University of Messina
NeuroInformatics and Cognitive Sciences
An interdisciplinary research laboratory at the University of Messina exploring the human mind and behavior through AI, virtual reality, neuroscience, and psychology.
Innovative
Research Directions
NISC Lab integrates technology, mind, and science to explore the frontiers of cognition and artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence & Neural Modeling
Exploring deep learning, spiking neural networks, and computational cognition to understand and replicate human intelligence.
Cognitive Science & Neuropsychology
Investigating perception, reasoning, and behavior through neuroscience and philosophy of mind frameworks.
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Designing immersive experimental environments
for therapy, education,
and interactive cognitive research.
Meet Our
Academic Leadership
Prof. Giorgio Mario Grasso
Associate Professor
He works in Artificial Intelligence, especially neural networks, vision, robotics, and cognitive modeling.
Director of NISC Lab.
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Prof. Pietro Perconti
Full Professor
His research focuses on consciousness, social cognition, and the philosophy of cognitive science, including the role of language and representation.
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Prof. Alessio Plebe
Full Professor
He works on neural computation, epistemology of AI and moral behavior, exploring cognitive and philosophical phenomena.
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