

Meet the Team

Ariana Novak
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology
Organizing this Symposium at my Alma Mater was an opportunity to give back to the civitas academica that shaped me and supported my growth, both academically and personally.

Beatrice La Rocca
Newly Graduated from Cognitive Neurocience & Clinical Neuropsychology, UNIPD
A friend asked me to help out at PONS, and I decided to embark on this challenge. It is a great opportunity to learn how to foster a young scientific community.

Esma Sude ÅžimÅŸek
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology, UNIPD
I joined the organizing team to give back to a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and scientific exchange, and to work alongside like-minded people.

Gülin Akıncı
Bachelor's in Psychological Science, UNIPD
I’m here to contribute in creating the same valuable experience that I had as a participant. I believe that it’s important to take an active role in shaping the academic atmosphere that we’re part of.

Jacopo Freddi
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology, UNIPD
I joined the organizing team to help keep this event ongoing, as a valuable place for students and young researchers to meet, create a community, and share ideas.

Begüm Ülkü
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology, UNIPD
I joined this team to give young researchers a platform to share and to inspire those willing to listen.

Matteo Pelligra
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology, UNIPD
I joined PONS because I think it’s a great opportunity for us students to feel and live our university experience to the fullest.

Sema Ece ÇiÄŸdemoÄŸlu
Bachelor's in Psychological Science, UNIPD
After participating in PONS’24 as a listener, I realized how important it is to make sure young minds and voices are given the appropriate stages. With this realization, I joined the PONS’25 organization team.

Valentina Rossi
PhD in Brain, Mind, & Computer Science, UNIPD
I have been a part of the PONS community since my time as a CN2 student. I decided to join the PONS team to give voice to new PhD students, colleagues, and friends, and to help foster a stronger network among young researchers.