جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Neurophysiology
• Neuropsychology
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Andreas Mierau is a Professor at LUNEX International University of Health, Exercise & Sports. His research focuses on the neural correlates of sensorimotor performance, physical activity’s effects on neuro-cognitive functions, and motor-cognitive interactions across the lifespan. He previously held a position at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences. Research interests include neurophysiological methods (EEG analysis, cortico-cortical coherence), cardiorespiratory fitness assessments, and sensorimotor skill evaluation. His work bridges运动科学与神经科学, exploring how physical activity influences brain function and aging. Key projects include 'Mind in Motion' and studies on the relationship between interhemispheric transfer time and physical fitness in older adults. Collaborations span neuroscience, gerontology, and exercise psychology. Notable publications explore brain networks during motor-cognitive tasks, white matter integrity in aging, and the impact of physical activity on cognitive performance. Grants include funding from DLR and third-party initiatives.

Joshua Haworthمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomechanics
• Clinical Biomechanics
• Sensorimotor Integration
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Dr. Joshua Haworth is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences, where he also serves as Coordinator of the OPA Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Motor Development from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and M.S./B.S. degrees in Exercise Science from Miami University. His research focuses on sensorimotor integration mechanisms underlying human behavior, using eye-tracking, motion capture, and posturography to study balance control during daily activities. Key areas include identifying early clinical indicators of disorders (e.g., diabetes-related neuropathy) and developing novel therapies. Collaborations span chiropractic science, pediatric rehabilitation, and autism spectrum disorder research. Recent work emphasizes postural stability deficits in type 2 diabetes patients, effects of alcohol warning labels, and biomechanical adaptations in sports/athletic populations. His Balance Tracking System (BTrackS) innovations aim to improve clinical assessment methodologies. Professional memberships include the American Society of Biomechanics, American College of Sports Medicine, and International Society for Biomechanics in Sport. Current projects explore motor skill development in children with autism and postural strategies during crutch use.

Adela E. Cortijo Cantosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Educational Sciences
• Physical Education
• Psychopedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adela E. Cortijo Cantos is an Adjunct Professor at UCJC and holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Granada. She specializes in Physical Education and Psychopedagogy, with a focus on Physical Self-Concept and Motor Control research. Her academic roles include teaching at Nebrija University and UNIR, where she instructs in Early Childhood and Primary Education programs, as well as master’s degrees in Psychopedagogy and Digital Technology in Education. Education: PhD in Educational Sciences (Cum Laude) Licenciatura en Psicopedagogía Diplomatura en Magisterio en Educación Física Máster en Educación Musical and Máster en Actividad Física Research Interests: Her primary research line centers on Physical Self-Concept, particularly in primary education. She also explores motor control, sensorimotor interventions in aging populations, and pedagogical strategies in physical activity promotion. Her work bridges educational psychology with practical applications in schools and community settings. Professional Experience: 9-year tenure at a minors reception center (3-18 years), overseeing psychopedagogical interventions and educational support External tutor for Psychopedagogy Practicum at University of Granada Collaborator in six research projects at the Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences (UGR) Grants & Projects: Secured two research grants (University of Granada and Ministry of Education) and organized the First Congress on Motor Control and a World Symposium on Motor Control. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, reflected in over 10 peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions. Teaching Roles: Currently teaches at UCJC, Nebrija, and UNIR, covering subjects like Educational Processes, Psychopedagogy, and Physical Education in Primary Education programs.

Shai M. Rozenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reconstructive Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Facial Paralysis
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Shai M. Rozen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. His clinical expertise spans both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, with a focus on complex facial paralysis, peripheral nerve surgery, and diabetic neuropathy. He completed his general surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by plastic surgery residency and advanced fellowships in craniofacial reconstruction and peripheral nerve surgery under Dr. Kenneth Salyer and Dr. Lee Dellon. Research interests include nerve decompression for diabetic neuropathy, facial reanimation techniques, and outcomes analysis of surgical procedures for facial paralysis. Key clinical areas include post-surgical nerve pain management, facial nerve trauma, and aesthetic procedures like facelifts and breast augmentation. Dr. Rozen’s work emphasizes translational research bridging anatomy, neurology, and surgery. Over 90 peer-reviewed publications highlight his contributions to facial nerve microanatomy, synkinesis treatment, and craniofacial reconstruction outcomes. His clinical practice integrates innovative surgical approaches with evidence-based medicine to address complex reconstructive challenges.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
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Professor David Pearson is a cognitive psychologist at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), holding the title of Professor of Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience within the Faculty of Science and Engineering's Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science school. He joined ARU as a Reader in 2015 after previous roles at the University of Aberdeen, University of the Saarland (Germany), and the Open University. His research focuses on mental imagery, visuo-spatial working memory, clinical psychology applications, and environmental psychology. Notably, he explores how natural environments benefit mental health through Attention Restoration Theory and investigates intrusive memories in trauma paradigms with funding from organizations like the Nuffield Foundation and Wellcome Trust. David is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Chartered Psychologist, and member of the Experimental Psychology Society. He contributes to editorial roles at Frontiers in Psychiatry and sits on BPS committees overseeing research funding and awards. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including studies on terrain visualization funded by the British Academy and environmental sustainability projects supported by the Scottish Government. Key research areas include mental imagery's role in clinical disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety), cognitive benefits of natural landscapes, and theoretical advancements in visuo-spatial working memory mechanisms. His recent grants include investigations into eye-movement roles in memory retention and contextual modulation of traumatic intrusions. David supervises students in clinical imagery, environmental psychology, and visuo-spatial cognition, contributing to the ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour through his involvement with the Cognition Group.

• eHealth Interventions
• Participatory Design
• Health Behavior Change
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Jasper Faber is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Human Factors. His work focuses on participatory design of inclusive eHealth interventions to facilitate healthy lifestyles and self-management for vulnerable populations. Current affiliation: eHealth Lab , Studiolab , Design for Health , Motivation Research themes: eHealth equity , health behavior change , inclusive design Key publications address digital interventions for cardiac rehabilitation readiness (2025), medication adherence in asthma patients (2023), and health equity frameworks (2024). He received the Rehabilitation Year Award 2024 for his CapriXpress eHealth project.

Adam Goodworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Control Systems
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adam Goodworth is a Professor of Engineering at Westmont College, specializing in biomechanics, control systems, and injury mechanisms. He holds a BS and MS in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Oregon Health & Science University. His research focuses on human movement, balance, and biomechanics, with federal grant-funded studies in postural control and clinical applications. Dr. Goodworth is a Professional Engineer and accredited Accident Reconstructionist with postdoctoral training in pathological gait and a certificate in prosthetics from the Newington Program. Before joining Westmont in 2019, he spent nine years in a Clinical Physical Therapy program. Research Interests: Biomechanical analysis of human movement and balance Postural control mechanisms in neurological disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, vestibular dysfunction) Engineering approaches to accident reconstruction and injury prevention Prosthetics design and rehabilitation technologies Development of clinical assessment tools for motor control Publications highlight advanced modeling of postural dynamics, sensory integration in balance control, and translational applications in clinical settings. Recent work explores vibration-based balance prostheses, pediatric motor development, and biomechanics of athletic performance. Grants/Consulting: Active federally funded projects and industry collaborations in automotive safety and clinical biomechanics. His work bridges engineering principles with medical applications, emphasizing translational research for clinical impact. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on prosthetic design, motor control modeling, and injury prevention studies through partnerships with hospitals and engineering firms.

Sven Bestmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational neurostimulation
• Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS)
• Motor control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sven Bestmann is a Professor in Movement Neuroscience at University College London (UCL), holding a Chair since 2016. His work spans the integration of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) with fMRI and Magnetoencephalography (MEG) , focusing on motor control , action selection , and stroke research. He pioneered computational neurostimulation to mechanistically predict NIBS outcomes and co-developed OP-MEG , a wearable neuroimaging technology. Education : PhD in Neurological Studies (2004) under Profs Jens Frahm and John Rothwell, joint UCL-University of Goettingen program Research Highlights : Combining NIBS with fMRI to target cortico-subcortical networks in humans Advancing laminar-resolved MEG for precise neurophysiological measurements Formulating mechanistic models of decision-making and therapeutic NIBS Scientific Awards : ERC Starter Grant (2011) BBSRC David Phillips Research Fellowship (2008) Leadership & Advocacy : Vice-Chair of the Young Academy of Europe (2015–2017) Co-founder of the BrainBox Initiative , promoting innovation in brain stimulation Technological Impact : His OP-MEG work enables neuroimaging during natural movement, transforming human neurophysiology research.

Jeff Dawsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroethology
• Biomechanics
• Animal Locomotion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeff Dawson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, Faculty of Science. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and Queen's University (Ph.D.). His research focuses on neuroethology and biomechanics, particularly the auditory sensorimotor integration mechanisms in insects during flight. His lab investigates how insects like moths and locusts evade predators such as bats through rapid flight adjustments. Dawson's work bridges neuroethology and biomechanics, with implications for developing bio-inspired technologies. He oversees a laboratory in the Nesbitt Building and maintains an active research website. Education: B.Sc., University of Toronto M.Sc., University of Toronto Ph.D., Queen's University Research Interests: Neuroethology of insect flight behavior Biomechanics of escape maneuvers Auditory system adaptations in insects Collaborative research in biomimetic engineering His studies emphasize how simple nervous systems enable sophisticated survival behaviors. Grants & Partnerships: He contributed to NSERC's HydroNet initiative, promoting sustainable hydropower and aquatic ecosystem research. Labs & Facilities: His lab (Room 234 Nesbitt Building) focuses on experimental setups for insect flight analysis and biomimetic device prototyping.

• Sleep and Cognition
• Affective Neuroscience
• Neurobiology of Memory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Péter Simor is an Habil. Associate Professor at the Department of Affective Psychology of Eötvös Loránd University. He leads the Budapest Laboratory of Sleep and Cognition, focusing on sleep neurophysiology, cognitive processes during sleep, and affective neuroscience. His research integrates EEG neuroimaging with behavioral paradigms to study REM sleep microstructure, memory consolidation mechanisms, and interoceptive processing during sleep states. Key affiliations include roles as Head of Research Group at the Budapest Sleep Lab and Alternate Member of institutional ethics & international committees. His work addresses sleep disorders (e.g., REM behavior disorder, nightmares) and their neural correlates, with emphasis on thalamic activity, autonomic nervous system interactions, and cognitive-emotional interplay. He has pioneered studies on mind-wandering's role in implicit learning and developed novel methodologies for sleep EEG analysis. Research Themes: REM sleep physiology, sleep-memory interactions, neurobiology of dreams, chronotype effects, and stress-related mental disorders Techniques: High-density EEG, functional neuroimaging (MRI), polysomnography, ambulatory sleep monitoring Recent studies investigate daytime consequences of sleep fragmentation, circadian rhythm impacts on cognition, and the utility of wearable neurotechnologies. He collaborates internationally on longitudinal aging studies (e.g., HuBA project) linking sleep architecture to brain health metrics.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Physiology
• Neural Circuits
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sebastiano Bariselli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at Humanitas University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Geneva (2016), and completed postdoctoral fellowships at NIAAA-NIH and NIDDK-NIH (USA). His research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavioral disorders, with emphasis on ethanol-induced neuroadaptations, autism pathophysiology, and sensorimotor integration. Dr. Bariselli's work examines corticostriatal plasticity, dopamine-acetylcholine interactions, and developmental ethanol exposure effects using rodent models. His recent publications explore striatonigral circuit adaptations in addiction and motor control deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders. Teaching includes Physiology (Humanitas University) and Methods in Neuroscience (FAES). Awards include multiple Swiss National Science Foundation grants, the AMICITIA Excellence Prize (2019), and best thesis/presentation recognitions.

Alaa A. Ahmedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Neural Control of Movement
• Motor Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alaa A. Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research focuses on the neuroeconomic foundations of sensorimotor decision-making, integrating neuroscience, economics, psychology, and engineering. She holds lab spaces in ECES 142 (office) and ECSL 1B19 (laboratory). Education details not explicitly listed in text Research interests emphasize understanding brain mechanisms behind movement control through interdisciplinary approaches. Notable achievements include receiving prestigious NSF and DARPA awards recognizing her as a rising research star. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Wired, Time, and PBS. No article details provided in text for summary analysis Scientific Awards: - NSF CAREER Award - DARPA Young Faculty Award Advising and grants information not explicitly detailed in provided text. Laboratory website and curriculum vitae available through provided links. Labs/teams: Maintains active research laboratory in ECSL 1B19 focusing on biomechanical and neuroeconomic studies.

Ilya Rybakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Control of Movement
• Neural Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ilya Rybak, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. His career spans over four decades, beginning at the AB Kogan Research Institute of Neurocybernetics (1977-1991) and continuing with roles at DuPont Company (1993-1999) and Drexel University since 1999. He has held visiting appointments at Le Havre University (1993-1994) and currently leads the Laboratory for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience. Education: PhD in Biophysics from St. Petersburg State University (1988), MS in Electrical Engineering from Odessa Polytechnic University (1975). Rybak's research focuses on computational modeling of neural control systems, particularly respiratory rhythm generation and locomotor pattern formation. His work bridges experimental and theoretical neuroscience, investigating spinal and brainstem circuits using mathematical models. Key areas include neural mechanisms of breathing, locomotion coordination, and sensorimotor integration in mammals. His lab collaborates internationally to develop frameworks explaining how cellular and network mechanisms integrate across spatial-temporal scales to produce adaptive motor behaviors. Ongoing projects explore spinal sensorimotor circuit dynamics post-injury and computational models of neuromechanical systems. Laboratory for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience: Focuses on understanding neural control of movement through interdisciplinary approaches combining computational models with experimental data from leading labs worldwide.

Robert Scheidtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Motor Control
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Neuroengineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Scheidt is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and holds a joint appointment in the MCW Department of Neurology. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University (1989), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University (1992, 1998). His research focuses on human motor control, rehabilitation engineering, and sensorimotor adaptation, with applications in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation. He leads the NeuroMotor Control Laboratory (NMCL), which explores neural mechanisms of movement control and develops assistive technologies for impaired populations. Dr. Scheidt teaches courses such as BIEN 3300 (Signals & Systems for Biomedical Engineering) and BIEN 6600 (Neuromotor Control), emphasizing engineering principles applied to biomedical systems. His recent grants include NIH-funded projects addressing post-stroke arm non-use and kinesthetic feedback interventions. Key publications (2023–2025) investigate vibrotactile feedback training, wearable systems for rehabilitation, and neural mechanisms of motor adaptation. His work bridges clinical and engineering challenges, aiming to improve sensorimotor function through technology and neuroscience insights. Education: Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (1998) M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (1992) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Marquette University (1989) Research Themes: Human motor control, rehabilitation robotics, sensorimotor adaptation, wearable technologies, post-stroke recovery. Grants: NIH R21: Addressing arm non-use post-stroke (2022–2024) NICHD R15: Kinesthetic feedback for hemiparetic arm control (2017–2024) Lab: Founder & Co-Director, NeuroMotor Control Laboratory (NMCL).

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Visual Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Parker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University. His research focuses on understanding how neural circuits in the brain contribute to natural visual behaviors by integrating action and sensory processes. He employs ethological paradigms, high-density neural recordings, and optogenetic techniques to study visual processing in freely moving animals, aiming to bridge gaps in models of neurological disorders. His research emphasizes the interplay between sensory input and motor output, particularly in contexts resembling real-world conditions. Key themes include neural basis of spatial navigation, sensorimotor integration, and synaptic development. The lab promotes inclusivity and supports underrepresented groups in scientific careers. Recent work highlights advancements in understanding visual cortex dynamics, thalamostriatal synapse remodeling in Parkinsonian models, and the role of molecular factors like nectin-3 in synaptic formation. Research spans behavioral neuroscience, systems neuroscience, and translational approaches for neurodegenerative therapies.