Formation

He received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Tilburg University (2020–2023), with an average of 7.97, including an academic exchange period at McMaster University (Canada).
He continued his studies with a Master's Degree specializing in Health and Medical Psychology at Leiden University (2024–2025), which he completed with an average of 8.0 (laude).
He is currently a PhD Fellow in Psychology at the University of Bologna.

Academic career

She worked as a mathematics and English tutor at Schuelerhilfe, Cologne (2019–2020).
She was Research Intern at the CoRPS – Tilburg University research group (2022–2023), where she collaborated on a systematic review on eHealth-supported behavioral change techniques.
Subsequently, he worked as a Research Assistant at CoRPS – Tilburg University (2024–2025), participating in experimental studies on placebo and nocebo effects and dealing with data collection, statistical analysis and preparation of scientific publications.

Scientific activity

Co-author of an abstract presented at the 5th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies (2025).
First author of the article "Expectation Shapes Hunger and Craving: Placebo Effects of Verbal Suggestion on Food-Related Experiences".

Extracurricular activities

She participated in the PANACEA Summer School at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2024).
She was Chairman of the Internationalization Focus Group of the COMPLEX psychology student association.
Member of the ALUMNI Association of Psychology AXON.
He has been a mentor for two consecutive years in the TOP and IDEA programs.
She also participated as a volunteer in the European GAIA program dedicated to wellness education.

Her research focuses on placebo and nocebo effects in dermatological treatments, investigated through big data-driven methodologies. She integrates psychological and computational approaches to understand the psychobiological mechanisms that shape treatment perception and efficacy.

Education

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Tilburg University (2020–2023) with an average of 7.97, including an academic exchange at McMaster University (Canada).
Obtained a Master's degree specializing in Health and Medical Psychology at Leiden University (2024–2025), graduating with an average of 8.0 (laude).
Currently a PhD Fellow in Psychology at the University of Bologna.

Worked as a Mathematics and English Tutor at Schuelerhilfe, Cologne (2019–2020).
Served as a Research Intern at CoRPS – Tilburg University (2022–2023), contributing to a systematic review on eHealth-supported behavior change techniques.
Later held the position of Research Assistant at CoRPS – Tilburg University (2024–2025), participating in experimental studies on placebo and nocebo effects, conducting data collection and statistical analyses, and contributing to scientific publications.

Co-author of an abstract for the 5th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies (2025).
First author of the paper "Expectation Shapes Hunger and Craving: Placebo Effects of Verbal Suggestion on Food-Related Experiences".

Participant in the PANACEA Summer School at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2024).
Served as Chairman of the Focus Group Internationalization within the psychology student association COMPLEX.
Member of the Psychology Alumni Association AXON.
Worked as a mentor for two consecutive years in the TOP and IDEA programs.
Volunteer member of the GAIA program, focused on wellness and community engagement.