The Department of Decision Sciences at Bocconi University is honored to announce that Pierpaolo Battigalli has been awarded a second advanced ERC grant for his groundbreaking project, TRAITS-GAMES. Battigalli's research delves into the separation of game rules from players' personal traits, addressing a fundamental flaw in current game theory methodology. The project aims to develop a general language to describe these aspects independently, investigating how cognitive abilities and personal traits influence strategic interactions. Through formal models capturing dynamic motivations, Battigalli seeks to enhance the practicality of game theory in real-world scenarios. This esteemed grant recognizes Battigalli's significant contributions and underscores the department's commitment to pioneering research.