Giovanni Federico is a neuropsychologist, a trainee psychotherapist, and a cognitive neuroscientist. He holds a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Neuroscience at Suor Orsola Benincasa University. His research primarily investigates the neurocognitive mechanisms that allow humans to understand and interact with their physical world. In recent years, his work has explored how cognitive functions adapt to and interface with rapidly evolving technologies. To address these research questions, Giovanni employs advanced behavioural paradigms, eye-tracking methodologies, and neuroimaging techniques, including functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging and high-density electroencephalography.
Two Distinct Neural Pathways for Mechanical versus Digital Technology
Federico et al. (2025)
On the functional brain networks involved in tool-related action understanding
Federico et al. (2023)
Bringing cumulative technological culture beyond copying versus reasoning
Osiurak, Claidière & Federico (2023)
Tool and object affordances: An ecological eye-tracking study
Federico & Brandimonte (2019)
University of Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
Federico II University of Naples, Italy
University of Lyon II, Lyon, France