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David Stillwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychometrics
• Computational Social Science
• Big Data Analytics
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David Stillwell serves as Professor of Computational Social Science at Cambridge Judge Business School and Academic Director of The Psychometrics Centre, University of Cambridge. His research leverages big data to understand human psychology and behavior, with significant contributions in personality prediction from digital footprints and personalized advertising applications. His educational background includes: BSc in Psychology from the University of Nottingham (2007) MSc in Research Methods from the University of Nottingham (2008) PhD in Decision Making from the University of Nottingham (2012) Dr. Stillwell's research centers on computational social science and psychometrics, pioneering the myPersonality Facebook application that collected data from over 6 million users. His work demonstrates computers can predict personality as accurately as spouses, reveals psychological targeting's advertising effectiveness, and establishes links between personality-matched spending and life satisfaction. He also explores linguistic honesty markers through profanity analysis and personality-based dating patterns. His recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a strong trajectory toward AI evaluation using psychometric frameworks, particularly in medical and general-purpose AI assessment. Key themes include fairness metrics in language models, crisis emotional responses through social media, and computational personality recognition - demonstrating consistent innovation at the psychology-technology intersection. He has received significant recognition: Top 10 most influential papers of 2013 by Altmetric Nieman Journalism Lab highlight of 2013 Named in 'top 30 thinkers under 30' by Pacific Standard Magazine Dr. Stillwell maintains active industry engagement through consultancy with Barclays, Hilton, and Ubisoft on projects spanning computer-adaptive testing systems to interactive experiences like Predictive World for Watch Dogs 2. His policy impact is substantial, with citations by the European Data Protection Supervisor, World Bank, and multiple national governments, leading to speaking engagements at the European Parliament and Bank of England. As Academic Director of The Psychometrics Centre, he leads a global hub for advancing psychological assessment through innovative methods including Concerto open-source software, collaborating with organizations ranging from the European Commission to major corporations on psychometric applications in people analytics and digital behavior.

• Voice Production
• Cognitive Psychology
• Affective Science
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Miriam van Mersbergen, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis. She directs the Voice, Emotion, and Cognition Laboratory (VECL) and serves as an affiliate of the Institute for Intelligent Systems. Her clinical expertise focuses on performing voice users. University of Memphis Institute for Intelligent Systems Her research examines how emotional and cognitive factors influence vocalization and communication. Key projects include establishing vocal measures of affect modulation, studying individual differences in responses to vocal mistakes, and developing clinical tools like measures of voice effort for use in voice clinics. She employs psychometric, behavioral, and psychophysiological methods to analyze the interplay between inner experiences and vocal expression. Dr. van Mersbergen’s academic journey began with studies in music and communication arts at Calvin College, followed by speech-language pathology and vocology at the University of Iowa and doctoral work in speech-language hearing sciences and psychology at the University of Minnesota.

• Sexual Delinquency
• Juvenile Prostitution
• Psychopathy
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Christopher M EARLS is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in forensic psychology, psychopathology, and behavioral studies with a focus on sexual delinquency and juvenile prostitution. His research explores the intersections of psychopathy, criminal behavior, and mental health comorbidities. He teaches courses including Psychopathology: Introduction across undergraduate programs in psychology, social sciences, and cognitive neuroscience. His academic contributions span over two decades, with notable work on psychopathy assessment, parenting practices in non-criminal populations, and sexual behavior conditioning. Education Affiliations: Université de Montréal (primary) Teaching Programs: Baccalauréat en psychologie, Neuroscience cognitive, Social Work programs Dr. EARLS has directed 10+ theses and mémoires since 1998, focusing on forensic psychology topics like sexual delinquency correlates and psychopathy measurement validity. His work bridges clinical psychology with sociocultural factors, particularly in marginalized populations like sex workers and juvenile offenders. Research Highlights: Clinical assessment tools comparison (paper vs. digital psychopathy scales) Gender differences in psychopathy expression Impact of childhood trauma on sexual interest development Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to forensic and clinical psychology research.

• Uncertainty Reasoning and Decision Making in Artificial Intelligence
• Electronic Business
• Systems Analysis and Design
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Liping Liu is a Professor in the Department of Management at The University of Akron's College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Business from the University of Kansas (1995), Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering (1991), and dual bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics (1986) and River Dynamics (1987). Ph.D., University of Kansas MS, Huazhong University of Science and Technology B.E., Wuhan University BS, Huazhong University of Science and Technology His research spans Artificial Intelligence , Electronic Business , Systems Analysis , Data Quality , and Belief Function Theory . He pioneered coarse utility theory and linear belief functions , now taught in top Ph.D. programs across multiple disciplines. Key trends in his publications include Belief Function Applications (2012-2024), Medical Data Systems (2003-2015), and Decision Theory (2004-2014). Recent works focus on Gamma Belief Functions (2024) and computational improvements in linear belief function operations (2019-2016). Scientific contributions recognized via: Microsoft Azure Educator Grant (2014-2016) Inclusion in Who's Who in America (2010-2013) and Who's Who in the World (2011-2013) As an editor and committee member for major conferences (INFORMS, AMCIS, Belief Functions conferences), he bridges academic research with practical systems implementation in e-business and healthcare domains.

Daniela Iorioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy
• Health Economics
• Public Economics
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Daniela Iorio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Bologna, and holds a part-time professorship at the European University Institute’s School of Transnational Governance. She specializes in Political Economy, Health Economics, and Public Economics. Her work addresses topics like voting behavior, eating disorders, reproductive health, and parental investments. She earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has held positions at institutions including USC, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Her research focuses on health policy, behavioral economics, and political institutions. Notable contributions include analyzing the link between eating disorders and addictive behaviors, evaluating IVF success disparities, and developing parenting measurement tools through digital interventions. She has been awarded the 2016 Oliver E. Williamson Prize and the Rita Levi Montalcini grant. Iorio teaches advanced courses on political economy and health economics at the PhD and master’s levels. She directs the Health Economics, Management and Policy master’s program at Bologna and has advised over a dozen graduate students. Her grants include a €758k MIUR project on child development and parental engagement. She serves as an Associate Editor for the European Economic Review and referees for top journals like the American Economic Review .

Pasquale Bottalicoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocal Load
• Professional Voice Techniques
• Singer Techniques
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Pasquale Bottalico serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois, with dual appointments as Associate Professor at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Affiliate Faculty in the School of Music. His unique interdisciplinary profile bridges engineering, music performance, and speech science, reflecting his dual academic training and professional artistry. His educational foundation includes: Bachelor's in Telecommunications Engineering from Univeristà Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, Italy Concurrent Opera Singing degree from F. Cilea Music Academy, Reggio Calabria Master's in Telecommunications Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy Ph.D. in Metrology specializing in acoustics measurement uncertainty and classroom acoustics Dr. Bottalico's research centers on vocal load quantification and professional voice techniques , with significant contributions to understanding vocal fatigue in teachers and singers. His work spans Speech Intelligibility in educational environments, Room Acoustics for performance and learning spaces, and Musical Acoustics of historical vocal styles. A distinctive thread throughout his research examines how acoustic conditions modulate voice production and perception, increasingly incorporating virtual reality and bone conduction technologies for innovative assessment and intervention approaches. His Colombian vocal health study demonstrates cross-cultural applications of his work. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) The impact of noise and dysphonia on children's speech processing in educational settings, using multimodal assessment including EEG; (2) Virtual reality applications for voice production research and therapeutic intervention; (3) Cross-cultural validation of vocal fatigue metrics and development of biofeedback systems. His work consistently bridges engineering precision with clinical applicability, particularly for professional voice users in challenging acoustic environments. No scientific awards were documented in the available information. While specific advising relationships aren't detailed, his research collaborations span international institutions including Colombian and Italian universities, suggesting graduate mentorship in interdisciplinary projects. No grant information was provided, though his systematic reviews and cross-cultural studies imply externally funded research activities. Though no dedicated laboratory is specified, his virtual reality voice studies and acoustic parameter assessments suggest affiliations with audio engineering facilities and voice clinics, likely through the Speech and Hearing Science department's research infrastructure.

Carlo Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virtual Reality
• Game Design
• Computer Graphics
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Professor Carlo Harvey is a creative technologist at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), Manchester Metropolitan University. His interdisciplinary research merges games , machine learning , virtual production , and cultural heritage reinterpretation . He leads industry collaborations with entities like Jaguar Land Rover and Epic Games, focusing on AI-driven interactive audio, real-time visualization, and accessibility solutions. Award-winning projects : TIGA, Innovate UK, and Epic Games MegaGrant for Accession Industry partnerships : Automotive sector, cultural institutions His research spans human-computer interaction , multisensory virtual environments , and acoustic-visual cross-modal perception . Recent publications address robotic simulations, motion alignment, and haptic feedback systems. Scientific recognition : TIGA Award, Innovate UK Funding, Epic Games MegaGrant Advocacy : Digital inclusion, creative collaboration, social impact of technology

• Learning Sciences
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Collaborative Learning
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Professor Nancy W. Y. Law is a leading scholar in Learning Sciences and Technology at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Education . She has served as Founding Director of the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) (1998-2013) and currently holds the Chair of Learning Sciences and Technology . Her career spans over 25 years of international comparative studies, policy analysis, and large-scale educational innovation. Current roles: Associate Dean (Strategic Development), HKU Key affiliations: Sciences of Learning Strategic Research Theme (co-convener) Research Expertise Her work focuses on technology-enhanced learning , digital literacy , knowledge building communities , and multilevel educational change . She pioneered network models of teacher innovation and socio-technical frameworks for sustainable pedagogical transformation, particularly in STEM education and Cyberbullying prevention . Scientific Leadership With over 25 major research grants (2000-2023) exceeding HK$50 million, she leads projects like: Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship Jockey Club Self-directed Learning in STEM Design-Aware Learning Analytics A Fellow of the International Society of Learning Sciences and recipient of the HKSAR Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship , she has supervised numerous international comparative studies including SITES 2006, ICILS 2013, and longitudinal digital citizenship research (2019-2021).

• Foundations of Probability
• Randomness
• Graph Theory
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Lourens Waldorp is an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , specifically the Department of Psychological Methods . His research focuses on network theory, causal inference, and statistical modeling in psychology and neuroscience. University of Amsterdam IAS Fellow (2024) His research interests include: Network psychometrics Causal inference in psychological models High-dimensional statistical methods Dynamical systems in psychopathology Graph theory applications Signal processing for biophysical data The trends in his recent publications center on causal modeling, network analysis of psychopathology, and statistical techniques for time-series data. He has developed methods for perturbation graphs, moderated network models, and dynamic intervention frameworks. Notable scientific awards : IAS Fellowship for 6 months (2024) He advises PhD students like Kyra Evers and collaborates with researchers across disciplines, including J. Haslbeck , D. Borsboom , and O. Ryan . His work intersects with network theory and clinical psychology .

Jason Rentfrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Personality Psychology
• Geographical Psychology
• Music Preferences and Psychology
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Professor Jason Rentfrow is a Professor of Personality & Individual Differences and Director of Graduate Education at the University of Cambridge's Department of Psychology. His research focuses on geographical psychology, exploring how regional environments shape personality, cultural differences, and societal outcomes. He also serves as Director of Studies in Psychology at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. Key research interests include the psychological effects of geography on traits like openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism; the role of music preferences in personality expression; and the impact of socioeconomic status on self-concept. He has pioneered studies linking personality to political behavior, urban planning, and public health responses to crises like the 2020 pandemic. His work combines large-scale data analysis with spatial methodology, examining datasets from over 133 nations. Notable contributions include frameworks for measuring regional personality differences and their implications for innovation, entrepreneurship, and electoral outcomes. He has also developed psychometric tools like the Test of Attribute Preferences (TAP) for studying musical preferences. Recent research highlights include analyzing how Roman historical legacies influence modern German well-being disparities, the psychological roots of Brexit and Trump voter behavior, and the link between childhood trauma and adult empathy levels. His interdisciplinary approach spans psychology, sociology, economics, and geography. Professional activities include supervising graduate students, reviewing for top journals, and advising on cultural policy. He maintains an active lab focused on personality-environment interactions and their societal consequences.

• Suicide
• Metascience
• Emotion
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Elisha David Klonsky is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts. His primary research classification is Clinical Psychology with a secondary focus in Social/Personality Psychology. He directs the Personality, Emotion, and Behaviour Lab (PEBLab) and maintains an active research program while accepting graduate students for the 2023/24 application cycle. Dr. Klonsky earned his PhD from the University of Virginia in 2005. His educational background has positioned him as a leading researcher in clinical psychology, particularly in suicide research. Dr. Klonsky's research interests center on suicide theory, motivations, and the transition from suicidal thoughts to attempts. His work also spans metascience, emotion research, and psychological/clinical assessment. He has developed the influential Three-Step Theory (3ST) of suicide, which operates within an ideation-to-action framework. His research examines how emotional pain, impulsivity, and nonsuicidal self-injury relate to suicidal behavior, with particular interest in developing better assessment tools for clinical practice. Recent work has expanded into metascience, addressing the replication crisis in psychology. His publication record shows consistent high-impact work primarily in suicide research, with recent emphasis on suicide motivations, emotion measurement, and theoretical frameworks. The research demonstrates strong clinical applicability while maintaining rigorous scientific methodology. Dr. Klonsky has received numerous prestigious awards including: UBC Killam Research Prize (2020) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2017) American Association of Suicidology: Edwin S. Shneidman Award (2015) Association for Psychological Science Rising Star (2011) David Shakow Early Career Award (2011) American Psychological Association Fellow (2010) Dr. Klonsky has successfully mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to academic positions at institutions including Old Dominion University, McGill University, Wesleyan University, and Texas Tech University. His research has been supported by significant funding from organizations including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and National Institute of Mental Health. Current projects include studies on suicidality in youth with autism spectrum disorder and advancing the measurement of emotional experience. The Personality, Emotion, and Behaviour Lab maintains active research programs in suicide, emotion, metascience, and related areas, with particular emphasis on developing parsimonious models of suicide and better understanding suicide motivations and warning signs.

Cecilie Schou Andreassenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Addictions
• Social Media Psychology
• Workaholism
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Cecilie Schou Andreassen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen . She specializes in behavioral addictions , including workaholism, social media addiction, and substance use interactions. Email: cecilie.andreassen@uib.no Visitor Address: Alrek Health Cluster, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen Research Focus: Andreassen's work examines the psychosocial antecedents of addictive behaviors, with emphasis on personality traits , workplace dynamics , and digital platform interactions . Her research spans cross-cultural validation studies and longitudinal health outcomes related to technology and substance misuse. Article Trends (2017-2022): Analyzing 15 recent publications reveals a consistent focus on addiction scale validation , social media epidemiology , and workaholism's health impacts . Key themes include measurement invariance , digital-chemical addiction comorbidity , and psychological withdrawal mechanisms . Scientific Contributions: Co-developer of Bergen Work Addiction Scale Creator of Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale Leadership in behavioral addiction epidemiology Recipient of Norwegian Research Council grants Advising & Collaborations: While no direct advisees are listed, Andreassen collaborates extensively with international researchers in work psychology , social media studies , and public health . Her work involves partnerships with Nottingham Trent University , Yale University , and National Competence Service for Sleep Disorders . Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Clinical Psychology and previously with the Department of Social Psychology at University of Bergen, she contributes to national health registry studies and cross-occupational research on addiction patterns.

Emma Brunskillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
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Emma Brunskill is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Education. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT (2009). Her research focuses on reinforcement learning, educational technology, and healthcare applications, aiming to develop AI systems that support human learning and decision-making. Notable projects include AI tutoring systems, policy evaluation methods, and behavior change interventions using large language models. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in off-policy evaluation, fairness-aware decision making, and scalable educational tools. Brunskill has contributed to foundational research in reinforcement learning algorithms and their applications in real-world scenarios such as healthcare, education, and human-AI collaboration. She also leads initiatives to improve equity and efficiency in educational technologies through data-driven approaches. Brunskill's research has been supported by grants such as the NSF RI: Small grant for data-efficient reinforcement learning. She actively explores the ethical implications of AI systems, particularly in healthcare and education settings. Her recent work emphasizes leveraging large language models (LLMs) for personalized feedback and simulated training environments, as seen in studies like GPTCoach and LLM-based counselor upskilling.

Charles Rahalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Science Methodology
• Applied Social Data Science
• High-dimensional Econometrics
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Charles Rahal is an Associate Professor in Data Science and Informatics at the University of Oxford, with additional affiliations as an Associate Member of Nuffield College and Researcher at the Gradel Institute, New College. He serves as a Co-Investigator at the ESRC Centre for Care and sits on the Steering Group of Reproducible Research Oxford. His academic career includes previous roles as a Senior Departmental Research Lecturer at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Rahal completed his PhD in 2016 and has established himself as a prominent social science methodologist and applied social data scientist with expertise in high-dimensional econometrics. His research spans multiple domains, focusing particularly on unique Big Data origination processes and their relationship to social inequality, mobility, and stratification. He is deeply engaged in machine learning methods, civic technology, spatial and time series econometrics, model uncertainty, and scientometrics. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward computational social science, with significant contributions to understanding prediction limits, pandemic impacts, healthcare systems, and environmental sustainability. The articles demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach, bridging traditional social science with cutting-edge computational methods, particularly in the analysis of large-scale datasets and development of novel metrics like the InterModel Vigorish for model comparison. Dr. Rahal is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, co-convening courses in Demographic Analysis, Life Course Research, and the Oxford Partner site of the Summer Institute in Computational Social Sciences. He has developed workshops on machine learning, command line interfaces, and LaTeX, reflecting his commitment to methodological training in social science. He leads the Metrics and Models lab and maintains several open-source projects including the GWAS Diversity Monitor and RobustiPy. His editorial roles include Associate Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Social Computing and Associate Editor at ACM Transactions on Social Computing, highlighting his influence in shaping computational social science methodology.

Susanne Weisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroimaging
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Machine Learning in Neuroscience
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Susanne Weis is a Research Professor and Group Leader of the 'Variability of the Brain' group at the Department of Brain and Behavior (INM-7), part of the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) at Research Center Jülich GmbH. Her work focuses on understanding brain variability through advanced neuroimaging techniques and machine learning, with particular emphasis on sex differences, hormonal influences, and clinical applications in mental health. Her research interests include neuroimaging methodologies, machine learning applications in cognitive neuroscience, and the structural-functional relationships underlying brain variability. She investigates how factors like sex hormones and naturalistic stimuli (e.g., movies) affect brain connectivity and cognitive performance, aiming to improve diagnostic and predictive tools for disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. Publications highlight her contributions to developing datasets (e.g., SpEx), analyzing confound leakage in ML models, and exploring meta-analytic networks during naturalistic viewing. Her work bridges basic science and clinical impact, addressing challenges in interpreting neuroimaging data and advancing personalized medicine approaches. In her role as a group leader, Weis oversees research projects and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. She is affiliated with the Helmholtz Association and contributes to the broader scientific community through her research in neuroimaging and computational neuroscience.