Mariagrazia Benassi

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Mariagrazia Benassi is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, and education. Her work primarily investigates how emerging technologies reshape human behavioral development, with a particular focus on the acquisition of new skills and competences in educational contexts. Her most cited paper, "Artificial intelligence and human behavioral development: A perspective on new skills and competences acquisition for the educational context" (2023), has garnered 185 citations, reflecting its timely and influential contribution to understanding how AI can be integrated into learning environments. In this work, Benassi critically examines the gap between the rhetoric of 21st-century skills and their actual implementation across diverse educational systems, offering a forward-looking framework for aligning technological innovation with pedagogical practice. Her research provides essential insights for educators and policymakers navigating the digital transformation of education. Through her scholarship, Benassi bridges cognitive science and AI, helping to define how human learning can adapt to and benefit from intelligent systems. Her work is widely recognized as foundational for researchers and practitioners seeking to foster adaptive, future-ready learners in an increasingly automated world.