Erica Neri

Erica Neri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. Her work focuses on developmental psychology, parental mental health, and child development in preterm infants. She leads the MaRHE Center, promoting ocean literacy through interdisciplinary approaches. Her research explores infant-directed speech, parental burnout, and the psychological impact of preterm birth on families.

Key research areas include:

• Neonatal care and developmental trajectories
• Parenting stress and postpartum mental health
• Geographical education using animated media
• Effects of assisted reproductive technologies

Recent studies highlight maternal and paternal interactions with preterm infants, the role of early interventions in NICUs, and the mediating effects of emotional intelligence during pandemics. She collaborates internationally on projects like the ESSENCE IPD-MA consortium.

Her work integrates clinical psychology with environmental advocacy, emphasizing the importance of place-based education for ocean conservation awareness.