Luciana Castelli

Luciana Castelli is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) within the Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education. She leads research at the Competence Centre for Innovation and Research on Education Systems (CIRSE), focusing on psychological aspects of educational environments. Her work addresses systemic challenges in Ticino's education system through evidence-based approaches.

Her research examines:

• Psychological well-being in educational systems
• Teacher support mechanisms and burnout prevention
• Highly sensitive children in classroom settings
• Educational equity across institutional levels
• Pandemic impacts on learning relationships

She employs mixed-method approaches including longitudinal studies, instrument validation, and large-scale surveys.

Castelli's publications demonstrate consistent focus on:

• Educational transitions and career decision-making
• Organizational psychology in school settings
• Innovative teaching methodologies
• Crisis adaptation in education systems

Her work combines psychological frameworks with practical educational applications.

She leads significant projects including:

• Differential Susceptibility to Early Education (2019-2024): Developing sensitivity measures for children
• Working in Schools: Well-Being Conditions for Teachers (2013-2017): Canton-wide teacher burnout study
• Middle Years Development Instrument: Well-being assessment for early adolescents
• Highly Sensitive Children in School (2022-2023): Classroom practice evaluation

At CIRSE, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on education system innovation, focusing on adaptive teaching strategies and institutional support frameworks.