Psychology Colloquia Series: Associate Professor Giovanni Mento

Topic: Developmental cognitive neuroscience

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Giovanni Mento is Associate Professor in Developmental Neuropsychology and EEG recording and Analysis at the Department of General Psychology of the University of Padua. 

His research interests are in the field of Cognitive Neurosciences, Developmental Cognitive Neurosciences and Developmental Neuropsychology. 

His main research topic is the investigation of the brain predictive and anticipatory activity in a developmental neuroconstructivist perspective, with a special interest about how top-down and bottom-up temporal expectancy interplay to shape multiple cognitive domains, including attention, motor preparation, working memory and inhibitory control.

More about Associate Professor Giovanni Mento

The Psychology Colloquia 2026/27 series is organised by Dr Goffredina Spano from the Department of Psychology at Kingston University.

The annual programme offers ten research talks each academic year. The sessions features either a Kingston University researcher or an invited expert presenting current research, innovative findings and emerging ideas from areas including: 

• Developmental psychology 
• Cognitive psychology 
• Social psychology 
• Clinical psychology 
• Neuroscience 

The series provides opportunities to explore current psychological research, exchange ideas and engage in discussion with researchers and professionals from across the field.

If you have questions about the event, or need more information about the Psychology Colloquia series, please email Goffredina at [email protected].