Senior researcher
Neurodevelopment and addictive behaviours
Professor, PhD. Department of Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Processes, and Speech Therapy at the Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid.
After completing his degree in Cognitive Psychology in 2013 at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), he pursued a Master’s degree in Neuroscience at UCM. He completed his master’s thesis at the Laboratory of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience (LNCyC), where he has been an active member since November 2014.
His research focuses on characterizing neurophysiological and neuropsychological profiles that indicate vulnerability to alcohol consumption initiation in adolescents, with particular emphasis on the associations between neurobiological endophenotypes, functional brain networks, and executive functioning, and how these factors contribute to the emergence of risky drinking behaviors during adolescence. He is an expert in electrophysiological techniques, such as EEG and MEG, combined with advanced analysis methodologies, including functional connectivity and network analysis.
Overall, his postdoctoral work is situated at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on understanding the biological underpinnings of substance use vulnerability and translating these insights into actionable strategies to reduce risky behaviors in young populations.
