جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Peyman Mirtaheriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurotechnology
• Sensor Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peyman Mirtaheri is a full Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, leading the NIRS/optical lab established in 2009. He holds an adjunct professorship at Michigan Technological University's Biomedical Engineering department. His research focuses on developing novel sensor technologies for brain activity detection and applying fNIRS/EEG to study motion and balance in the cerebral cortex. As PI, he oversees major projects like PACER (RCN-funded), MgSafe (Horizon 2020), and Future Running Shoes (IP-N collaboration with Gaitline AS). He teaches medical sensors and actuators in the ACIT master's program and leads the ADEPT research platform integrating health intelligence and brain-inspired technologies across multiple faculties. Education details are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but his academic roles imply advanced credentials in biomedical engineering. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including neurotechnology, wearable sensors, and clinical applications of brain monitoring. Over 70 publications demonstrate expertise in fNIRS signal processing, neuromorphic computing, and user-centered biomedical design. Professional networks include active Twitter (@PMirtaheri) and LinkedIn profiles. Current projects emphasize translational research and ethical design considerations in neurotechnology. His work bridges engineering, health sciences, and arts through collaborative platforms like ADEPT, addressing both technical innovation and societal impact.

Natale Sciolinoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatry
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natale Sciolino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology & Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut since January 2021. She leads the Neural Circuits in Motivated Behavior research lab, focusing on norepinephrine (NE) signaling's role in behaviors like feeding and threat responses. Her work integrates internal states (e.g., hunger, stress) and external stimuli (e.g., taste) to uncover neuromodulatory mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric and metabolic disorders. Education: BS from SUNY Buffalo State, MS and PhD from the University of Georgia, with a postdoctoral fellowship at NIH/NIEHS. Research employs mouse models, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and behavioral approaches. The lab's mission includes identifying NE circuits, receptors, and their influence on brain integration processes. Her research tools include intersectional genetic methods, fluorescent activity sensors, optogenetic/chemogenetic modulation, and advanced behavioral tracking. The lab's long-term goals target translational applications for disorders like anxiety and feeding dysregulation, supported by interdisciplinary neuroscience techniques.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neural Oscillations
• Brain Connectivity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Baldauf serves as Associate Professor at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento, Italy, where he directs the MEG facility and leads the Attention Network Group. His academic appointments include Assistant Professor positions at CIMeC (2016-2019) and research scientist roles at MIT's McGovern Institute (2014-2018). PhD in Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (2008) Diploma in Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (2005) Graduate studies in Psychology and Neurobiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (2000-2005) Fulbright Fellowship at Caltech (2006-2007) Postdoctoral training at MIT under Robert Desimone (2009-2014) His research centers on neural communication mechanisms using multimodal neuroimaging. Key interests include directed information flow between brain areas through neural oscillations, with applications to visual/auditory attention, working memory, and executive control. His lab employs MEG/EEG, fMRI, DTI, and behavioral paradigms to investigate how oscillatory synchrony orchestrates perception and sensorimotor control across five integrated projects: top-down attention mechanisms, frequency tagging methodologies, functional-anatomical connectivity mapping, attention during sequential behavior, and sleep-state connectivity dynamics. The exceptional temporal resolution of MEG enables millisecond-precision analysis of large-scale network interactions. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on attentional networks and neural synchrony, with increasing methodological sophistication in multimodal integration (MEG/fMRI/DTI) and computational approaches like 2D-Fourier frequency tagging. Recent work expands into sleep neurophysiology while maintaining core attention research. DFG Doctoral Grant (2005-2008) DAAD Study Abroad Grant (2006-2007) Fulbright Travel Grant (2007) Vision Science Society Student Investigator Award (2007) Baldauf actively mentors through CIMeC's MA and PhD programs, teaching specialized courses in MEG analysis, computational methods, brain connectivity, and research ethics. His lab collaborates with Fondazione Bruno Kessler's Neuroinformatics group on DTI-fMRI integration. Current research leverages CIMeC's state-of-the-art MEG facility to explore neural dynamics across wakefulness and sleep cycles, with emphasis on how oscillatory patterns support cognitive functions. Future directions include refining causal inference in connectivity studies through transcranial stimulation and developing machine learning approaches for neural decoding. The Attention Network Group maintains strong industry and academic partnerships, with Baldauf serving on editorial boards for Nature Scientific Reports and reviewing for 20+ top neuroscience journals including Neuron, Journal of Neuroscience, and NeuroImage.

Jeff Yoshimiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Phenomenology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeff Yoshimi is Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at the University of California, Merced. His research spans philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and phenomenology, with specific interests in neural networks and dynamical systems theory. He develops computational tools including SimBrain (a neural network simulator) and maintains Husserl.net, a resource on phenomenology. His book Gaming Cancer argues that embedding scientific problems into game mechanics can accelerate medical discoveries. Recent publications demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach, connecting dynamical systems theory with philosophical questions about perception, consciousness, and embodied cognition. His work frequently appears in cognitive science and philosophy journals.

Daniel Antonielloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stroke
• Cognitive Disorders
• Vascular Neurology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Antoniello, MD, is an Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and holds an Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Medicine (Critical Care). He serves as Director of the Vascular Neurology Training Fellowship. Education & Training: Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Neurology Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Vascular Neurology Fellowship: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Cognitive Neurology Fellowship: University of Florida College of Medicine Dr. Antoniello's research focuses on the intersection of stroke and cognition, particularly through his work on vascular anatomy, cognitive dysfunction in cerebrovascular disease, and post-stroke perceptual disorders. His recent publications emphasize three-dimensional vascular mapping techniques, cognitive manifestations of stroke, and neurological complications of systemic diseases like COVID-19. His clinical practice specializes in vascular and behavioral neurology, with expertise in stroke care and cognitive disorders. He maintains affiliations with Montefiore Medical Center (primary location) and provides care for patients at 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, and 555 Taxter Road, Elmsford, NY.

Sergei Adamovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurorehabilitation
• Biomedical Engineering
• Robotics in Healthcare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sergei Adamovich is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), specializing in neurorehabilitation and advanced robotics for sensorimotor recovery. His work integrates virtual reality (VR), exoskeletons, and adaptive robotics into clinical training systems to enhance motor rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke and cerebral palsy. Education: Ph.D., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1988) M.S. and B.S., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1983) Research Interests: Development of VR-based rehabilitation systems (e.g., R3THA™) Neuroplasticity mechanisms in motor recovery Exoskeleton control systems for lower limb rehabilitation Biometric assessment of engagement in gamified therapy Neuromuscular rehabilitation for hand and arm function Key Contributions: Pioneer of home-based virtual rehabilitation systems (HoVRS) Advances in combining transcranial stimulation with exergaming Development of kinematic protocols for stroke recovery assessment Exploration of visuomotor adaptation in clinical populations His research emphasizes translating engineering innovations into clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient autonomy through technology-augmented rehabilitation programs.

Karen J. Nolanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Biomechanics
• Neurological Recovery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen J. Nolan, PhD, is a Research Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and Associate Director of the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. She also directs the Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Laboratory and serves as Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital and Affiliated Faculty in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT. Her work focuses on improving neurophysiological and functional recovery through robotics, orthotics, and clinical interventions, particularly in stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations. Dr. Nolan holds a PhD in Biomechanics and Anatomy from The University of Toledo, an MS in Exercise Physiology from Auburn University, and a Postdoctoral degree in Rehabilitation Biomechanics from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She has received awards including the Electrode Store Award Nominee (2015) and the Novel Award Finalist (2012, 2010). Her research spans biomechanical analysis of gait, robotic exoskeletons for mobility recovery, and VR-based balance interventions. She leads NIH-funded trials on robotics in pediatric and adult stroke populations, and co-leads a DoD study on VR balance training for military and civilian TBI patients. Dr. Nolan serves as a grant reviewer for NIH, NIDILRR, and the VA, and chairs committees for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Her team’s innovations include adaptive control systems for robotic gait training and biofeedback interventions targeting sensory acuity deficits post-TBI. Key affiliations include the Kessler Foundation’s Mobility Research Center, where she bridges engineering and clinical research to develop novel rehabilitation technologies. Ongoing projects explore personalized impedance landscapes for gait training using reinforcement learning and cortical activity modulation via robotic interventions.

Adam Hantmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Neural Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Hantman, PhD is an Associate Professor and Edward R. Perl Investigator at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. His Hantman Lab focuses on understanding how neural circuits generate coordinated motor behaviors, particularly through the cortico-cerebellar loop's role in learned tasks like reaching and grasping. Research combines genetics, anatomy, physiology, and dynamical systems modeling to dissect neural network functions. Key research interests include motor control mechanisms, neural circuit dynamics, and the interplay between sensory input and motor output. The lab employs cutting-edge techniques such as viral vector engineering (AAV variants), advanced imaging (fMRI, Neuropixels probes), and computational modeling to study neural activity patterns. Awarded the Edward R. Perl Investigator title, Dr. Hantman’s work bridges molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience. Notable contributions include identifying cerebellar-thalamocortical pathways critical for movement initiation and revealing how cortico-cerebellar communication underpins dexterity. Labs/Teams: Hantman Lab at UNC Neuroscience Center actively explores neural circuit basis of skilled movements and pain modulation. Collaborations span neuroengineering (e.g., SORDINO fMRI technology) and molecular biology (genetic circuit mapping).

Simon Watersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Electroacoustic Music
• Sonic Arts
• Musical Instrument Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Waters is a Senior Lecturer in Sonic Arts at the School of Arts, English and Languages , Queen's University Belfast. He serves as Director of the Sonorities Festival and Associate Researcher at the Orpheus Institute Ghent. Key academic roles: Director of Studio Facilities (University of East Anglia), Festival Director, Researcher Research focuses on: His work bridges electroacoustic music , musical instrument history , and human-technology entanglements . He explores tactile-sonic relationships, space perception, and historical transitions from artisanal to industrial instrument-making. Scientific awards : ACGB Bursaries (1986, 1989) Hinrichsen Foundation Scholarship (1985) AHRB Research Grant (2000) Prix Leonce Petitot Laureateship (1991) With over 50 supervisees, he mentors practice-based, ethnographic, and technological research. Current projects include collaborative works with George Lewis and studies on 18th/19th-century London flute-making.

Corby Daleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroimaging
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Corby Dale, PhD, is a Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the Graduate Division. His work focuses on neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and understanding neural mechanisms underlying brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders. He has contributed to advancements in MEG/EEG source reconstruction through the development of the NUTMEG software tool. His research spans topics including auditory processing, sensorimotor adaptation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive training interventions for psychiatric disorders. Education includes postdoctoral studies in the Graduate Division at UCSF. Key research areas include neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s), auditory dysfunction in schizophrenia, and genetic influences on neurodevelopmental disorders via the Simons VIP project. His publications highlight expertise in functional connectivity analysis, neural oscillations, and translational brain imaging techniques. Notable contributions include studies on sensory prediction errors in speech production, interhemispheric auditory synchronization in hearing loss, and cortical plasticity in cognitive rehabilitation. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing computational methods and open-source tools for neuroimaging analysis.

Leighton Hinkleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neurophysiology
• Medical Imaging
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leighton Hinkley, PhD is a Specialist and Associate Specialist in Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He holds a postdoctoral degree from UCSF's Graduate Division. His research focuses on neurophysiology, functional connectivity, and brain disorders including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and tinnitus. Using advanced techniques like magnetoencephalography (MEG) and MRI, he investigates sensory processing, speech sensorimotor adaptation, and neural dynamics in neurological conditions. Key areas of study include language lateralization, auditory feedback processing, and the neural basis of cognitive impairments. Recent work explores sensory prediction errors in speech production and the role of striatal networks in tinnitus modulation. His findings contribute to understanding brain plasticity, network abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases, and potential therapeutic targets.

Steven Cheungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hearing Loss
• Tinnitus
• Neuroprostheses
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Steven Cheung, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specializes in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery. Dr. Cheung earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed all clinical and research training at UCSF. He is a member of the Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery Division. Education: BA in Chemistry from Dartmouth College (1983), MD from University of Pennsylvania (1987). Completed internships, residencies, and fellowships in General Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Skull Base Surgery at UCSF. Holds certifications including Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and Subspecialty Certification in Neurotology. Research focuses on hearing loss, tinnitus, neuroprostheses, and sensory rehabilitation. Key interests include auditory cortex dynamics, brain imaging, and surgical innovations for skull base tumors. Has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and delivered over 100 international presentations. Notable awards include the UC Academic Senate Mid-Career Leadership Award (2021), multiple teaching awards, and the Edmund Prince Fowler Award for Basic Research (2005). Active in grants as Principal Investigator for studies on brain plasticity, neuroimaging tools for tinnitus, and auditory cortical processing. Advises on clinical trials (e.g., DBS for tinnitus) and leads research teams. Collaborates on projects involving UCSF’s Neurophysiology and Neuroimaging groups. Engaged in educational initiatives, including neurosurgery teaching programs and mentorship of early-career clinicians. Labs/Teams: Active in UCSF’s Otolaryngology Division, Otology/Neurotology Unit, and Skull Base Surgery Group. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams addressing complex neurological and audiological challenges.

John Houdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Production
• Auditory Feedback
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John F. Houde, PhD, is a Professor in Residence at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), directing the Speech Neuroscience Laboratory within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He holds appointments in the School of Medicine and specializes in the neuroscience of speech production, focusing on auditory feedback mechanisms and their neural underpinnings. His research integrates computational modeling, electrophysiological techniques (e.g., MEG, ECoG), and clinical studies to explore speech control in health and disorders like Alzheimer's and spasmodic dysphonia. Education: BS: Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology MS: Computer Science, Duke University PhD: Brain and Cognitive Science, MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship: UCSF Medicine Research Interests: Auditory feedback processing in speech Sensory prediction errors and sensorimotor adaptation Neural mechanisms of speech control Clinical applications in neurodegenerative and motor disorders Key Contributions: 24 peer-reviewed articles 2 patents Over 50 abstracts Grants & Funding: NIH R01DC017091: Cerebellum in Speech (2018–2023) NIH R01DC017696: Auditory Feedback Modeling (2018–2021) NIH R01NS100440: Primary Progressive Aphasia Imaging (2017–2022) Labs/Teams: Directs the UCSF Speech Neuroscience Laboratory, collaborating with neuroimaging experts and clinicians to advance speech motor control research. Active in societies including the Cognitive Neuroscience Society and Society for Neuroscience Language.

Srikantan Nagarajanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroimaging
• Human Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Srikantan Nagarajan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He holds joint appointments in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. As the Director of the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory, his research focuses on biomedical engineering, integrative neuroscience, and translational neuroimaging. His work addresses brain plasticity in learning and disease, speech motor control mechanisms, and multimodal neuroimaging techniques (MEG, EEG, fMRI) for patient populations including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. Education: B.E. in Electrical Engineering (University of Madras), MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Case Western Reserve University), postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF with Drs. Michael Merzenich and Christoph Schreiner. Research Interests: Combines neuroimaging, machine learning, and computational models to study sensorimotor control, cortical plasticity, and neural mechanisms of speech. Key areas include brain-computer interfaces, auditory feedback processing, and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and two co-authored books on electromagnetic brain imaging techniques. Grants & Awards: Principal/Co-PI on NIH/NSF grants. Recognitions include AIMBE Fellowship (2020), IEEE Fellow (2017), and the International Society for Biomagnetism Mid-Career Award (2016). Ongoing projects include network modeling of Alzheimer’s dynamics and speech motor control in cerebellar ataxia. Labs & Teams: Leads the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory, collaborating with the UCSF Brain Research Interest Group and the UCB-UCSF Joint Bioengineering Program. Active in clinical translation of neuroimaging tools for diagnostics and therapy assessment.

Yuri Saalmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• Neural Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuri Saalmann is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on characterizing the neural dynamics in brain networks supporting cognitive control and conscious awareness. He is affiliated with the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, the Department of Neuroscience, and the Neuroscience Training Program at UW-Madison. Dr. Saalmann's research investigates three major questions: how cognitive control is executed (including selective attention, rule-guided behavior, and mental set shifting); neural differences between conscious, anesthetized, and sleep states; and how the brain codes and regulates information transmission. His lab combines neuroimaging and electrophysiology to map brain networks using functional and diffusion MRI, while simultaneously recording neural activity from interconnected network sites in behaving macaques and human subjects. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on thalamocortical interactions, consciousness mechanisms, and neural dynamics across different brain states. The work increasingly focuses on layer-specific cortical dynamics, thalamic regulation of information flow, and computational approaches to understanding brain network organization. Dr. Saalmann serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience and holds significant departmental responsibilities as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. He is also active on the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center and the Faculty Honors Committee at UW-Madison. His laboratory provides extensive training opportunities in multi-electrode recordings, microstimulation, functional and diffusion MRI, and computational analyses, with facilities available at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center and state-of-the-art neuroimaging centers at the Waisman Center and Lane Neuroimaging Laboratory.