Jon Roozenbeek

Jon Roozenbeek is an Affiliate Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the psychology of intergroup conflict, digital media effects, and countering misinformation. He has authored books including The Psychology of Misinformation and Propaganda and Ideology in the Russian-Ukrainian War, and lectures on Social Psychology and Advanced Topics in Social and Applied Psychology. His work examines authoritarianism, institutional trust, and the efficacy of inoculation interventions against misinformation.

Key research themes include prebunking strategies, the impact of social media on polarization, and the role of identity in propaganda. Roozenbeek collaborates with the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab and actively contributes to global initiatives combating disinformation through gamified interventions and AI ethics research.

His recent publications explore misinformation decay, AI's role in combating false narratives, and cross-cultural applications of prebunking. Roozenbeek’s work bridges academic research with practical solutions for digital misinformation challenges in education, public health, and international conflict contexts.