Luca Battaglini

Associate Professor Luca Battaglini is affiliated with the University of Padua, where he conducts research in human vision, motion perception, and non-invasive brain stimulation. His work focuses on perceptual learning, synaptic plasticity, and visual illusions in both normal and low-vision populations. He has developed advanced methodologies using the Psychophysics Toolbox and integrates transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to study neural mechanisms underlying visual processing.

Key research areas include:

• Visual perception adaptation in macular degeneration
• Collinear interactions in contrast perception
• Applications of tACS in enhancing visual perception
• Cognitive effects of visual illusions

His recent publications (2025-2022) explore:

• Neural adaptations in low-vision patients
• Optical architectures for psychophysical tests
• Temporal and spatial aspects of visual processing
• Cross-modal interactions between vision and motion

Notable contributions include pioneering work on:

• Visual cortex reorganization in degenerative diseases
• Electrophysiological correlates of motion perception
• Development of neuroplasticity-based rehabilitation protocols

His research bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in vision restoration for disorders like albinism and macular degeneration.