Marvin Neumann

Dr. Marvin Neumann is an Assistant Professor in Organizational Psychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He also holds an appointment at the IBBA. His research focuses on algorithmic decision-making in HR contexts, emphasizing predictive validity, autonomy, and ethical implementation of mechanical prediction systems. Neumann has been awarded the 2023 Abbas prijs and the 2024 Best dissertation award for his contributions to selection psychology.

His work bridges psychological theory with practical applications in personnel selection and educational testing. Notable contributions include guidelines for decision-rule design and studies on overcoming algorithm aversion in organizational settings. Neumann teaches advanced courses like Human Resource Development and M&D3: Individual and Organizational Diagnosis, emphasizing evidence-based practices.

Neumann has published widely in journals such as the Journal of Business and Psychology and Computers in Human Behavior, with a focus on improving advisor systems, transparency in algorithms, and the human factors influencing algorithm adoption. His research network includes collaborations with institutions like the University of Minnesota and frequent peer-review roles for leading journals in selection assessment.