Bridging artistic excellence and scientific inquiry to inspire musical growth and understanding
I am a diversified and interdisciplinary Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow in Music at RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion (University of Oslo), with expertise in Music Technology, Music Psychology, Musicology, and Piano Performance accrued through relevant diplomas and degrees in Piano Performance, Musicology (BA), Music Psychology (MA) and Music Technology (PhD) from the Conservatoire of Music of Milan, The University of Sheffield and the University of York. I am also an Associate Fellow in Higher Education Academy, with 25+ years of global teaching experience in music education from primary to tertiary sectors. I began my academic journey as a concert pianist, teacher and musicologist, and then acquired competence in experimental research in performance science, fulfilling my long-term commitment to excellence in music performance, education and research.
I have published 13 peer-reviewed articles, 2 book chapters, presented at over 20 international conferences, secured more than €410,000 in research funding, and received three awards for academic and educational excellence, including the KM Stott Prize (2019), Voice Foundation Honorable Mention (2018), and Golden Award from the Conservatory of Pescara (1993).