About
Sebastian Schmidt is a tutor and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychopathology and Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Psychology at Saarland University and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Christiane Melzig. His research focuses on behavioral changes during crises, particularly pandemic-related psychological impacts.
- B.Sc. Psychology (2012-2015), Saarland University
- M.Sc. Psychology (2015-2019), Saarland University
- PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology (2020-present), Philipps University of Marburg
Schmidt's work bridges clinical psychology with quantitative behavioral analysis, as seen in his 2021 publication on pandemic shopping patterns. He has served as a tutor for Quantitative Methods and Statistics at Saarland University, contributing to methodological education in psychology.
- Co-authored PloS One publication (2021) analyzing consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic
As part of Prof. Melzig's research group (AG Melzig), he combines experimental psychopathology with psychotherapy research, focusing on real-world behavioral adaptations during global health crises.