Vincenzo Romei

Prof. Vincenzo Romei is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of Psychology, leading the Consciousness Group. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and has held roles at Harvard Medical School, Geneva Neurology Department, and the University of Essex, where he was a Full Professor. His research focuses on neural correlates of consciousness, using EEG, neurostimulation, and behavioral studies. He directs the Second Cycle Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2005)
• BSc/MSc in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2001)

Research Interests:

His work examines temporal properties of brain communication, alpha oscillations' role in sensory selection, and consciousness mechanisms. Techniques include EEG, TMS, and tACS to study perception, memory, and attention.

Awards:

• 2020 Best Contribution Award (Transcranial Brain Stimulation Workshop)
• 2019 BIAL Grant (€47k) for boosting working memory
• 2016 Most Cited Current Biology Article (Thut et al., 2011)

Grants & Leadership:

Directed grants totaling over €400k, including an ERC Starting Grant and a BIAL-funded study. Serves as a Reviewer for journals like Current Biology and Neuron.

Labs/Teams:

Leads the Consciousness Group at the University of Bologna, collaborating internationally on neurostimulation and predictive coding models.