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Matthew at a Poster Session at RIT

WELCOME

Matt Altobelli

Cognitive Scientist | AI Innovator | Psychology Professor

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Welcome to the professional hub of Matt Altobelli, a cognitive scientist and AI innovator dedicated to understanding and improving human cognition. At the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, my work bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application. As Chief Science Officer at CogBias AI and a professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex human problems.

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AI-Powered Cognitive Solutions

As the Chief Science Officer at CogBias AI, I lead the development of cutting-edge AI models that detect and mitigate cognitive biases in language. Our platform helps businesses and researchers gather more accurate data by eliminating the hidden biases in survey questions and market research. This work is at the forefront of building more responsible and trustworthy AI.

In addition to my work at CogBias AI, I developed the Insight Solutions Cognitive Processing Style Analyzer, a machine-learning framework that assesses cognitive styles through written narratives. This tool has significant applications for both clinical and research settings, offering new avenues for diagnostic methodologies and personalized therapeutic interventions.

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Academic Leadership and Research

As a dedicated academic, I teach a range of undergraduate courses at the Rochester Institute of Technology, including Cognitive Psychology, Psychological Disorders, and Social Psychology. My teaching philosophy is centered on fostering critical thinking and a deep engagement with scientific literature. I mentor the next generation of researchers in the Emotion and Cognition Lab, guiding them through the complexities of experimental design and data analysis.

My research program explores the intricate connections between language, emotion, and cognitive processing, with a particular focus on trauma and mental health. My recent work, presented at the 2024 Psychonomics Society conference, investigates how PTSD symptom severity influences emotional language and cognitive styles, providing critical insights for more targeted therapeutic interventions.

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A Vision for the Future

My journey from the U.S. Air Force to entrepreneurship and now to academia and AI has provided me with a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and human behavior. At the heart of my work is a drive to understand and improve how we think, learn, and communicate. Whether through building AI tools that enhance decision-making or inspiring students in the classroom, I am committed to making cognitive science accessible, impactful, and beneficial to society.

Latest News

  • My work continues to evolve across multiple exciting fronts, from academic research to applied AI innovation. I am currently preparing two manuscripts for publication that represent significant contributions to the field of cognitive psychology and AI-powered research methodology. The first, "Examining Linguistic Narratives and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder," explores the intricate connections between language use, cognitive processing styles, and mental health outcomes. This research demonstrates how the words we choose when describing adverse events can reveal underlying cognitive patterns associated with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

  • The second manuscript, "The Impact of AI-Powered Question Rephrasing on Cognitive Bias in Survey Responses," provides scientific validation for the AI platform we are developing at CogBias AI. This research shows that AI-powered tools can successfully detect and mitigate cognitive biases in survey questions, with particularly strong results in reducing acquiescence bias and improving the predictive validity of survey responses.

  • As Chief Science Officer at CogBias AI, I continue to lead the development of expert models designed to identify and analyze cognitive biases in market research and other forms of communication. This work represents the practical application of decades of cognitive science research, translated into tools that help organizations make better decisions based on more accurate data.

  • I am also collaborating with the Rammerman Leadership Group to create a comprehensive suite of psychometric tools for leadership assessment and development. This project allows me to apply my expertise in cognitive psychology to the practical challenges of identifying and developing leadership potential.

  • On the academic front, we have recently applied for a grant to fund my dissertation research, which focuses on creating a sophisticated machine learning model capable of recognizing cognitive distortions directly from language. This work builds on my earlier research on cognitive processing styles and has the potential to provide new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for mental health professionals.

  • Finally, in my spare time, I am working on a book that explores the fascinating intersection of time and physics—a personal passion project that allows me to engage with fundamental questions about the nature of reality. I hope to publish this work later this year.

Contact Me

mgagsh@rit.edu | Tel: 585 305 8573

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