Tim van Timmeren

Dr. Tim van Timmeren is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences within the Department of Social, Health and Organisational Psychology (SHOP). He is affiliated with the Goal Lab and Self-regulation Lab, focusing on translating basic cognitive neuroscience findings to applied human research on habits and addiction. His work combines experimental paradigms with neuroimaging and computational modeling.

• Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience (Donders Institute, Radboud University)
• PhD in Psychiatry (Amsterdam UMC)

His research explores habit mechanisms in addiction disorders, behavioral flexibility, and digital disconnection. Recent publications analyze smartphone-based interventions for habitual behaviors, cortico-striatal connectivity, and lay beliefs about self-control. He collaborates across institutions including University of Amsterdam, Radboud University, and Amsterdam UMC.

Key publication trends include:

• 2024-2025 work on self-control beliefs and digital disconnection frameworks
• 2023 studies linking white-matter connectivity to goal-directed control
• 2022 research on implementation intentions and working memory effects

He contributes to courses in behavioral regulation, health psychology, and research methods while maintaining active external collaborations. His work aligns with UU research themes 'Dynamics of Youth' and 'Governing the Digital Society'.