Paulo Cesar Barraza Rodriguez

Paulo Cesar Barraza Rodriguez is an Associate Professor at the University of Chile, affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education. He holds a Doctorate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2011) and a Psychologist degree from the University of La Serena (2005).

• Education: Doctor (2011), Psychologist (2005)
• Teaching: Faculty of Social Sciences (Development and Learning Bases, 2015–2025), Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities (Cognitive Sciences, 2015–2025)

Research Interests

His work bridges educational neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on neuromyths, attentional networks, and creativity development. He has extensively studied Alzheimer's disease, semantic networks, and self-awareness in patients.

Publications

His 15 most recent articles (2015–2025) span EEG hyperscanning, gamma-band synchronization, and neuroscience in education, with applications in Alzheimer's diagnostics and creative ideation.

Student Advising

• Natural semantic networks in OCD patients (2023)
• Cooperative skills in teaching (2022)
• Emotion recognition in autism (2022)
• Self-awareness in Alzheimer's (2021)

Labs & Collaborations

He leads research at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, focusing on neuroscience applied to education, with collaborations in Alzheimer's research and educational technology.