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Anil Sethمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Consciousness Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Anil Seth is a leading cognitive and computational neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, where he holds a professorship in the School of Engineering and Informatics. He is Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science and Co-Director of the CIFAR Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness and the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme. His research bridges neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and AI to investigate the biological basis of consciousness and selfhood. His research interests include: Predictive processing approaches to perception Virtual and augmented reality in self-experience studies Mathematical modeling of perception and emergence Machine learning applications in subjective perception modeling Interoception and selfhood Neural mechanisms of conscious experience The recent publications reflect a strong focus on consciousness, neural dynamics, predictive models, and interdisciplinary approaches. Trends include the use of computational modeling, neurophenomenology, causal analysis, and the ethical implications of emerging neurotechnologies. His work increasingly integrates large language models and data-driven methods for analyzing subjective experience. His scientific awards include: Segerfalk Award Perspectives Award Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science, 2019–2022) Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize (2023) Seth has secured substantial research funding from the European Research Council (ERC), EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, CIFAR, and the Sackler Foundation. He has supervised numerous research projects and doctoral students through interdisciplinary programs. He leads the Dreamachine project and has been an Engagement Fellow with the Wellcome Trust. He serves on editorial boards including Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B and is Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness . He leads a multidisciplinary research group at the Sackler Centre, bringing together psychologists, mathematicians, neuroscientists, computer scientists, and philosophers. His team conducts innovative research using virtual reality, neuroimaging, and computational modeling to explore the nature of consciousness and self.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Forensic Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Isobelle Clarke is a Lecturer in Security and Protection Science at the School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University. Her work bridges corpus linguistics, forensic linguistics, and sociolinguistics with a focus on media and social media discourses. Research Overview Current projects: Leverhulme-funded investigation of anti-science discourses (anti-vaccination, climate denialism, anti-GMO) Core Methodologies: Corpus analysis, discourse analysis, authorship attribution Her recent publications explore: Climate change denialism across conspiracy platforms Vaccine conspiracy theories on social media Representation of religion in press Spoken language patterns in American English She supervises PhD student Xinran Wang and contributes to academic activities like the FACTOR Summer School and Lancashire Cyber Education Week. Her work integrates computational methods with critical discourse analysis.

Panteleimon Ekkekakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Psychology
• Affective Responses to Exercise
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Panteleimon Ekkekakis is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University’s College of Education. His research focuses on affective responses to exercise, including their psychobiological mechanisms and implications for exercise behavior. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Ekkekakis’ work explores the pleasure and displeasure associated with exercise, emphasizing their role in predicting long-term adherence. His research spans topics like high-intensity interval training (HIIT), obesity, mental health interventions, and physical education practices. Notably, he critiques methodological flaws in HIIT studies and advocates for evidence-based exercise guidelines. His recent articles highlight critical analyses of HIIT efficacy, the role of affective valence in exercise adherence, and the need for paradigm shifts in obesity treatment. He emphasizes the importance of personalized exercise programs that prioritize subjective enjoyment to enhance public health outcomes. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to exercise psychology and policy advocacy are significant. His research has informed debates on fitness testing in schools and the integration of exercise into clinical depression treatment.

Catherine Stinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning Ethics
• Computational Psychiatry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Stinson is an Assistant Professor and Queen’s National Scholar in Philosophical Implications of Artificial Intelligence at Queen's University. She holds joint appointments in the School of Computing and the Philosophy Department, blending technical and philosophical expertise to address ethical challenges in AI. PhD in History & Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh (2013) MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2013) Dr. Stinson's research focuses on methodological and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, including: Bias and explanation in machine learning Computational psychiatry Embodied intelligence Community-led design AI ethics education Her recent publications analyze corporate influence in NLP, privacy implications of large language models, and documentation practices in AI datasets. They explore intersections between technical performance, ethical responsibility, and societal impact. Scientific awards include: Queen’s National Scholar Finalist for Outstanding Certification at Transactions in Machine Learning Research As director of the Ethics and Technology Lab at Queen's, she leads interdisciplinary projects challenging algorithmic bias, investigating AI creativity, and developing tools to resist targeted violence. Current initiatives include: Critical evaluation of chatbots for mental health support Tracking (In)justice project on police-involved deaths in Canada

Laraib Niazمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Inclusive Education
• Disability
• Gender and Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laraib Niaz is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the independent evaluation of the Girls' Education Challenge II initiative. She holds an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a PhD in Education from University College London (UCL). Previously, she served as an education consultant at the World Bank and has taught at LUMS and University College London. Her research focuses on inclusive education, disability studies, gender and development, national identity construction, and decolonizing research practices. She is affiliated with the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre. Her research interests include exploring the role of religion in education, particularly in Pakistan, and analyzing media narratives during pandemics. She examines how textbooks construct national identity and investigates the impact of pseudoscience in educational systems. Her work also addresses academic freedom in higher education institutions in India and Pakistan. Laraib has extensive experience in supervising students and collaborating with international organizations such as the World Bank on inclusion-focused projects. Laraib has supervised students during her academic roles at LUMS and UCL. While specific grants are not detailed here, her current work involves evaluating 41 GEC II projects across 17 countries to assess support for girls with disabilities. Her research often intersects with global development and educational equity initiatives. She is part of the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre , focusing on equitable access and learning in education systems.

Stéphanie Ruphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Science
• Scientific Pluralism
• Scientific Integrity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stéphanie Ruphy is a Professor of Philosophy of Science at the École Normale Supérieure - PSL University in Paris, where she conducts research at the intersection of philosophy, science policy, and scientific integrity. She currently serves as Director of the French Office for Research Integrity (OFIS), demonstrating her leadership in promoting ethical research practices across France. Her educational background is uniquely interdisciplinary, holding a doctorate in astrophysics from Sorbonne University and a PhD in philosophy from Columbia University in New York. This dual expertise informs her distinctive approach to philosophical questions about science. Ruphy's research centers on scientific pluralism, scientific integrity, and the relationship between science and democracy. She has developed the concept of "foliated pluralism," which challenges traditional metaphysical interpretations of scientific diversity. Her work examines how citizen participation can enhance scientific objectivity and how research governance structures affect scientific progress. She explores the philosophical implications of computer simulations in scientific practice and investigates questions about natural kinds across different scientific domains. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on the philosophical foundations of scientific practice, with particular attention to the relationship between scientific methods and societal values. Ruphy has made significant contributions to understanding how scientific pluralism relates to metaphysical questions, how citizen science affects scientific objectivity, and how research integrity frameworks can be strengthened. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical concerns about research governance. Among her notable honors: Member of Academia Europaea (2018) Member of European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) (2017) Appointed to French Council for Scientific Integrity (CoFIS) (2017) As an educator at the École Normale Supérieure, Ruphy mentors future researchers in understanding their responsibilities within knowledge societies. She has observed growing student interest in "involved" research connected to societal concerns. Her work on a research integrity oath for PhD students in France demonstrates her commitment to embedding ethical considerations in research training. She actively engages with policy questions about balancing scientific freedom with societal responsibilities. Ruphy leads significant initiatives in research integrity through her directorship of OFIS, where she organizes conferences and develops frameworks for maintaining trust in scientific practices. Her work connects academic philosophy with practical policy concerns, creating bridges between theoretical considerations and real-world research governance.

• Computer-Assisted Text Analysis
• Epistemic Wars
• Technoscientific Conflicts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Tipaldo is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), with affiliations to the SmartData@PoliTO Big Data and Data Science Laboratory and the DBDM Database and Data Mining Group. His interdisciplinary work bridges Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, and Digital Media Research. Research interests focus on epistemic instability, technoscientific conflicts (anti-vax, pseudoscience, infrastructure opposition), and methodological innovations in Computer-Assisted Text Analysis. He explores intersections between postmodern relativism and contemporary epistemic wars, examining truth negotiation in political decision-making and Gen-AI's impact on research methodologies. Recent publications analyze: 2024: Vaccine hesitancy trust dynamics in Europe 2023: Epistemic authority transitions in social media and science-society relations 2022: Xylella fastidiosa epidemics as epistemic wars and pandemic expert discourses He contributes to editorial boards (Italian Review of Sociology, Sinapsi) and serves on advisory panels for Circular Economy symposia. Teaching spans Master's and Doctoral programs in Management Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Communication Sciences.

Catarina Kinnvallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Psychology
• Migration
• Multiculturalism
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Catarina Kinnvall is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Lund University , Sweden, and serves as Director of SASNET . She is a leading scholar in political psychology, with a focus on globalization, security, religion, nationalism, and gender, particularly in South Asia and Europe. Former Vice-President of the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP) Former Editor-in-Chief of the journal Political Psychology Her research explores political psychology , migration , multiculturalism , religion and nationalism , radicalization , and gender , with a critical lens on postcolonialism and far-right populism. Key themes include ontological insecurity , far-right fantasies , and gendered violence in global contexts. Recent articles analyze deglobalization , white supremacy , emotional governance , and neocolonial subjecthood , reflecting her engagement with contemporary crises. She has edited volumes on climate hazards and gender ramifications , and her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and reduced inequalities . Scientific Awards: Precariousness at Work (2017): Addressing gendered violence in outsourced labor. Climate Disasters and Gendered Violence in Asia (2015): Studying vulnerabilities post-catastrophe.

Meera Nandaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• History of Science
• Philosophy of Science
• Science and Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meera Nanda is a Visiting Professor of the history of science at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali since 2009. She is associated with the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin and focuses on the cultural history of science in India from 1600–2000. Her research critically examines the hybridization of Western scientific theories (e.g., Copernican astronomy, Darwinism, quantum physics) with Hindu spiritualist-idealist traditions, exposing contradictions and the politicization of science in the context of Hindu nationalism. PhD in Biotechnology , Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi), India PhD in Science and Technology Studies , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA (2000) Her work spans disciplines such as history of science , philosophy of science , science and religion , and postcolonial critiques of science . At MPIWG, she contributes to research groups like Astral Sciences in Trans-Regional Asia and Premodern Sciences of Soul & Body . Her publications and talks address themes like pseudoscience, secularism, and the role of Enlightenment values in contemporary India. She has lectured at institutions including Aarhus University , University of Vienna , and the Government College for Women, Trivandrum .

• Clinical Child Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Eyewitness Memory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Elisa Krackow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where she directs the Memory and the Law Lab. Her research integrates clinical, developmental, cognitive, and forensic psychology to study eyewitness memory, suggestibility, false memories, and juror perceptions, with a focus on children and legal applications. Dr. Krackow earned her Ph.D. from Binghamton University, State University of New York. She completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests lie at the intersection of memory and the legal system, particularly in how children recall events, the impact of suggestive questioning, and the development of interventions like Event Report Training to improve eyewitness accuracy. She also investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind false and recovered memories, the role of emotion in memory, and childhood depression with a focus on cognitive biases and intergenerational transmission. Her work has important implications for forensic interviewing, child protection, and legal policy. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on applied memory, child eyewitness testimony, false memory creation, and interventions. The research spans cognitive, clinical, developmental, and forensic domains, often using experimental and narrative methods to explore memory accuracy, suggestibility, and emotional influences. Dr. Krackow's research has been supported by funding from NIH/NICHD, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), and the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS). She mentors graduate students in the Clinical Child doctoral program, including Benjamin Thomas, Victoria DiSciullo, and Emily Deming, who are engaged in research on juror perceptions, juvenile justice, child memory, and traumatic recall. Her lab provides training in high-quality research design across multiple psychological subfields. She teaches courses such as Child and Adolescent Development, Behavior Pathology, Behavioral and Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Child Psychology Practicum. Her lab, the Memory and the Law Lab, focuses on applied research with real-world implications for psychology, law, and child welfare.

Michael Sirivianosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Social Media Analysis
• Disinformation Detection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Sirivianos is an Associate Professor at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), where he serves as Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University (2010) and leads research in cybersecurity, disinformation detection, and social media analysis. He coordinates multiple EU-funded projects including ReCRED (Horizon 2020) and ENCASE (Marie Curie RISE), securing over €3M in research funding. Research Focus His work spans: Cybersafety : Detection of cyberbullying, hate speech, and inappropriate content targeting children Trust Systems : Device-centric authentication and blockchain applications Disinformation Analysis : Graph-based detection of fake news and state-sponsored manipulation Scalable Systems : Distributed databases and network infrastructure Achievements & Recognition Best Paper Award (2019) for work on state-sponsored disinformation Distinguished Paper (2018) for fringe web community analysis Spotlight Session recognition (2020) for child protection research Featured in NYT, Washington Post, and Wired for YouTube content analysis Leadership Co-directs the Network Systems Research Lab, serves on the Board of CYENS Centre of Excellence, and coordinates the Fact-check Cyprus Centre against Disinformation.

Åsa Maria Wikforssمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Semantic Externalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Åsa Maria Wikforss is a Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at Stockholm University, specializing in intersections of philosophy of language, mind, and epistemology. Her research focuses on semantic externalism, content externalism, and normativity of meaning, with significant grants from the Swedish Research Council and Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Ph.D., Columbia University (1996) Docent, Stockholm University (2002) Research interests include challenges to semantic normativity, self-knowledge, and knowledge resistance. She critiques Kripke-Putnam theories of natural kind terms and develops 'reason-providing functionalism' for belief characterization. Key publications address transparency of content, semantic externalism, and belief justification Organized international workshops on internalism/externalism and Wittgenstein/Davidson Scientific awards include: Swedish Research Council grants (2007-2010, 2013) Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation grant (2004-2006) Project leadership in CCCOM and Eurounderstanding initiatives She supervises doctoral students and has co-led Nordic graduate seminars on epistemology and philosophy of mind. Her popular science work addresses knowledge resistance, pseudoscience, and self-knowledge in media debates.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Memory Research
• Misinformation Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ullrich Ecker is a Professor at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, memory processes, and the impact of misinformation in social contexts. He has supervised 14 PhD students since 2015, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary topics such as misinformation correction, climate change communication, and executive function mechanisms. His research interests span cognitive and behavioral responses to misinformation, memory dynamics, and the intersection of psychology with environmental and public health issues. Key themes include how social media environments shape susceptibility to misinformation, neurocognitive mechanisms underlying memory persistence, and strategies to counter pseudoscientific beliefs. Dr. Ecker has published 132 works, including 2 datasets and 12 grants, and holds an h-index of 44 with 10,274 citations. He actively mentors researchers and is involved in initiatives to address misinformation through evidence-based interventions. His work integrates experimental psychology, computational modeling, and real-world applications, contributing to fields like climate change communication and wildlife conservation through behavioral insights.

• Digital Rhetoric
• Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
• Rhetoric of Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michelle Gibbons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of New Hampshire. Her work bridges digital rhetoric , science communication , and vernacular public discourse to explore how scientific and technological concepts are rhetorically constructed in public culture. Education : B.A. in English (Vassar College, 2000), M.A. in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Pittsburgh, 2007), Ph.D. in Communication (University of Pittsburgh, 2010) Her research focuses on: Rhetoric of science, technology, and medicine Digital humanities and ideographic analysis Cognitive science communication Recent articles examine topics like X-ray images , neural networks , and public health discourse during the pandemic , with keywords spanning digital rhetoric, neuroscience, and crisis communication. In 2015, her work on Freud and neuroscience won the Association for the Rhetoric of Science and Technology’s Article of the Year Award . At UNH, she teaches courses in Propaganda and Persuasion , Rhetorical Theory , and Digital Rhetoric . Her current research explores how commonsense psychological beliefs shape public argumentation.

Darin Haytonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science
• Astrology
• Byzantine Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Darin Hayton is an Associate Professor of History at Haverford College, specializing in the history of the sciences of the stars and mathematical sciences in pre-modern Europe and Byzantium. His research examines the intersection of science, politics, and courtly culture. Education: Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Notre Dame M.A. in History, C.S.U. Long Beach B.Sc. in Chemistry, C.S.U. Long Beach Research Interests: Professor Hayton investigates how rulers like Emperor Maximilian I employed astrology as a political tool and how Byzantine scholars like Nikephorus Gregoras revived mathematical sciences in Constantinople. His work also explores the cultural and pedagogical dimensions of astrology, astrolabes, and early scientific instruments. Teaching: He offers courses such as Introduction to the History of Science , History of the Scientific Revolution , and Science of the Stars before the Telescope , blending mathematical astronomy with cultural contexts. Key Publications: The Crown and the Cosmos. Astrology and the Politics of Maximilian I (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2015) Recent articles on Byzantine astrolabes, comets in Renaissance Hungary, and astrology in 1970s counterculture. Affiliations: Member of the Editorial Board for Lever Press, an open-access scholarly press.