Prof. Elia Formisano

Prof. Elia Formisano

Full Professor | Principal Investigator

Elia is a cognitive neuroscientist with a background in biomedical engineering. His expertise lies in brain imaging (fMRI, EEG, MEG) and computational cognitive neuroscience, with a particular focus on auditory perception and cognition. Currently, he is dedicated to developing AI models for machine hearing, inspired by the human brain’s functioning.   

At BISS, Elia explores the integration of neuroscience knowledge, AI, and new technologies to optimize interactions within real, virtual, and mixed environments. His work aims to translate academic research into practical applications through audio analytics, collaborating with companies, government bodies, and non-profit organizations. 

Elia holds the position of Full Professor of Neural Signal Analysis at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience and is a Fellow of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering. 

Keywords: 

  • Cognitive neuroscience 
  • AI models 
  • Machine hearing 

My work at BISS