Adriano Acciarino

Adriano Acciarino is an Adjunct Professor of General and Social Pedagogy and Social Psychology at Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus) since 2018, and serves as a Teaching and Learning Tutor for students with learning disabilities (DSA) since 2023. He also holds the position of Treasurer on the Board of Directors for SIPEM SoS – Lazio, a non-profit organization specializing in emergency psychology services.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
• Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychological Rehabilitation, Sapienza University of Rome (110/110 cum laude and honors)
• PhD in Psychology and Social Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome

Dr. Acciarino's research focuses on Social and Affective Neuroscience, employing advanced methodologies including virtual reality simulations, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and psychophysiological measurements. His clinical work bridges neuropsychology—particularly in epilepsy management—with psychotraumatology applications in high-stress environments like migrant quarantine facilities during the pandemic. This interdisciplinary approach integrates pedagogical theory with real-world psychological interventions.

Scientific awards: None documented.

As a DSA tutor, Dr. Acciarino develops personalized academic support strategies for neurodiverse students while contributing to institutional accessibility frameworks. His field experience includes designing psychosocial support systems for migrants aboard Italian Red Cross quarantine ships and delivering trauma-focused care through the ANIA Cares service, though no specific research grants are referenced.

He actively shapes emergency psychology protocols through SIPEM SoS – Lazio, where his treasurer role involves resource allocation for crisis response teams specializing in disaster mental health interventions.