Benjamin De Bari

Benjamin De Bari is an Assistant Professor at DeSales University, affiliated with the College of Sciences. His research bridges thermodynamics, complexity science, and cognitive psychology to explore the physical foundations of biological intelligence.

• BS in Cognitive Science, University of Connecticut (2016)
• PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Connecticut (2021)

Dr. De Bari investigates generic psychological processes shared across living systems, such as intentionality, perception-action coupling, and self-maintenance. He employs the concept of dissipative structures (self-organized non-equilibrium systems) to model these phenomena.

His recent work focuses on thermodynamic principles in postural control, cortical dynamics during virtual tasks, and the application of dissipative systems to interpersonal coordination. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ecological psychology and cognitive science.