I’m Federica Scarpellini, and I like to say I’m a complicated human being—possibly generating quite a few complex datasets myself.
Life hasn’t always been easy, and like most people, I’m learning day by day (and step by step) how to find my place in the world.
There are a few stable things I love spending time with: reading, dogs, writing, and playing sports.
I juggle a few languages thanks to my time living abroad (hello, Netherlands!) and my international circle of friends—but I wouldn’t say that’s my superpower.
My real strengths? Curiosity and creativity, I believe.

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My Resume

Education
Research Experience
Research Project (MSc), Vrije Universiteit (AMS)

Title: The influence of body orientation on length judgements

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jeroen Smeets

  • Reviewed literature, formulated research questions, and developed hypotheses
  • Wrote scientific reports and presented findings to various academic audiences
Member of the Neuromotor Control Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (AMS)

Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Bernadette van Wijk

  • Reviewed, interpreted, and presented literature
  • Took part in scientific discussions and deepened understanding of the state of the art
Member of the Sensorimotor Dynamics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (AMS)

Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Jeroen Smeets, Dr. Eli Brenner

Research Project (BSc), Fondazione Santa Lucia (RM)

Title: Outcomes in patients with Low Back Pain following an integrative rehabilitation protocol

Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Vinicola, Prof. Dr. Marco Tramontano

Internships
Sports Rehabilitation (375 hours), UCAM — Murcia (ES)

Coordinator: Prof. Victoria Palop Montoro

  • Conducted interviews and gathered observational data
  • Wrote a case report and presented it to different scientific audiences
Neurological Rehabilitation (1500 hours), Fondazione Santa Lucia (RM)
  • Designed integrative rehabilitation programs for neurological conditions (Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
Scientific Publications

Scarpellini F., Smeets J.S.J. The influence of body orientation on length judgements (In-press in Perception)

Relevant Work Experience
Researcher, Dept. of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna
  • Assessed neuromotor abilities in Parkinson’s disease patients
  • Conducted experimental testing on both healthy individuals and Parkinson’s patients
Freelance Scientific Writer
  • Advanced data analysis skills (Python, R, Matlab)
  • Proficient in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.JS, Adobe Illustrator)
Postural Rehabilitation Therapist, Studio Ronconi Casal Palocco (Rome)
  • Assessed postural imbalances
  • Developed customized postural re-education programs aimed at restoring postural balance
Neuromotor Rehabilitation Therapist, Santa Lucia Foundation (Rome)
  • Developed integrative rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise, robotic aids, new technologies, vestibular therapy
  • Supervised students on clinical reasoning
Volunteer Neuromotor Rehabilitation Therapist, AISA Lazio (Rome)
  • Organized and managed AISA's experimental Tele-rehabilitation project
  • Designed and led online group therapy sessions for patients with ataxic disorders
Other Work Experience
Assistant Manager, Sushito Oud-West (Amsterdam)
  • Trained, supervised, and managed a team of 15 employees
  • Planned, monitored, and evaluated lab performance
Futsal Coach, Virtus Ciampino Sports Association (Rome)
  • Assessed psychomotor and sport-specific skill development
  • Designed training programs for technical, physical, and perceptual-cognitive skills
Courses
  • Visual Communication, edX
  • Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization, University of California (online)
  • ADOBE Illustrator Mega Course, Alan Ayoubi (online)
  • Giving and taking in Networking, Marco Van Gelderen
  • Introduction to Python Programming, Codecademy
  • Postural rehabilitation, Mézières - ASM JMC Formations S.r.l