Daniela Mapelli

Daniela Mapelli is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, Italy, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience with a focus on Neuropsychology, Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, and Cognitive Aging. Her research investigates cerebellar functions, cognitive reserve in neurodegenerative diseases, and applications of neurostimulation techniques like TMS and tDCS.

• Current research themes include Schmahmann syndrome, affective state-dependency, and post-COVID cognitive sequelae
• Key methodologies involve EEG, fNIRS, and longitudinal mixed models
• Translational applications span dementia rehabilitation, delirium prevention, and VR-based interventions

Recent publications (2023-2025) show interdisciplinary work bridging neuroengineering, geriatric care, and clinical neuropsychology, with particular emphasis on age-related cognitive changes and neuromodulation mechanisms.