NICOLA CELLINI

Nicola Cellini is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology of the University of Padova. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, sleep science, and psychological mechanisms underlying memory, emotion, and decision-making. He has conducted extensive studies on sleep deprivation effects, emotional memory consolidation, and the application of wearable health technology for sleep monitoring. His work bridges clinical psychology, neurophysiology, and behavioral science, often involving interdisciplinary collaborations.

Key research areas include:

• Neurophysiological correlates of time perception
• Cognitive and emotional consequences of sleep fragmentation
• Role of REM sleep in emotional processing
• Technology validation for sleep tracking (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Band 5)
• Psychosocial factors in pandemic mental health (e.g., time perspective theory)

His recent publications highlight trends in:

• Clinical applications of rTMS for addiction treatment
• Impact of biophilic environments on psychophysiological recovery
• Interplay between sleep quality and false memory formation
• Age-related differences in sleep patterns during pandemics

Notable contributions include methodological advancements in sleep monitoring technology validation and cross-cultural analyses of psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.