جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ken Pallerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human memory
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Sleep and cognition
• +۹ مورد دیگر

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.

• Postcolonial Literature
• Trauma Theory
• Caribbean Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jay Rajiva is an Associate Professor of Global Anglophone Literature at Georgia State University. Working at the disciplinary intersection of postcolonial literature and trauma theory, Rajiva is a comparative scholar with a regional focus in Caribbean, pan-African, and South Asian fiction. Their scholarship interrogates the relationship between reading practices and ethical responses to trauma in postcolonial contexts. Key research areas include Postcolonial Literature, Transnational and Diasporic Literatures, Trauma Theory, Caribbean Literatures, African Literatures, and South Asian Fiction. Rajiva’s work explores how animist frameworks and nonhuman matter interact with traumatic representation in literary texts. Rajiva’s publications span books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. Their work engages with authors like Chinua Achebe, Jhumpa Lahiri, Nnedi Okorafor, and Arundhati Roy, analyzing trauma through animism, intertextuality, and aesthetic innovation.

Jasmin Richterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Evaluative Conditioning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jasmin Richter is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the LCE - Literature, Cognition and Emotions and the Social Psychology Research Group. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Cologne (2020), followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Cologne (2020–2021) and the University of Oslo (2021–present). Education & Appointments: 2021–Present: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Oslo 2020–2021: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cologne 2020: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Cologne 2015–2020: Ph.D. Student, University of Cologne 2015: M.Sc. in Psychology, University of Bonn 2013: B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Giessen Research Interests: Dr. Richter specializes in cognitive and social psychology, focusing on evaluative conditioning, processing fluency, and moralization. Her work explores how repetition, stimulus pairing, and temporal dynamics influence truth/moral judgments, memory consolidation, and affective preferences. Key themes include the role of episodic retrieval in learning mechanisms and the interplay between unawareness and contingency awareness in valence processing. Publications Trends: Her recent work (2021–2025) emphasizes experimental psychology, with contributions to Cognition & Emotion , Journal of Experimental Social Psychology , and Developmental Review . Topics include evaluative conditioning under varying temporal conditions, the effects of simultaneous stimulus pairing, and the cognitive foundations of affective preferences. Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams, her research integrates experimental designs with neurocognitive frameworks. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Cologne, the University of Bonn, and international co-authors in psychology and cognitive science.

Clara Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Cognition
• Stereotyping and Prejudice
• Implicit Bias
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clara Cheng serves as the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Professional Development, Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program, and Professor of Psychology at Carlow University. Her roles include overseeing faculty development, directing the Psychology program, and teaching statistics and social psychology in flipped and online formats. She advises the Carlow chapter of Psi Chi, which she co-founded in 2013, and is a certified therapy team member with her mini labradoodle, Mochi. Dr. Cheng holds an Hon BSc in Psychology (2000) from the University of Toronto and MA (2002) and PhD (2006) in Social Psychology from The Ohio State University. She also earned certificates in American Sign Language and Online Teaching with a focus on accessibility. Her research focuses on social cognition, stereotyping, implicit bias, and culturally informed teaching methods. She contributed to the APA’s college teaching guide and frequently addresses racism and implicit bias in campus workshops. Her awards include the Sisters of Mercy Award for Advising (2020), Center for Digital Learning Fellowship (2017), and multiple teaching honors from Ohio State. Dr. Cheng’s scholarship spans over two decades, with notable contributions to implicit bias measurement, Buddhist coping mechanisms, and cross-cultural identity formation. She actively serves as Vice President for Resources for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, promoting pedagogical innovation and inclusivity. Her advising and grants include fostering student honor societies and accessibility initiatives. Her 'therapy team' with Mochi underscores her commitment to mental health. Collaborative work with international researchers highlights her global impact in social and cultural psychology.

Joel Townمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Psychotherapy Efficacy
• Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Emotional Processing in Mental Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joel Town is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and cross-appointed in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University . He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of York and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from the University of Sheffield. Education: BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of York, England Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Sheffield, England Dr. Town's research focuses on psychotherapy outcome research , mechanisms of change in psychotherapy , and psychological treatments for depression and medically unexplained symptoms . He specializes in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) , examining its efficacy for conditions like treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and somatic symptom disorders. His work includes clinical trials , systematic reviews , and meta-analyses to evaluate therapeutic processes and outcomes. His recent publications highlight ISTDP applications for personality disorders, anxiety, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Key trends include emotional processing , therapeutic alliance dynamics , and cost-effectiveness of brief interventions . Dr. Town also explores how unconscious emotional conflicts influence treatment outcomes. As a clinician, he serves as the lead clinical psychologist at the Medically Unexplained Symptoms Clinic, QE-II Health Science Centre, and as Director of Dynamic Health Psychological Services, Halifax . He supervises clinical psychology interns and practicum students and contributes as a Consulting Editor for journals like Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research .

• Cognitive Psychology
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Behavioral Decision Theory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ben R. Newell is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Deputy Head of the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). In 2023, he was appointed Director of the interdisciplinary UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response, reflecting his leadership in applying psychological science to societal challenges. He is a leading figure in judgment and decision-making research, with broad interdisciplinary applications. His research focuses on the cognitive processes underlying human judgment, choice, and decision-making. Key interests include how people learn from feedback, acquire knowledge, and make decisions under uncertainty. He investigates these processes in real-world contexts such as environmental risk, medical decisions, financial behavior, and forensic reasoning. His work integrates cognitive modeling with behavioral experimentation to understand both biases and adaptive strategies in decision-making. Recent publications highlight his innovative use of natural language models to validate cognitive theories, experimental studies on saving behavior under income volatility, and investigations into how task context affects effort and boredom. These works reflect a trend toward integrating computational methods with traditional experimental psychology to deepen understanding of decision architecture. Ben Newell is actively engaged in the academic community, serving on the editorial boards of premier journals including: Psychological Science Perspectives on Psychological Science Psychonomic Bulletin & Review Thinking & Reasoning Decision Journal of Behavioral Decision Making Experimental Psychology He is also a Consulting Editor for Judgment & Decision Making and a member of the inaugural Academic Advisory Panel of the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government, advising on evidence-based policy. He co-authored the influential textbook Straight Choices: The Psychology of Decision Making (3rd ed., 2022) and Open Minded: Searching for Truth about the Unconscious Mind . Though specific advisees are not listed, he mentors students within UNSW’s School of Psychology and leads a research team focused on cognitive and decision sciences. His work at the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response involves interdisciplinary collaboration to improve societal responses to climate-related risks through behavioral insight.

Jonathan Learمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophical Conceptions of the Human Psyche
• Philosophy of Psychoanalysis
• Kierkegaard
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Lear is the John U. Nef Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago , affiliated with the Committee on Social Thought and the Department of Philosophy . He has been teaching since 1996 and is a trained psychoanalyst from the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis . His research spans philosophical conceptions of the human psyche , philosophy of psychoanalysis , Kierkegaard , and Ancient Philosophy . Education : PhD in Philosophy from Rockefeller University (1978), with prior studies at Cambridge University . Research Interests focus on the structure of human subjectivity , therapeutic action in psychoanalysis , ethical implications of cultural devastation , and Freudian theory . His most recent work examines post-pandemic mental health and gratitude in ethical frameworks . Scientific Awards include the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Distinguished Achievement Award and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences . He directed the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society from 2014–2022 . Grants and Leadership : Served as Roman Family Director at the Neubauer Collegium. Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics like myth in Plato’s Republic , confidentiality in therapy , and Freudian transience .

Sophie Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sleep Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, hd-EEG, MEG)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

Arnaud Wismanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Human Mating Motivation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arnaud Wisman is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Internationalisation, Erasmus and European Degrees Co-ordinator at the University of Kent's School of Psychology. His office is located in Woodlands Room F.05, Keynes College. He is an active researcher with affiliations visible on Academia.edu and ResearchGate, and his ORCID iD is 0000-0002-7197-9207. His research explores Evolutionary and Social Psychology, with emphasis on: Human mating motivation : How sexual arousal influences short-term mating strategies in men. Chemosignal psychology : The role of scent (e.g., putrescine, sexual arousal signals) in human behavior and threat detection. Existential self-regulation : Terror Management Theory (TMT), mortality salience, and coping mechanisms like creativity or maladaptive behaviors. His publications predominantly investigate evolutionary adaptations in social behavior, with recurring themes of mortality awareness, mating strategies, and olfactory communication. Articles use experimental methods to analyze cross-cultural, physiological, and psychological responses to existential threats. He supervises graduate research, including current student Brad Johnson (death awareness and hope) and past student Dr. Rotem Perach (creativity as existential anxiety buffer). No grants or lab details are mentioned.

John M. Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Cognition
• Scene Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John M. Henderson is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis , affiliated with the Visual Cognition Lab . He holds additional roles at the Center for Mind and Brain , Center for Vision Science , Center for Neuroscience , and Plasticity and Memory Program . As an editor for Collabra: Psychology and associate editor for Journal of Experimental Psychology: General , he contributes to open science and cognitive research dissemination. Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) M.S. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1986) B.S. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1983) Professor Henderson’s research investigates how visual information is acquired, recognized, and integrated into cognitive systems to guide behavior. His work combines scene perception , reading processes , and visual memory using eye tracking , fMRI , brain stimulation , and computational modeling . Recent studies explore semantic guidance of attention in natural scenes, neural correlates of fixation duration, and developmental attentional patterns. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reflect a focus on semantic processing in visual cognition , scene perception , and computational modeling of attention . Topics include meaning-based attentional guidance, deep learning applications in scene analysis, and neural mechanisms of memory-guided eye movements. Collaborations span cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and AI-driven scene understanding. Scientific honors include: Google Scholar Classics recognition (2017) for groundbreaking 2006 paper Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, American Psychological Association, and Psychonomic Society Grants from the National Eye Institute and National Institute on Aging support his work on visual cognition and aging. His lab trains students in cognitive methods and interdisciplinary research, bridging psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling.

Andrew Toddمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Perspective Taking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew Todd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. He is affiliated with the Social Inference Lab and conducts research in social and personality psychology, focusing on perspective taking, mental state reasoning, and intergroup bias. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Northwestern University, 2009 M.S. in Social Psychology, Northwestern University, 2006 B.A. in Psychology, Michigan State University, 2003 Dr. Todd's research investigates the cognitive and emotional processes underlying social inference, empathy, and stereotyping. His work explores how people understand others' mental states and how such reasoning is influenced by emotions, group membership, and situational factors. He is particularly interested in how these processes contribute to intergroup bias and diversity challenges. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on egocentric biases in social cognition, perspective taking, and the cognitive mechanisms of prejudice. These works span high-impact journals in psychology and cognition, demonstrating a consistent trajectory in understanding the subtle dynamics of social judgment and intergroup perception. Scientific Awards and Honors: SAGE Young Scholar Award, Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology Dissertation Award (2nd prize), Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Elected Fellow, Association for Psychological Science Elected Fellow, Society of Experimental Social Psychology Elected Fellow, Society for Personality and Social Psychology Dr. Todd has received research funding from the National Science Foundation and the UK Economic & Social Research Council. He mentors students through his Social Inference Lab and teaches courses in social cognition and attitudes. His prior teaching includes research methods and the unconscious mind. The Social Inference Lab at UC Davis, led by Dr. Todd, investigates perspective taking, mental-state reasoning, social categorization, and the roots of stereotyping and discrimination. The lab combines behavioral experiments, cognitive modeling, and theoretical analysis to understand how people form impressions of others and navigate socially diverse environments.

Michael Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Abstract Painting
• Contemporary Painting
• Art and Spirituality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Painting and Programme Leader for Fine Art Painting and Drawing at the University of Northampton, where he has been teaching since 1996. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Coventry University and completed a practice-based PhD in 2012 on contemporary abstract painting and spiritual experience. He is an active artist and scholar, supervising PhD students and contributing to journals and edited volumes. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine Art, Coventry University (1984–1987) PhD in Fine Art (Practice-Based), University of Northampton (awarded 2012) Michael Evans' research is deeply rooted in the intersection of abstract painting, spirituality, and contemporary philosophical inquiry. His work explores apophatic modes of thought, the numinous, and transcendental abstraction within a secular context, while also examining how digital technologies influence contemporary painting practices. He investigates how painting can evoke spiritual or transcendent experiences even in non-religious settings, drawing on traditions of negative theology and Jungian psychology. His recent scholarly and artistic output demonstrates a consistent engagement with themes of emptiness, selfhood, otherness, and the metaphysical dimensions of artistic practice. Publications and exhibitions reflect a trajectory focused on the experiential and contemplative aspects of art, particularly how abstraction can serve as a conduit for spiritual or psychological insight. His work often bridges theory and practice, emphasizing process-based approaches and reflective inquiry. Michael Evans has contributed to significant publications such as the International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society and the International Journal of Jungian Studies , as well as edited volumes like Contemplations of the Spiritual in Art and Digital, Painting . His exhibitions, including at the Royal College of Art and Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, highlight his commitment to public engagement and artistic innovation. Contributing author to Contemplations of the Spiritual in Art and Photography Published in International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society Published in International Journal of Jungian Studies Exhibitions at Royal College of Art, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, and North East Wales Institute Michael Evans supervises PhD candidates in Fine Art, including Francis Blore, Nour Zantah, and Natasha Toms, whose projects explore drawing, violence in art, and Baroque imagery. He has not received any explicitly mentioned grants, but his sustained research activity and public exhibitions indicate ongoing institutional and academic support. His leadership in the Fine Art programme underscores his role in shaping contemporary art education. He is actively involved in curatorial and collaborative projects, such as the Material Matters exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and the Viewfinder digital art project. These initiatives reflect his engagement with interdisciplinary practices, digital media, and community outreach, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary art discourse.

Jan Theeuwesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Attention
• Perception
• Statistical Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jan Theeuwes is a full Professor and current Head of Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Cognitive Psychology. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, he leads research in visual attention, statistical learning, and distractor suppression mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental cognitive science with practical applications in road design and human factors. His educational background includes: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (1981) BSc and MSc in Experimental Psychology with highest honors (cum laude) from Tilburg University (1987) PhD from Vrije Universiteit with highest honors (1992) Theeuwes' research focuses on fundamental knowledge acquisition regarding perception, attention, memory, and emotion using diverse methodologies including behavioral measurements, eye tracking, fMRI, psychophysiological recordings, patient studies, and computational modeling. His specific contributions span attentional and oculomotor capture, working memory, multimodal integration, remapping, face perception, visual search, emotion processing, unconscious processing, the attentional blink, reward processing, and applied road design research. His recent work demonstrates how statistical learning shapes attentional selection by creating predictive models of where and when to expect relevant information. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the neural and behavioral mechanisms of learned distractor suppression, with particular emphasis on how statistical regularities in the environment shape attentional priority maps. His research increasingly integrates electrophysiological methods with behavioral paradigms to uncover the temporal dynamics of attentional selection and suppression processes. His notable scientific achievements include: Election to the Royal Dutch Academy of Science (KNAW) in 2010 Receiving the first Bertelson Award for outstanding psychological research from the European Society for Cognitive Psychology in 2001 Serving as president of ESCOP (European Society for Cognitive Psychology) from 2016 to 2018 Theeuwes serves as principal advisor to the Dutch Department of Transportation (Rijkswaterstaat) regarding road design and signing. In 2023, he co-founded Attention Architects with two former PhD students, a company applying eye-tracking research to practical settings. His work has received substantial research funding supporting his investigations into attentional mechanisms and their real-world applications. Theeuwes has established collaborations across multiple institutions and mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to establish their own careers in cognitive science. He leads the Cognition Team at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which investigates fundamental attentional processes using cutting-edge methodologies. The team maintains strong connections with applied research settings through projects with government agencies and industry partners, particularly in transportation safety. Their current work focuses on how statistical learning dynamically shapes attentional selection in complex visual environments.

John Kouniosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Insight and Creativity
• Problem Solving
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Kounios is Professor of Psychology at Drexel University and author of the bestselling book The Eureka Factor: Aha Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain . A Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and Psychonomic Society, he researches the cognitive neuroscience of insight, creativity, and problem solving. Research Focus: Kounios investigates neural predictors of insight solutions, cognitive differences between analytic and insight problem solving, and reward mechanisms in creative breakthroughs. His work identifies pre-problem neural activity patterns that predict solution approaches. Key Discoveries: Demonstrated that insight solutions are more likely correct than analytic solutions; identified neural precursors to 'aha' moments; revealed reward system activation during insight; showed positive mood facilitates insight while negative mood promotes analytical thinking. Publications: Recent work examines EEG predictors of problem-solving outcomes, flow states in creativity, individual differences in insight phenomenology, and brain-age estimation methods. Research featured in BBC documentaries, The New York Times, and Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

Christoph T. Kochمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph T. Koch is a Professor of Physics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he has held the W3 Chair since 2015. Previously, he held a similar position at Ulm University (2011–2015), supported by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. His research focuses on advanced electron microscopy techniques, including quantitative transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron holography, and strain mapping. He leads the AG Strukturforschung/Elektronenmikroskopie group, advancing materials science through innovations in imaging and spectroscopy. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Physics at Heidelberg University (1996–1998), followed by an exchange at Arizona State University (1997–1998). PhD in Physics from Arizona State University (2002, advisor: Prof. John C.H. Spence). Postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research, Stuttgart (2002–2011). Research interests include: Electron diffraction and phase retrieval Nanometer-scale strain and defect analysis Electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) for plasmonics and bandgap mapping Development of FAIR data infrastructure for materials science Leadership: Managed the Department of Physics at Humboldt University (2020–2024). Collaborates widely, with key co-authors including P.A. van Aken, W. Sigle, and C. Felser. His work bridges experimental microscopy and computational modeling, addressing challenges in semiconductors, ceramics, and 2D materials. Notable contributions include pioneering methods for 3D reconstruction via electron ptychography, dynamic electron diffraction analysis, and strain mapping in advanced CMOS technologies. Current efforts emphasize real-time imaging and AI-driven data analysis in materials research.