Matthias Schroeter

Professor Matthias Schroeter is an Adjunct Professor and Group Leader in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry at the University of Leipzig, collaborating with the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. He holds dual doctorates (Dr. med. and Dr. phil.) and an M.A. in Philosophy. His research focuses on psychiatric disorder foundations, frontal lobe functions, and cognitive neurodevelopment using techniques like fNIRS. He is affiliated with the Day Clinic of Cognitive Neurology and the Leipzig University Hospital (Universitätsklinikum Leipzig).

Education:

• MD from Humboldt University Berlin (1994)
• M.A. in Philosophy from Technical University Berlin (1999)
• PhD (Dr. med.) in Molecular Biology (1998), Habilitation in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry (2006), and PhD (Dr. phil.) in Philosophy (2011)

Research Interests: Combines neuroscience, psychiatry, and philosophy to explore cognitive mechanisms in psychiatric disorders. Key areas include astrocyte injury biomarkers, social cognition, and consciousness theory (e.g., 'Negative Phrenology').

Awards:

• 2013: ISMRM Magna Cum Laude Merit Award
• 2012: GNP Poster Award

Roles & Grants: Serves on the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy’s 'Functions of Consciousness' council. Former roles include systemic therapy certification (2000) and cognitive behavioral therapy training (2002). Active in clinical psychiatry and academic leadership.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Cognitive Neuropsychiatry research group, integrating clinical practice with neuroimaging and biochemical analyses.