This section details the courses I teach across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programmes in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, Italy. It aims to equip students with the tools to understand the neural basis of core human cognitive processes. The course covers the structure and functions of nervous system cells, the mechanisms of neural signal transmission, and the structure–function relationships within the central nervous system. The curriculum is organised to support effective learning of the neurobiological and neurophysiological factors that shape and influence human thought and behaviour.
This advanced-level course is part of the Master’s Degree in Psychology with a curriculum in Cognitive Neuroscience at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, Italy. Building on foundational prior courses, it explores specialised topics such as the neural mechanisms of complex cognition, social and affective neuroscience, computational modelling, and translational approaches to neurological and psychiatric disorders. Students engage with cutting-edge research, case studies, and interdisciplinary perspectives, enhancing both theoretical understanding and methodological skills. The course also promotes the development of independent research proposals rooted in current neuroscientific debates.
This course is part of the Master’s Degree in Psychology with a curriculum in Cognitive Neuroscience at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, Italy. It offers students a thorough introduction to the theoretical and methodological foundations of cognitive neuroscience, connecting neurobiology, neurophysiology, and cognitive theory. Topics covered include the neural basis of perception, memory, attention, language, and action, along with the principles of neuroimaging and electrophysiological techniques. The course highlights critical analysis of empirical findings and encourages the ability to incorporate neuroscientific evidence into broader psychological frameworks.
This course was a core part of the Master’s Degree in Psychology with a curriculum in Cognitive Neuroscience at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, Italy. It aimed to provide advanced knowledge in Cognitive Neuroscience by exploring current research on the anatomical and functional structures of the human mind and their epistemological bases. Throughout the course, students were introduced to recent neuroscientific developments related to cognitive functions and processes they had previously studied, such as attention, perception, memory, action, and reasoning. Additionally, the course addressed various current topics emerging from international neuroscientific debates. From the 2025–2026 academic year, it was replaced by the Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience course.
This advanced course is part of the Doctoral Research Programme in Humanities and Technologies: An Integrated Research Path, Curriculum in Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, Italy. It examines the relationship between cognitive processes and technological progress, offering an in-depth understanding of neurocognitive mechanisms, the influence of emerging technologies on cognition, human–technology interaction ergonomics, advanced research methods, and ethical and societal issues. The course prepares students with the skills to undertake independent research and communicate complex ideas effectively.