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Gaetano Valenza is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pisa, Italy, where he leads the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab at the Enrico Piaggio Research Centre. He holds affiliations with the Neuroscience Statistics Research Laboratory at MIT and has served as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. His academic work spans bioengineering, computational physiology, and affective computing. His research focuses on statistical and nonlinear biomedical signal and image processing , cardiovascular and neural modeling , and physiologically interpretable artificial intelligence . He develops wearable systems for physiological monitoring, with applications in autonomic nervous system assessment, brain-heart interactions, and mental health. His work has led to novel metrics such as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic activity indices derived from ECG. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trend in brain-heart interplay , complexity analysis of physiological signals , explainable AI in healthcare , and virtual reality applications in mental health . His work integrates advanced signal processing, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning to decode emotional and cognitive states from physiological data. Dr. Valenza is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves on several technical committees. He is an active editorial leader, currently serving as Associate Editor for IEEE-EMBC , Plos One , Complexity , and Scientific Reports , and has guest-edited special issues in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A and IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics . He has led or participated in numerous international research projects, including FP7 and H2020 initiatives such as NEVERMIND and EXPERIENCE. He teaches courses in Biostatistics, Probability & Biostatistics, and Advanced Image Processing at the University of Pisa. As lab head and project coordinator, he leads a multidisciplinary team working on neuro-cardiovascular intelligence, wearable systems, and AI-driven mental health interventions.

• Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
• Cardiovascular and Neural Modeling
• Physiologically-interpretable Artificial Intelligence systems
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Valeria Bruschi is a Researcher at the Department of Information Engineering (DII) within the Faculty of Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. Her academic profile was last updated on April 13, 2024, and she maintains her office at the Engineering Faculty on via Brecce Bianche, with contact information including phone +39 071-220-4486 and email v.bruschi@staff.univpm.it. Dr. Bruschi's research spans multiple domains within audio and signal processing, with particular expertise in spatial audio systems, automotive human-computer interaction, and biomedical signal applications. Her work bridges theoretical signal processing techniques with practical implementations across diverse fields including automotive safety systems, hearing aid technology, sleep medicine, and agricultural monitoring. She has made significant contributions to head-related transfer function (HRTF) processing, real-time audio enhancement algorithms, and innovative monitoring systems that utilize acoustic signals for various applications. Analysis of Dr. Bruschi's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in developing practical audio processing solutions with real-world applications. Her work shows increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional signal processing approaches, particularly in areas like driver monitoring systems, snoring detection and cancellation, and spatial audio rendering. A notable trend is her focus on creating lightweight, real-time implementations suitable for embedded systems and practical deployment scenarios, while maintaining high performance standards. Her research consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting audio engineering with fields as diverse as automotive safety, sleep medicine, and agricultural technology. Dr. Bruschi actively contributes to advancing audio engineering through her research on equalization techniques, noise reduction systems, and immersive audio technologies. Her work on pulse compression techniques for hearing aid distortion measurement represents an important contribution to audiological assessment methodologies. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with increasing impact across multiple application domains, reflecting her ability to translate theoretical signal processing concepts into practical engineering solutions.

• Audio Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Spatial Audio
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Michele Guerra is a Full Professor of Cinema, Photography and Television (L-ART/06) at the University of Parma , where he has held progressively senior roles since 2011. He has directed research projects funded by MIUR, participated in international collaborations at Stanford University and Sorbonne Nouvelle, and currently oversees the film studies series "Pandora" (Diabasis). His affiliations include editorial board memberships for "Cinergie", "La Valle dell'Eden", and "Arabeschi". Principal Investigator, PRIN Project (2019-present): "A Private History of Italian Film Criticism" Principal Investigator, MIUR SIR Project (2015-2019): Film criticism in Italy 1940s-1950s Co-director, Cognitive Science and Neuroscience for the Humanities project at CASBS (2011) Guerra's research spans three major areas: Cognitive Film Studies (investigating neural mechanisms in film reception), Cinema and Visual Culture (analyzing sensory composition in media), and Historiography of Italian Film Criticism . His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches merging neuroscience with film analysis, particularly focusing on cross-modal correspondences and emotional engagement. Scientific recognition includes: Giuseppe Medici Prize (2009) for rural class representation in Fascist-era Italian cinema Limina Prize (2016) for co-authored work "Lo schermo empatico. Cinema e neuroscienze" His academic leadership has included Vice-Director of DUSIC Department and Director of the Communication and Contemporary Media for Creative Industries degree program, though he resigned these roles in 2017 upon becoming Parma's Councilor for Culture.

• Cinema Studies
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Film Theory
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Ambra Ferrari is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) within the University of Trento. Her work focuses on cognitive development, multisensory perception, and neuroimaging techniques. She teaches courses such as Cognitive neuroscience of infant development and contributes to the Cognitive Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Her research integrates methodologies from neuroscience and psychology to study infant cognition, social development, and sensory integration. She develops computational tools like the WTools MATLAB toolbox for analyzing infant neural data. Ferrari's work bridges developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, and sensory neuroscience, emphasizing how prior expectations guide perception during communication. In teaching, she employs journal clubs and seminars to foster critical analysis of empirical studies and contemporary theories in cognitive development. Her courses aim to equip students with skills to evaluate experimental research and understand neurobiological foundations of cognition. Her laboratory (CIMEC) focuses on adaptive behavior, cross-modal plasticity, and embodied communication. Current projects explore statistical learning mechanisms, attention modulation in multisensory perception, and the role of gesture-prosody interactions in language comprehension.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Multisensory Perception
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Valeria Minucciani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she has been a faculty member since 2001. She is a member of the Master's and Continuing Education School and serves as the Coordinator of the Level I Master's Program in Interior, Exhibit & Retail Design. Her academic and professional roles include leadership in research, teaching, and institutional governance, such as being an elected member of the Academic Senate and the Council of the Master's School. University: Polytechnic University of Turin School: School of Architecture Department: Department of Architecture and Design Position: Associate Professor Research Focus: Interior Architecture, Exhibition Design, Museography, Well-being in Interiors Her research interests revolve around the interplay between architecture and human experience, particularly in cultural and interior spaces. She investigates how museography can enhance cultural inclusion and how interior design impacts well-being. A significant focus is on the disciplinary contamination between architecture and neuroscience, especially in museum environments, examining emotional responses and spatial cognition. She also explores the musealization of religious and archaeological heritage and accessibility in cultural heritage. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating neuroscience and technology into architectural and museological practice. There is a clear emphasis on emotional engagement, inclusivity, and accessibility in museum and heritage settings, often using neuroaesthetic and human factors approaches. Her work increasingly employs digital tools like virtual reality and neuropsychological detection to study visitor behavior and design more inclusive spaces. Scientific Awards and Recognition: President of the Scientific Committee, APM National Association of Small Museums Scientific Director, APM (2022–present) European Commission Reviewer for Horizon 2020 and 7th Framework Program Member, Scientific Committee for the new Diocesan Museum of Fossano (2019) Coordinator, Master in Interior, Exhibit & Retail Design (2019–present) She actively mentors PhD students, including Daniel John Mangano and Gianluca D'Agostino, and leads major research projects such as META-MUSEUM and NEURO-MUSEUM, which are funded by competitive EU and national grants. Her collaborative work spans institutions and disciplines, reflecting a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research. She is involved in numerous research agreements with museums and municipalities, demonstrating applied impact. Her leadership in the Interuniversity Research Center on Heterotopia in Architecture (RHeA) underscores her role in fostering academic collaboration. Labs and Research Teams: Lead researcher in projects involving neuroaesthetics and spatial cognition Member of research groups focused on accessibility and inclusion in museums Scientific Director for collaborative agreements with the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia and the Municipality of Chiomonte Coordinator of the RHeA - Centre of Research on Heterotopia and Architecture

• Interior Architecture
• Exhibition Design
• Museography
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Maurizio Mancini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Interaction, with applications in Virtual Reality, Embodied Conversational Agents, and Digital Commensality. He has contributed to understanding expressive movement analysis, social robotics, and adaptive systems in gaming and mindfulness contexts. 2024 : 8 publications on VR mindfulness, reinforcement learning, digital commensality, and multimodal interaction 2023 : 4 studies on human-food interaction, gait recognition, and AI human-likeness 2022 : 5 papers on social robots, collaborative dining, and anomaly detection His work spans topics like nonverbal leadership in full-body improvisation, transactive memory systems in group interactions, and computational models for human-food interaction. Teaching includes courses on Human-Machine Interaction and Programming.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Multimodal Interaction
• Affective Computing
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Prof. Maria Alessandra Umiltà is an Associate Professor of General Physiology at the University of Parma’s Department of Food and Drug Sciences. She holds adjunct positions at Columbia University’s Department of Art History and Archaeology (since 2010) and has held visiting roles at University College London. Her research focuses on the cortical motor system’s role in cognitive functions, social cognition, and embodied perception. She has contributed to projects like NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS, advancing technology for neural recording. Education: BSc in Biological Sciences (University of Bologna, 1996) PhD in Neuroscience (University of Parma, 2000) Research Interests: Prof. Umiltà investigates how motor systems underlie higher cognitive functions, including action understanding, emotional perception, and aesthetic evaluation. Her work bridges neuroscience with art, film, and social interaction, employing EEG, fMRI, and behavioral studies. Recent studies explore trauma’s impact on social cognition and embodiment in cinematic experiences. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize embodied cognition’s role in aesthetic judgment, emotional processing, and motor inhibition in language. Key themes include cross-modal correspondences, trauma’s neurobiological effects, and sensorimotor mechanisms in film perception. Grants & Projects: EU-funded NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS projects (neural interface tech) PRIN projects on motor cognition and mirror systems Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups studying art neuroscience, trauma effects, and embodied interaction. Leads studies on sensorimotor foundations of perception at the University of Parma.

• Neurophysiology
• Social Cognition
• Motor System Physiology
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Orsola Rosa Salva is an Assistant Professor (RTDa) at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento since November 2020. Her research focuses on comparative cognitive neuroscience using domestic chickens as a model system to investigate innate social predispositions, cerebral asymmetry, and cognitive development. She has maintained continuous academic appointments at the University of Trento since 2010, initially as a post-doctoral researcher under Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara. Her primary research interests include: Animal cognition and comparative psychology Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience Cerebral asymmetry and lateralization Statistical learning mechanisms Autism spectrum disorder research through comparative models Ethology and neuroethology of social behavior Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a consistent focus on innate social cognition in visually naive domestic chicks. Her work demonstrates chicks' spontaneous preferences for animate motion patterns, non-predictable reciprocal movements, and agent interactions. These studies bridge comparative psychology, developmental neuroscience, and social cognition, establishing chicks as valuable models for understanding the evolutionary foundations of social perception. Her methodological approach integrates behavioral observation with neural correlates analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Best Poster Prize at the 2018 Avian Cognitive Neuroscience Forum Dr. Salva has extensive teaching experience across multiple Italian universities including Padova, Trieste, and Trento. Her instructional contributions span courses in Animal Cognition, Comparative Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychobiology. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her research trajectory demonstrates sustained funding through post-doctoral positions and research contracts since 2006. She actively participates in international conferences on cognitive development, neuroethology, and comparative psychology. Her work is conducted primarily through the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento, where she collaborates with Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara's research group. This center provides the interdisciplinary environment necessary for her comparative cognitive neuroscience research, combining psychological, neurological, and ethological approaches to study fundamental cognitive processes across species.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Animal Cognition
• Comparative Psychology
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Prof. Vincenzo Romei is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of Psychology, leading the Consciousness Group. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and has held roles at Harvard Medical School, Geneva Neurology Department, and the University of Essex, where he was a Full Professor. His research focuses on neural correlates of consciousness, using EEG, neurostimulation, and behavioral studies. He directs the Second Cycle Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Education : Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2005) BSc/MSc in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2001) Research Interests : His work examines temporal properties of brain communication, alpha oscillations' role in sensory selection, and consciousness mechanisms. Techniques include EEG, TMS, and tACS to study perception, memory, and attention. Awards : 2020 Best Contribution Award (Transcranial Brain Stimulation Workshop) 2019 BIAL Grant (€47k) for boosting working memory 2016 Most Cited Current Biology Article (Thut et al., 2011) Grants & Leadership : Directed grants totaling over €400k, including an ERC Starting Grant and a BIAL-funded study. Serves as a Reviewer for journals like Current Biology and Neuron . Labs/Teams : Leads the Consciousness Group at the University of Bologna, collaborating internationally on neurostimulation and predictive coding models.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• Neural Oscillations
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Doriana Dal Palù is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), Polytechnic University of Turin, specializing in Design for Cultural Heritage , Innovative Materials , and Product Sound Design . She serves as Program Coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Design and Communication and leads international collaborations with institutions like IRCAM (Paris) and TU Delft (NL). Her research focuses on Technological Paradigm Shifts in materials, including the AI-TW (transparent wood) and BIOMAPS (biobased polymers) Horizon Europe projects. She founded MATto, a materials library with over 1,000 sustainable materials, and explores sensory design through packaging and architectural acoustics. Key publication trends include Sustainability , Material Innovation , and Acoustic Design . She mentors PhD student Riccardo Caradonna and contributes to design education through international conferences.

• Design for Cultural Heritage
• Innovative Materials
• Packaging Design
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Chiara Begliomini is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying action planning and execution, particularly using functional MRI (fMRI) to investigate motor control, handedness effects, and cerebellar contributions to cognition. She explores cognitive and motor functions across the lifespan, with a special emphasis on aging populations and neurological disorders. Her work integrates neuroimaging techniques such as VBM and DTI to study brain structure-function relationships. Key research topics include cerebellar laterality, the impact of cognitive reserve on neurodegeneration, and the neuropsychological consequences of post-COVID-19 infection. She also investigates behavioral and neural correlates of binge eating, impulse control, and sensorimotor integration in grasping movements. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining fMRI with kinematic analyses and neuromodulation techniques. Her studies often address clinical populations, such as individuals with mild cognitive impairment, anorexia nervosa, and cerebellar hypoplasia. Her research portfolio reveals a strong focus on translational neuroscience, bridging basic science and clinical applications. Ongoing work explores cerebellar-cortical interactions, the role of handedness in motor networks, and the neurobiological basis of agency and intentionality.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Motor Control
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Giacomo Handjaras is an Assistant Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, affiliated with the MOMILAB research group. His work focuses on neuroimaging, sleep neurophysiology, affective neuroscience, and brain structure-function relationships. He explores topics such as neural correlates of emotions, sleep dynamics, and motor control mechanisms using advanced methodologies like EEG, fMRI, and computational linguistics. Research interests include: (1) Sleep architecture and slow-wave subtypes linked to thalamic activity, (2) Multisensory integration in perception and action, (3) Neuroplasticity in sensory restoration, (4) Computational analysis of dream semantics, and (5) Telemedicine applications in cardiac rehabilitation. His studies often integrate behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches. Recent publications highlight trends in sleep-brain interactions, affective processing across modalities, and neural mechanisms underlying communication deficits. He has contributed to understanding the role of thalamic regulation in sleep stages and the impact of sensory deprivation on brain organization in congenitally blind individuals. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications in rehabilitation and cardiovascular health.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Vincenzo Catrambone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa and a fellow of the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab. His research focuses on integrative approaches to understanding brain-body interactions using advanced signal processing and computational modeling techniques. His research program investigates functional interactions between cardiovascular dynamics and neural activity in both physiological and pathological conditions. Key areas include neuro-cardiac coupling mechanisms, emotion-time perception relationships in depression, multisensory integration, and brain-computer interface development. His methodological approaches combine EEG analysis, computational modeling, physiological monitoring, and neuromodulation techniques. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on clinical applications, particularly in depression, epilepsy, and trauma-related disorders. His work on brain-heart interplay has evolved toward translational studies investigating how psychotherapeutic interventions modulate neuro-autonomic communication pathways.

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Brain-Heart Interactions
• Computational Neuroscience
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Stefania Della Penna is an Associate Professor at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Institute for Superconductors, Innovative Materials and Devices. Her research focuses on neuroimaging techniques such as MEG and fMRI, particularly investigating brain connectivity, neural oscillations, and their roles in cognitive processes like attention, decision-making, and motor learning. She has contributed to studies on Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, psychedelic drug effects, and the dynamics of functional brain networks. Her work integrates computational modeling (e.g., Hopfield networks) with experimental approaches to understand how neural connectivity underpins perception and cognition. Key contributions include analyzing alpha/beta rhythm modulations during cognitive tasks and identifying core networks in resting-state brain activity. Dr. Della Penna collaborates extensively in international projects like the Human Connectome Project, advancing neuroimaging methods for studying brain dynamics. Her publications span 95+ articles in top journals such as Neuron , Biological Psychiatry , and NeuroImage .

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Carlo Fantoni is a researcher at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, focusing on visual perception, cognitive psychology, and multisensory integration. His work spans developmental psychology, human factors, and computational modeling, with a particular emphasis on how visual and cross-modal cues influence perception and decision-making. His research trends include studies on visual perception (e.g., amodal completion, 3D surface orientation), developmental psychology (e.g., age correction in preterm infants), and human factors (e.g., acoustic comfort in ship cabins, BUS design framework). He has developed advanced tools like the Active Multisensory Perception tool (AMPt) for immersive studies in ergonomics.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Multisensory Integration
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