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ERIKA BORELLA is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, specializing in cognitive aging, working memory, and interventions for dementia. Her research focuses on understanding cognitive changes across the lifespan, including the effects of music, sleep, personality, and environmental design on mental health and cognition. She leads studies on cognitive stimulation therapy, therapeutic gardens for dementia care, and the development of assessment tools like the Padua PM task. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as memory training programs and strategies to enhance quality of life in older adults. Research Interests: Cognitive Aging and Lifespan Development Executive Functioning and Attention Emotion Regulation and Mental Health Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention Therapeutic Environments for Dementia Cognitive Reserve and Lifelong Learning Key Contributions: Dr. Borella has pioneered studies on cognitive stimulation therapy efficacy, music-based interventions, and the role of soft skills in aging populations. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical solutions, such as designing dementia-friendly spaces and evaluating the impact of outdoor activities on cognitive function in older adults. Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent work explores how emotions influence sleep quality, the psychological impacts of the pandemic on older adults, and the development of questionnaires for injury prevention. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating neuroscience, psychology, and environmental design to address complex aging-related challenges. Labs and Teams: Dr. Borella collaborates on initiatives like Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Therapeutic Garden Programs , promoting active aging through evidence-based interventions. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams focused on improving mental health, cognitive function, and quality of life for older adults.

• Cognitive Aging
• Working Memory
• Executive Functioning
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Giorgia Cona is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on prospective memory, aging-related cognitive changes, and neural mechanisms underlying temporal and spatial cognition. She investigates the effects of neurodegenerative diseases, sensory modalities, and environmental factors on cognitive processes. Her work integrates behavioral experiments with advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG. Her research interests include the architecture of cognitive dimensions using network analysis, the impact of indirect trauma and media exposure, and the application of virtual reality in cognitive rehabilitation. She has explored the effects of transcranial stimulation (tACS/tRNS) on neural activity and cognitive performance. Her studies often address gender differences in decision-making and the interplay between emotion and cognition. Key research themes include: prospective memory mechanisms, neural correlates of temporal and spatial processing, cognitive changes in aging/Parkinson’s disease, and the role of cortical gradients in cognitive functions. She has also contributed to methodological advancements like the PECANS statement for cognitive/neuropsychological research quality. Giorgia Cona collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including Brainhack initiatives promoting open neuroscience practices. Her work frequently examines pandemic-related cognitive impacts and mental health vulnerability factors, as seen in studies on 2020 lockdown effects and 2023 Turkey earthquake trauma exposure.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Prospective Memory
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Jan Andrzej Zielonka is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Political Science, European Union politics, democracy studies, and global governance. He explores themes like democratic decline, normative power in conflicts, and the intersection of time/space with political systems. Email: jan.zielonka@unive.it Office: Studio 308, Building E, San Giobbe Campus Office Hours: Thursdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (appointments via email by Tuesday 5:00 PM) His recent works analyze European reunification, political nostalgia during crises, pandemic governance, and lessons from historical empires like the Habsburgs for the EU. He has contributed to journals such as European Journal of Social Theory and Global Perspectives .

• Political Science
• European Union
• Democracy
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Fabio Del Missier is an Associate Professor in General Psychology at the University of Trieste within the Department of Life Sciences . He coordinates the Memory & Decision Laboratory and holds teaching roles in Memory and Cognitive Control , Cognitive Enhancement , and Environmental Psychology programs. His affiliations span multiple doctoral boards including Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences and Psychological Sciences . Education : PhD in Psychology from University of Trieste, postdoctoral experience at University of Trento and ICT-IRST (Bruno Kessler Foundation) Research Focus : Judgment and decision-making under memory constraints, executive control in complex tasks, environmental psychology, and cognitive aging His research program investigates two primary domains: Cognitive Bases of Decision-Making – examining attentional processes, memory structuring, and individual differences in decision competence Memory & Executive Control – studying retrieval interference, cognitive strategies, and environmental influences on memory tasks Recent trends in his 15 most recent publications reveal integration of environmental psychology with decision science , including restorative effects of nature on cognition and pro-environmental behavior mechanisms. He explores prospective memory in aging contexts and cognitive offloading strategies. Applied work extends to disaster psychology and economic decision-making frameworks. Grant Participation includes active roles in: WASTEREDUCE – integrated waste reduction in protected areas PRO-BENE-COMUNE – university community well-being promotion Donations for Scientific Instruments – technical resource development His lab includes Marta Stragà (post-doc) and Irene Florean (PhD student). Collaborations span Timo Mäntylä (Stockholm University), Wändi Bruine de Bruin (University of South California), and Carlo Fantoni 's active perception laboratory at the same department.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision Making
• Memory Processes
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Donatella Ferrante is an Associate Professor in General Psychology (M-PSI/01) at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste. She serves as a member of the University Ethics Committee, Departmental Council, and teaching committee for the PhD program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. She heads the Thinking & Decision Laboratory and has been involved with multiple doctoral colleges across cycles XXVIII to XXXIX. Her educational background includes a Philosophy degree from the University of Trieste (1986), a scholarship at the Institute of Psychology of the CNR in Rome (1988), and a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Trieste (1993). She has held significant administrative roles including Deputy Director of the Department of Psychology (2003-2006, 2009-2011), coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Psychological Sciences (2016-2018), and coordinator of the Master's Degree in Psychology (2019-2021). Professor Ferrante's research spans several interconnected domains in cognitive and applied psychology. Her primary focus is on counterfactual thinking processes and their influence on affective states and social judgment. She has made significant contributions to understanding work-related stress through the development of psychometric tools like the Italian adaptation of the HSE Management Standards Work-Related Stress Indicator Tool. Her work in health promotion examines risk communication formats and interventions for wellbeing across different age groups. More recently, she has explored judgment and decision-making in groups, particularly applying argumentative theory to fake news recognition. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory from fundamental cognitive processes toward applied contexts, with increasing focus on organizational and health psychology applications. The research demonstrates methodological diversity across experimental, field, and applied settings, with growing emphasis on developing practical assessment tools and interventions. Professor Ferrante has supervised numerous research projects as scientific manager, including national projects (CNR 1995, CNR 1996, PRIN 2004, PRIN 2006, PRIN 2008) and international collaborations. Current projects include PROBEN_0000008 for university community wellbeing and Prot. 2022MW3XTA on neurocognitive foundations of technical cognition. She leads the Thinking & Decision Laboratory, which includes researchers Marta Stragà, Diana Carbone, Angela Faiella, and external collaborator Francesco Marcatto. The laboratory maintains active collaborations with European universities and has developed specialized expertise in experimental paradigms for studying counterfactual thinking, decision-making processes, and stress assessment methodologies.

• Counterfactual thinking
• Decision-making psychology
• Work-related stress assessment
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Prof. Franca Stablum is a Full Professor at the University of Padua. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and rehabilitation, particularly in attention mechanisms, executive functions, and time perception across populations including older adults and neurological patients. She has pioneered computerized cognitive training tools and neurorehabilitation methodologies. Her work integrates experimental psychology, neuroimaging, and computational modeling. Key areas include: 1) Temporal processing disorders in neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's, MS); 2) Prospective memory deficits in brain injury patients; 3) Developmental time perception studies in children; 4) Digital interventions for cognitive aging. She has developed assessment tools like the 'Virtual Kitchen' for executive function evaluation and the SWIFT collaborative web-based training platform. Over 200+ publications span cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and rehabilitation engineering. Her research emphasizes translational approaches, bridging basic science with clinical applications. Active in international collaborations, she has contributed to standardization efforts in cognitive screening (e.g., Italian norms for Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination).

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Rehabilitation
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Patrizia Bisiacchi is a Full Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Padova. She serves as Head of the Master degree program in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology and directs the Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (LCNL). As a member of Italy's National Committee for Research (CNGR) under MIUR, she contributes to national research policy. Specializes in multimodal neuroimaging (EEG, fNIRS, TMS, tDCS) across the lifespan Pioneers interventions to modulate psychological processes in neurological patients Focuses on cortical connectivity estimation and co-registration techniques Research spans executive functions, time perception, and prospective memory Led the LCNL laboratory in the Department of General Psychology, leveraging advanced facilities including High Density EEG systems, MRI & PET scanners, and pre-clinical core facilities.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Clinical Neuropsychology
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Giovanna Mioni is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on time perception across diverse populations, including healthy older adults, clinical groups (e.g., traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease), and patients with neurological disorders. She investigates the neural mechanisms of temporal processing using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and explores how emotions, interoception, and external environments influence time estimation. Her work integrates cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, and clinical applications. Key areas include: Temporal processing in milliseconds-to-seconds ranges Effects of emotion and stress on time perception Development of VR-based tools for mental health assessment Age-related cognitive changes and interventions (e.g., SWIFT collaborative training) Her recent studies highlight dissociations between explicit and implicit timing in aging populations and the role of supplementary motor areas in timing tasks. Research also extends to pandemic-related temporalities and psychological impacts of time perception. Mioni collaborates internationally on projects such as the Psychological Science Accelerator’s global health studies. Her lab emphasizes translational research bridging basic science and clinical practice.

• Time Perception
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
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Milvia Cottini is a fixed-term researcher in the Faculty of Education at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, specializing in Developmental Psychology. She teaches courses on Psychology of Education and Learning in Childhood and Youth for the 5-year master's degree in Primary Education (German and Ladin sections) and The Teacher-Student Relationship and Classroom Management for teacher qualification training. Her research centers on psychological wellbeing promotion in educational contexts and cognitive development in preschool and school-aged children. Key investigation areas include prospective memory, working memory, metacognition, executive functions, and bilingualism, with emphasis on how these cognitive processes influence learning outcomes and educational practices for young learners. Her work bridges theoretical developmental psychology with practical classroom applications to enhance child-centered educational strategies.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Child Psychology
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Prof. Vincenzo Natale is a Full Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari', University of Bologna since 2014. His research focuses on psychophysiology of sleep, circadian rhythms, and actigraphy applications. He collaborates with European institutes and serves as a referee for international journals. Education: MD, University of Bologna (1986) Clinical Psychology Specialization, University of Bologna (1989) PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Bologna (1994) Research Interests: Chronopsychology, Sleep Psychophysiology, Cognitive Psychology, Health Psychology, Chronobiology, and Actigraphy. He has participated in multiple Italian Government-funded research projects (PRIN 1997–2004). His work explores sleep-wake cycles, circadian typology, and clinical populations like narcolepsy and ADHD patients. Grants & Collaborations: Italian National Research Projects (PRIN) International collaborations in chronobiology and sleep medicine Lab: The Psychophysiology of Sleep and Dream Laboratory, part of the Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna.

• Chronopsychology
• Sleep Psychophysiology
• Chronobiology
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Dr. Annalisa Pelosi is a Tenured Researcher at the Faculty of Psychology , University of Parma, with a focus on psychometrics and statistical analysis. She has taught courses such as Psychometrics, Test Theory, and Data Analysis Techniques since 2007 and serves as an internal tutor for psychology doctoral programs. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (1996, University of Parma, 110 cum laude) Registered psychologist since 1997 Her research spans psychometric methodologies, cognitive development, and the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on early neurobehavioral development. She leads data analysis for the LIFE-MILCH project, investigating EDC exposure in mother-infant dyads, and collaborates on work-related stress studies among general practitioners. Recent publications highlight her expertise in prospective memory assessment and EDCs' effects on infant health. She also contributes to neuropsychological rehabilitation programs and geriatric research through interdisciplinary collaborations. Collaborator, Interdepartmental Center for Assistive Technologies (TAU) since 2008 Collaborator, Department of Geriatrics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia since 2008 Collaborator, Parma Local Health Authority (2007–present)

• Psychometrics
• Statistical Analysis
• Cognitive Development
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Joachim Vosgerau is a Full Professor at Bocconi University , where he serves as director of the Experimental Laboratory for the Social Sciences (BELSS). Previously, he was Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business (2005-2013) and Full Professor at Tilburg University (2013-2015). His academic journey includes a PhD in Marketing from INSEAD and a Diplom in Psychology from University of Konstanz. Teaching across undergraduate , graduate , and executive education levels, Vosgerau specializes in marketing , research methodology , and managerial decision making . His research focuses on consumer behavior , particularly how individuals make decisions under uncertainty , manage self-control , and apply research methodology to public policy challenges. The selected publications reveal a pattern of interdisciplinary research bridging psychology , economics , and criminology . Key themes include moral judgment of incarcerated individuals self-control mechanisms experimental replicability preference reversal under uncertainty information discounting . His work appears in top-tier journals like Psychological Science , Journal of Consumer Psychology , and Science . Vosgerau contributes to academic discourse through editorial board memberships at Journal of Consumer Psychology and Marketing Letters . He leads BELSS, a multidisciplinary research hub for experimental social science, and has maintained continuous academic appointments since 2005 without part-time or retired status.

• Consumer Behavior
• Decision Making
• Preferences Under Uncertainty
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Peter Koler is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Education , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano , Italy. His research focuses on prospective memory and metacognitive processes in children, intersecting with educational psychology and cognitive development . He teaches Motivational Interviewing in Social Work (course code 51114, SPS/07) within the Degree Course in Social Work . Research areas: Educational Psychology, Prospective Memory, Metacognition, Child Development, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Work Recent publications (2023–2015) explore children's memory strategies, intention monitoring, and educational interventions. Collaborators include Deborah Basso , Barbara Meier , and Patrizio E. Palladino . His work appears in journals like the British Journal of Educational Psychology and Journal of Experimental Child Psychology . His studies show trends in cognitive aging comparisons, language acquisition effects on memory, and digital education platforms like "An English Island®". No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

• Educational Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Child Development
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Miranda Occhionero is an Associate Professor in General Psychology at the University of Bologna's Department of Psychology "Renzo Canestrari". She leads the Psychophysiology of Dreaming and Sleep Lab, focusing on sleep stages, dreaming mechanisms, and cognitive processes like memory and consciousness. Her academic background includes a Medicine degree (University of Bologna), Neurology specialization (University of Modena), and a PhD in Experimental Psychology (University of Bologna), with research periods at the University of Toronto's Department of Psychology and Rotman Institute. Education: Bachelor of Medicine, University of Bologna Specialization in Neurology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Bologna Research Interests: Her work integrates psychophysiological methods with cognitive psychology to explore sleep’s role in memory consolidation (e.g., visuospatial tasks), prospective memory deficits in insomnia/ADHD, and infantile amnesia. She investigates how sleep inertia and aging affect motor and cognitive recovery, utilizing EEG and neuroimaging techniques. Publications: Her recent work emphasizes sleep’s impact on memory and motor function, with studies on music’s role in sleep quality and age-related cognitive changes. Themes include sleep architecture, dream content analysis, and clinical applications of sleep research. Awards and Recognition: Invited discussant for Behavioral and Brain Sciences . Editor of a handbook on General Psychology. Advising & Grants: No formal advisee list provided, but her lab actively engages in collaborative research projects. No grant details specified in texts. Labs & Teams: Directs the Psychophysiology of Dreaming and Sleep Lab, exploring neural mechanisms of sleep and memory through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Psychophysiology of Sleep and Dreaming
• Cognitive Psychology
• Consciousness
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Demis Basso is a tenured full professor in General and Cognitive Psychology at the Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He leads the Cognitive and Educational Sciences Laboratory (CESLab), focusing on interdisciplinary research bridging cognitive processes with educational practices. His work emphasizes STEM education efficacy, numerical cognition in children, and well-being promotion in educational settings. Basso collaborates with institutions like the Medical University of Innsbruck and University of Trento through projects like NeuroTRAIN. His research spans cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and educational technology, with a focus on visuo-spatial planning, prospective memory, and executive functions. He teaches courses including General Psychology, Quantitative Methodology, and Coaching, and actively engages in public outreach through initiatives like the 'Week of the Brain'. Basso has coordinated major grants such as the Euregio NeuroTRAIN project (2022–ongoing) and StemUP! (2019–2023). His laboratory employs eye-tracking, behavioral testing, and neuroimaging to explore cognitive skills in educational contexts. Recent work evaluates learning strategies in primary school arithmetic and interventions for developmental dyscalculia. He advises doctoral candidate Giulia Prestera and collaborates with researchers like Laura Zamarian and Manuela Piazza. His research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on cognitive development, educational interventions, and neuroscience applications.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Educational Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
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