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How the brain shifts from doing to delegating

Our research shows how the brain transitions from performing to delegating technical tasks, activating both technical and social reasoning networks—a process we term transactive technical cognition.

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Media

My research has been featured in national and local media, from television broadcasts to newspapers and online platforms. These stories offered the opportunity to share our findings with a broader audience, bringing the discussion beyond the lab and into the public sphere. Below is a selection of media coverage highlighting some of these contributions.

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From screws to screens: Distinct neural pathways for different technologies

The brain uses distinct neural pathways to process mechanical and digital technologies.

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An integrated neurocognitive model of technological cognition

From tools to touchscreens — our new model illustrates how the brain produces technological cognition.

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Teaching

This section details the courses I teach across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programmes in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.

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Publications

My scholarly output, including peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and book chapters from past and ongoing research projects.

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