جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jemma Kingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Emotional Intelligence
• Workplace Stress
• Psychological Well-being
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jemma King is an Honorary Fellow at the School of Psychology , The University of Queensland , focusing on biomarkers of stress and emotional intelligence. She has contributed to research on workplace stress, military psychology, and psychoneuroimmunology. Education: PhD in Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Stress (2020), Honours Thesis on Emotional Intelligence and Cyber-Ostracism (2012) Her research explores how emotional intelligence buffers physiological stress responses in virtual environments and high-stress occupations. Recent work links circadian alignment to psychological resilience and leadership performance. Publications span journal articles , conference proceedings , and theses , emphasizing cortisol and HRV as stress markers. She supervises doctoral students, including projects on circadian rhythms and leadership stress , and has received funding from the Commonwealth Department of Defence. Dr. King is also a media expert for biomarkers of stress testing, wearable emotion tracking (WHOOP, Wim Hof Method), and workplace interventions.

• Cognitive Science
• Narcissism
• Sisu (Finnish concept of inner strength)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pentti Juhana Henttonen is an active Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Swedish School of Social Sciences and the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences. He serves as a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Program in Human Behavior and works as a project planner, contributing to multiple research initiatives focused on human interaction and psychological phenomena. His research interests span cognitive science with particular emphasis on narcissism, sisu (the Finnish concept of inner strength and perseverance), second language acquisition, and physiological responses during social interactions. Henttonen employs diverse methodologies including physiological measurements, conversation analysis, and experience sampling methods to investigate how individuals process emotions, interact with others, and demonstrate mental fortitude in challenging situations. His publication record shows significant activity with 49 publications spanning from 2009 to 2025, with particular concentration in recent years (2023-2025). His work appears across interdisciplinary journals in psychology, linguistics, and social sciences, demonstrating a trend toward increasingly sophisticated methodologies combining physiological measurements with conversational analysis. Recent publications focus on narcissistic traits and their physiological correlates, the cultural phenomenon of sisu, and second language learner behavior. Henttonen actively contributes to the academic community through peer review services for journals including Scientific Reports, BMC Psychology, and Heliyon. He has organized academic events such as the HSSH workshop on motion energy and pose analysis and the HSSH seminar on VR methodology, demonstrating leadership in advancing methodological approaches in social science research. His research is supported through multiple projects funded by institutions including the Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia), with his most recent work focusing on patterns in second language learners' behavior (2023-2024) and previous projects examining narcissism (2019-2023) and neighbor dialogues (2018-2020). His work bridges theoretical psychological concepts with practical applications, as evidenced by his media appearances discussing narcissism and sisu for broader public understanding.

• Human-Machine Interaction
• Usability Testing
• User Experience (UX)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jürgen Sauer is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences . With over 120 publications, his research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction , Usability Testing , User Experience (UX) , and Automation Design , particularly in high-stakes environments like X-ray baggage screening and spaceflight simulations . Email: juergen.sauer@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7622 Address: RM 01 bu. C-1.117, Rue PA de Faucigny 2, 1700 Fribourg Orcid: 0000-0003-2105-1694 His research projects, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS), include: Improving work design for airport security officers (2019-2024): Developed pictorial scales for measuring psychological constructs in security environments. Social stress and support in hybrid teams (2018-2023): Investigated machine-induced social stressors and mitigation through social support. Automation in visual inspection tasks (2014-2018): Examined adaptable automation for baggage screening and system reliability effects. Usability testing effectiveness (2012-2016): Analyzed cultural background impacts and non-usability product features influencing test outcomes. Key contributions include the Luggage Inspection Simulation (LIS) environment for modeling work environments and the development of pictorial usability scales for multilingual applicability. His work bridges ergonomics , human factors , and applied psychology , with notable collaborations with researchers like Adrian Schwaninger and Andreas Sonderegger . His recent publications (2025-2014) analyze: Human-machine performance under false alarms and miscues Social stressor dynamics in hybrid teams Usability scale animation effects Phubbing behavior in professional contexts Accessible website design for non-disabled users

• Political Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Emotion in Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick A Stewart serves as Professor and Director of Online Education in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges political science, psychology, and technology, focusing on nonverbal communication dynamics in high-stakes political contexts. His educational trajectory includes an A.A. from St. Petersburg J.C. (1987), B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1991) from the University of Central Florida, and a Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University (1998). Stewart specializes in decoding emotional responses to political leaders' nonverbal behavior using Facial Action Coding System (FACS) methodology. His work examines micro-expressions, laughter, and audience reactions during debates, presidential addresses, and elections, with growing emphasis on AI biometrics ethics. This research has been published in PLoS ONE , Political Psychology , and Computers in Human Behavior , and featured in The New York Times , The Washington Post , and Vox . He co-created the educational game "Citizenship Quest" to explore trust-building in political simulations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on presidential communication effectiveness, particularly laughter and micro-expressions as leadership indicators. His work spans historical analyses (Reagan's "great communicator" persona) and contemporary events (Trump-era debates, Brexit), utilizing interdisciplinary methods combining ethology, biometrics, and game-based learning. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Stewart directs online education initiatives while maintaining an active research agenda; no student advising details or grant information were specified in the source texts. His "Citizenship Quest" project represents applied efforts to translate political psychology research into educational tools.

Sandra C. Soaresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Cognition
• Emotion Processing
• Psychophysiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandra C. Soares is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Aveiro, Department of Education and Psychology, and a Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Neuroscience. Her academic career spans over 15 years, with continuous contributions to cognitive neuroscience, emotion processing, and social cognition research. Dr. Soares' research interests focus on understanding how emotions such as fear and disgust impact behavior, psychophysiology, and neural processing. She employs a multisensory approach (primarily visual and olfactory stimuli) to investigate these phenomena, examining how emotional processes interact with cognitive functions like attention and memory. Her work integrates evolutionary theories with both basic and applied research settings, including clinical disorders such as Psychotic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders, and Phobias. She maintains strong interdisciplinary collaborations with computer science experts to develop personalized and preventive mental health care systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of emotion, perception, and cognition, with particular emphasis on how threat-related stimuli are processed. Her work spans multiple methodologies including psychophysiological measurements, behavioral experiments, and neuroimaging techniques. A significant portion of her research examines olfactory-emotional interactions and their implications for understanding social cognition in both neurotypical populations and clinical conditions. Dr. Soares leads the Social Cognition and Body Odors Team, where she combines experimental-cognitive approaches with clinical applications. Her research has significant implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying social cognition deficits in clinical populations and developing more effective interventions. With 199 publications and over 37,000 reads on ResearchGate, her work has garnered considerable attention in the scientific community, with 1,411 citations reflecting its impact in the field.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Multisensory Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ambra Ferrari is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) within the University of Trento. Her work focuses on cognitive development, multisensory perception, and neuroimaging techniques. She teaches courses such as Cognitive neuroscience of infant development and contributes to the Cognitive Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Her research integrates methodologies from neuroscience and psychology to study infant cognition, social development, and sensory integration. She develops computational tools like the WTools MATLAB toolbox for analyzing infant neural data. Ferrari's work bridges developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, and sensory neuroscience, emphasizing how prior expectations guide perception during communication. In teaching, she employs journal clubs and seminars to foster critical analysis of empirical studies and contemporary theories in cognitive development. Her courses aim to equip students with skills to evaluate experimental research and understand neurobiological foundations of cognition. Her laboratory (CIMEC) focuses on adaptive behavior, cross-modal plasticity, and embodied communication. Current projects explore statistical learning mechanisms, attention modulation in multisensory perception, and the role of gesture-prosody interactions in language comprehension.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andres Soler is a Lecturer at NTNU's Department of Engineering Cybernetics within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on EEG signal processing for applications in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), stress/health monitoring, and low-density electrode systems. He has published extensively on topics including EEG source imaging, artifact removal, and optimized channel selection techniques. His work bridges biomedical engineering and machine learning, with notable contributions to driver alcohol detection systems and motor imagery classification for neurorehabilitation. Teaching roles include serving as Guest Lecturer for Biomedical Instrumentation and Control (TTK4270) and Adaptive Data Analysis (TTK7), while acting as main lecturer for Industrial Electrotechnics (TTK4240). His research group collaborates internationally on projects like FlexEEG and has presented at conferences such as IEEE EMBC and Brain Informatics. Key research directions include advancing EEG-based systems for clinical and automotive applications, developing algorithms for real-time brain activity decoding, and optimizing EEG hardware configurations for cost-effective implementations. Current trends show focus on enhancing signal quality through artifact mitigation strategies and improving BCI communication systems for locked-in patients.

Per Bækgaardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Experience
• Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Per Bækgaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Cognitive Systems. He serves as Head of Study for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, leading research in human-computer interaction, user experience, eye tracking, and cognitive neuroscience. His work bridges AI and human cognition to create systems that enhance daily life and support meaningful tasks. PhD, MSc EE, Technical University of Denmark His research interests center on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , User Experience , and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence , with strong emphasis on Eye Tracking , Cognitive Neuroscience , and Digital Media . He explores how digital systems can adapt to users’ cognitive states using physiological signals like pupil dilation and gaze patterns, aiming to improve learning, health, and decision-making. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and education. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in integrating eye tracking and pupillometry with AI-driven adaptive systems , particularly in education and healthcare. Themes include generative AI in learning , trustworthy AI in supply chains , and digital micro-interventions for mental health . The interdisciplinary nature spans computer science, psychology, and biomedical engineering, showcasing a cohesive focus on human-centered technology evaluation. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, 26 Jun 2020 – for contributions to gaze interaction research Per Bækgaard actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple research projects, including those involving generative AI in education , digital phenotyping , and AI in nursing and mental health . He is the main supervisor for several PhD projects and a co-supervisor or examiner in others, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic mentoring. His grant involvement includes projects funded by DTU and collaborative research initiatives in digital health and AI. He is part of the Cognitive Systems group at DTU, contributing to interdisciplinary research in AI, neuroscience, and human factors. His team collaborates on projects involving real-time physiological monitoring, adaptive interfaces, and AI-mediated learning systems, positioning him at the forefront of human-centered AI research in Scandinavia.

Neil Garrettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision-Making
• Belief Updating
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Neil Garrett is a Research Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Psychology Department at the University of East Anglia, where he is also a Visiting Lecturer and member of the Cognition, Action and Perception and Social Cognition Research Groups. He is actively involved in research and accepts PhD students, indicating ongoing academic engagement. Research Lecturer, Psychology Department, University of East Anglia Visiting Lecturer, School of Psychology, UEA Member, Cognition, Action and Perception Research Group Member, Social Cognition Research Group Neil Garrett's research focuses on how beliefs and motivation emerge from learning processes. He employs computational modeling, neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, online games, and economic theory to understand decision-making and its neurobiological basis. His work spans cognitive and affective neuroscience, with applications in clinical disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on belief updating, optimism bias, decision heuristics, and neural mechanisms of motivation. Articles span journals like Nature Communications , eLife , and Journal of Neuroscience , reflecting interdisciplinary and high-impact research. Topics include biased belief updating, foraging decisions, habenula-insular circuits, and computational psychiatry, indicating a cohesive research program in cognitive-affective neuroscience. Sir Henry Wellcome Research Fellow UCL IMPACT Scholar in Experimental Psychology Published in Nature Neuroscience , Nature Communications , eLife , PNAS Contributor to Aeon Magazine , The Conversation , and NBC Garrett has led research projects funded by the Wellcome Trust and British Academy, focusing on information sharing motivations and neural mechanisms in clinical disorders. He collaborates widely, particularly with Tali Sharot, and has advised or co-authored with multiple early-career researchers. He is active in academic dissemination, having spoken at the Pavlovian Society conference. His lab investigates cognitive and neural mechanisms of belief and decision-making, likely involving computational and behavioral methodologies.

Anne Danielsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Popular Music
• African-American Music
• Rhythm and Sound Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Danielsen is a Professor and Deputy Head at the RITMO Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Rhythm, Time, and Motion at the University of Oslo. Her research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary studies, focusing on rhythm, music production, and the intersection of music, media, and technology. University: University of Oslo Role: Professor Projects: TIME (NFR TOP RESEARCH), RITMO (NFR Center of Excellence) Danielsen’s work explores microrhythm , groove , and temporal perception in music, with a particular emphasis on popular and African-American music . She investigates how music cognition interacts with sonic features and body posture in performance, integrating psychological and acoustic analysis . Her recent projects include MusicLab Copenhagen , a dataset for interdisciplinary concert research, and studies on beta oscillations and pupil responses in groove perception. Danielsen collaborates across disciplines, examining how personality traits and genetic factors influence musical sensibility through twin studies. In music production , she analyzes how digital audio workstations transform rhythmic structures and investigates acoustic chamber design for sound experiments. Her research also addresses gender patterns in music mediation and the cultural implications of rhythmic aesthetics.

Jacek Gwizdkaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Search Processes
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jacek Gwizdka is an Associate Professor and Director of the Information eXperience Lab at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Information (iSchool). His research focuses on human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology applied to information retrieval, and neuro-physiological methods to assess cognitive processes during information search. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto and has held academic roles since 2005, including visiting appointments at Rutgers University and the University of Toronto. Affiliations: ACM Senior Member, ASIS&T Distinguished Member Key Projects: NeuroIS initiatives, health misinformation research, eye-tracking and EEG studies Research Interests: Cognitive load measurement, implicit assessment of information relevance, and neuro-physiological tools for studying human-information interaction. Active in conference organization (CHIIR, SIGIR) and editorial roles (Interacting with Computers). Recent Awards: Distinguished Fellow of the Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 h-index=42 (Google Scholar). Grants: Google Faculty Award (2020), UT VPR grant on health search behavior & cognitive impairment. Supervises research in areas like generative AI, EEG-text bridging, and health misinformation correction. Labs/Teams: Information eXperience Lab, collaborations with UT’s Communication Sciences & Nursing departments on health search studies.

Alexander Sumichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biopsychology
• Neuroimaging
• Neurobiology of mental health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexander Sumich is Professor of Mental Health and Biopsychology at Nottingham Trent University , School of Social Sciences. He co-directs the Centre for Public and Psychosocial Health and co-leads the Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain (APE) Research Group . He also serves as Adjunct Professor in Psychology at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand , and holds editorial and leadership roles in organizations like the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences (Treasurer) and Personality and Individual Differences (Associate Editor). Education: MA in Psychology (First Class Honors), University of Auckland PhD in Psychology as Applied to Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, London His research spans neuroimaging and electrophysiological methods to investigate the neurobiology of affect-driven behaviors (depression, aggression, hallucinations) and the immune system's role in mental health . He employs virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) , spiking neural networks , and computational models to enhance mental health interventions. Key areas include gaming disorder , mindfulness effects , and gut-brain axis interactions . Notable research grants include: BIAL Foundation (2023-2024): €58,765 for trauma-paranormal-mental health links MBIE-Catalyst Programme (2020-2024): NZ$2,134,847 for computational neurogenetics UKRI KTP (2021-2024): £204,000 for therapeutic digital displays His external roles include: Treasurer, British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences Associate Editor, Personality and Individual Differences Co-host, APE2020 Conference

Willoughby Brittonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Meditation-related effects
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Emotion regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Willoughby Britton is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University. She directs the Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (CLANlab), investigating the psychophysiological and neurocognitive effects of meditation and mindfulness-based interventions. Her research focuses on mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and practice-specific outcomes in mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Britton holds a B.A. in Neuroscience from Colgate University (1996) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona (2007). She is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Her NIH-funded studies include dismantling trials comparing meditation practices and a project on mindfulness and self-regulation. Notable contributions include the 'Varieties of Contemplative Experience' study, which created a taxonomy of meditation-related challenges. Research interests span meditation safety, trauma-informed practices, and comparative studies of meditation and psychedelics on self-perception (e.g., ego dissolution). Grants: Multiple NIH-funded projects, including UH2 grants Labs: Co-director of CLANlab at Brown University Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles on mindfulness, meditation safety, and neurocognitive mechanisms Her work emphasizes culturally adapted mindfulness programs and addresses gaps in understanding diversity variables. She provides training to clinicians and educators on mindfulness safety and supports individuals experiencing meditation-related difficulties.

Stéphanie Cailliesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Theory of Mind
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stéphanie Caillies is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne and serves as Deputy Director of the C2S Laboratory (Cognition, Santé, Socialisation EA 6291). Her research focuses on social cognition, language processing, and theory of mind from developmental, neuropsychological, and psychopathological perspectives. Research Interests: Pragmatic language comprehension and figurative language processing Neural correlates of social cognition in clinical populations (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) Developmental trajectories of theory of mind in neurotypical and at-risk children Neurocognitive mechanisms of irony and metaphor understanding Parent-child interactions in premature infants Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on neuroimaging approaches (fMRI, ERP) to study social cognition, with recurring themes in clinical populations and developmental disorders. Research frequently bridges psycholinguistics, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Current Research Projects: POSTURE (2023-2027): Psychologie et réalité virtuelle - ANR-funded project on dynamic posture recognition EDIRE (2022-2025): Horizon Europe project on educational development PHRC CALIN: Hospital clinical research on sensory-tonic stimulation for premature infants Teaching Activities: Regularly teaches courses in Statistics, Language Development, Academic Learning, and Social Cognition Disorders. Organized multiple scientific conferences including the 59th Congress of the French Society of Psychology. Doctoral Supervision: Currently supervising theses on executive functions in premature children and parent-child interactions. Previously supervised dissertations on pragmatic language in reading comprehension and neurofunctional correlates of theory of mind in schizophrenia.

Fariba Mostajeranمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medical Mixed Reality
• Digital Health
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fariba Mostajeran is a Researcher at the Human-Computer Interaction research group within the Department of Informatics at the University of Hamburg. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, psychology, and environmental science to investigate the psycho- and physiological effects of immersive media on users across different age groups, with particular focus on therapeutic applications of virtual and augmented realities. Her educational background includes: B.Sc. in Computer Engineering-Software from the University of Isfahan (Iran) M.Sc. in Digital Media from the Universität Bremen Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction at the Universität Hamburg Dr. Mostajeran's research centers on Medical Mixed Reality , Digital Health , and Human-Computer Interaction , with emphasis on how virtual environments can enhance cognitive performance, psychological well-being, and therapeutic outcomes. She systematically investigates the impact of virtual nature exposure on memory, attention, and mood, developing applications for mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and workplace design. Her methodological approach combines controlled experiments with user-centered design to create effective immersive interventions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three major research thrusts: (1) the therapeutic applications of virtual nature for mental health and cognitive enhancement, (2) the development and evaluation of intelligent virtual agents for healthcare applications, and (3) understanding the cognitive and physiological mechanisms underlying user responses to immersive environments. Her work increasingly focuses on multimodal interaction with virtual agents and their implementation in clinical settings. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through: Ideas and Venture Fund (IVF), Universität Hamburg, 2024-2025 EXIST-Gründerstipendium (EXIST Founder Scholarship), 2014-2015 Deutschlandstipendium (German Scholarship), 2012-2013 Dr. Mostajeran has supervised over 30 master's and bachelor's theses focusing on virtual reality applications across diverse domains including mental health interventions, cognitive training, and therapeutic environments. Her research has received support from university innovation funds and national scholarship programs. She serves on multiple academic committees including professorship selection committees and examination boards, contributing significantly to institutional governance. Her active participation in major conferences as program committee member and reviewer demonstrates her standing in the HCI and VR research communities. She works within the Human-Computer Interaction research group at the University of Hamburg led by Prof. Dr. Steinicke, which maintains strong connections with clinical partners and industry collaborators to translate research findings into practical healthcare applications. The group's facilities include state-of-the-art VR laboratories equipped for comprehensive user studies measuring both behavioral and physiological responses.