Research Centers, Groups, and Laboratories

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List of Research Centers

The Department hosts and collaborates with several research centers dedicated to advancing knowledge in education, neuroscience, and physical activity. These centers reflect the Department’s commitment to interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research:

Centre for Advanced Study in Education (CASE)

Scientific Coordinator: Pierpaolo Limone (Ad interim) CASE is an interdepartmental research center, also affiliated with the Department of Psychology, focused on pioneering studies in education and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. CASE includes:
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Research On Educational Neuroscience (REN Lab)

Scientific Coordinator: Stefania Morsanuto
REN Lab specializes in research at the intersection of neuroscience and education, investigating how neurophysiological principles can inform teaching and learning processes.

Learning Environments

The research line “Innovative Learning Environments” focuses on the measurement of the effect of new technologies in formal, non-formal and informal learning environments.

Scientific Coordinator: Raffele Di Fuccio

Advanced Human-Technology Interaction (LAHTI)

The Laboratory for Advanced Human-Technology Interaction (LAHTI) collects multiple research activities focused on the utilization of digital technologies, its effects on cognition and behavior, and the development of opportunities and tools based on new technologies for the promotion of health, well-being and education.

Scientific Coordinator: Stefano Triberti

Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (TeLE) Laboratory

Scientific coordinator: Maria Concetta Carruba

School Psychology Laboratory (SPLab)

The School Psychology Laboratory is a center dedicated to applied research and experimental psychological interventions aimed at promoting well-being and addressing the needs of the entire school community.

Scientific coordinator: Angelo Rega

Laboratory for Research in Social Innovation and Community Development (P.L.A.C.E.)

The P.L.A.C.E. Lab research operates in the field of community studies to help define solutions and intervention models, also through the integration of digital technologies, for the regeneration of places, the strengthening of the sense of community, the promotion of the agency of local actors, and the enhancement of local cultural heritage for sustainable development.

Scientific coordinator: Ada Manfreda

Educational Theories

Scientific coordinator: Marco Piccinno

Center for Sport Science and Human Performance - Interdepartmental Research Center

Scientific Coordinator: Cristiana D’Anna
This center is dedicated to promoting well-being through physical education and exercise, exploring innovative approaches to enhance mental and physical health.

Centre for Physical Education and Exercise

Coordinator: Prof. Gaetano Raiola
This center focuses on advancing research and practice in physical education and exercise, contributing to the development of effective methodologies and training programs.

Center for Sport Science and Human Performance - Interdepartmental Research Center

Scientific Coordinator: Cristiana D’Anna
This center is dedicated to promoting well-being through physical education and exercise, exploring innovative approaches to enhance mental and physical health.

Centre for Physical Education and Exercise

Coordinator: Prof. Gaetano Raiola
This center focuses on advancing research and practice in physical education and exercise, contributing to the development of effective methodologies and training programs.