Staff
Prof. Smith Leyton Martinson
Founder of the Institute
We exist as vibrations.
Today, science tells us that the essence of nature is life-force. To embark on the journey is to become one with it. You must take a stand against materialism.
Throughout history, humans have been interacting with the cosmos via pulses. Who are we? Where on the great circuit will we be guided?
Our conversations with other dreamers have led to a condensing of pseudo-ethereal consciousness.
Prof. 
Oscar Slater
My research focuses on memory, self-generated thoughts, and how these processes are affected by aging. I am broadly interested in identifying cues to mind wandering and understanding its relation to learning and performance.
Outside of school, my hobbies include reading, hiking, camping and travelling. Along with my wife, we love to enjoy barbecues in open air and make a habit of visiting parks.
Prof. Lilibet Acciai
How can we learn and teach more effectively, and how may technology play an active role in this? This research project focuses on the effect of training in Virtual and Mixed Reality environments.
Prof. Crawford Emmett Waters
is Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Artificial Intelligence at the IPR. After his PhD from t he was Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Full Professor in Psychology at the Institute for Intelligent Systems and Director of the Institute for Intelligent Systems.
He served as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator or Senior Researcher on over 10 millions dollar of federally funded grant projects and published over 100 articles in the cognitive sciences, including publications on symbolic and embodied cognition, language statistics, multimodal communication, embodied conversational agents, cohesion and coherence, and discourse processes.
Corbin Audley
Assistant Professor
Identifying and using implicit structures in sequences.
Many sources of data, such as natural language or music, have an inherent internal structure. This structure describes the regularities and restrictions of the data. This research aims at making the structure explicit, which leads to a description of the underlying (formal) language of the data. This information can then be used, for instance, to group similar elements in the data together.
Suzanna Wescott
Senior lecturer
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Suzanna Wescott . I have over a decade of teaching experience with students of all ages. I am immensely excited for us to start a new year together. May it be full of love, laughter, and meaningful learning. In other words, I am dedicated to providing all of my students with meaningful learning experiences in a welcoming learning environment.
Gemma Eckstein
Director of Public Relations
As Director of Public Relations, I lead the organization’s communication strategy and oversee the development of international outreach initiatives. My work centers on shaping clear and consistent narratives that reflect our mission and values. I am particularly interested in translating complex ideas into accessible messages that resonate with diverse audiences and strengthen our global presence.
Renza Ibbot
Administrative Director
In my role as Administrative Director, I oversee the organization’s internal operations and administrative framework. I focus on ensuring that processes run efficiently and that resources are managed in a structured and sustainable manner. My aim is to support the organization’s strategic objectives by maintaining a stable and well-coordinated operational environment.
Ignazio Schwartz
CITO (Chief Information Technology Officer)
As Chief Information Technology Officer, I am responsible for the organization’s technological infrastructure and digital strategy. My focus lies in aligning technology with the organization’s broader goals and ensuring long-term digital resilience.
Linette Leyton
Assistant Director
As Assistant Director, I support the executive leadership in both strategic planning and daily operations. I coordinate projects, facilitate communication across departments, and assist in the implementation of key initiatives. My work is driven by the goal of ensuring coherence, efficiency, and continuity within the organization.
Some of our Volunteers
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