• Marta Acampora (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4836-6103)

My research project investigates antibiotic resistance, a global health threat. Stewardship, defined as the development of responsible and conscious practices in healthcare settings, emerges as a frontier to address evolving medical challenges. The project aims to promote awareness among physicians and patients by optimizing prescribing practices through shared decision-making.

Supervisor: Prof. Guendalina Graffigna

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, Shared decision making, Antibiotic stewardship

• Roberta Antonia Allegretta (https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4600-6546)

My PhD project focuses on the development of protocols in the field of neuromanagement, including: the study of inclusive leadership processes, decision-making and leader’s decision awareness, based on multi-method evaluation; neuroempowerment of executive functions, development of training protocols promoting an inclusive environment through the empowerment of hard and soft skills.

Supervisor: Prof. Michela Balconi

Keywords: Decision-making, Executive Functions, Neuromanagement, Addiction

• Vittoria Badino (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4442-9222)

The main research question of this project concerns the assessment of the credibility of children victims and witnesses of Child Sexual Abuse. The project examine, firstly, the perception of children’s credibility held by justice workers, secondly, an assessment of two credibility indicators, namely narrative coherence and narrative completeness of children’s testimonies.

Supervisor: Prof. Sarah Miragoli

Keywords: Child sexual abuse, Child testimony, Credibility of the child witness, Narrative coherence, Narrative completeness

• Sabrina Bartolotta (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0909-6868)

My PhD project explores the integration of extended technologies, such as Virtual Reality, into education 4.0. It involves designing and implementing immersive learning experiences and training programs for higher education and corporate settings, assessing their effectiveness, and focusing on the emotional and cognitive aspects of learning concepts and developing soft skills.

Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Gaggioli

Keywords: Virtual reality, Metaverse, User experience, Soft skills training

• Federica Bonazza (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0258-1796)

My PhD project focuses on the end of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. In the ART setting, there is no defined biological endpoint; the end occurs when it is in the couple's best interest to stop treatment. To date, there is a paucity of data on this complex phase.

Supervisor: Prof. Sara Molgora

Keywords: Assisted reproductive technology, End of treatment, Patient-centered communication

• Giulia Brizzi (https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7472-742X)

My PhD research examines how body experience is affected by Multisensory Integration Processes in clinical and non-clinical populations. By making use of Virtual Reality technology, our goal is to explore the potential for modifying and controlling body experience and its underlying mechanisms.

Supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe Riva

Keywords: Body experience, Multisensory integration, Virtual reality

• Rossella Caliciuri (https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7417-5719)

My doctoral research explores the significance of scientific reasoning skills for individuals in evaluating information and making informed decisions. It examines both research contexts and everyday situations, focusing on developing scales for scientific reasoning and assessing relationships with socially relevant issues, such as the impact of climate change.

Supervisor: Prof. Margherita Lanz

Keywords: Scientific reasoning Skills, Misinformation, Data literacy, Pseudoscience

• Camilla Chiara Colombo  (https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4228-1525)

My doctoral research project focuses on the dimensions of ambiguity and uncertainty within romantic relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood. The study aims to deepen the understanding of unclear and ambiguous practices in light of the attachment theory and to enhance the knowledge of its associated phenomena.

Supervisor: Prof. Emanuela Confalonieri

Keywords: Adolescence, Young adulthood, Romantic relationships

• Martina Gnerre (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5917-2972)

My research proposes a system to analyze vocal behavior of miscommunication between pilots and ATC in real flight scenarios. By studying linguistic and acoustic markers, psychological drivers of miscommunication will be identified. The ultimate goal is to establish the foundation for designing an algorithm that can predict instances of miscommunication.

Supervisor: Prof. Federica Biassoni

Keywords: Non-verbal communication, Psycholinguistics, Vocal analysis, Human factor, Aviation psychology

• Giuliana Lo Fico (https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4342-8898)

Research project focusing on adoptive families with children affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Aims to expand scientific knowledge on the topic and develop intervention programs to enhance resources for these families.

Supervisor: Prof. Rosa Rosnati

Keywords: Adoption, Family relationships; Co-parenting, Life satisfaction, Young adults, Teenagers, Well-being, Risky behavior

• Marta Mondellini (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9578-4586)

My research aims to investigate the relationship between hedonic stimuli and motivation in the rehabilitation context. Visual, acoustic and social hedonistic stimuli will be inserted into semi-immersive and immersive virtual reality environments. Motivation, emotions, and treatment compliance will be measured by comparing these virtual environments with control virtual environments.

Supervisor: Prof. Alessandro Antonietti

Keywords: Human factor, Motivation, Virtual reality, Rehabilitation

• Valentina Poletti (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7458-7498)

My research focuses on studying illness expectations in chronic respiratory diseases. Specifically, I aim to investigate the impact of illness expectations and perceptions on the quality of life and relationships of individuals with sleep apnea, with a particular emphasis on the role of their bed partners.

Supervisor: Prof. Eleonora Volpato

Keywords: Chronic disease, Illness perception, Illness expectation, Mind-body relationship

• Daniela Poli Martinelli (https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6692-2890)

The primary focus of my research lies in examining businesses and their commitment to environmental sustainability. Through my project, I'm to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that drive businesses to adopt and uphold sustainable practices throughout their journey and whether ther are differences between FB and non-FB. 

Supervisor: Prof. Maura Pozzi

Keywords: Family business, Social representations, Sustainability, Self- entrepreneurship, Identity

• Giulia Tallarita (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2142-4454)

My study will evaluate cognitive and psychological aspects of ALE with the aim to characterize the clinical phenotype of the amygdala-orbitofrontal limbic network. My research will explore the effects of clinical variables on cognitive and psychological aspects before treatment and the predictors of cognitive and psychological outcomes of treatment.

Supervisor: Prof. Maria Caterina Silveri

Keywords: Social cognition, Theory of mind, Limbic encephalitis

• Ilaria Telazzi  (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9929-3349)

Consistently with the Theory of Constructed Emotions, my research focuses on the relationship between emotion regulation and emotional granularity on a daily basis. Along this line of research, I am particularly interested in how this interplay impacts affective experiences and wellbeing in two distinct areas: chronic pain and sleep quality.

Supervisor: Prof. Stefania Balzarotti

Keywords: Theory of constructed emotions, Emotion regulation, Emotional granularity, Chronic pain, Experience sampling methods