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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in sensory systems

Companies can benefit from working with someone whose expertise is in the field of Sensory Systems in several ways. These experts can help enhance product development by providing insights into how sensory experiences impact user preferences and satisfaction. They can also assist in designing user-friendly interfaces and interfaces that optimize sensory experiences. Additionally, collaborating with Sensory Systems researchers can help companies understand consumer behavior and preferences, leading to more targeted marketing strategies. Furthermore, these experts can contribute to the development of innovative technologies and solutions that improve sensory experiences in various industries.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in sensory systems include Savannah Lokey, Ph.D., Yseult Héjja-Brichard, Ph.D., john kerry, Maurice O'Sullivan, Steve Joordens, and Dr. James C. Kaufman.

Savannah Lokey, Ph.D.

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Research specialist in social neuroscience and clinical psychology | Clinical expert in evidence-based therapy for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (14)
Schizophrenia
fMRI
Social Cognition
Neuropsychology
Behavioral Neuroscience
And 9 more
About
Dr. Savannah Lokey is a clinician-scientist with a passion for research and helping others. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University in 2015, followed by a Master of Arts in Psychology in 2017 and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 2023 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Lokey has gained valuable experience in the field of clinical psychology and social neuroscience through various positions. She served as an Intramural Research Training Fellow (IRTA) at the National Institute of Mental Health, where she conducted research on how a rare genetic disorder (Moebius Syndrome) affects emotion processing and underlying neurocircuitry. She also worked as a Research Associate at Rush University Medical Center, where she focused on the social neuroscience of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. She uses many techniques in her research, including fMRI, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), survey research, and passive smartphone sensor data. In addition to her research experience, Dr. Lokey has also received clinical training in various settings. She completed a predoctoral internship in the Major Mental Illness track at the University of California Los Angeles, where she provided psychotherapy and assessment services to individuals with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.). She has deep knowledge about evidence-based interventions and principles of behavioral change, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, exposure therapy, cognitive remediation, and social skills training. Dr. Lokey is dedicated to using her knowledge and skills to improve the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. She is committed to expanding research on these conditions and developing and testing new treatment approaches in the field of psychology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

16 total publications

Elevated arousal levels enhance contrast perception

Journal of Vision / Feb 28, 2017

Kim, D., Lokey, S., & Ling, S. (2017). Elevated arousal levels enhance contrast perception. Journal of Vision, 17(2), 14. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.2.14

Emotion processing deficits in Moebius Syndrome

Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2016

Lokey, S., Japee, S., Baker, C., & Ungerleider, L. (2016). Emotion processing deficits in Moebius Syndrome. Journal of Vision, 16(12), 1256. https://doi.org/10.1167/16.12.1256

Human visual response gain increases with arousal

Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015

Kim, D., Lokey, S., Guo, J., Pestilli, F., & Ling, S. (2015). Human visual response gain increases with arousal. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 567. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.567

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Yseult Héjja-Brichard, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Postdoctoral researcher in Biological Sciences at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (6)
Natural statistics
Visual cognition
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory ecology
Stereoscopic vision
And 1 more
About
Yseult Héjja-Brichard received her PhD in Neuroscience, Cognition, and Behaviour from Université Paul-Sabatier Toulouse, France in 2020. She subsequently completed her first postdoctoral training at the Centre for functional and evolutionary ecology (CNRS) in Montpellier, France. She is now working as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Yseult Héjja-Brichard’s research interests lie at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and behavioural ecology. Her work has primarily focused on understanding how the brain efficiently processes information to enable decisions and behaviours. She informs those processes using an evolutionary and ecological perspective.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

11 total publications

Modelling binocular disparity processing from statistics in natural scenes

Vision Research / Nov 01, 2020

Chauhan, T., Héjja-Brichard, Y., & Cottereau, B. R. (2020). Modelling binocular disparity processing from statistics in natural scenes. Vision Research, 176, 27–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2020.07.009

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john kerry

Food Consultant PhD in Food Science & Technology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (10)
Food Process Technology
Value Added RTE meat and Convenience Foods
Food Safety
Product R&D
Food Science
And 5 more
About
A Food professional with > 20 years of experience within the meat and value added food sectors, Internationally. Considerable know how in food process (turn key lines: equipment development/selection, installation and commissioning/optimization) and product development (use of novel ingredients, least cost formulation, product quality enhancement initiatives as related to formulation and equipment/process selection). An excellent communicator and project manger with an ability to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

43 total publications

SENSORY EVALUATION OF CHINESE‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY CHINESE AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS

Journal of Sensory Studies / Aug 01, 2009

YUSOP, S. M., O’SULLIVAN, M. G., KERRY, J. F., & KERRY, J. P. (2009). SENSORY EVALUATION OF CHINESE‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY CHINESE AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS. Journal of Sensory Studies, 24(4), 512–533. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-459x.2009.00224.x

SENSORY EVALUATION OF INDIAN‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY MALAYSIAN AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS

Journal of Sensory Studies / Apr 01, 2009

YUSOP, S. M., O’SULLIVAN, M. G., KERRY, J. F., & KERRY, J. P. (2009). SENSORY EVALUATION OF INDIAN‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY MALAYSIAN AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS. Journal of Sensory Studies, 24(2), 269–289. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-459x.2009.00210.x

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Maurice O'Sullivan

Cork
University College Cork, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (33)
sensory
meat
dairy
consumer
Food Science
And 28 more
About
Dr. Maurice O’ Sullivan is a sensory scientist and senior lecturer in food science working in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC. In the past Maurice has worked in the food industry as a sensory scientist and flavour chemist for Diageo Baileys and Guinness. He has worked as a food technologist and process/product development scientist for the processed foods sector in the 1990’s as well as more recently a product development consultant to the dairy, meat and beverage industries. He has a Ph.D. in Sensory and Consumer science from the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark as well as MSc. and BSc. Degrees in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork (UCC). Currently Maurice works in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork as a senior lecturer and sensory and product reformulation project coordinator on large scale multi-million euro research projects. For many years he has also managed the “Sensory Unit” at UCC working on sensory and flavour based projects involving a diverse selection of products. This sensory science based service (at UCC) includes testing the difference, affective and descriptive analysis of foods and beverages as well as assessing shelf-life and comparing sensory results to microbiological and analytical (instrumental, physic-chemical) data using multivariate data analysis (MVA). Sensory testing is critical for new product development/optimisation, ingredient substitution and devising appropriate packaging and comparing foods or beverages to competitor’s products. Again, the key to unlocking the hidden secrets of this multimodal data is with MVA (Multivariate Data Analysis). To date Maurice has secured significant research funding of €5,300,000 Gross, €3,843,329.30 to UCC. He has worked in the area of targeted ingredient (salt, fat, sugar) reduction in foods since 1997. The focus of this research has been reduction of negative ingredients linked to civilisation diseases (Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Anaemia) while maintaining sensory properties, but also improving nutritional quality of developed products. To date this research has produced numerous publications with many more in development. Other research areas include Cross Cultural Sensory Perception of Irish Dairy Products in Asia, Europe and North America as well as Foods for the Elderly, Packaging and Meat optimisation. Maurice has published more than 200 sensory or consumer research based articles (papers, book chapters, proceedings etc.).
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

85 total publications

THE INVESTIGATION OF GENDER‐RELATED SENSITIVITY DIFFERENCES IN FOOD PERCEPTION

Journal of Sensory Studies / Dec 01, 2009

MICHON, C., O’SULLIVAN, M. G., DELAHUNTY, C. M., & KERRY, J. P. (2009). THE INVESTIGATION OF GENDER‐RELATED SENSITIVITY DIFFERENCES IN FOOD PERCEPTION. Journal of Sensory Studies, 24(6), 922–937. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-459x.2009.00245.x

SENSORY EVALUATION OF CHINESE‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY CHINESE AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS

Journal of Sensory Studies / Aug 01, 2009

YUSOP, S. M., O’SULLIVAN, M. G., KERRY, J. F., & KERRY, J. P. (2009). SENSORY EVALUATION OF CHINESE‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY CHINESE AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS. Journal of Sensory Studies, 24(4), 512–533. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-459x.2009.00224.x

SENSORY EVALUATION OF INDIAN‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY MALAYSIAN AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS

Journal of Sensory Studies / Apr 01, 2009

YUSOP, S. M., O’SULLIVAN, M. G., KERRY, J. F., & KERRY, J. P. (2009). SENSORY EVALUATION OF INDIAN‐STYLE MARINATED CHICKEN BY MALAYSIAN AND EUROPEAN NAÏVE ASSESSORS. Journal of Sensory Studies, 24(2), 269–289. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-459x.2009.00210.x

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Steve Joordens

UofT Professor of Psychology with a passion for preventive mental health and education
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (29)
Memory
Educational Technologies
Developing Transferable Skills
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
And 24 more
About
Initially trained as a Cognitive Psychologist with expertise on conscious versus unconscious influences on performance, Steve has more recently become a strong proponent of preventative mental health efforts. During the pandemic Steve created a free online course at Coursera.org entitled Understanding and Managing the Anxiety of COVID 19, a course that has over 180,000 registered students. That lead him to then created more specialized courses, one supporting Police Officers and another supporting Health Care Workers, providing each with a better understanding of the stressors associated with their chosen work, and giving them tips and strategies for managing their mental health. Since then Steve has become a common media commentator around preventative mental health, and has begun supporting both not for profits (The GenWell Initiative) and commercial entities (OOt Social) to bring mental health support to corporations, students, and the general public.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

77 total publications

Selective attention versus selection for action: Negative priming is not the result of distractors being unattended

Perception & Psychophysics / Aug 01, 2006

Joordens, S., Betancourt, I., & Spalek, T. M. (2006). Selective attention versus selection for action: Negative priming is not the result of distractors being unattended. Perception & Psychophysics, 68(6), 890–896. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03193352

Fast and slow temporal integration in visual word recognition: A demonstration of the Presentation of Parts in Noise (POPiN) paradigm

Journal of Vision / Jul 25, 2013

Chu, R., & Joordens, S. (2013). Fast and slow temporal integration in visual word recognition: A demonstration of the Presentation of Parts in Noise (POPiN) paradigm. Journal of Vision, 13(9), 1303–1303. https://doi.org/10.1167/13.9.1303

Look at the Choices too: An Examination of Looking Behaviours in a Multiple Choice Test

Journal of Vision / Sep 23, 2011

Cheng, C. K., Collimore, L.-M., Pare, D. E., Desa, S., & Joordens, S. (2011). Look at the Choices too: An Examination of Looking Behaviours in a Multiple Choice Test. Journal of Vision, 11(11), 491–491. https://doi.org/10.1167/11.11.491

Look at the choices: An examination of looking behaviours in a multiple choice test

Journal of Vision / Mar 23, 2010

Cheng, C. K., Collimore, L.-M., Pare, D. E., Desa, S., & Joordens, S. (2010). Look at the choices: An examination of looking behaviours in a multiple choice test. Journal of Vision, 9(8), 413–413. https://doi.org/10.1167/9.8.413

Negative priming and multiple repetition: A reply to Grison and Strayer (2001)

Perception & Psychophysics / Jul 01, 2002

Neill, W. T., & Joordens, S. (2002). Negative priming and multiple repetition: A reply to Grison and Strayer (2001). Perception & Psychophysics, 64(5), 855–860. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03194751

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Dr. James C. Kaufman

Professor at University of Connecticut, Expert in Creativity
Most Relevant Research Interests
Sensory Systems
Other Research Interests (42)
Creativity
giftedness
personality
intelligence
meaning
And 37 more
About
James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books. These include: the recently published *The Creativity Advantage* (Cambridge); the forthcoming *Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters* (with Dana P. Rowe; Routledge); two editions of *Cambridge Handbook of Creativity* (with Robert J. Sternberg) and five other Cambridge Handbooks; two editions of *Creativity 101* (Springer); and a book on terrible baseball pitchers with his father and a book on pseudoscience with his wife. James has developed many theories, most notably the Four C’s (with Ron Beghetto). He has developed several self-report measures of creativity and is currently focusing on positive outcomes of creativity. James has won many awards, including Mensa’s research award, the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s International Creativity Award, and APA’s Berlyne, Arnheim, and Farnsworth awards. He co-founded two major journals, *Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts* and *Psychology of Popular Media Culture* and is the current Senior Associate Editor for *Creativity Research Journal*. He has tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN; written the book and lyrics to the musical *Discovering Magenta* (which played NYC and has a cast album); and appeared onscreen, complete with white lab coat, in the comic book documentary *Independents*.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

227 total publications

Multiple Regression Analysis and Baseball Hall of Fame Membership: Part II. Focus on Pitchers

Perceptual and Motor Skills / Jun 01, 1996

Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, J. C. (1996). Multiple Regression Analysis and Baseball Hall of Fame Membership: Part II. Focus on Pitchers. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 82(3), 883–889. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1996.82.3.883

Applying Multiple Regression Analysis to Baseball Hall of Fame Membership

Perceptual and Motor Skills / Dec 01, 1995

Kaufman, J. C., Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, N. L. (1995). Applying Multiple Regression Analysis to Baseball Hall of Fame Membership. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 81(3_suppl), 1328–1330. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1995.81.3f.1328

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Example sensory systems projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on sensory systems?

Enhancing Product Design

A Sensory Systems expert can collaborate with a company to optimize product design by considering sensory factors such as color, texture, and sound. This collaboration can result in products that are visually appealing, tactilely satisfying, and acoustically pleasing, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Improving User Experiences

By working with a Sensory Systems researcher, companies can gain insights into how sensory experiences impact user interactions with their products or services. This knowledge can be used to improve user experiences by designing interfaces that are intuitive, engaging, and enjoyable to use.

Understanding Consumer Behavior

Collaborating with a Sensory Systems expert can help companies understand how sensory stimuli influence consumer behavior and preferences. This understanding can inform marketing strategies, allowing companies to create targeted campaigns that appeal to consumers' sensory preferences and emotions.

Developing Innovative Technologies

Sensory Systems researchers can contribute to the development of innovative technologies and solutions that enhance sensory experiences. For example, they can work on projects involving virtual reality, haptic feedback, or multisensory integration, leading to the creation of immersive and realistic experiences in industries such as gaming, entertainment, and healthcare.

Optimizing Product Packaging

A Sensory Systems expert can collaborate with a company to optimize product packaging by considering sensory factors such as visual appeal, tactile feedback, and olfactory cues. This collaboration can result in packaging designs that attract attention, evoke positive emotions, and enhance the overall product experience.