Laura Miola

Laura Miola is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padova, focusing on environmental psychology and spatial cognition research. Her work explores the intersection of human cognition with environmental interactions.

• Institution: University of Padova
• Position: Assistant Professor
• Contact: laura.miola@unipd.it

Research interests include:

• Biophilic design applications
• Gender differences in navigation
• Virtual environment cognition
• Restorative environments
• Well-being in urban contexts

Article analysis reveals consistent focus on spatial cognition (12/15 papers), environmental psychology (10/15), and gender studies (6/15). Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes healthcare facility design and environmental quality metrics.