Alena Koop

Alena Koop is a Scholarship holder and IPAM trainee at the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy I (AG Rief) department of Philipps University of Marburg. Her work bridges clinical psychology with emerging technologies, focusing on interpersonal expectations and decisions in psychopathology contexts.

• Education:
  • PhD in Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.), Philipps University of Marburg (since 11/2023)
  • M.Sc. in Psychology, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (2021–2023)
  • B.Sc. in Psychology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2017–2021)

Her research explores interpersonal dynamics in psychopathology and the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT into therapeutic decision-making. Her master’s thesis investigated how explanations and interactive engagement affect advice-taking behavior, reflecting her interest in technology-driven clinical interventions.

Scientific Awards:

• Promotionsstipendium (PhD Scholarship), Philipps University of Marburg (since 11/2023)

She is also a certified therapist at the PAM psychotherapy clinic and has prior experience in psychiatric practices and clinical internships. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary approaches in behavioral science and digital health solutions.