Maximilian Bretschneider

Dr. Maximilian Bretschneider is a Researcher at the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at Chemnitz University of Technology. He specializes in work, organizational, and economic psychology, focusing on mental health and technological transformation in workplaces.

• Current position since 2020
• Previous research roles at Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH and TU Dresden
• Doctoral studies in occupational psychology
• Undergraduate degrees in sociology, social sciences, and peace/conflict research

His research interests center on psychological strain in digitalized work environments, occupational health management, leadership impacts on employee well-being, conflict resolution, and social inequality in health contexts. He investigates how digitalization and automation affect mental health through stress assessment and preventive strategies.

Recent publications highlight psychological implications of Industry 4.0, stress prevention frameworks, and health risks in technological workplaces. His work emphasizes ergonomic adaptation, psychosocial support systems, and policy development for healthy digital transformations.

Additional activities include presentations on human-robot interaction and digitalization challenges, as well as voluntary work in criminal justice support services.