Antonella Maselli
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4
Total Citations
115
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About
Antonella Maselli is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and computational modeling. Her work centers on understanding how the brain controls behavior and motor actions, moving beyond the constraints of traditional laboratory studies to develop sophisticated models that capture the richness of real-world behavior. Maselli’s major contributions include advancing the application of Active Inference—a framework rooted in predictive processing—to model motor control in continuous time, offering a compelling alternative to conventional Optimal Control theories. Her most-cited paper, “Beyond simple laboratory studies: Developing sophisticated models to study rich behavior” (2023, 88 citations), challenges the field to embrace more ecologically valid experimental designs. Additionally, her survey on modeling motor control in continuous-time Active Inference (2023, 14 citations) synthesizes key theoretical insights, bridging ideomotor theory and cybernetics. With a growing citation impact, Maselli’s work is notable for its ambition to unify neural foundations, cognitive processes, and naturalistic behavior, making her a leading voice in the push for more dynamic and integrative approaches in psychology and neuroscience.
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- 2Modeling Motor Control in Continuous Time Active Inference: A Survey14 citations · 2023
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- 4Modeling motor control in continuous-time Active Inference: a survey3 citations · 2023