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Mayank R. Mehta is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding joint appointments in the Departments of Physics & Astronomy, Neurology, and Neurobiology. He is a member of the Brain Research Institute and the W. M. Keck Center for Neurophysics at UCLA. His research bridges experimental and theoretical neuroscience, focusing on how neuronal networks encode space-time, the role of brain rhythms in learning and memory, and the impact of sleep and virtual reality on neural dynamics. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in understanding hippocampal spatiotemporal selectivity, dendritic activity during behavior, and the causal influence of visual cues on memory neurons. Notable findings include the discovery that dendrites generate ten times more spikes than neuronal cell bodies and the modulation of hippocampal theta rhythms in virtual reality. Research Themes: Neurophysics of spatial-temporal coding Dendritic contributions to learning Virtual reality and brain plasticity Neural oscillations in memory consolidation Key Collaborators: Bert Sakmann (Max Planck Florida Institute) Thomas Hahn (Bernstein Center Heidelberg/Mannheim) Maryam Ghorbani (UCLA) Mehta's lab at UCLA trains graduate and postdoctoral researchers in cutting-edge techniques combining hardware development, electrophysiological recordings, and biophysical modeling. His work has significant implications for treating learning and memory disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

• Neurophysics
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Learning and Memory
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Wim Gevers is a faculty member at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and leads the CS4S – Cognitive Control & Sleep laboratory within the CRCN research centre. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience and sleep research to understand how the brain exerts control over thoughts and actions and how sleep contributes to these processes. Research Interests Cognitive Control & Metacognition: Investigating how subjective experiences such as confidence and the "urge-to-err" guide strategic adjustments in behaviour. Working Memory & Ordinal Cognition: Examining how order information is maintained and manipulated, and how these processes relate to mathematical competence. Sleep, Memory & Decision Making: Exploring how sleep-dependent consolidation influences motor learning and decision strategies. Across his 2022–2025 publications a clear trend emerges: a focus on metacognitive monitoring —how humans evaluate their own cognitive states—and the role of emotional and temporal context in shaping those evaluations. Studies range from reaction-time introspection and confidence judgements in perceptual tasks to the impact of aging and depression on metacognitive accuracy. Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring Whitney Stee (PhD 2024) – Sleep-dependent structural brain reorganization & motor learning Gaia Corlazzoli (PhD 2024) – Subjective experience in decision-making Myrtille Dewulf (PhD 2023) – Ordinal coding mechanisms in working memory Rebeca Sifuentes-Ortega (PhD 2023) – REM sleep and memory reactivation All dissertations were defended at ULB, Faculté des Sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation, with Wim Gevers formally listed as Promotor . Laboratory & Collaborative Networks As head of CS4S, Gevers coordinates a multidisciplinary team that combines behavioural experimentation, EEG/MEG, computational modelling and sleep polysomnography. The lab is embedded in the larger CRCN ecosystem, fostering collaborations with groups such as CO3 (consciousness), LCLD (language & deafness), and UR2NF (neurofunctional imaging).

• Cognitive control
• Metacognition
• Working memory
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Aidan J Horner is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. He holds a BSc in Psychology (2005) and MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2006) from the University of York, followed by a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge (2010). His career includes postdoctoral research at Otto-von-Guericke University (2010–2011) and University College London (2011–2016), and a visiting scholar position at Stanford University (2008). He returned to York as a Lecturer in 2016, advancing to Senior Lecturer and his current Professorship. Research Focus: Horner’s work examines how the brain encodes and retrieves long-term memories, particularly spatial and event-based information. He employs experimental psychology, virtual reality, neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, MEG), and computational modeling to study hippocampal and cortical mechanisms underlying memory formation, consolidation, and forgetting. His recent studies explore the role of theta oscillations in memory binding, the impact of emotion on memory coherence, and forgetting dynamics. Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact work in Current Biology , Nature Communications , and Cognition . Recognized with the Annual Cognitive Paper Prize Award (2022) for groundbreaking contributions to memory research. Grants & Projects: Lead investigator on ESRC-funded projects (e.g., "Promoting rapid and sustained learning of novel information" , 2018–2022). Collaborates with institutions like the York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) to advance neuroimaging techniques in cognitive studies. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), integrating neuroimaging with behavioral and computational approaches to memory systems. Active in interdisciplinary teams studying memory plasticity and cognitive neuroscience.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Research
• Neuroimaging
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Zsofia Zavecz is a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge Department of Psychology. Her work focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying sleep and memory consolidation, with particular emphasis on electrophysiological correlates of lucid dreaming and sleep-dependent learning. Research highlights include: Investigation of EEG functional connectivity during statistical learning Study of transcranial stimulation effects on probabilistic learning Analysis of sleep restriction impacts on hormonal regulation Exploration of cognitive reserve mechanisms in sleep disorders Her neuroscientific investigations span procedural memory systems, neural oscillations, and cross-population studies in both healthy individuals and pediatric sleep-disordered breathing patients.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sleep Research
• Electrophysiology
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Jeffrey J. Borckardt is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His primary research focuses on neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), and transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS), applied to chronic pain management and opioid use reduction. He leads multidisciplinary clinical trials investigating the efficacy of these technologies in diverse populations, including veterans and patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Key research areas include the neurobiological mechanisms of pain, the integration of psychological interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and the development of telehealth-delivered therapies. His work emphasizes improving healthcare access disparities and optimizing interprofessional teamwork. He collaborates across institutions, including the VA and international ENIGMA initiatives, to advance translational neuroscience. Recent studies explore the synergistic effects of tAN and tDCS with behavioral interventions, pain biomarkers in spine treatments, and real-time fMRI neurofeedback for addiction. His clinical trials often involve double-blind, sham-controlled designs to rigorously evaluate neuromodulation efficacy. Institutional Affiliations: MUSC College of Medicine, VA Medical Center Research Themes: Neuromodulation, Pain Rehabilitation, Opioid Crisis Mitigation

• Psychological approaches to pain management
• Behavioral medicine
• Outpatient psychotherapy
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Professor Andrew Jackson of Newcastle University is a leading researcher in neuroscience and neuroengineering, focusing on neural interfaces, optogenetics, and epilepsy. His work spans brain-computer interfaces, spinal cord stimulation, and sleep-dependent memory processes. Key research areas: closed-loop optogenetic systems, motor cortex dynamics, cerebellar-neocortical communication, and seizure pathway analysis. Collaborations with experts like Dr. Boubker Zaaimi, Professor Yujiang Wang, and Dr. Wei Xu. Develops implantable low-power platforms for real-time neural monitoring and stimulation. His recent publications highlight advancements in neuroprosthetics for motor recovery post-stroke/spinal injury, cortical chloride homeostasis in epilepsy, and mechanisms of brain self-regulation during movement and sleep. Technologies pioneered include flexible neural electrodes, temperature self-monitoring optoelectronics, and wearable bioelectrical signal systems. His work integrates computational neuroscience with clinical applications in motor disorders and epilepsy.

• Neuroscience
• Neuroengineering
• Epilepsy
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Kelly Bennion serves as an Associate Professor in the Psychology and Child Development Department at California Polytechnic State University. Her research examines how real-life variables—such as emotion, stress, physiological arousal, and sleep—affect memory encoding and consolidation using behavioral experiments, eye tracking, polysomnography, and neuroimaging. She investigates how sleep selectively enhances memories for emotionally salient or future-relevant information in ecologically valid contexts. (78 words) Her educational background includes: Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience concentration) from Boston College Ed.M. in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education B.A. in Psychology and Spanish (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from Middlebury College Dr. Bennion's work focuses on memory prioritization mechanisms during sleep-wake cycles, particularly how emotional arousal and physiological stress modulate consolidation. She explores real-world applications including educational strategies and mental health interventions, emphasizing the interaction between cortisol levels and sleep-dependent memory processing. Her multi-method approach bridges laboratory findings with naturalistic memory phenomena. (92 words) Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research streams: (1) sleep's role in enhancing emotional and future-relevant memories through selective consolidation, (2) cross-episode memory integration via semantic relatedness and surprise mechanisms, and (3) interdisciplinary extensions into public health (postpartum interventions) and environmental toxicology (bisphenol A effects). Her methodology increasingly combines behavioral metrics with physiological monitoring to capture memory dynamics in complex scenarios. (68 words) Dr. Bennion actively mentors undergraduate researchers, evidenced by student co-authorships on publications including Jackson (2019) on school shooter perceptions. While specific grant details aren't provided, her sophisticated research infrastructure implies substantial external funding. She teaches core psychology courses including Research Methods, Biopsychology, and Memory, emphasizing hands-on methodology training. Her laboratory maintains advanced capabilities for sleep monitoring, eye tracking, and neuroimaging to investigate memory consolidation across physiological states. (76 words)

• Emotional Memory
• Sleep and Memory
• Stress and Memory
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Mary A. Carskadon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and Director of the EP Bradley Hospital COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Her distinguished career spans over five decades with foundational contributions to sleep science. Her educational background includes a BA in psychology from Gettysburg College (1969) and a doctorate with distinction in neuro- and biobehavioral sciences from Stanford University (1979), earned under William C. Dement. She is a distinguished alumna of Gettysburg College and holds an honorary doctor of sciences degree from that institution. Carskadon's research focuses on circadian timing systems and sleep/wake patterns in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her work on school start times has significantly influenced public health policy, prompting organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC to advocate for later school schedules. She developed the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) with Dr. Dement, which remains a global standard for assessing sleep disorders. Current research examines sleep-health disparities in urban children with asthma, sleep patterns in suicide risk populations, and the impact of sleep restriction on adolescent performance. Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on adolescent sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, and public health implications. Recent work explores connections between sleep timing, mental health, and academic performance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining her foundational work on sleep measurement methodologies. Lifetime Achievement Award of the National Sleep Foundation Distinguished Scientist and Outstanding Educator Awards of the Sleep Research Society (the latter now presented in her name) 2023 Brown University Distinguished Research Achievement Award William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award (2023) V. Sagar Sethi, M.D., Mental Health Research Award Leadership in Sleep Medicine Award from American Academy of Physicians of Indian Origin-Sleep Elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Carskadon directs the NIH/NIGMS-funded Bradley Hospital COBRE Center, mentoring junior researchers in pediatric sleep and circadian rhythms. She serves as inaugural editor-in-chief of SLEEP Advances and has secured multiple NIH grants including R01 HL142058 examining ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns with asthma, P20 GM139743 for the COBRE center, and R01 HD103665 investigating sleep restriction effects using neuroimaging. Her work bridges laboratory research with real-world applications, particularly in school policy reform and health equity initiatives. She leads multiple research teams including the CLASS Study (Circadian Light in Adolescence, Sleep and School), projects on sleep disruption in urban children with asthma, and studies examining sleep's role in opioid use disorder treatment. Her laboratory continues to innovate in sleep measurement techniques while maintaining longitudinal studies on adolescent sleep patterns across developmental stages.

• Sleep Medicine
• Circadian Rhythms
• Adolescent Sleep Patterns
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Ken Paller is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern University, where he holds the James Padilla Chair in Arts & Sciences. He serves as Associate Director of the NIH/NINDS-funded Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition, dedicated to training future cognitive neuroscientists. Dr. Paller's research focuses on the intricate relationships between brain activity and conscious experience, particularly investigating how memories are formed, stored, and re-experienced. His laboratory has pioneered methods to strategically influence the mind during sleep to improve memory, creativity, and psychological well-being. His work spans multiple domains including memory consolidation during sleep, targeted memory reactivation, lucid dreaming research, and the neural correlates of conscious experience. Notably, he collaborates with Tibetan Monastic Scholars in research on sleep and dreaming, bridging scientific and contemplative traditions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on sleep-dependent memory processes, with particular emphasis on targeted memory reactivation techniques, dream manipulation, and memory modification during sleep. His research demonstrates how sleep can be leveraged to enhance cognitive functions and potentially treat conditions like nightmares in narcolepsy. Dr. Paller received the prestigious Director's Pioneer Award from NIH in 2024 and holds the James Padilla Chair in Arts & Sciences at Northwestern University. His work has garnered significant media attention, featured in outlets including BBC World Service, The World Science Festival, Discover Magazine, NY Times, LA Times, The Economist, NPR Science Friday, and CBC Radio. As Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program and Associate Director of the NIH-funded Training Program, Dr. Paller plays a significant role in mentoring the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists. His Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (CNL) conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of sleep science, memory research, and consciousness studies, with implications for both basic science and clinical applications.

• Human memory
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Sleep and cognition
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Sara Aton, Ph.D., is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, and an affiliate of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute. Her research focuses on understanding how sleep and waking states influence memory consolidation through synaptic plasticity in neural circuits. She employs behavioral, biochemical, electrophysiological, and optogenetic techniques to study rodent models, particularly examining the roles of acetylcholine and interneurons in memory processing. Key research interests include the dynamics of sleep states (NREM and REM), synaptic plasticity mechanisms, and the impact of sleep disruption on memory formation. Her work addresses how neuronal activity during sleep reactivates learning-related ensembles and regulates biosynthetic processes critical for memory stabilization. Aton has received prestigious awards such as the NIH New Innovator Award (2013) and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2013). Her lab investigates translational applications, including therapeutic interventions for sleep-related cognitive impairments in conditions like Fragile X syndrome. The Aton Lab is a hub for interdisciplinary research, combining molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience approaches. Her publications emphasize sleep-dependent memory consolidation, synaptic plasticity, and the neural circuits governing these processes. Collaborative efforts span neuropharmacology, optogenetics, and computational modeling to unravel the complex interplay between brain states and cognition.

• Neuroscience
• Sleep Studies
• Memory Formation
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Prof. Sophie Schwartz is a leading neuroscientist at the University of Geneva , where she heads the Sleep & Cognition Lab within the Faculty of Medicine . Her research integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, hd-EEG, MEG) , behavioral testing , and computational modeling to unravel the neural mechanisms underlying memory consolidation , emotion processing , and dreaming during sleep, while also developing clinical interventions to enhance sleep in neurological and psychiatric disorders.

• Sleep Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, hd-EEG, MEG)
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Jessica A. Mong, PhD , is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies and Director of Graduate Education for the Program in Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying sex differences in sleep circuitry and the estrogenic modulation of sleep-wake cycles. Primary Appointment: Pharmacology & Physiology Administrative Title: Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies Laboratory Director: Program in Neuroscience Research Interests: Dr. Mong's work investigates how ovarian steroids influence sleep-wake behavior through sexually differentiated neuroanatomical substrates. Key areas include: Mechanisms of estrogenic modulation in the median preoptic nucleus (MnPN) Developmental programming of sex differences in sleep sensitivity Translational studies using rodent and nonhuman primate models of menopause Functional significance of hormonal influences on sleep quality and recovery Scientific Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize: Role of KCNMA1 channelopathy in sleep regulation Adenosinergic signaling in MnPN Translational menopause models Estrogen's protective effects against noise-induced hearing loss Sex-dependent responses to kynurenine pathway challenges Awards & Appointments: NIH BIRCWH Scholar (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) Co-Chair, Society for Women’s Health Research Interdisciplinary Research Network on Sex-Differences in Sleep Health NIH/NHLBI R01 HL129138 grant recipient Education & Training: B.S., Biology, Gettysburg College (1987-1991) Ph.D., Neuropharmacology, University of Maryland Baltimore (1994-2000) NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology, Rockefeller University (2000-2003)

• Neuropharmacology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Sleep Research
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Jenna Ann McHenry is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Neurobiology at Duke University, holding a primary appointment in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurobiology. As a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, she leads the McHenry Lab focused on neural circuit mechanisms underlying social and motivated behaviors. Her educational background includes: Ph.D., Florida State University (2013) B.S., Florida State University (2007) Dr. McHenry's research defines fixed and flexible features of molecularly defined neural circuits controlling social and nonsocial motivated behaviors, with emphasis on hypothalamic subnuclei and connections to midbrain dopaminergic reward systems. Her lab employs optogenetics, in vivo deep-brain calcium imaging, viral/genetic targeting, and advanced behavioral analysis to investigate circuit processing in disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reproductive Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Major Depression. Specializing in chronic deep-brain microscopy, her team tracks neural networks during awake behavioral states over time. Her publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in neural circuit analysis, with recurring themes of hormonal modulation of social reward circuits, state-dependent sensorimotor processing, and neural mechanisms of social homeostasis. Key contributions include identifying prepronociceptin neurons in arousal responses and elucidating how adolescent sleep shapes adult social preferences. Major recognitions include: NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2017) K99 Pathway to Independence Award (NIMH, 2017) Notable Nole Alumni Award (Florida State University, 2018) NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIMH, 2013) Dr. McHenry actively mentors graduate students and postdocs, with current lab openings advertised. Her research is supported by substantial grants including the Neurobiology Training Program (2024-2029), Establishing Neural Circuits for Social Homeostasis (2022-2027), and Illuminating Socially-Modulated Homeostatic Control Circuits (2022-2025). She teaches Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and research practicums across psychology and neuroscience programs. The McHenry Lab operates at the forefront of systems neuroscience, utilizing GSRB II facilities for deep-brain imaging and circuit manipulation. As part of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, the lab collaborates extensively on translational research bridging basic neural mechanisms with clinical applications in mental health disorders.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
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Kristine Beate Walhovd is a Professor at the Department of Psychology , University of Oslo, and co-leader of the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC) . She is affiliated with the UiO:Life Science initiative and has led major projects like Lifebrain (€2.5M) and Neurocognitive Plasticity (ERC Starting Grant, €1.5M). Current roles: Professor (since 2016), Co-leader of LCBC Key affiliations: University of Oslo, Lifebrain Consortium, UiO:Life Science Her research focuses on lifespan brain and cognitive changes , examining both positive/negative developmental trajectories from age 4 to 90. She studies interactions between biomedical risks (e.g., Alzheimer's, fetal drug exposure) and cognitive outcomes, employing MRI , DTI , and ERP methodologies. Recent publications highlight work on Alzheimer's biomarkers , sleep-brain interactions , memory consolidation , and fetal brain influences . Her 2025 papers in Scientific Reports and Neurobiology of Aging examine hippocampal stability and brain network segregation. Awards include: 2015 University of Oslo Research Prize (shared with Anders Fjell) 2011 Member, Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters 2006 His Majesty the King's Gold Medal for best doctoral thesis She supervises doctoral candidates and teaches cognitive neuroscience , experimental methods , and thesis writing .

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Brain Aging
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Professor Adrian Hilton is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Surrey, serving as Director of the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) and Director of the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI. He is affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and leads the Visual Media Research Lab (V-Lab). His research focuses on pioneering next-generation 4D computer vision technologies that enable machines to understand and model dynamic real-world scenes. Key areas include 3D/4D shape capture, computer vision, machine learning, graphics, and animation for applications in sports analysis, film/TV production, virtual reality, and medical imaging. His work bridges the gap between real and computer-generated imagery, with notable contributions in volumetric capture, motion capture, and free-viewpoint video. Hilton's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward multimodal integration, particularly combining audio and visual processing for spatial audio applications, while advancing 4D reconstruction techniques for human performance capture. His work increasingly incorporates transformer architectures and neural rendering techniques for improved illumination estimation, shadow modeling, and multi-view consistency. Scientific Awards and Recognition Two EU IST Innovation Prizes Manufacturing Industry Achievement Award Royal Society Industry Fellowship (2008-2011) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award in 4D Vision (2013-2018) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (FIAPR) Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET) Hilton actively mentors PhD and post-doctoral researchers through his leadership of CVSSP, which has a grant portfolio exceeding £31M and comprises 170 researchers. He has successfully commercialized several technologies, including systems used by the BBC for sports commentary visualization. His research collaborations span major industry partners including BBC, BT, Sony, Framestore, and The Foundry. He co-founded the G3 Games forum and the CVMP Conference on Visual Media Production, demonstrating strong engagement with the creative industries. Current research projects include the S3A Programme Grant in Future Spatial Audio and InnovateUK's ALIVE project for 360 video reconstruction.

• Computer Vision
• 4D Vision
• Machine Learning
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