Hello and Welcome!
I am Giulia Mezzadri, a mathematician and postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University's Cognition and Decision Lab, under the supervision of Michael Woodford. My current research focuses on the cognitive processes underlying economic decision-making and behavior.
Before joining Columbia as a postdoctoral researcher, I obtained my PhD in applied mathematics for cognitive science from Université Côte d'Azur in France. Working under the guidance of Patricia Reynaud-Bouret, Fabien Mathy, and Thomas Laloë, I explored human category learning through computational modeling and experimental studies.
Outside of academia, I am deeply involved in fostering community growth. As a board member of AIRIcerca New York Chapter, I am committed to creating opportunities for Italian researchers through cultural, social, educational, and recreational events. You might also find me contributing to the "Papers, Distilled" series within the Press Office of Columbia University Postdoctoral Society (CUPS), where I strive to showcase the work of Columbia postdocs with clear, concise, and engaging articles. Additionally, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and actively participate in Columbia University's PostdoQs group.
In my free time, I enjoy challenging my skills in data visualization, embarrassing myself in Zumba classes, training for marathons (or at least attempting to), and learning Spanish.
If you'd like to connect, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or by email!
What's New?
August 2024: I completed a 4-week project in collaboration with the Office for Postdoctoral Affairs and Early Career Research at Columbia, where I analyzed survey data and designed visuals to gain insights into postdoctoral life. I am very grateful for this awesome experience! 📊🙏
June 2024: Great news! I've been selected as a mentee for the 2024 DVS Mentorship Program! I am honored to be mentored by Huiwon Lim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Graphic Design at Penn State University 😃🎉
April 2024: I am taking part in the #30DayChartChallenge! Explore my visuals on Instagram or LinkedIn 📈
March 2024: I am contributing to the #DuBoisChallenge2024! Check out my visualizations on Instagram or LinkedIn 📊
February 2024: My latest blog article about Chiara Trovatello's work on nonlinear optics for the "Papers, Distilled" series is out! Give it a look here 😉