Black and white photo of a young man with medium-length dark hair, light eyes, wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring, sitting against a textured wooden background, dressed in a black button-up shirt, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression, with his hands held together in front of him.

Welcome, I’m Jorge Ratia

I’m a social neuroscientist exploring the biological bases of human morality

and I work to make these ideas accessible to everyone, beyond academia.

What do I do?

I study how people interpret the world and how they make decisions about it, especially in tense social and political contexts. My work combines experimental neuroscience with applied psychological research, using methods such as EEG, fMRI, and behavioral analysis.

Beyond running studies, I work across the full research process. I design experiments, analyze data, and synthesize complex findings, from academic papers to reports for policymakers and organizations.

Alongside research, I work in science communication and consulting. I write for general audiences and collaborate with -public and private- institutions to translate scientific information into informative stories.

RESEARCH INTERESTS: · METACOGNITION · COGNITIVE BIASES · POLITICAL NEUROSCIENCE · MORAL DECISION-MAKING · NEUROIMAGING · BIOBEHAVIORAL DATA ANALYSIS · EXPERIMENTAL BIOETHICS.

SELECTED AFFILIATIONS & COLLABORATIONS

WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY

  • “It has been a real privilege to work with Jorge. He impressed me deeply with his curiosity, his passion, and his courage to ask big questions, such as those related to the neurobiology of human conflict. I am sure that, wherever his path takes him, he will make an impact both in science and beyond.”

    —Dr. Emilie Caspar (Moral & Social Brain Lab, Ghent University)

  • “During my academic collaboration with Jorge, I have observed the development of a meticulous and creative scientific researcher. His work combines scientific rigor, originality, and a significant contribution to the emerging discipline of political neuroscience.”

    —Dr. Leonardo Cerliani (Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience)

  • “Jorge led the ABC Journal with great passion and dedication, and he gave us all a strong example of what true leadership is. I feel fortunate to have worked with him as an ABC board member, and I truly valued the supportive environment he created, where everyone could do their best work.”

    —MSc Ilaria Gavetti (Ecole Graduée Biologie Santé de Lille)

  • “Jorge shows heart for his job. His students reviewed him as the best teacher, and wrote reviews such as 'Jorge should be teaching every course' . The students love him because he really takes the time to explain concepts and give examples. He shows passion when he teaches, and that gives the students extra motivation.”

    —MSc Stephania Kaulesar (GZ Health Psychologist)

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