Gianvito Laera

Gianvito Laera is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Geneva's Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. He works in the Cognitive Aging Lab, focusing on prospective memory research with particular emphasis on time-based memory processes across the lifespan. His research integrates cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology to understand how people remember to perform future intentions.

Dr. Laera received his PhD in Psychology from the University of Geneva (2018-2023), following a Master of Science in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation from the University of Padua, Italy (2013-2016), and a Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences and Techniques from the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Italy (2010-2013). Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked as a Research Assistant at Keele University's Neuropsychology Lab (2016-2018) and completed a research internship at the University of Padua (2015-2016).

His research primarily investigates prospective memory—particularly time-based prospective memory—which involves remembering to perform intended actions at specific future times. His work examines age-related differences in these processes, neural correlates using EEG methodology, strategic monitoring behaviors, and the impact of various contextual factors on memory performance. He employs both laboratory and web-based experimental approaches to study how people monitor time, check clocks, and manage cognitive resources when executing delayed intentions. His research has important implications for understanding cognitive aging and developing interventions to support memory in older adults.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on time-based prospective memory mechanisms across 15 recent publications. His work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches including meta-analyses, experimental manipulations of clock-speed, EEG measurements, and longitudinal assessments. Key trends include examining the cost of monitoring behavior, strategic clock-checking patterns, neural correlates of memory retrieval, and the relationship between personality factors and cognitive performance in aging populations.

While no specific scientific awards are documented in the available information, his research has been published in high-impact journals across psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology, reflecting recognition within his field.

As a postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Laera continues to develop his independent research program while collaborating with senior researchers in the Cognitive Aging Lab. His work bridges experimental cognitive psychology with real-world applications for understanding memory changes in aging populations.