CV

EDUCATION

  • PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Education – BCBL & Universitat de València, cum laude (2016)
  • MSc in Neuropsychology of Developmental Disorders – ISEP, Barcelona (2016)
  • MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Education – Universitat de València (2010)
  • BA in Clinical Psychology – Universidad de Málaga (2005)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Freelance Consultant – Consumer Behavior, Cognitive Neuroscience & Digital Mental Health Research
Remote | 2023–Present

  • Provide consulting in behavioral and neurocognitive research design for organizations in health, wellness, and consumer science.
  • Design and support ad-hoc studies on mental health, user engagement, and emotional experience, leveraging biometric and psychometric approaches.
  • Advise on study metrics including engagement, emotional responses, user satisfaction, and behavioral outcomes.

Research Leader – Digital Mental Health
ifeelonline, Spain | 2023–2025

  • Led research strategy for a global digital therapy platform.
  • Designed and executed studies on therapy outcomes, AI-based triage, risk prediction, and workplace mental health using standardized psychometric and behavioral assessments.
  • Supervised talent development, performance reviews, and mentorship of junior researchers.

Research Associate – Consumer Neuroscience & Neurotechnology
LabLENI, Universitat Politècnica de València | 2021–2023

  • Led research for academic and business-driven projects using EEG, VR, and behavioral analysis.
  • Collaborated with McDonald’s, Heineken, European Bank.
  • Mentored master’s students and coordinated research teams.

Scientific Consultant – Neurotechnology
Bitbrain Technologies | 2020–2021

  • Led literature reviews and content creation on cognitive and EEG-based assessment tools.
  • Translated research into business and clinical strategy.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuromodulation
University of Grenoble Alpes | 2020–2021

  • Led EEG and tACS studies on visuospatial perception and emotion.
  • Provided mentorship to graduate students.

Senior Researcher – Fragrance Science & Emotional Behavior
Johnson & Johnson | 2017–2019

  • Designed studies on emotional effects of consumer healthcare products using EEG and biometric tools.
  • Advised on innovation strategy and mentored team members.

Research Associate – Cognitive Neuroscience & Sensory Perception
University of Valencia | 2018–2020

  • Led neuro-biometric studies on hedonic food tasting and sensory perception.
  • Scientific consultant for companies such as Solver and Bunge.

Cognitive Psychology Consultant
Eurekers, Valencia | 2016–2017

  • Developed personality and IQ evaluation tools for digital platforms.

PhD Researcher – Cognitive Neuroscience & Numerical Cognition
BCBL & University of Valencia | 2010–2016

  • Conducted 3 EEG studies on numerical cognition in bilinguals.

TEACHING & MENTORSHIP

  • Thesis Director, Master in Neuropsychology and Education, UNIR (2025–present)
  • Graduate mentoring, EEG and research methods – Universitat de València, UPV, Grenoble
  • Shadowing Mentor for PhD students – Universitat de València (UVempleo)
  • EEG Research Workshops – CEIB-CS Valencia (2016)
  • Teaching Assistant – Experimental Psychology, Universitat de València (2013–2014)

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  • Clinical TMS Certification – Maastricht University, EACCME® (2019)
  • Advanced Neurofeedback & QEEG – SEBINE, Madrid (2019)
  • Neurostimulation Methods – EACCME, Valencia (2016–2017)
  • Brainstorm & FieldTrip EEG Workshops – BCBL, Murcia (2013–2014)
  • OHBM Neuroimaging Courses – Hamburg (2014)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS

  • Gil-López et al. (2023). Is mixed reality effective for retail? Frontiers in VR.
  • Alcañiz et al. (2023). Odors and decision speed. Scientific Reports.
  • Gil-López et al. (2022). XR for Consumer Behavior. Wiley.
  • Patent: WO2020049430A1 – EEG device for infant emotional assessment.

*see full list of publications here

LANGUAGES

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Proficient – C2)
  • French (Intermediate – B2)