Jacopo Turini

I am a researcher specialized in cognitive science and psychology, with expertise in data analysis. I hold a PhD from Goethe University of Frankfurt, where my research delved into the intricate relationship between visual perception, semantic memory, and language comprehension. Specifically, I explore how humans leverage environmental cues to efficiently recognize, search, and interact with objects.

My work primarily involved designing and conducting behavioral experiments, both in person and online, and employing Generalized Linear Mixed-effects Models (GLMMs) for data analysis. Additionally, I have hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing Magneto-/Electroencephalography (M/EEG) data, and applying machine learning algorithms for classification, prediction, and clustering.

Prior to pursuing my PhD at the Scene Grammar Lab under Melissa Võ, I completed a research internship with Daniel Kaiser and Radek Cichy at the Neural Dynamics of Visual Cognition group of the Free University of Berlin; I have obtained my master's degree from the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) of University of Trento, under the supervision of Roberto Bottini and Oliver Collignon. And my bachelor's degree was earned at the Department of Psychology of University of Milano-Bicocca.

In the last year, I've been collaborating with Experientia, a Service and Behavioral design consultancy firm based in Torino (IT) and Zürich (CH). There I had the opportunity to work in a team of designers and social scientists merging my data analysis skills with qualitative methods and design principles such as ethnografic research, personas modeling, behavioral modeling and development of use case scenarios and user journeys. Besides, I could work on projects in different fields, from automotive sector to renewable energy communities.

By combining insights from psychological sciences with advanced data analysis skills, I am passionate about using data to decipher human behavior at both individual and group levels. My goal is to apply this understanding to inform the design of products, services, and policies. Furthermore, drawing from my research experience, I am keen on contributing to and fostering scientific projects beyond the confines of academia.