My main research areas include: executive functions, cognitive aging, functional hemispheric asymmetries, frontal lobes, spatial and temporal attention, influence of life experiences and professions on cognitive processes and underlying neural mechanisms.
The main methods we use include Neuroimaging, Event-related potentials, neuropsychology, experimental psychology, neuromodulation.

Specific topics for the thesis may change depending on the period.

Some possible Topics: High-level cognitive processes (executive functions), hemispheric asymmetries, cognitive aging, relationship between functional connectivity and cognitive performance in healthy and pathological conditions (e.g., MCI, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders).
New: Thesis on systematic review or meta-analysis about neuroplasticity topics, such as the impact of life experiences such as profession (e.g., sommelier, musician, programmer...) on the cognitive system and the brain (including the structural and functional connectome).

Methods: Experimental Psychology, EEG/ERP, fMRI & neuroimaging in general, Neuropsychology, Neuromodulation (depending on the ongoing research), systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Description of the ideal thesis student: the ideal student who is the best match for my supervision style takes their role in the thesis project very seriously. They are knowledgeable both technically (statistically and theoretically) and practically (please take advantage of the various research-oriented, hands-on classes offered at Unipd and elsewhere on topics like statistics, programming/coding, neuroscientific techniques, bibliographic search, etc.). The ideal mentee is also proactive, motivated, and eager to understand the theory behind the proposed research activity with a critical mindset, while remaining respectful.

Note: I advise master's candidates potentially interested in working with me to send their complete CV (including both completed exams and exams still to be taken), along with a motivation letter explaining why they would like to work in my lab, and their request for supervision via email in advance. Additionally, please avoid asking about potential research projects too early, relative to the time when you are truly available to effectively and intensively work on your thesis. Lastly, please refrain from requesting me to be your thesis supervisor if you are simultaneously approaching multiple other professors. Kindly wait for their responses first.