Spatial Reorientation Professors and Supervisors

Hayal Akarsuمشاهده پروفایل

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Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Dr. Hayal Akarsu is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her research focuses on policing practices, security policies, environmental governance, and transnational governance dynamics. She holds a PhD from the University of Arizona (2018), MA from NYU (2012), and BA from Sabanci University (2006). Her work combines ethnographic methods with interdisciplinary approaches to explore how security reforms intersect with authoritarian governance and environmental justice. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University of Arizona (2018) MA in Near Eastern Studies, NYU (2012) BA in Cultural Studies, Sabanci University (2006, valedictorian) Research Interests: Police reforms, digital policing, green criminology, environmental governance, human rights, and Middle Eastern studies. Her current projects include analyzing Turkey's EU-inspired police reforms and investigating environmental justice through legal anthropology frameworks. Awards: Rice University's Chair's Lecture Prize (2021) Collaborations: Co-editing a special issue on policing ethnographies across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Engages in cross-regional collaborations to reorient Euro-American-centric security research. Labs/Teams: Active in Utrecht University's Governing the Digital Society and Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) initiatives, focusing on security in open societies and migration studies.

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Mariel Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

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Barnard CollegeUnited States

Mariel Roberts is a Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Barnard College, Columbia University. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from New York University's Cognition & Perception Program. Her research focuses on attention and visual perception across neurotypical and special populations, including ADHD and amblyopia. She is committed to teaching and mentorship, having designed courses such as Introductory Laboratory in Experimental Psychology and Perception Laboratory. Education: PhD in Experimental Psychology (Cognition & Perception Program), New York University Research Interests: Dr. Roberts explores how attention mechanisms operate in diverse populations. Her work investigates visual perception deficits in amblyopia and ADHD, spatial attention dynamics, and perceptual learning. Her studies also address microsaccades, visual field asymmetries, and cortical blindness recovery. Recent Research Trends: Her articles emphasize attention's role in perceptual adaptation, particularly in special populations. Notable themes include exogenous attention's impact on amblyopia recovery, visual field asymmetries across age groups, and ADHD's intact attentional functions. Methodologically, her work integrates behavioral experiments and neuroimaging techniques. Awards: None explicitly listed. Teaching & Mentorship: Primary instructor for Barnard's core psychology labs (e.g., Perception, Statistics) Adjunct and guest lecturer roles at NYU, emphasizing perception and attention Labs/Teams: Active in Barnard's Psychology Department labs, collaborating on visual neuroscience projects. Her lab focuses on translational research linking cognitive mechanisms to clinical outcomes in vision disorders.

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Dimitrije Stamenovicمشاهده پروفایل

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Boston UniversityUnited States

Dimitrije Stamenovic is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science at Boston University. His research investigates cellular mechanics, cytoskeletal dynamics, and tensional homeostasis using theoretical and experimental approaches. Key contributions include models linking cytoskeletal prestress to cell stiffness and developing knee braces for osteoarthritis. He studies mechanotransduction in endothelial cells and cancer progression, with recent work on E-cadherin dysfunction and integrin-mediated adhesion. Awards include membership in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Dr. Stamenovic collaborates globally on pulmonary biomechanics and cellular rheology projects. He teaches courses in biorheology and biomechanics, mentoring students in quantitative cell imaging and soft-tissue engineering. His lab develops computational models to predict cellular responses to mechanical stimuli across scales.

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Matthew Buckleyمشاهده پروفایل

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Aston UniversityUnited Kingdom

Matthew Buckley is a Lecturer in Psychology at Aston University's School of Psychology, within the College of Health and Life Sciences. His research focuses on spatial cognition, navigation learning processes, and their neural substrates, utilizing virtual environments and reverse-translated rodent study paradigms. He explores developmental trajectories of navigational abilities and spatial deficits in neurological conditions. Recent work examines how spatial boundaries influence event memory formation. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Nottingham (2015) MSc in Psychology, University of Nottingham (2011) BSc in Psychology, Durham University (2010) Teaching & Roles: Lecturer for undergraduate courses in Biological/Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience Supervisor for Final Year Projects and Master's Dissertations Psychology Research Seminar Coordinator Awards: Recipient of the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant (2021) and the BPS Cognitive Section Prize (2023). Labs & Affiliations: Member of the Cognition & Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG) and Honorary Fellow at Durham University's Department of Psychology.

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Michael A Kingمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolUnited States

Michael A. King is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at UMass Chan Medical School and holds an appointment in Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology at Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His work focuses on nuclear medicine physics and advanced SPECT/CT imaging systems. UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA T.H. Chan School of Medicine Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Research Interests: Dr. King specializes in correcting image degradation factors in nuclear medicine, including attenuation, scatter, and motion artifacts . His lab develops deep learning algorithms for cardiac and brain imaging, adaptive collimator designs for SPECT systems, and task-based image quality assessment using human and numerical observers. Recent Research Trends include respiratory motion compensation in cardiac SPECT, multi-pinhole collimator optimization , and AI-driven dose reduction techniques. His team’s work on dynamic SPECT imaging enables non-invasive quantification of physiological functions. Scientific Contributions: Recipient of three NIH R01 grants (R01-EB022092, R01-EB022521, R01-HL154687) Co-investigator on grants exploring wave-radar motion estimation and pediatric SPECT optimization Pioneered motion-corrected reconstruction algorithms integrated into clinical workflows Teaching: Dr. King leads the Physics of Radiology for Residents course and prepares students for the American Board of Radiology physics exam through Physics Review Lectures . He has mentored graduate students like Anne-Dorte Achtert and Daniel deVries, whose work received Best Scientific Paper Awards from the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology and Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Malgosia Kaczmarekمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

Professor Malgosia Kaczmarek is a distinguished academic at the University of Southampton's Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Her research spans cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields bridging physics, materials science, and photonics. Her primary research interests focus on liquid crystal systems , terahertz optics , and metamaterial applications . Key areas include: Development of liquid crystal devices for optical modulation Nanoscale manipulation using terahertz radiation Integration of metamaterials with soft matter systems Photovoltaic applications in spatial-light modulators Characterization of nanostructured materials for optoelectronic devices Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on experimental photonics with practical applications in optical switching, sensing, and nanoscale control systems. Her work demonstrates significant innovation in combining liquid crystals with metamaterials for terahertz applications. Her scientific recognition includes: SPIE Fellow (2020) - prestigious recognition for contributions to optics and photonics Professor Kaczmarek actively supervises PhD students including Ben Stedman (PhD ORC) and India Jane Julia Cook (PhD Physics), while securing competitive grants from EPSRC, Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust, and United States Air Force. She serves as a reviewer for Frontiers in Photonics and Nanomaterials journals, demonstrating her standing in the international research community.

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Dan Nieمشاهده پروفایل

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University of JyväskyläFinland

Dan Nie is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, with interdisciplinary expertise spanning cognitive psychology and organizational behavior. His academic trajectory includes doctoral training in Business and Management at the same institution, where his 2016 dissertation examined cultural dimensions of leadership in Chinese contexts. He earned his Doctor of Social Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä's School of Business and Economics in 2016 through the dissertation Culture matters: the leader-follower relationship in the Chinese organizational context , which investigated Leader-Member Exchange theory and guanxi dynamics. Nie's research integrates cognitive and organizational perspectives: his current work (2024-2025) employs electrophysiological methods to dissect visual working memory mechanisms—including retro-cue effects, distraction impacts, and object identity processing—while his earlier publications (2015-2018) analyzed leadership ethics, paternalistic management in immigrant contexts, and responsible HR practices. This dual focus reveals a methodological shift from qualitative cross-cultural studies to quantitative cognitive experimentation. His 11 recent publications demonstrate increasing specialization in cognitive neuroscience, with 2024-2025 works exclusively examining visual working memory parameters through controlled experiments and ERP measurements, contrasting with earlier organizational studies that emphasized cultural and ethical frameworks in Chinese-Finnish contexts. Nie actively contributes to international discourse through conference presentations at European Business Ethics Network events in Germany (2014), Lithuania (2015), and Italy (2016), frequently collaborating with Anna-Maija Lämsä on topics including ethical leadership's impact on organizational innovativeness and transparency dilemmas in leader-member exchange relationships.

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Jaqueline Berndtمشاهده پروفایل

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Stockholm UniversitySweden

Jaqueline Berndt is a Professor in Japanese Language and Culture at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Her career spans decades of teaching and research in Japan and Sweden. PhD in Aesthetics/Kunstwissenschaft, Humboldt University Berlin (1991) Current courses: Manga Studies (via Zoom), Queer Asia, Japanese Culture Research focuses on Manga/Comics Studies , Visual Culture , and Transcultural Media across Japan, East Asia, and global contexts. Key projects include: Manga’s East Asia: Traditions, Translation, Transculturation (2026 guest research at Kyushu University) Comics Region East Asia (2021 ongoing) Publications include The Cambridge Companion to Manga and Anime (2024), Exhibiting Manga, Representing Japan (2024), and Kusazōshi as Comic Books (2024). Her work bridges historical analysis (e.g., Edo-period kusazōshi) with modern manga/anime. Awards and Memberships : Bridgestone Foundation Guest Professor, Heidelberg University (2008) DAAD Guest Professor, Leipzig University (2005) Founding member, Japan Society for the Study of Cartoons and Comics Board member, Center for Global Asia (2018–) Students include PhD candidates across Japan and Sweden, focusing on topics like ANoNE , Individual Animation , and Shōjo Mediations . She currently supervises Ida Kirkegaard’s research on Anime Aesthetics .

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Christopher Striemerمشاهده پروفایل

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MacEwan UniversityCanada

Dr. Christopher Striemer is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University and an affiliate faculty member at the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute of the University of Alberta. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Waterloo (2008), preceded by an MA (2005) and BA Hons. (2001) from the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of attention, perception, and visuomotor control , utilizing behavioral testing, eye tracking, and MRI in both healthy individuals and neurological patients. Education PhD, Psychology (Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience), University of Waterloo (2008) MA, Psychology, University of Waterloo (2005) BA Hons., Psychology, University of Saskatchewan (2001) His work examines how cerebellar lesions affect spatial neglect and attention, with recent studies on visuomotor adaptation , executive function , and stroke rehabilitation . His Google Scholar profile highlights publications on topics like optical ataxia , prism adaptation , and non-conscious visual processing . He has received significant recognition including the NSERC Discovery Grant and the Board of Governors Research Chair at MacEwan University. Scientific Awards NSERC Discovery Grant (2022–2027) Board of Governors Research Chair, MacEwan University (2021) Distinguished Researcher Award, MacEwan University (2020)

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Ana Vilenicaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of BelgradeSerbia

Ana Vilenica is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, with affiliations at Södertörn University. She has held research positions at London South Bank University, University of Sheffield, and University of Arts in Novi Sad, and has been a Visiting Scholar at City University of New York and University of Buenos Aires. Current affiliations: Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory (University of Belgrade), Södertörn University Past affiliations: European Research Council project 'Inhabiting Radical Housing', Beyond Inhabitation Lab (2021-2025), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship recipient (2016) Research Focus: Ana's work examines translocal organizing in radical housing struggles across Europe and the Americas, with recent projects analyzing anti-extractivist movements in Serbia and engagement infrastructures in Eastern Europe/Baltic Sea region. Her scholarship bridges urban studies, racial capitalism, and decolonial frameworks. Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize housing financialization, racialization processes, and transnational solidarity networks. Key themes include post-socialist urban marginality, infra-commoning contradictions, and decolonial reorientation in Eastern Europe. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016) Engagement: Active editor at Radical Housing Journal and core member of the Beyond Inhabitation Lab (2021-2025). Her research spans housing debt systems, pandemic-era urban struggles, and comparative analyses of tenant solidarity movements.

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Jonathan Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

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Georgia Southern UniversityUnited States

Jonathan Roberts serves as Professor of Psychology at Georgia Southern University, where he has maintained faculty status since 2001. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through cognitive and social psychology applications. Primary institutional affiliation: Georgia Southern University, Department of Psychology Professor Roberts' research program centers on Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, with specialized expertise in Visual Perception, Sex Differences, and Electroencephalogram analysis. His work examines: Spatial reorientation mechanisms in sensory-deprived conditions Cross-cultural validation of celebrity attitude measurement tools Narcissism correlations with belief systems Parasocial relationship dynamics in media consumption The fingerprint analysis of his work reveals strong concentrations in Matching Theory (100%), College Students (86%), Sex Differences (77%), and Visual Perception (77%). Recent publication trends show sustained output with two 2025 articles in PLoS ONE and International Journal of Psychology, plus 2024 work in North American Journal of Psychology. His research demonstrates consistent focus on measurement development in social psychology while maintaining foundational work in spatial cognition. The output spans cognitive neuroscience techniques and large-scale cross-cultural survey methodologies. Professor Roberts maintains active international collaborations, as evidenced by his multi-country 2025 study. His research program shows continuous productivity since 2000 with 20 documented outputs, including conference presentations and peer-reviewed articles. The Scopus profile indicates 216 citations and h-index of 5, reflecting specialized impact in psychological measurement domains. His laboratory operations focus on cognitive testing environments for spatial reorientation studies and survey-based social psychology research. The work frequently involves blindfolded participant testing for tactile-visual cue conflict experiments and large-scale cross-cultural data collection through international partnerships.

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Michael Christian Leitnerمشاهده پروفایل

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Salzburg University of Applied SciencesAustria

Michael Christian Leitner serves as Head of Research & Transfer Services and External Lecturer in Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. With dual PhDs in Psychology and Communication Science from the University of Salzburg, he bridges academic research with practical applications in neuropsychology and sports psychology. PhD in Psychology (University of Salzburg, 2021) Master in Psychology (University of Salzburg, 2016) Bachelor in Psychology (University of Salzburg, 2014) PhD in Communication Science (University of Salzburg, 2012) Master in Communication Science (University of Salzburg, 2009) Bachelor in Communication Science (University of Salzburg, 2007) Master in Telecommunication & Media (St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, 2005) Leitner's research spans three primary domains: neuropsychological rehabilitation for visual field defects after stroke, sport psychological effects of crowd absence during the COVID-19 pandemic (ghost games), and social engineering/cybersecurity. His innovative work combines eye-tracking technology, virtual reality interventions, and psychological assessment to address complex rehabilitation challenges and understand human behavior in high-pressure sports environments. The Salzburg Visual Field Trainer (SVFT), his VR-based rehabilitation system, represents a significant advancement over traditional stationary and unreliable visual restitution therapies. His publication record reveals a clear thematic progression from neuropsychological rehabilitation methods toward analyzing the psychological impacts of pandemic conditions on sports. The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique natural experiment for studying home advantage phenomena, resulting in multiple publications examining referee decisions, player behavior, and emotional responses in empty stadiums. His most recent work integrates eye-tracking with social science methodology to assess memory-related response variability. Science award (2022) Young Investigators Award (2022) Leitner has secured funding for significant research projects including 'The Psychological Impact of Ghost Games in Football during the COVID-19 Pandemic' (2020-2030) and 'Advanced Perimetry for the Evaluation of Neuroplasticity in the Visual Cortex' (2018-2023). His collaborative network spans multiple institutions with strong connections to the University of Salzburg's Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience. He actively engages with the public through media appearances discussing topics from emotional behavior in sports to the psychological aspects of neurovisual rehabilitation. As Head of Research & Transfer Services, Leitner leads the strategic reorientation of research at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences through a comprehensive organizational development process. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through applications in health, wellbeing, and quality education.

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Patric Wyssمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Dr. Patric Wyss is a Research Associate at the School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and concurrently serves as a Research Associate at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, data science, and healthcare, focusing on innovative approaches to health diagnostics and workplace mental health. Dr. Wyss completed his academic training at the University of Bern, Switzerland with a Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (2019-2022), Master's degree in Statistics and Data Science (2017-2020), Master's degree in Psychology (2014-2017), and Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Mathematics (2010-2014). His research interests center on work and health, predicting health variables with complex algorithms, and data-driven personalized health diagnostics. Dr. Wyss has made significant contributions to dementia diagnosis through data-driven approaches, cognitive assessment tools, and digital interventions for mental health. His work often integrates machine learning with clinical psychology to develop predictive models for health outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia and cognitive decline in aging populations. His research increasingly incorporates digital health technologies, virtual reality, and algorithmic approaches to develop personalized diagnostic tools. The publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental cognitive neuroscience to applied health diagnostics with practical workplace applications. Dr. Wyss has been actively involved in several significant projects including Digital Balance, Healthy@Work, and work-related stress and mental disorders in the workplace. His current position at the Institute for Mental and Organizational Health at FHNW focuses on how digitalization, social upheavals, and new forms of work present both opportunities and challenges for mental and organizational health. His professional activities include research collaboration across multiple institutions, development of digital assessment tools, and investigation of HR analytics applications for health monitoring. Dr. Wyss has also contributed to the development of serious games for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, particularly for older adults and patients with neurological conditions.

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