Xavier Aparicio

Xavier Aparicio is a Professor in Learning Psychology at the University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), affiliated with the interdisciplinary CHArt laboratory (Human and Artificial Cognition). His research focuses on cognitive mechanisms of reading and comprehension across diverse media (paper, tablets, interactive whiteboards) in primary school students and adults, with a strong emphasis on bilingualism, multilingualism, and cognitive control.

• Research themes include digital reading, executive functions, and language processing
• Key projects: e-FRAN TAO (2017-2020), NUMEC (2017-2020)
• Administrative roles: Responsible for the Master MEEF Premier degré (2017-2020), Coordinator of Research Initiatives (IFR modules)

His publications span psycholinguistics, educational technology, and bilingual cognition, often utilizing chronometric, oculomotor, and electrophysiological measurements. Current activities include coordinating CHArt-UPEC research seminars and leading strategic initiatives in education and formation practices.

Based at the Maison de la Recherche et de l'Innovation (MRI) in Bonneuil-sur-Marne, Aparicio actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration within UPEC’s Aurora Alliance and strategic axes like SPEF (Savoirs et Pratiques en Éducation et en Formation).