Paolo Bernardis

Paolo Bernardis is an Associate Professor at the University of Trieste, affiliated with the Department of Psychological Sciences and Techniques. His research focuses on neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and perception-action systems, particularly in neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. He leads the Perception, Action, Attention and Communication research group and participates in projects addressing facial emotion processing in mental and neurological diseases. He actively contributes to doctoral programs in Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences and holds roles in departmental governance.

• Research Interests: Mental scene construction, motor control in Parkinson's, task-relevance of emotional stimuli, visuomotor cognition.
• Key Projects: - Role of Task-Relevance in Facial Emotional Stimuli (2024-2027)
  - PRO-BENE-COMUNE Well-being Initiative (2024-2025)
• Professional Roles: Member of Departmental Council, Doctoral College Boards (Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences), and Academic Committees.

His work bridges cognitive processes with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research in neurorehabilitation and motor behavior.