Inge Merkelbach

Inge Merkelbach is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, public health, mental health, and policy evaluation. She actively contributes to understanding the impact of pandemics, healthcare access, and behavioral insights in policy design.

Research Interests: Her work spans epidemiological studies on autism, vaccination hesitancy in deprived areas, and qualitative analyses of healthcare delivery during crises. She explores how psychosocial factors and public policies intersect with health outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Key Contributions: Her articles analyze the psychosocial effects of the pandemic on autistic children, remote care challenges in low-income neighborhoods, and barriers to vaccination. She also evaluates the effectiveness of behavioral insights in public administration.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Brave research group and contributes to datasets like the Comprehensive Evaluation of the Behavioral Insights Group Rotterdam.