Elena Tomba

Elena Tomba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. She leads the Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicologia Clinica and directs the EATeam research group, focusing on eating disorders and sustainable dietary behaviors. As Principal Investigator of the PSY-FOOD project (funded under PNRR/OnFood), her work aligns with UN 2030 Agenda goals, exploring psychological factors in healthy eating and eco-psychological responses to climate change. She previously served as Assistant and Associate Editor for Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (2007-2020).

Her research interests span clinical eco-psychology, eco-emotions, and mindfulness-based interventions. She maintains offices in Bologna (Viale Berti Pichat 5) and Cesena (Viale Europa 115), with student appointments arranged via email.

Notable projects include the EATeam initiative and the PSY-FOOD project, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to food psychology and planetary health. Though no specific awards are listed, her over 70 high-impact publications reflect significant scholarly contributions.