My current research focuses on non-invasive brain stimulation combined with neurophysiological recordings (EEG, EMG) and immersive virtual reality (IVR) to investigate performance monitoring and body representation. This includes studying cognitive conflict through phase-shifted tACS, embodiment-error monitoring interactions using TMS-EEG-IVR, and using EEG-IVR to explore how ownership and agency influence (im)moral behavior. Additionally, I am investigating agency and ownership alterations in individuals with Functional Movement Disorder (FMD) using IVR-EMG. Moreover, I am actively involved in multiple projects focused on exploring the neuromodulatory effects of low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS).
Research center
CLN²S@Sapienza
About
Education
Title: Ph.D. in Psychology and Social Neuroscience
Institute: La Sapienza University of Rome
Location: Rome
Country: Italy
From: 2022 To: 2026
Title: M.Sc. in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Institute: Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna
Location: Cesena
Country: Italy
From: 2019 To: 2022
Title: B.Sc. in Psychological Sciences and Techniques
Institute: Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna
Location: Cesena
Country: Italy
From: 2016 To: 2019
Skills
Non invasive brain stimulation
- TMS
- tACS
- TUS
Electroencephalography (EEG)
All Publications
2024
Cenka K., Spaccasassi C., Petkovic S., Pezzetta R., Arcara G., Avenanti A.
Temporal dynamics of implicit moral evaluation: From empathy for pain to mentalizing processes
Neuropsychologia, vol. 205
2023
Spaccasassi C., Cenka K., Petkovic S., Avenanti A.
Sense of agency predicts severity of moral judgments
Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 13