Eugenio Parise

Eugenio Parise is an Associate Professor at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) within the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Trento, Italy. He has held academic positions at Lancaster University, Central European University, and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences.

• Current role: Associate Professor (2024)
• Previous roles: Assistant Professor (2021-2024), Lecturer (2013-2021), Research Fellow positions at CEU, Max Planck Institute, and others

Education:

• PhD in Dynamic, Clinical, and Developmental Psychology (2001-2005), University of Rome 'La Sapienza'
• Psychology Degree (equivalent to Master's, Summa cum Laude) (1997-2001), University of Rome 'La Sapienza'
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (CAP) (2013-2015), Lancaster University

Research Interests: Dr. Parise investigates the biological and cognitive foundations of infant communication, focusing on ostensive signals, language development, word comprehension, and the relationship between words and categorization. His work explores how communication shapes infant cognition, including learning, language, and theory of mind.

Methodologies: He employs neuroscience techniques such as EEG (including ERPs, Time-Frequency analysis, Frequency Tagging), fNIRS, behavioral methods, looking time studies, and eye tracking to study infant development.

Scientific Awards and Grants:

• PRIN PNRR (MUR) National Interest Research Project (PI, 2023)
• Fondazione CARITRO Research Project (Co-PI, 2023)
• PRIN (MUR) National Interest Research Project (Co-PI, 2023)
• British Academy Small Research Grant (2014)
• ESRC LuCiD Grant (2014)
• ESCoP poster prize (2013)
• Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2007)

Scientific Contributions: Dr. Parise serves as an examiner for PhD committees across Europe and reviews for journals like Psychological Science, Cognition, and NeuroImage. He has contributed to popularizing science via interviews in VOX TV, Journal Clinical Neuroscience, and RecerCaixa.