Emma Rodero Antón

Emma Rodero Antón is a Full Professor of Media Psychology and Neurocommunication at the Department of Communication, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). She directs the Media Psychology Lab and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Communication. Her research focuses on cognitive processes, attention, memory, and nonverbal communication, utilizing psychophysiological methods to analyze voice, sound, and auditory engagement.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology and Communication
• Doctorate in Health Sciences
• Master’s in Arts and Humanities (Communication)
• Graduate Degree in Communication

Research Interests:

Her work explores how auditory elements (e.g., prosody, gestures, spatial audio) influence communication effectiveness, with applications in healthcare (e.g., Alzheimer’s caregiving), crisis communication, and virtual reality interventions for public speaking anxiety. She employs EEG, physiological measurements, and experimental designs to study listener engagement and cognitive-emotional responses.

Publications Overview:

Recent articles address topics like CSR skepticism during crises, neurophysiological responses to audio formats (podcasts, radio), and strategies to improve communication with Alzheimer’s patients. Her work bridges neuroscience and communication theory, emphasizing practical applications in media design and healthcare.

Awards & Grants:

No specific awards listed, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact. Active in grant-funded projects related to media psychology and neurocommunication.

Advising & Labs:

• Director of the Media Psychology Lab
• Advisor on projects involving VR therapy, audio storytelling, and caregiver-patient communication

Future Work:

Expanding research into immersive audio technologies, cross-cultural communication dynamics, and psychophysiological tools for communication effectiveness assessment.