outstanding Reviewer Award at FG 2015 Best Paper award at ACII 2015 Outstanding Paper award at ICMI 2012 Dr. Hammal has secured significant research funding, primarily from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, including an R01 grant for developing a Multimodal Behavioral AI platform for pain assessment and management, and additional grants for automatic pain assessment in older adults with dementia. Her leadership extends to mentoring through her involvement in organizing workshops and conferences that train the next generation of researchers in affective computing and health informatics. As an active leader in her field, Dr. Hammal serves as ACM ICMI Steering Board Committee Member, Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing and IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, and has organized numerous influential workshops including the International Workshop on Automated Assessment of Pain and Face and Gesture Analysis for Health Informatics. She is set to serve as Program Chair for FG 2025, ACII 2025, and ICMI 2026, demonstrating her growing influence in shaping the future direction of research in multimodal interaction and affective computing.
Joël Brugger is a Professor of Synchrotron Geosciences at Monash University, where he is affiliated with the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. He earned his PhD from the University of Basel in 1996 and has held academic and research positions at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Museum before joining Monash in 2014. His research leverages advanced synchrotron techniques to investigate geochemical processes in natural and anthropogenic systems. His research interests include: Synchrotron-based geochemistry Formation of rare earth element deposits Biogeochemical cycling of critical and toxic elements (e.g., tellurium) Environmental behavior of radioactive particles (e.g., plutonium at Maralinga) Mineral-microbe-fluid interactions Sustainable mineral extraction technologies His recent publications highlight the use of high-energy X-rays to study ore formation, nanoparticle dynamics, and environmental contamination. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, experiment-driven geochemistry with implications for renewable energy and environmental safety. His research is frequently published in high-impact science communication platforms and peer-reviewed journals. Scientific awards and recognitions include: No specific awards listed in the source material. He actively engages in research supervision, consulting, and media outreach. His work is supported by the Australian Research Council and industry partners in the mining sector. He leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates internationally, particularly in synchrotron science facilities in Europe. He has contributed to studies involving nanoscale imaging, environmental risk assessment, and clean technology development. He is involved in research teams and labs such as: Minerals, Microbes and Solutions research group (formerly at University of Adelaide) Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy Collaborations with Diamond Light Source (UK) and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (France)
Marc V Fuccillo is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, where he leads a research laboratory focused on understanding the neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavioral control. His work bridges molecular, synaptic, and behavioral approaches to investigate how striatal circuits regulate mouse behavior from simple motor patterns to complex goal-directed actions. Fuccillo holds dual appointments in the Neuroscience and Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Groups at Penn and maintains an active laboratory investigating the synaptic and circuit basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. Education: B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Music Performance (Violin) from Brown University (1998) Ph.D. in Developmental Genetics from New York University School of Medicine (2007) M.D. from New York University School of Medicine (2008) Fuccillo's research centers on the synaptic and circuit mechanisms of behavioral control, with particular emphasis on striatal circuits. His laboratory employs a range of technologies including mouse genetics, in vitro electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, and quantitative behavioral analysis to explore how neural circuits of the striatum regulate behavior and how disruptions in these circuits contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders. His work has particularly focused on autism-associated abnormalities in behavioral control, examining how synaptic adhesion molecules like neuroligins and neurexins shape circuit function and behavior, with significant findings regarding D1 dopamine receptor positive medium spiny neurons in the nucleus accumbens. Analysis of Fuccillo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on striatal circuit function across multiple dimensions. His work spans molecular neuroscience (examining synaptic adhesion molecules), cellular physiology (studying specific neuron types in striatal circuits), systems neuroscience (mapping circuit connectivity), and behavioral neuroscience (quantifying motor learning and decision-making). A unifying theme is how disruptions in specific molecular pathways lead to circuit-level abnormalities that manifest as behavioral phenotypes relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders, with particular attention to autism, OCD, and schizophrenia models. Scientific Recognition: Publications in high-impact journals including Nature Neuroscience, Current Biology, Cell Reports, and Neuron Research supported by multiple NIH grants including NIMH F32, NIMH K01, and HHMI Gilliam Fellowship awards for lab members Fuccillo actively mentors a diverse group of trainees including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduates. His laboratory has produced numerous successful alumni who have gone on to faculty positions, medical residencies, and graduate programs at prestigious institutions. His mentoring approach emphasizes technical skill development across multiple neuroscience disciplines while fostering independent scientific thinking. Current research in his lab is supported by NIH funding focused on understanding the molecular architecture of striatal circuits and their role in behavioral control, with three major research directions exploring molecular logic of striatal circuits, circuit mechanisms of behavioral control, and striatal dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disease models. The Fuccillo Laboratory operates within the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, with access to state-of-the-art facilities for molecular, electrophysiological, imaging, and behavioral neuroscience research. The lab maintains active collaborations with other neuroscience research groups at Penn and beyond, creating a rich intellectual environment for studying the neural basis of behavior. Current research directions include investigating whether there is a molecular logic to striatal circuit composition, how striatal circuits shape behavioral control, and what mouse models of autism, schizophrenia, and OCD can reveal about striatal circuit dysfunction in disease pathophysiology.
Jessica Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at George Mason University, with a focus on data mining and time series analysis. She has published extensively on topics including motif discovery, anomaly detection, clustering, and symbolic representation of time series data. Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from UC Riverside (2005, 2002, 1999) Her research spans efficient algorithms for mining massive time series datasets, extending to multimedia data like images and texts. She has developed tools such as GrammarViz and SAX for pattern visualization and symbolic analysis. Recent publications highlight advancements in variable-length motif discovery, interpretable classification frameworks, and anomaly detection. Her work appears in top conferences like AAAI, ICDM, and SDM, as well as journals including Knowledge and Information Systems and Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery . Dr. Lin has advised numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom have taken academic or industry positions. She has served on editorial boards and program committees for conferences such as KDD, ICDM, and ECML-PKDD.
Professor Rainer Böhme is a prominent academic in the field of IT security and privacy at the University of Münster's School of Business and Economics, Department of Information Systems. He also holds a professorship for Security and Privacy at the University of Innsbruck's Institute of Computer Science. His research spans multiple dimensions of digital security, with particular expertise in steganography, digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, and the economic aspects of cybersecurity. Dr. Böhme earned his Doctoral Degree from TU Dresden's Faculty of Computer Science in 2008, following studies in Communications, Economics and Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden and Université Paris XII. His academic journey includes positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Münster (2010-2015), Postdoctoral Fellow at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley (2009-2010), and Scientific Staff at TU Dresden's Chair of Privacy and Data Security. His research interests focus on steganography and steganalysis, digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, security and usability, economic and behavioral aspects of information privacy, virtual currencies, and the economics of information security. His work bridges technical security mechanisms with economic and behavioral considerations, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward the economics of security, particularly regarding blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency, and privacy valuation. His work increasingly examines the intersection of technical security mechanisms with market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and user behavior. The research spans theoretical game-theoretic models, empirical studies of user behavior, and practical applications in digital forensics and privacy protection. Program Co-Chair, Financial Cryptography and Data Security (2015) Program Co-Chair, New Security Paradigms Workshop (NSPW) (2015) General Chair, 8th International Conference on IT Security Incident Management & IT Forensics (2014) Organizer and Program Co-Chair, 1st Workshop on Bitcoin Research (2014) Associate Editor, Electronic Commerce Research (since 2013) Associate Editor, EURASIP Journal on Information Security (since 2013) Professor Böhme has supervised multiple Master's theses in Information Systems, including work on static code analysis for smart contracts, remote maintenance protocol security, and application protection requirements in retail banking. His research is supported by significant grants from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, the DFG, and the EU FP7 program, with projects focusing on digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, and cryptocurrency crime prevention. He leads the IT Security Research Group at the University of Münster, which investigates theoretical and applied aspects of information security with particular emphasis on the economic dimensions of security decisions.
Rong Zheng is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Software and a member of the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University, Canada. She holds a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing and serves as Acting Chair of the Computing and Software department from July to December 2025. She is also an Associate Member of the Electrical & Computer Engineering department. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA Master of Engineering (thesis) in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Dr. Zheng's research lies at the intersection of mobile computing, wireless networking, and machine learning, with a strong focus on applications for aging populations. She directs the NSERC Smart Mobility for the Aging Population CREATE program. Her work encompasses sensor development, wireless network design, and mobile data analytics to address real-world challenges in healthcare, mobility, and data center monitoring. She has developed innovative solutions like the MacQuest campus navigation app and has captured first prize in indoor localization competitions. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward applying wireless sensing technologies (particularly acoustic, Wi-Fi, and mmWave) to health monitoring and mobility assessment for older adults. There's a strong emphasis on developing efficient edge computing solutions that can process data in real-time on resource-constrained devices, as exemplified by her TeamNet framework for collaborative inference on the edge. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications that have social impact. Scientific Awards: Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing US National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) Joseph Ip Distinguished Engineering Fellow (2015-2018) Dr. Zheng leads the Wireless System Research Group (WiSeR) at McMaster University, which has secured significant funding including a $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant for smart mobility research for older adults. Her research has been supported by multiple funding agencies including NSERC, NSF, UH GEAR, and DURIP. She actively mentors graduate students and has developed specialized courses including CAS 772 (Mobile Data Analytics) and CAS 781 (Mobility in the Aging Population). The WiSeR group conducts impactful research on communication, networking, and data analytics issues in Cyber Physical Systems, with applications spanning healthcare, smart infrastructure, and data center monitoring. Their work on data center infrastructure monitoring networks has been featured in EurekAlert and Data Center Dynamics, and they've made significant contributions to indoor localization technology.
Laurence Hunt is an Associate Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Psychology at St John's College. He leads the Laboratory of Decision Dynamics, focusing on neural mechanisms underlying decision-making. His work integrates mathematical models with electrophysiological techniques in humans and animal models to study behavioral and neural data. Key roles include the Wellcome/Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellowship and prior postdoctoral positions at UCL and Oxford's Department of Psychiatry. Education: D.Phil in Neuroscience from the University of Oxford (2007-2011), pre-clinical Medicine at Cambridge University. Research emphasizes cognitive computational neuroscience, particularly how neural systems process value, uncertainty, and learning. Collaborators include notable figures like Matthew Rushworth and Christopher Summerfield. Scientific Awards: Wellcome/Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellow Advising & Grants: His research is supported by fellowships, though specific grants or advisees are not detailed. The Hunt Lab actively explores topics such as reward processing, decision dynamics, and neural geometry using advanced analytical methods. Labs/Teams: Director of the Laboratory of Decision Dynamics, part of the Department of Experimental Psychology. Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations across Oxford and international institutions.
Réka Albert is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. Her research focuses on the application of network science to biological systems, including signal transduction networks, ecological interactions, and cancer systems biology. She holds editorial roles at npj Systems Biology and Applications , IET Systems Biology , and Bulletin of Mathematical Biology . Education: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Notre Dame (2001), M.S. and B.S. from Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania (1995-1996). Research Interests: Modeling complex systems using network theory; Boolean network analysis of biological pathways; ecological community dynamics; systems-level understanding of disease mechanisms (e.g., cancer, AML). Her work bridges theoretical physics, computational biology, and experimental data to predict system behavior and therapeutic strategies. Awards: External member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2016), APS Maria Goeppert-Mayer Award (2011), NSF CAREER Award (2007), and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2004). Grants/Support: NSF awards (MCB 1715826, IIS 1814405), ARO MURI on hyperuniform systems, and collaborations with biologists like Sarah Assmann (plant signaling) and Katriona Shea (ecology). Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary research group at Penn State, mentoring over 20 PhD alumni and current students like Eli Newby and Fatemeh Nasrollahi. Active in developing tools like pystablemotifs for Boolean network analysis.
Marina von Keyserlingk is a Professor in Applied Biology within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She serves as Director of the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre and leads the renowned UBC Animal Welfare Program, one of the largest and most respected animal welfare science programs globally. Her work has significantly influenced dairy farming practices worldwide, particularly in the areas of dairy cow and calf welfare. Dr. von Keyserlingk's research focuses on animal behavior, housing, and management practices and how these contribute to the health and welfare of dairy cattle. Her work spans multiple dimensions of animal welfare science, including: Dairy cattle behavior and cognition Cow-calf separation practices Pain assessment and management in farm animals Public perceptions of farm animal welfare Alternative dairy farming systems Welfare assessment methodologies Her most recent research examines pain responses in calves, lameness assessment techniques, effects of environmental enrichment on calf cognition, and public attitudes toward dairy farming practices. This work demonstrates a strong trend toward integrating scientific assessment of animal welfare with public values and perceptions, recognizing that sustainable animal agriculture must address both scientific and societal concerns. Dr. von Keyserlingk has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to dairy science and animal welfare: Elanco Award for Excellence in Dairy Science (2013) Metacam Bovine Welfare Award (2013) Canadian Animal Industries Award in Extension & Public Service (2012) 26th Annual World Buiatrics Congress Keynote Speaker (2010) She has supervised numerous graduate students, including Dr. Lexis Ly who recently completed her PhD in 2025. Dr. von Keyserlingk also teaches undergraduate courses including "Animals and Society" and "Research Methods in Applied Animal Biology." Her research program has secured significant funding that supports multiple postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff working within the UBC Animal Welfare Program. The UBC Animal Welfare Program, which she helps lead, is currently recruiting PhD students interested in improving the lives of dairy cattle and the people who care for them. The program continues to be at the forefront of animal welfare science, conducting research that has practical applications for improving animal care worldwide.
James J. Gross is the Ernest R. Hilgard Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, directing the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory. He specializes in emotion regulation, with affiliations in Philosophy (courtesy). His education includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UC Berkeley (1993), a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from Yale (1987), and a visiting graduate year at Oxford (1988). Research focuses on emotion regulation mechanisms, psychopathology, neuroimaging, and cultural influences. His work bridges clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, examining how individuals manage emotions to influence mental health and behavior. Notable contributions include the Process Model of Emotion Regulation and interventions targeting emotion regulation deficits. Publications (~650, 250k citations) highlight studies on emotion regulation strategies, clinical applications, and neural underpinnings. Recent work explores transdiagnostic treatments, digital health interventions, and the interplay between beliefs and emotion regulation. Awards: Stanford Dean’s Teaching Award, Walter J. Gores Award (highest teaching honor), multiple mentoring awards, and honorary doctorates from UC Louvain and Tilburg. Professional Roles: Co-founding President of the Society for Affective Science, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of Affective Science , and Fellow of major psychological and scientific societies. Labs/Teams: Directs the Stanford Psychophysiology Lab, collaborating on projects involving neuroimaging, psychophysiological assessment, and computational modeling of emotion processes.
