معرفی
Dr. Sara De Felice is a social neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge's Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on the neuroscience of social interaction, particularly how real-world teacher-learner dynamics enhance human learning. She employs advanced neuroimaging, eye-tracking, and behavioral measures to model these interactions, with implications for education, therapy, and teamwork. Dr. De Felice holds a PhD in Social Neuroscience from UCL and has conducted research visits at institutions worldwide, including NYU and Yale University.
- Education:
- PhD in Social Neuroscience, UCL (2018–2023)
- MSc Brain and Mind Sciences, UCL/UPMC (2016–2018)
- BSc Psychology, Aston University (2012–2016)
Research Interests: Dr. De Felice's work explores how social interactions, especially in educational contexts, shape learning. She investigates neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying collaborative learning, emphasizing the role of social dynamics in knowledge acquisition. Her studies often involve hyperscanning techniques to analyze inter-brain synchronization during co-activities.
Awards:
- EPS 13th Frith Prize
- Jon Driver Prize
- fNIRS Society Women Excellence in Research Award
Advising & Grants: Currently a postdoc in Prof. Blakemore's lab (2023–present) and a ROKOS Fellow at Queen's College. Upcoming role as an MSCA Fellow at IIT, Rome (2026–2028). Her research is supported by grants from the EPSRC and Wellcome Trust.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Group and has affiliations with the Blakemore Lab. Engages in interdisciplinary projects with the Cambridge Neuroscience Initiative and the Centre for Educational Neuroscience.
