Who are we?
Guiding Technologies Corporation is a Philadelphia-based startup translating four years of research into a great societal benefit: helping individuals with autism reach their full potential.
THE GUIDING TECHNOLOGIES TEAM
The Management Team
John Nosek, Ph.D.
Founder, President and CEO, Director of Research and Product Innovation
A serial entrepreneur, Dr. Nosek is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and retired Navy Captain. Dr. Nosek is Professor of Computer & Information Sciences at Temple University, and is internationally recognized as an expert in collaboration science and technology, with seminal work in Agile development.
The Development Team
Donald Hantula, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology, Temple University, Director of the Decision Laboratory, Temple University, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Temple University, Editor of The Behavior Analyst and Associate Editor of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management.
His expertise includes behavior analysis, behavioral economics and human decision-making in dynamic environments. He is also well versed in information technology and its applications, with experiences ranging from a position as a faculty member in Management Information Systems, to developing the first online course at Temple University to publishing research in information technology journals and books. Approximately 30% of his 90+ publications are psychology/ technology investigations and his research has appeared in American Psychologist, IEEE Transactions, and Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Matt Tincani, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis Programs, Temple University, Chairperson, Psychological, Organizational, and Leadership Studies Department, Temple University
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst for more than ten years, he has authored over forty refereed journal articles and book chapters exploring research and practice issues in autism, and has conducted over one hundred presentations and workshops to academic, professional, and parent audiences. His research has appeared in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Research in Developmental Disabilities, and The Behavior Analyst.
The Scientific Advisory Board
Charles R. Crowell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Computer Applications Program (CAPP), University of Notre Dame, cognitive scientist, use of humanoid robots in therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Jason Travers, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Kansas, doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, efficacy of computer-assisted instruction for learners with autism.
Phil Hineline, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Temple University, Fellow of Association for Behavior Analysis International, APA and the American Psychological Society