Valerio Pellegrini

Valerio Pellegrini is a Researcher (Ricercatore a tempo determinato in tenure track) at the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic career includes roles as researcher and lecturer across institutions such as Sapienza and Guglielmo Marconi University. He holds a PhD in Social, Developmental, and Educational Research (2019) and is a licensed psychologist (2020) and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist (2024).

Research focuses on social psychology topics including populism, conspiracy beliefs, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-immigration attitudes, and mental health interventions. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like British Journal of Social Psychology, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, and Frontiers in Psychology. His work bridges social-political dynamics with clinical and quantitative methodologies.

Teaching includes courses on psychometrics, clinical research methods, and professional development for psychology students. He has secured research grants totaling €33,000+ from Sapienza University and the AIP. Awards include AIP’s Best Thesis (2020) and Best Article (2021, 2023) prizes.

Editorial roles include Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology (Social & Personality section) and Review Editor for multiple Frontiers sections. He has organized national conferences and presented at international venues like the University of Münster and Leiden University.