Julien Musolino

Julien Musolino is a Professor at Rutgers University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Psychology and the Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science (RuCCS). He is also a member of the Philosophy Department's graduate faculty. His research explores the foundations of human cognition, focusing on language, rationality, agency, memory, and belief formation, with a particular interest in their societal implications. Musolino has been recognized with multiple teaching awards for his outreach efforts, and his work has been supported by NIH and NSF grants.

Education:

• University of Geneva, Switzerland
• University of North Wales, Bangor, UK
• University of Maryland
• University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests: Musolino's work bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy. Key areas include belief dynamics, temporal binding mechanisms, supernatural concept memorability, and the cognitive underpinnings of religious thought. He actively engages in public discourse through lectures, podcasts, and media appearances, addressing topics like free will and the intersection of science and society.

Recent Activities: Recent talks include presentations to employment lawyers, physics students, and humanist networks. He debated theologian Brian Brock (2025) and participated in Swiss media interviews (2023). His research has been featured in leading journals and interdisciplinary conferences.

Grants & Funding: NIH and NSF grants support his studies on belief formation, temporal binding, and cognitive science outreach.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with RuCCS and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the memorability of supernatural concepts and rethinking temporal binding.