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Chiara Valzolgher is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMEC) of the University of Trento, Italy. Her research focuses on spatial hearing, metacognition, and multisensory perception, particularly in contexts involving hearing loss and age-related auditory decline. She employs virtual reality and motor strategies to investigate perceptual adaptation and cognitive resource allocation during auditory tasks.
- Education:
- 2021: Doctorate in Cognitive Sciences (cum laude), University of Trento & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
- 2016: Master's in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Trento
- 2014: Bachelor's in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (108/110), University of Milan-Bicocca
Her recent work explores how active listening and spontaneous behaviors (e.g., head movements, postural adjustments) enhance auditory spatial confidence and reduce perceived listening effort. She also investigates the impact of face masks on sign language metacognition and develops VR-based auditory training for cochlear implant users. Collaborations include researchers like Francesco Pavani, Elena Gessa, and Elena Giovanelli.
Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and virtual reality to address communication barriers in healthcare and educational settings. Key methodologies include behavioral experiments, metacognitive evaluations, and computational modeling of sensory integration.