Paolo Toffanin

Paolo Toffanin is a Researcher and Post-doc researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, with a dual affiliation to the UMCG. His roles include research coordination, teaching, and freelance entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD and works 9-17 Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8:30-12:30 on Tuesday and Thursday). His primary expertise spans electroencephalography (EEG), eyetracking, statistical analysis, and experimental design, with a focus on cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications. He advises on research methodologies and collaborates internationally in auditory and speech processing studies.

Research interests include cognitive load assessment via pupillometry, lexical competition in speech perception, and behavioral studies on body image in college populations. His work bridges psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, particularly in understanding attentional mechanisms and their clinical implications. Recent studies explore how lexical competition affects speech comprehension in hearing-impaired individuals and the psychological dynamics of 'fat talk' among female college students.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to auditory processing, crossmodal attention, and neuroergonomics. He maintains active research collaborations in auditory neuroscience and cognitive ergonomics, contributing to both theoretical and applied domains. Teaching activities complement his research, emphasizing experimental design and statistical rigor.