Carolina Maruta

Carolina Maruta is a dedicated researcher at the Católica Research Centre for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W), focusing on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of neuroscience, military psychology, and neurodegenerative diseases. Her work bridges clinical assessment tools (like the TeRAp aphasia screening test) with real-world applications in extreme occupational environments, particularly submarine missions.

• PhD in Primary Progressive Aphasia (University of Lisbon, 2015)

Her research explores:

• Sleep dynamics and psychological resilience in military personnel
• Frontotemporal dementia phenotyping using genetic and clinical tools
• Health literacy and mental well-being metrics

Recent publications highlight collaborations across neurosciences, computer science, and social psychology. Key projects include NHNAI (Neurosciences & AI Humanism) and CRC-W's multidisciplinary investigations into adolescence, quality of life, and psychometric modeling.