Angelo Romano

Dr. Angelo Romano is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, specializing in Social, Economic, and Organisational Psychology. His research focuses on cooperative decision-making, ingroup favoritism, and cross-cultural differences in trust and conflict. He holds a Double Ph.D. from VU Amsterdam and the University of Turin, with additional degrees from the University of Turin and Palermo.

• Education: Double Ph.D. (VU Amsterdam & University of Turin, 2018), Master’s in Mind Sciences (Turin, 2014), Bachelor’s in Psychology (Palermo, 2012).

His research interests include understanding the psychology of conflict and cooperation through interdisciplinary lenses (economics, social psychology, evolutionary biology). Key areas include reputation-based cooperation, reciprocity mechanisms, and the socio-ecological factors influencing human cooperation. Recent work examines global conflict misperceptions and how wealth/institutional differences shape international relations.

• Awards: Otto Hahn Medal (2018), ASPO Best Dissertation Award, Rising Star (APS, 2023).
• Grants: Noted for innovative projects in psychology (e.g., 2024 grants for research on conflict and cooperation).

He contributes to labs and teams exploring experimental economics and cross-cultural social dilemmas, emphasizing real-world applications of psychological findings.