2019
Towards emotion psychophysics: Ratio-scales of experienced emotion intensity
Prof. Nachshon Meiran
BGU
Bright beginnings – morning light interventions for the long-term augmentation of psychological well-being and social clock realignment in young adults, a proof-of-concept study
Dr. Maria Korman
Haifa
Measuring and influencing mind-body interactions
Prof. Ehud Ahissar
Weizmann
I see how you feel: Classification of emotional states using thermal imaging and video magnification
Prof. Yitzhak Yitzhaky, Dr. Michael Gilead
BGU
A Tailor d Mindfulness-based Training Environment using an Automatic Facial Expressions Identification and Neurofeedback
Prof. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, Prof. Ron Kimmel
Technion
Reappraisal or absorption? Neural correlates of two emotion regulation strategies in response to complex emotional events and their influence on momentary well-being.
Dr. David Anaki
BIU
Facilitating real-time emotion regulation using data-driven, dynamic haptic textures
Prof. Maya Tamir, HUJI & Ms. Maya Shechter, Bezalel
a priori identification of stress vulnerability in natural settings: towards preventative medicine
Dr. Roee Admon
Haifa
Surprise and Engagement: What multimodal data can tell us about positive emotions while interacting with VR’s visual and tactile stimuli”
Dr. Ilana Dubovi
TAU
Improved stress coping using just-in-time mental preparedness exercises
Dr. Ran Gilad-Bachrach
TAU
Towards neurobiologically informed automatic emotion sensing
Mr. Itamar Jalon
TAU
Optimization of computerized CBT interventions for improving self-esteem and well-being through Theta EEG Neurofeedback
Prof. Daniel A. Levy, Prof. Guy Doron & Dr. Limor Shtoots
IDC
Body-based closed-loop system to detect, assess, and prevent interoceptive dysfunctions during emotional processing
Felix Schoeller & Pattie Maes, MIT ; Roy Salomon, BIU
2018
The nasal cycle: a novel indicator and regulator of mood and cognition
Noam Sobel
The Weizmann Institute
Autonomous sensing patch for non-invasive and real-time evaluation of stress
Hossam Haick
Technion
Dopamine wearable self-fueled sweat biosensor
Lital Alfonta & Rafael Shikler
Ben Gurion University
Bridging the gap between body, mind and emotion- elucidating the representations of brain maps in the brain’s self-referential networks
Amir Amedi
Hebrew University
The contribution of exploration and uncertainty to ‘normal’ anxiety and well-being: a neural-circuits approach
Rony Paz
The Weizmann Institute
Deconstructing the heart-brain coherence protocol: emotions and cardiac activity
Yael Yaniv & Assaf Schuster
Technion
Eye to eye: identification and remediation of social-communication deficits using eye movements
Yoni Pertzov, Hillel Aviezer & Shlomo Israel
Hebrew University
Neuronal mechanisms underlying creativity in the human brain
Rafi Malach
The Weizmann Institute
Remote sensing of negative mood tendencies and enhancing resilience in the general population: advanced computational models, novel behavioral tasks, eye-tracking, virtual reality and physiological measures
Tom Schonberg, Jonathan Berant & Aya Meltzer-Asscher
Tel Aviv University
Neuromarkers for emotional resilience and vulnerability to sleep deprivation
Oren Shriki
Ben Gurion University
Individual differences in rhythmic cognition: a key to optimal experience
Ayelet Landau
Hebrew University
2017
Reward system activity using NF – Develop a new strategy to activate reward system activity using NF. Then, we will examine how such brain modulation affects the immune response
Profs. Asya Rolls & Talma Hendler
Technion + Tel Aviv University
Perfect architectural design for urban dwellers
Drs. Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman, Shamay-Tsoory S., Peled-Avron L. & Chen E
Technion
Towards Reliable Monitoring and Machine Induced Regulation of Stress in Every Day Life using Highly Immersive Virtual Reality
Dr. Doron Friedman
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Examining the Effectiveness of a Mentalizing-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention in Laboratory and Ambulatory Settings
Dr. Michael Gilead
Ben Gurion University
What can the brain teach us about effective cognitive training: Using machine learning and fMRI in search of effective personalized training to improve wellbeing
Drs. Sigal Zilcha-Mano & Hadas Okon-Singer
Haifa University
Reducing of Social Anxiety – A Novel Translational Therapeutic Approach to the Reducing of Social Anxiety in Clinically and Sub-Clinically Afflicted Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Interrogation of Potential Neuromarkers of Treatment Efficacy via Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy
Prof. Yair Bar Haim
Tel Aviv University
Identifying & isolating the wellbeing-promoting components of mindfulness practice
Dr. Ziv Ardi
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
EEG-tACS closed loop technology for enhancing emotional wellbeing
Dino Levy PhD, Ori- Ossmy PhD, Tal Sela – PhD
Tel Aviv University