Our research focuses on the development of perception and cognition from the earliest stages of life.

We use advanced techniques, such as 4D ultrasound and foetal heart rate monitoring, to explore foetal perception and behaviour, shedding light on how cognitive abilities emerge and how early environmental variations impact development in the short and long term. Our studies investigate infant category formation, early word learning, and communicative abilities through methods like preferential pointing and eye-tracking. We also examine how these early abilities relate to social and language learning, as well as the sharing of information with others. Additionally, we use functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the neural correlates of early cognitive processes and explore the relationship between early executive function development and later academic success.