Jascha Rüsseler

Prof. Dr. Jascha Rüsseler is a Professor at the Chair of Cognitive, Emotional and Neuropsychology within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg. His research focuses on adult literacy, dyslexia, emotional decision-making, and implicit learning mechanisms.

• Professor of Cognitive, Emotional and Neuropsychology since 2010
• Acting Professor for General and Biological Psychology (2005-2010)
• Habilitation in Psychology (2005), Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Rüsseler's research interests span functional illiteracy, neuropsychological diagnostics, and cognitive neuroscience applications. He leads projects like CogLit (BMBF) and participates in initiatives targeting literacy challenges in young adults. His teaching includes foundational courses in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neuropsychology at both bachelor's and master's levels.

Additional roles include academic advising, program coordination for psychology degrees, and membership in the Faculty Council of Humanities and Social Sciences. He also serves as guest lecturer at AIHE Lübeck.