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Elina Mainela-Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech and Language Development
• Developmental Language Disorder
• Specific Language Impairment
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Elina Mainela-Arnold is a Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Turku, Finland. She earned her Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Helsinki. She previously served as an assistant professor at Penn State University and the University of Toronto. Research Interests: Her research investigates domain-general cognitive mechanisms in language acquisition, focusing on individual differences in children with typical development and those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). She explores bilingualism, cognitive processing, and neurocognitive underpinnings of language learning. Her work informs both theoretical models and clinical practice. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight auditory processing, procedural learning, intra-individual variability, and non-linguistic cognitive predictors in language development. She uses ERP, longitudinal cohort data (e.g., FinnBrain), and cross-linguistic designs to examine language outcomes in monolingual and bilingual children. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Contributor to the CATALISE international consensus panel (2016–2017), which established evidence-based diagnostic criteria for childhood language impairments. Her research influenced the adoption of the term Developmental Language Disorder in the ICD-11. Advising and Grants: She mentors Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral thesis students. While specific grant details are not listed, her involvement in large-scale studies like FinnBrain and international collaborations indicates active grant-funded research. She teaches courses such as Language Across the Lifespan, Bilingualism, and Cognitive Processes. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study and the InterLearn research group, engaging in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and speech-language pathology.

Blake Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Blake Johnson is an Associate Professor and Honorary Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing CRC. His research focuses on brain mechanisms underlying perception, cognition, motor control, and mental imagery, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG. He leads projects investigating speech motor control in children with developmental disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and has pioneered methodologies combining MEG with speech tracking systems. Research Interests: Johnson's work spans cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and developmental psychology. Key areas include speech production mechanisms, neural correlates of motor control, auditory processing abnormalities in disorders like stuttering and autism, and the application of MEG/EEG for understanding brain dynamics. His studies often integrate multimodal data to explore how neural activity coordinates with behavioral outcomes. Recent Projects: Active projects include investigating the neural origins of motor disorders in CAS (2022–2023) and developing MEG-articulography techniques for speech research (2016–2020). He collaborates internationally, focusing on brain mechanisms in speech motor control and developmental neuroplasticity. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize MEG/EEG applications in speech and motor systems, with recent work on beta-band rhythms in speech production, emotional distractor suppression, and lateralized linguistic processing. These studies highlight innovative methods for linking neural activity to behavioral and developmental outcomes. Grants & Collaborations: Leads 29 projects since 2008, including the Bio-semi EEG system (ongoing) and collaborations on childhood apraxia. His lab is part of the Hearing CRC, fostering translational research in auditory and speech neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Based at Macquarie’s School of Psychological Sciences, his team specializes in neuroimaging and developmental neuroscience, contributing to both fundamental and applied research in hearing and speech disorders.

• Biology and ecology of marine mammals
• Anthropogenic impacts on marine megafauna
• Population genetics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Daniele Cagnazzi is a Research Fellow at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2011), following undergraduate studies in Italy. His research focuses on marine mammal ecology, conservation, and the impacts of human activities on marine megafauna. Key interests include population genetics, population dynamics, and the effects of contaminants on marine species. Education: PhD in Marine Biology, Southern Cross University (2011) Undergraduate studies in Italy (specific degree not stated) Research Interests: Marine mammal ecology and conservation Anthropogenic impacts on marine megafauna Population genetics and dynamics Contaminant assessment in marine species Advising & Grants: Supervises Honours, Master's, and PhD students in marine mammal research Involved in projects such as the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring Program and contaminant studies in Port Curtis/Port Alma Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Environmental Analysis Laboratory at Southern Cross University Participates in interdisciplinary teams focusing on marine megafauna conservation

David Poeppelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Cognition
• Speech Perception
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Poeppel is a Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University (NYU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD and BS from MIT, with postdoctoral training at UCSF. His research focuses on auditory cognition, speech perception, and the neural basis of language, employing techniques like MEG, EEG, and fMRI. Key interests include the temporal dynamics of speech processing, neurophysiological mechanisms of lexical access, and multisensory integration in language. Education: PhD (1995) and BS (1990) in Psychology/Cognitive Science from MIT. Positions include Professorships at NYU (2009–present) and University of Maryland (1998–2009). Awards include a 2004 American Academy Fellowship and a 2003–2004 Berlin Wissenschaftskolleg Fellowship. Research trends emphasize neural entrainment to speech structures, auditory-motor coupling, and the interplay between perception and production. Recent work explores how temporal rhythms shape auditory processing and how brain rhythms predict speech tracking variability. The Poeppel Lab also investigates musical perception and the neural underpinnings of vocal emotion. Publications span over 200 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions on spectrotemporal modulation, neural chunking in language, and the role of amplitude modulation in distinguishing speech from music. His work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and clinical applications, such as stuttering mechanisms and speech rehabilitation.

Laura Dilleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Speech and Hearing Biosciences
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Laura Dilley is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Biosciences and Technology from MIT and Harvard (2005) and a B.S. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT (1997). Her research focuses on phonetics, prosody, and speech processing, with significant work on cochlear implants, infant-directed speech, and the cognitive mechanisms of spoken language understanding. Education: B.S., Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT (1997) Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Biosciences and Technology, MIT and Harvard (2005) Her publications span prosodic transcription systems, auditory rhythm discrimination, cochlear implant-related speech processing, and AI applications in clinical practice. Recent work explores generative AI risks and QAnon propaganda as information warfare. Earlier studies examine speech segmentation, perceptual isochrony, and acoustic variability in infant-directed speech. Laura’s research integrates neuroscience, linguistics, and technology to address challenges in language development and speech intelligibility. She actively investigates the interplay between distal speech rate, prosodic cues, and contextual predictability in spoken communication.

Yang Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• auditory neuroscience
• speech perception and production
• developmental psychology
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Yang Zhang is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He also holds affiliation with the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. With over 233 publications and 59,364 reads on ResearchGate, Dr. Zhang has established himself as a leading researcher in auditory neuroscience and speech perception. Dr. Zhang's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington (2002) and an MA in Linguistics (psycholinguistics) from the University of Iowa (1997). His research focuses on brain plasticity across the lifespan, particularly examining neural signature markers for normal and pathological development of speech and language in socio-affective and cultural contexts. He employs an integrative approach combining top-down brain imaging techniques (high-density EEG, MEG, MRI, fMRI) with bottom-up construction through neural coding and computational modeling. Dr. Zhang's research has particularly emphasized speech perception in various populations including children with autism spectrum disorders, cochlear implant users, and second language learners. His lab has conducted extensive work on lexical tone perception, emotional prosody processing, and the neural mechanisms underlying language acquisition. Recent work has explored the application of artificial intelligence in communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Zhang serves as Section Chief Editor for Brain Sciences (MDPI) and Associate Editor for Developmental Science (Wiley), and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. His research has been recognized with awards including the Developmental Science Early Career Researcher Prize (2010) and the 2023 Brain Imaging Grant Award from the College of Liberal Arts. Developmental Science Early Career Researcher Prize (2010) 2023 Brain Imaging Grant Award from the College of Liberal Arts Dr. Zhang leads the Zhang Lab, which maintains an active research program with numerous ongoing projects examining brain plasticity in speech and language processing across different populations. The lab employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including EEG, MEG, and fMRI to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying speech perception, language acquisition, and emotional processing in both typical and atypical development.

Jaehoon Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multilevel modeling
• Latent variable modeling
• Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jaehoon Lee serves as an Associate Professor in the Educational Psychology, Leadership and Counseling department at Texas Tech University's College of Education, specializing in the Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (REMS) concentration. He maintains cross-institutional roles as a faculty associate at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and adjunct associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary engagement across education and medical research domains. His academic credentials include: B.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea (2001) M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Western Illinois University (2003) Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Kansas (2009) Dr. Lee's methodological expertise centers on advanced statistical techniques including multilevel modeling, latent variable modeling, Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation, and propensity score analysis. His research specifically targets the evaluation of mixture models and Bayesian structural equation models using complex, less favorable datasets, addressing critical gaps in quantitative methodology for real-world applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced interdisciplinary trajectory spanning health sciences, education, and psychology. His work demonstrates consistent application of sophisticated statistical frameworks to diverse problems including telehealth implementation, cancer treatment efficacy, educational assessment design, and health intervention evaluation across global contexts from Malaysia to rural Texas. This pattern underscores his ability to bridge methodological rigor with practical domain challenges.

Phil Hooleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Articulatory Phonetics
• Speech Production
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Phil Hoole is a Professor of Phonetics at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, affiliated with the Institute of Phonetics and Speech Processing. His work focuses on articulatory phonetics, speech production mechanisms, and advanced imaging techniques like real-time MRI and electromagnetic articulography (EMA). He leads research on topics such as consonant clusters, vowel nasalization, and speech motor control, with applications to speech disorders and language variation. Hoole has developed extensive MATLAB-based software for EMA data analysis and collaborates internationally on projects involving speech production dynamics and clinical speech assessment. Research Interests: Articulatory kinematics, real-time imaging, cross-linguistic phonetics, speech motor control, and clinical speech analysis (e.g., stuttering, glossectomy speech). His work integrates experimental methods with computational modeling to explain phonological and phonetic patterns. Key Contributions: Advances in EMA and MRI techniques for studying vocal tract movements. Investigations into consonant cluster production across languages (e.g., German, Moroccan Arabic, Russian). Studies on vowel nasalization, tense-lax contrasts, and sound change mechanisms. Teaching: Courses on experimental phonetics, speech production, and acoustic phonetics, with extensive teaching materials and software tools publicly available.

• Audiology
• Auditory Electrophysiology
• Audiologic Rehabilitation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Samuel Atcherson, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in both the College of Health Professions Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology and the College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. His research spans audiologic rehabilitation, auditory electrophysiology, and health literacy, with a focus on addressing challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, particularly in healthcare communication during mask use and accessibility for people with disabilities. Research Interests: Atcherson's work integrates audiologic rehabilitation through innovations like transparent face masks and amplified stethoscopes, auditory electrophysiology using evoked potential systems, and health literacy research examining readability of medical materials, especially for those with disabilities. Publications: With over 60 peer-reviewed articles, his recent publications explore AI integration in audiology, masked speech challenges, and health disparities. A recurring theme is the intersection of technology, accessibility, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Grants & Awards: He has secured over $477,000 in grants, including NIH funding, and holds the Distinguished Scholar Fellow title from the National Academies of Practice. Leadership: Atcherson serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology and has contributed to textbooks like Auditory Electrophysiology: A Clinical Guide .

Ian Howardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational neuroscience
• Motor learning
• Speech development
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Ian Howard is Associate Professor of Computational Neuroscience at University of Plymouth's School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. His multidisciplinary research examines brain development across motor systems, from infant speech acquisition to adult motor learning, using robotic interfaces and computational modeling. Research spans multiple periods of brain development and motor systems: infant speech acquisition, adult arm movement learning, and robotic interface design. Current projects investigate motor imagery benefits, haptic feedback in skill acquisition, and voice pathology detection using machine learning. Robotics innovations include novel manipulanda for sensorimotor research and 3D-printed robotic segments with variable-stiffness actuators. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on computational modeling of biological learning processes. Teaches machine learning, control engineering, and mobile robotics. Professional affiliations include societies for neuroscience and robotics research. Research collaborations extend internationally through robotic interface sharing.

Alexander Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroimaging
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Neuromodulation
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Alexander Cohen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. He is a physician-scientist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on brain circuitry and neuromodulation. His affiliations include the Brain, Mind & Behavior Center and the Translational Neuroscience Center, where he directs the Data Organization Collaboration Service (DoCS). Cohen holds an MD and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, completed residency at the Mayo Clinic, and a fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Education: B.A. in Biology and Biomedical Physics, Washington University M.D. and Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine (2011) Residency in Pediatrics and Child Neurology, Mayo Clinic (2012–2016) Fellowship in Pediatric Behavioral Neurology, Boston Children’s Hospital (2018) Research Interests: Dr. Cohen’s work centers on mapping brain circuits involved in autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions using neuroimaging and lesion network analysis. He develops non-invasive neuromodulation techniques like TMS and fMRI neurofeedback. His research also focuses on advancing neuroimaging standards (e.g., BIDS) and software tools for reproducible data analysis. Publications: His recent work explores brain networks in psychosis, epilepsy, and addiction, leveraging lesion data to identify therapeutic targets. Key themes include connectivity-based diagnostics and translational applications of neuroimaging. Awards/Grants: Child Neurology Foundation Grant National Institute of Mental Health Funding Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Grant Advising/Grants: Leads multidisciplinary teams in neurodevelopmental research and clinical care. Directs DoCS to improve neuroimaging data organization. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center of Brain Circuit Therapeutics (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) and directs the Translational Neuroscience Center’s Data Organization Collaboration Service.

• Stuttering
• Identity Studies
• Neurodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Constantino is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Science & Disorders at Florida State University. His research focuses on the intersection of stuttering with cultural and societal factors, emphasizing identity development and stutter-affirming therapies. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (SUNY Binghamton, 2009), an MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Pittsburgh, 2012), and a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Memphis, 2018). His work adopts a stutter-positive approach, exploring how stuttering can enhance personal well-being and foster inclusive communication practices. Key areas include neurodiversity advocacy, therapy innovation, and reducing societal stigma around speech differences. He has been awarded grants from the National Stuttering Association, American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Florida State University. Research Highlights: Stuttering identity, covert stuttering, therapy efficacy, and participatory approaches in disability studies. Teaching: Focuses on stuttering and counseling methodologies. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including contributions to Journal of Fluency Disorders and Seminars in Speech and Language . His grants support projects like analyzing rural child welfare workers' ICT use and advancing stuttering identity research. He advocates for interrupting ableism in clinical practices and promoting stuttering as a natural variation of human communication.

Dani Byrdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Speech Science
• Phonetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dani Byrd is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. She has held significant administrative leadership roles including Interim Dean, Executive Vice Dean, and multiple Vice Dean positions focusing on research advancement, faculty affairs, and institutional matters. Her interdisciplinary research bridges linguistics, engineering, and neuroscience to investigate human speech production and articulatory coordination. Byrd earned her PhD in Linguistics from UCLA in 1994 with a dissertation on 'Articulatory Timing in English Consonant Sequences.' She received simultaneous MA and BA degrees from Yale University in 1990, graduating magna cum laude with Distinction in Linguistics. Following her PhD, she completed post-doctoral training at Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, Connecticut. Her research specializes in speech production and articulatory coordination, employing cutting-edge magnetometer and real-time MRI technologies to track vocal tract movements during speech. Byrd's work investigates language production from a dynamical systems perspective, examining how linguistic structures relate to temporal speech realization. She combines theoretical linguistics with experimental speech science to understand the cognitive representation of language through physical production. Byrd's recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary trajectory, integrating linguistics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Her work increasingly focuses on mental health applications of speech analysis, using AI to detect depression and suicidal ideation from speech and eye movements. She continues advancing vocal tract imaging techniques while expanding into speech foundation models that characterize speaker traits and dialect variations across languages. USC Dornsife Dean's Award for Distinguished Service (2012) Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (2008) R. Bruce Lindsay Award for scholars under 35 NSF Graduate Fellow (1990-1992) UCLA Graduate Woman of the Year Award (1994) Professor Byrd has chaired or served on numerous PhD thesis committees across Linguistics, Electrical Engineering, and Psychology departments at USC. Her research has been continuously funded for three decades by the National Science Foundation and NIH's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Current major grants include NSF funding for structured variability in vocal tract articulation dynamics and an IARPA contract for spoken human signal anonymization, totaling over $5 million in active funding. Byrd's research takes place in the Dynamic Imaging Science Center at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience. She leads the USC SPAN (Speech Production and Articulation kNowledge) Research Group, which combines real-time MR imaging, linguistic experimentation, and machine learning to advance understanding of spoken language. Her team includes engineers, linguists, and neuroscientists working collaboratively on speech production research.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Auditory-Motor Learning
• Music Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone DALLA BELLA is a Professor at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Psychology. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Music Auditory-Motor Skill Learning and New Technologies. His primary research focuses on cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying musical perception and performance, with a particular emphasis on rhythmic abilities in healthy individuals and clinical populations (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, ADHD). He co-directs the BRAMS laboratory (International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research) and explores applications of rhythmic and auditory-motor interventions for neurological and movement disorders. Research Interests: Dr. Dalla Bella investigates how rhythmic and temporal predictions influence language processing, motor coordination, and rehabilitation. His work integrates behavioral methods, EEG, motion capture, and wearable technologies to assess and train rhythmic skills. Key areas include: 1) rhythmic deficits in clinical populations, 2) music-based rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease, 3) neural correlates of auditory-motor synchronization, and 4) cross-modal temporal processing. Key Projects: Recent grants include studies on rhythmic learning in immersive environments, neurostimulation and music effects on mood, and the role of rhythm in speech production. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams addressing intersectorial challenges in neuroscience and health. Labs/Teams: Co-director of BRAMS and member of CRBLM (Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music). His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, audiology, and physical medicine, with applications in neurorehabilitation and motor training.

David Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychosocial aspects of stuttering
• Communication in virtual environments
• Contextual variability of stuttering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Evans is an Associate Professor and SLP (Speech-Language Pathology) Graduate Advisor at Western Washington University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds offices in AIC 376 and can be reached via email at evansd25@wwu.edu or phone at (360) 650-3178. Education: Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.A., University of Maine B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder Research Interests: Psychosocial aspects of stuttering Communication in virtual environments Contextual variability of stuttering Social and emotional factors of speech production No scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided text. Current courses include anatomy/physiology of speech mechanisms, speech science, voice disorders, stuttering, and clinical practicum. No specific grants or advising details are mentioned beyond his role as Graduate Advisor. No lab or team affiliations are noted.