Roberta Rosa Valtorta

Postdoctoral Researcher


Curriculum vitae



Department of Psychology

University of Milano-Bicocca



Roberta Rosa Valtorta

Postdoctoral Researcher


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Roberta Rosa Valtorta

Postdoctoral Researcher


Curriculum vitae



Department of Psychology

University of Milano-Bicocca




About me


Social psychologist exploring how we perceive others and what that means for attitudes, behaviors, and social dynamics.


I am a postdoctoral researcher and adjunct professor of social psychology at the University of Milano-Bicocca, where I earned my PhD in 2019 with a project on dehumanization. During my doctoral studies, I had the opportunity to spend a period as a visiting researcher at Panteion University in Athens, working on dehumanization in political propaganda.

Since 2019, I have held postdoctoral positions at the University of Valle d'Aosta and the University of Milano-Bicocca. I also taught social and group psychology at the University of Trento. More recently, I was a fixed-term researcher and assistant professor at Pegaso University, gaining experience with digital teaching strategies.

Beyond dehumanization, my interests span a diverse range of topics, including gender stereotypes, socioeconomic inequality, and food sustainability. I predominantly use experimental and quantitative methods in my research, but I also integrate qualitative approaches to further explore personal processes and social dynamics.

More information about my work and interests can be found in the publications, projects, and blog sections. These offer a broader view of the research themes I engage with, the approaches I take, and the ideas I reflect on. For inquiries, potential collaborations, or to share thoughts, feel free to get in touch by sending me a note.

Latest news 

  • Aug 2025: New post on my blog 📝 
  • Aug 2025: New first-author paper out 🎉 
  • Apr 2025: Starting a new postdoc at the University of Milano-Bicocca 🚀

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