I am interested in visual perception and attention, and social cognition. In my research, I adopt a range of methods and approaches, including eye movements and cross-cultural comparisons.

I currently conduct research in the following areas:

• Visual perception and attention in social contexts
• Eye movements and cognition
• Spatial representation of non-numerical magnitudes (e.g., time, weight, speed)
• Aesthetic perception of natural landscapes

Please also consult the webpage of my laboratory:
https://colab.psy.unipd.it/mario-dalmaso/

I offer both literature-based and experimental theses, with direct and continuous supervision throughout all stages.

To effectively carry out a literature-based thesis, it is helpful to have a good understanding of how to search for sources. This skill can also be developed through courses offered by the “Metelli” library (https://biblio.unipd.it/biblioteche/psicologia/laboratori-formazione).

Experimental theses may require advanced skills in programming (e.g., Python) and data analysis (e.g., R), which I do not expect students to already possess. I personally supervise all stages of the experimental work and prepare the necessary materials in advance, remaining available for any clarification. The main responsibility of the student is to take an active role in data collection.

Anyone undertaking a thesis, of any kind, becomes part of a dynamic research environment, with regular group meetings dedicated to in-depth discussion and the sharing of work.

For topic selection, you can refer to the “Research Areas” section.

For further information and interactive content, please also consult the following page:
https://colab.psy.unipd.it/mario-dalmaso-thesis