Merylin Monaro

Merylin Monaro is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padua, Italy. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of technology in psychology, including deception detection, mental health interventions, and human-computer interaction. She leads studies on forensic psychology in digital spaces, stress management through AI-driven tools, and user behavior analysis in virtual environments.

Research Interests:

• Forensic Psychology & Cybercrime Analysis
• Machine Learning in Behavioral Assessment
• Augmented Reality & User Experience Design
• Psychometric Methods for Deception Detection
• Mental Health Technology Innovation

Her work explores the intersection of technology and human behavior, with recent emphasis on metaverse-related legal challenges, AI ethics in psychological testing, and digital solutions for adolescent well-being. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, focusing on biometric authentication, online identity verification, and predictive mental health models.

Recent Trends in Work:

2024-2025 research highlights include:

• Development of AI chatbots for WHO-validated stress management protocols
• Forensic analysis of metaverse sexual crime dynamics
• Pioneering VR-based memory testing methodologies
• Machine learning frameworks to detect response bias in psychological assessments

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned, but her work demonstrates significant contributions to interdisciplinary research methods. Active in collaborative projects involving computer science and psychology departments, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided texts.