Emiliano Ricciardi

Emiliano Ricciardi is a Full Professor of Psychobiology and Psychophysiology at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca. He holds leadership roles as Director of the PhD Program in 'Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences' and Vice-Rector for Didactics. His expertise spans cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging, with a focus on sensory deprivation and neural plasticity. Ricciardi completed his MD at the University of Pisa and a PhD in Neurosciences at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. He spent two years at NIH labs, acquiring expertise in PET and fMRI techniques.

Research interests include cross-modal plasticity in sensory-deprived individuals, neural correlates of perception, and advanced neuroimaging analysis. His MoMiLab group integrates cognitive neuroscience with structural/functional imaging. Ricciardi has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for journals like Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Neurology. Awards include Young Investigator and Travel Fellowships, alongside invited lectures globally. His work bridges neuroscience with technology and cognitive science, emphasizing practical applications for sensory and cognitive enhancement.

• Education: MD (University of Pisa), PhD (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna)
• Leadership: PhD Program Director, Vice-Rector
• Key Research Areas: Sensory Deprivation, Neuroplasticity, Multimodal Perception, Brain Imaging

His research explores how sensory deprivation reshapes brain function, leveraging neuroimaging tools like fMRI and M/EEG. Ricciardi’s contributions include studies on sleep neurobiology, emotion regulation failures linked to frontal brain activity, and the impact of self-control on neural systems. He has pioneered interdisciplinary projects, including the 'Train the Brain' cognitive intervention trial for mild cognitive impairment.