Andreas Samus

Andreas Samus is a Researcher at the Department of Supply and Consumer Research within Justus Liebig University Gießen. His work focuses on urban sustainability and the complex relationships between humans and nature.

• PhD (2019-2023): University of Otago, New Zealand
• Master's (2016-2018): Urban Culture, Society and Space, University of Duisburg-Essen
• Bachelor's (2012-2015): Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen
• Bachelor's (2008-2011): International Business and Marketing, Whitworth University

Research Interests: His work explores biodiversification-promoting behavior, the impact of urban nature on mental health, and the determinants of nature connectedness. Applying interdisciplinary methods from environmental psychology and urban ecology, he investigates how nature interactions influence emotional well-being and environmental behavior. Recent studies analyze urban green spaces, private garden biodiversity, and pandemic-related mental health dynamics.

Teaching: He teaches courses on consumer behavior, human-environment interaction, and health-environment relationships at both Bachelor's (BP 136, BP 137) and Master's (MP 172, MP 174) levels.

Publication Trends: His recent work focuses on

• Quantifying nature connectedness impacts on urban mental health
• Linking biodiversity in private gardens to psychological resilience
• Investigating therapeutic approaches for post-clinic employment challenges

Collaboration: Engages in transdisciplinary projects across Germany, USA, New Zealand, and Malaysia.