Antonio Maffei

Antonio Maffei serves as an Assistant Professor (RTD-a) at the Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization (DPSS) of the University of Padova, where he investigates psychobiological correlates of emotional behavior using advanced electrophysiological methodologies.

His academic credentials include:

• Master's Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (2014), University of Padova
• PhD in Psychological Sciences (2019), University of Padova (Supervisor: Prof. Alessandro Angrilli)

His research specializes in Psychophysiology and Affective Neuroscience, focusing on emotional behavior in healthy and subclinical populations through central (EEG/MEG) and peripheral (ECG, EMG, GSR) nervous system measurements. Key initiatives examine:

• Social determinants of stress reactivity with cardiovascular focus
• Psychophysiological mechanisms of emotional contagion
• Statistical innovations for interindividual synchronization analysis during ecological emotional induction

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His work leverages University of Padova facilities including High Density EEG, Eye-Tracking Systems, MRI & PET scanners, and Pre-Clinical Core Facilities.