Albert Flexas

Albert Flexas is a Researcher affiliated with the University of the Balearic Islands, associated with the Human Evolution and Cognition research group (EvoCog) and the IFISC institute (UIB-CSIC). His work focuses on neuroaesthetics, neuroethics, and human evolutionary traits. He completed his PhD on 'The moral and aesthetic nature of humans,' supervised by Camilo J. Cela-Conde and Enric Munar.

Research Interests: Flexas explores the neural mechanisms underlying aesthetic appreciation, moral judgment, and evolutionary psychology. His studies employ neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG) to analyze how cognitive processes shape artistic perception and ethical decision-making.

Key Contributions: His publications (2012-2014) address topics like facial expression priming effects on art perception, neural correlates of moral dilemmas influenced by religious beliefs, and brain network dynamics during aesthetic experiences. He has also validated moral dilemma frameworks and investigated aesthetic appreciation enhancement via brain stimulation.

Affiliations & Activities: Founder of Mallorca Creativa, member of EvoCog at UIB, and part of IFISC. Active in international conferences (e.g., International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience, Organization for Human Brain Mapping). Co-authored chapters on neuroaesthetics and creativity in interdisciplinary volumes.