María Angélica Benítez
investogadora, Docente, and PhD of Psy in Barcelona, España
María Angélica Benítez is a cognitive scientist (PhD) specializing in the relationship between artificial intelligence and human cognition, child cognitive development, and the effects of musical training on the brain.
Her work lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, education, and technology, with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how artificial intelligence is reshaping memory, language, attention, and decision-making across development.
She holds a PhD in psychology and has conducted multiple experimental studies with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on topics such as:
Human–AI interaction and cognitive offloading
Musical training and language development
Emotional memory and executive functions
Cognition, learning, and brain plasticity
María Angélica Benítez has participated in national and international research projects and publishes in high-impact scientific venues, contributing to the integration of neuroscience, technology, and education.
In addition to her academic work, she is an author and science communicator dedicated to making research on the brain, childhood, and technology accessible to the general public, combining scientific rigor with clear and engaging communication.
She is currently based in Barcelona, where she develops research, outreach, and knowledge-transfer projects focused on the cognitive impact of artificial intelligence and the optimization of human learning in the digital era.