Elke U. Weber

Elke U. Weber is the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School and Professor of Psychology at Columbia University. She also holds the title of Earth Institute Professor and serves as co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) and the Center for Decision Sciences. Her research focuses on behavioral models of judgment and decision-making under risk and uncertainty, with applications to environmental policy, climate change communication, and medical decisions. She has been a lead author for the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and has held leadership roles in organizations like the Society for Judgment and Decision Making.

Educations:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University

Research Interests: Dr. Weber investigates individual and cultural differences in risk perception, discounting behaviors, and decision-making processes. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and economics, emphasizing practical applications to global challenges like climate change. Recent efforts include engaging creative industries and media in climate advocacy through initiatives like the CRED webinar series.

Affiliations & Advisory Roles:

• Past President: Society for Mathematical Psychology, Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Society for Neuroeconomics
• Editorial Boards: Multiple interdisciplinary journals
• Advisory Committees: U.S. National Academy of Sciences (human dimensions of global change)

Labs & Teams: Co-founder and co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED), which explores decision-making under climate uncertainty. Active in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, environmental science, and policy.