جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tobias Ottoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Research Data Management
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tobias Otto is a Researcher and Principal Investigator at the Department of Cognitive Psychology within the Faculty of Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum. Since June 2021, he has served as Principal Investigator for subproject INF of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1280 'Extinction Learning' (second funding period). He has been a Research Engineer at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at Ruhr University Bochum since October 2007, with previous research engineering positions at the same institute (2005-2007) and at Biomotionlab (2002-2005), which operated jointly at Ruhr University and Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. Dr. Otto earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from TFH Bochum (University of Applied Sciences Bochum) between 1998 and 2002. His technical background in engineering has significantly shaped his interdisciplinary approach to cognitive neuroscience research. His research expertise spans multiple domains with a strong emphasis on methodology and infrastructure development. Dr. Otto specializes in developing experimental setups for behavioral research, eye tracking, MRI, EEG, and single-cell recording studies. He has extensive experience programming toolboxes for experiment development and data analysis, particularly for eye tracking and electrodermal activity (EDA) data. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on research data management (RDM), where he has made substantial contributions to metadata standards and collaborative research infrastructure within large interdisciplinary projects. Dr. Otto's publication record demonstrates his evolution from a technical expert supporting neuroscience experiments to a principal investigator shaping research data infrastructure. His recent publications show a strong focus on developing sustainable research data management practices, with several papers on metadata schemas, open-source tools for data management, and collaborative research frameworks. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience methodology, and data science, reflecting his unique position at the intersection of technical infrastructure and scientific research. VDE Preis für ein hervorragendes Diplom Examen (VDE Prize for an outstanding diploma exam) Prof. Dr. Koepchen Studienstiftung Siemens Studentenprogramm Dr. Otto has received significant research funding through the German Research Foundation (DFG), particularly as Principal Investigator for subproject INF of CRC 1280 'Extinction Learning'. His work on research data management tools has been instrumental in supporting collaborative neuroscience research across multiple institutions. He has developed several open-source software projects including The Open Toolbox for Behavioral Research, EDA-Analysis App, MetaDataApp, DatabaseApp, and Subject Code Generator, all of which support the research community's methodological needs. Within the Collaborative Research Center 1280 'Extinction Learning,' Dr. Otto leads efforts in research data management infrastructure. He has been instrumental in developing the CRC's metadata schema with 16 fields that facilitate interdisciplinary data sharing among 81 researchers from 18 scientific groups across four institutions. His work on the MetaDataApp and DatabaseApp has created user-friendly interfaces for researchers to manage and share their data effectively within the collaborative environment.

Christopher Monkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Behavioural Ecology
• Movement Ecology
• Fisheries Science
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Dr. Christopher Monk is a Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR) , leading the Marine Behavioural Ecology group. His work spans fish behavioral ecology , movement ecology , and social-ecological systems , focusing on understanding marine ecosystems through high-resolution behavioral data. Expertise in acoustic telemetry for tracking fish behavior Develops interactive 3D visualization tools for movement analysis Active in interdisciplinary networks like sARDINE and DTOTrack His research emphasizes the impact of anthropogenic stressors on marine life, including fisheries-induced evolution and climate change effects. Current projects integrate European tracking data into digital twin platforms for North Sea movement modeling. Key Collaborations: iDiv Synthesis Centre (sARDINE project) Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (DTOTrack) European Tracking Network

Anna Stöcklمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Insect Neurobiology
• Visual Systems
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Stöckl is a junior professor and Research Fellow at the Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, leading an Emmy Noether research group. Her work focuses on insect vision and flight control, particularly in moths. She studies how these insects navigate dynamic light environments using their nervous systems, despite limited neural resources. Her ERC-funded 'DynamicVision' project combines neuroanatomical studies, electrophysiology, and behavioral experiments, leveraging the University's Imaging Hangar facility for large-scale flight analysis. Awards include the prestigious ERC Starting Grant and leadership of an Emmy Noether group. Research interests center on sensory-motor integration, visual processing, and ecological adaptations in insects. Her methods bridge lab and field studies, emphasizing naturalistic conditions. Science communication efforts include TED-Ed videos and participations in science slams, reflecting her commitment to public engagement.

Patrick L. Kohlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Insect Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Honeybee Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick L. Kohl is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Population Genomics in Farm Animals at the University of Hohenheim (Walter Benjamin Program, DFG). His research focuses on the ecology, evolution, and behavior of social insects, particularly honeybees (Apis spp.), with an emphasis on understanding wild-living populations' dynamics and the impacts of domestication. He completed his doctoral studies in Biology at the University of Würzburg (2019–2023), funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation, where he investigated wild honeybee colony demographics and parasite burdens in Germany. His academic journey includes a Master's in Biology (University of Würzburg, 2015–2018), with a thesis on alpine pollination ecology, and a Bachelor's in Biosciences (University of Münster and Universidad de Granada, 2011–2014), focusing on honeybee drone production. He conducted comparative behavioral studies on Asian honeybees at India's National Centre for Biological Sciences (2015–2018). Dr. Kohl's current project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), explores genomic signatures of modern beekeeping practices in Apis mellifera. This work investigates whether domestication pressures have driven functional genetic differences between wild and managed populations, impacting fitness and conservation strategies. His publications span topics like honeybee communication (waggle dance analysis), parasite ecology, and habitat preferences, with a focus on Central European forests and semi-natural landscapes. He has contributed to high-impact journals such as Proceedings of the Royal Society B , Oecologia , and Trends in Ecology & Evolution . Scientific contributions include identifying reduced parasite loads in feral colonies and demonstrating how landscape features influence overwintering survival. His work bridges evolutionary biology, applied ecology, and conservation policy, emphasizing the need for sustainable apiculture practices.

• Cognitive Science
• Psychology
• Computational Modeling
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Andrew Perfors is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne, leading the Complex Human Data Hub and the Computational Cognitive Science Lab within the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences . His research focuses on applying quantitative methods to understand higher-order cognition, including concepts, language, decision-making, and misinformation dynamics. He employs computational models and experimental approaches to investigate how cognitive constraints and social environments shape human behavior at individual and group levels. Education: PhD in Brain & Cognitive Sciences (MIT, 2008), MA in Linguistics (Stanford, 2000), BSc in Symbolic Systems (Stanford, 1999). Research Themes: Cognitive modeling of decision-making, cultural evolution, language acquisition, and misinformation spread. His work bridges computational methods with psychological experimentation, exploring topics like sampling assumptions in reasoning, trust in information sources, and the cognitive basis of gender categorization. Key Projects: Active grants include Understanding Information and Trust (2018–2025), Bridging the Meaning Gap (2023–2027), and Anti-trans Disinformation Campaigns analysis. Recent work addresses misinformation mitigation strategies and the cognitive naturalness of trans-inclusive gender categories. Grants & Collaborations: Funded by ARC and NHMRC. Collaborations include work on contact-tracing technologies during the pandemic and cross-cultural studies on privacy calculus. Labs & Teams: Directs the Complex Human Data Hub, focusing on societal challenges like misinformation and cultural dynamics. Leads interdisciplinary teams in the Computational Cognitive Science Lab, integrating psychology, computer science, and linguistics.

• Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard McElreath is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Human Behavior, Ecology, and Culture at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. He also holds an honorary professorship in Human Evolutionary Ecology at Leipzig University. His research focuses on the role of culture in human evolution and adaptation, alongside contributions to Bayesian statistical methods through his influential textbook Statistical Rethinking . McElreath earned his PhD in Anthropology from UCLA and a BS in Anthropology and Human Biology from Emory University. His academic career includes roles as Professor and Associate Professor at UC Davis, where he contributed to initiatives like the CLIMB training program. His research interests span cultural evolution, social learning dynamics, and statistical modeling in anthropology. He has led projects on topics such as ethnic boundary formation, cooperative behavior, and the application of Bayesian methods in ecology and evolution. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical data, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. McElreath has secured numerous grants, including NSF funding for studies on foraging strategies and cultural dynamics. Notable awards include the UCD Chancellor’s Fellow (2007) and a Max Planck post-doctoral fellowship (2001–2002). He has mentored over a dozen PhD students and post-doctoral researchers, many of whom now hold academic roles globally. His software contributions, such as the rethinking R package, have become essential tools for Bayesian analysis. McElreath’s department at the Max Planck Institute integrates theory with data analysis, supporting collaborative projects like the EBC Consortium’s brain evolution studies. His work continues to explore the interplay between human behavior, ecology, and culture.

• Collective Behaviour
• Cultural Evolution
• Cognitive-Computational Modeling
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Dominik Deffner is a computational behavioral scientist and Professor at the Department of Psychology, Philipps University Marburg . His work bridges psychology, evolutionary biology, and statistics to study how individuals, groups, and populations adapt to changing environments through computational modeling and empirical research. Education: PhD in Biology (2021), MSc in Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology (2017), BSc in Psychology (2016), BA in Social and Cultural Anthropology & Philosophy (2016) Research interests include: Collective Behavior - Using immersive games and field research to model real-world group dynamics. Cultural Evolution - Simulations to study how culture emerges from individual decisions. Causal Inference - Developing transparent statistical frameworks to justify causal claims in psychology. Cross-cultural Methods - Creating workflows for comparing data across populations. Animal Adaptation - Applying computational models to non-human species' cognitive processes. Publications (2025–2019) span cultural evolution, collective decision-making, risk-sensitive learning, and causal modeling , with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work includes applying Bayesian methods to cross-cultural studies and analyzing social information use in human and animal groups. Students : No formal advisees listed in the provided texts.

• Neuroethology
• Chemical Ecology
• Insect Olfaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Markus Knaden serves as Project Group Leader of the Odor-Guided Behaviour group within the Department of Evolutionary Neuroethology at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. His research integrates neurobiological and ecological approaches to investigate how insects process olfactory information for critical behaviors including navigation, foraging, mate selection, and oviposition across diverse species such as Drosophila, desert ants, and locusts. His primary research focuses on the neural and evolutionary mechanisms underlying odor-guided behavior in natural contexts. Key interests include the role of chemical signals in niche specialization, the impact of environmental pollutants like ozone on insect communication, neural circuit adaptations for path integration in desert ants, and the evolutionary trade-offs between sensory modalities in Drosophila. His work bridges molecular neurobiology, behavioral ecology, and chemical ecology to address fundamental questions about sensory processing and adaptive decision-making. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on chemical-ecological interactions, with particular attention to how anthropogenic changes affect insect behavior. His research demonstrates how toxic compounds create evolutionary niches, how neural circuits integrate multimodal cues, and how environmental complexity shapes navigational strategies. This body of work establishes critical links between molecular mechanisms and ecological outcomes in insect olfaction. Dr. Knaden leads the Odor-Guided Behaviour research group, which employs interdisciplinary methodologies including electrophysiology, behavioral assays, chemical analysis, and computational modeling. His team investigates how insects extract meaningful information from complex odor landscapes, with implications for understanding sensory processing principles and developing ecologically sustainable pest management strategies based on behavioral disruption rather than insecticides.

Roland Puschمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Comparative Psychology
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Dr. Roland Pusch is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Biopsychology at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Psychology. His work focuses on the neurophysiological basis of cognitive behavior, utilizing controlled behavioral experiments combined with electrophysiology and optogenetics in pigeon models (Columba livia). He investigates extinction learning, object categorization, and working memory mechanisms through comparative studies of birds and mammals. Education : PhD in Neuroethology and Sensory Ecology from Bonn University (2007–2013); studies in Biology and Social Science (2000–2006). Career : Postdoc at Ruhr University Bochum (2013–present); student teacher (2012–2013); associate member of University of Bonn's Graduate School 'Bionics' (2009–2012). His research spans electrophysiology , sensory physiology , and neurobiology , with recent articles exploring extinction learning dynamics, optogenetic vector optimization, and computational modeling in avian cognition. Publications since 2008 highlight his expertise in sensory systems (electric fish, pigeons) and neural mechanisms of behavior. He received a Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation fellowship during his PhD. His 2012–2025 publications reveal trends in: (1) extinction learning and memory (2020–2025), (2) comparative neuroanatomy (2012–2021), (3) optogenetics and neural imaging (2012–2021), and (4) sensory adaptation in extreme environments (2008–2013). Collaborations with Güntürkün, Cheng, and Rose underscore his role in avian cognition research. Scientific Awards Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation post-graduate fellowship (2007–2010) While no explicit student list is provided, his publications with multiple co-authors suggest mentorship roles. His work involves awake animal neuroimaging , 3D-printed neural implants , and machine learning integration in cognitive studies. The lab employs electrophysiological single-cell recordings and optogenetic interventions to dissect neural processes.

Kai Casparمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sensory Biology
• Behavior of Subterranean Mammals
• Gibbon Cognition
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Dr. Kai Caspar is a Lecturer in the Department of General Zoology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since February 2023. His research focuses on sensory biology, behavior of subterranean mammals, and cognition of small apes. He works within the Faculty of Biology and collaborates with Sabine Begall's Lab. 2019-2022: Doctoral studies in Zoology, Comparative Sensory Biology at University of Duisburg-Essen 2016-2018: Master's degree in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Paleobiology at University of Bonn 2013-2016: Bachelor's degree in Biology at University of Duisburg-Essen Dr. Caspar's research spans multiple areas of vertebrate biology, with particular emphasis on subterranean mammals like mole-rats (Bathyergidae) and small apes (Hylobatidae). His work on sensory biology explores magnetoreception, auditory systems, and visual adaptations in these specialized animals. In primatology, he investigates gibbon cognition, communication, and the evolution of human eye morphology. His interdisciplinary approach combines field studies, laboratory experiments, and comparative analyses to understand evolutionary adaptations. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on sensory biology across diverse taxa, with particular attention to subterranean mammals and primates. Key themes include evolutionary adaptations to specialized environments, comparative cognition across species, and the biological basis of communication systems. His work often bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries, connecting mammalogy, sensory ecology, and evolutionary anthropology to address fundamental questions about adaptation and behavior. Dr. Caspar has been recognized with the Fritz-Frank-Award of the German Society for Mammalian Biology for his contributions to mammalogy research. Fritz-Frank-Award of the German Society for Mammalian Biology As a lecturer at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Dr. Caspar contributes to teaching in the Department of General Zoology. His research is conducted primarily through collaborations with Sabine Begall's Lab, focusing on sensory biology and behavior of specialized mammals. His extensive publication record demonstrates active research in comparative sensory biology and primatology. Dr. Caspar works within Sabine Begall's Lab at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, collaborating with researchers across multiple institutions on projects related to sensory biology, mammalogy, and primatology. His work involves both field studies of wild populations and controlled laboratory experiments.

Rüdiger Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Neurodegeneration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Klein is the Director and Head of the Department of Molecules – Signaling – Development at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence. His research focuses on neuronal circuit formation, cell-cell communication, and neurodegenerative mechanisms using mouse models. Research Areas : Cortex development, amygdala circuits, optogenetics, mouse behavior, neurodegeneration studies Key Techniques : Genetic circuit manipulation, single-cell RNA sequencing, optogenetics, 2-photon calcium imaging Scientific Contributions : His work includes ERC-funded studies on synthetic neurocircuit reconstruction, FLRT protein roles in cortical folding, and amyloid-like aggregate toxicity in Huntington's disease. Advising : Mentored students including Aleksa Petković and Dr. Ylenia Mastrodicasa. Collaborates with Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry departments on proteostasis and neurodegeneration.