Ana Leal

Dr. Ana Leal is a Research Fellow in Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK, specializing in moral psychology, intergroup relations, and social change. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2023) and has taught at institutions like the University of Groningen. Her work focuses on collective action dynamics, moral conviction, and intergroup conflict in democratic societies. Research highlights include longitudinal studies on Chilean social movements and the interplay between identity, emotion, and moralization. She collaborates with international teams and contributes to climate action initiatives in Eastern Africa.

• Education: PhD (Social Psychology, Groningen, 2023); MSc (Social Psychology, VU Amsterdam, 2016); BA (Psychological Sciences, Coimbra, 2010)

Her research integrates behavioral science and social psychology to address systemic inequities, with recent emphasis on climate justice. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, she co-authored influential models like the Intergroup Value Protection Model. Awards: None explicitly listed.