My interest in environmental psychology began during the COVID-19 lockdown, when being confined at home made me deeply aware of my need to reconnect with nature (especially the sea!). This experience led me to reflect on why humans feel so connected to natural environments and how these support cognitive and emotional restoration. These questions shaped my Master’s thesis, later published, and continue to guide my research.

My work generally focuses on understanding which aspects of nature promote psychological well-being and how immersive nature-based experiences influence emotional, motivational, and pro-environmental processes. I have collaborated on several projects delivering nature-based interventions with different populations, from primary school children to older adults, combining quantitative methods with field-based activities such as guided walks and mindfulness practices.

I am currently pursuing my PhD within the RESONATE Horizon Europe project, evaluating structured nature-based interventions in urban parks for people at risk of metabolic syndrome, with a focus on well-being, emotional processes, motivation, and individual differences. More broadly, my interests lie at the intersection of environmental and health psychology, with a strong focus on applied, interdisciplinary research and real-world impact.

Outside academia, I am passionate about physical activity: I have been a runner for over 12 years and regularly go to the gym, so staying active is very much part of my daily routine. After a day of research and movement, I like to unwind in a slightly different way, by playing video games (proving that recovery can also happen with a controller in hand!)

Supervisor: Prof. Angelica Moè
Co-supervisor: Prof. Francesca Pazzaglia