Matteo Valsecchi

Matteo Valsecchi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' of the University of Bologna since 2022. His research focuses on experimental psychology, particularly visual attention, perception, and motor control, with emphasis on eye movement dynamics. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science and Education from the University of Trento and a Psychology degree from Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele.

Education:

• PhD in Cognitive Science and Education, University of Trento (2004–2007)
• Psychology Degree, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan (2000–2004)

Research Experience:

• Senior Researcher at University of Bologna (2019–2022)
• Postdoc Fellowships at Justus-Liebig University of Giessen (2011–2019)

His work explores mechanisms underlying visual perception, attentional control, and sensorimotor integration. Office hours: Wednesday 9:30–10:30 at Viale Berti Pichat 5, Bologna, or via Teams by arrangement.