Sergio Agnoli

Sergio Agnoli is Associate Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste. He serves as Director of the Dynamics of Creativity Lab (DoC Lab) and Co-Coordinator of the Doctoral Course in Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Trieste
• Research Institutions: Marconi Institute for Creativity (Senior Scientist)
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Journal of Creative Behavior and Possibility Studies & Society

His research focuses on the cognitive, emotional, and neurophysiological substrates of creative thinking. Key methodologies include EEG for temporal brain dynamics, eye-tracking for attentional mechanisms, and neurofeedback/tDCS for causal brain-behavior investigations. Current projects examine contextual inspiration, creative frustration dynamics, and multidimensional creativity models.

Recent publications highlight advancements in:

• Neurophysiological prediction of creative originality via EEG alpha power
• Emotional intelligence in creative resilience
• Contextual modulation of idea generation
• Theoretical frameworks integrating cognitive-emotional factors
• Eye-tracking analysis of attentional filtering in creativity

Awarded the Gabriele Di Stefano Prize (Italian Psychology Association) and featured on NeuroImage cover (Vol. 207). Active in international societies including ISSCI, SfNC, and PSN.

Current research involves European FP7 and Italian PRIN projects, with interdisciplinary collaborations across neuroscience, psychology, and education. The DoC Lab maintains partnerships with institutions in Bologna, Graz, Penn State, London, Padua, and Georgetown.