About
Dr. Ronja Demel is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in Personality Psychology. She serves as a principal investigator in the Einstein Research Unit Coping with Affective Polarization and teaches in Psychology Bachelor's and Master's programs.
- Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in Behavior and Cognition, University of Göttingen (2017-2022)
- M.Sc. Psychology (Affective Neuroscience), University of Göttingen (2014-2017)
- B.Sc. Psychology, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (2011-2014)
Her research focuses on intergroup empathy, political attitude formation, and prejudice reduction, particularly in refugee and crisis contexts. She develops innovative tools for measuring political orientations and investigates how moral judgments interact with sociopolitical dynamics.
Demel's publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, political science, and behavioral economics. Her work addresses crisis response mechanisms, cross-cultural differences in decision-making, and methodological advancements in measuring complex social attitudes.
- Career Development Award (Berlin University Alliance, 2022-2023)
- Leibniz Science Campus Conference Travel Grants (2018-2022, 2023)
- German Business Foundation (sdw) Doctoral Scholarship (2018-2022)
She emphasizes inclusive teaching methodologies that foster academic exchange and skill development, including methodological training and presentation techniques. Her research positions include roles at both Humboldt University and the University of Göttingen's ANaP Lab.
