Torsten Reimer

Torsten Reimer is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts, where he directs the College of Liberal Arts Research Academy (CLARA). He also holds courtesy faculty status in the Brian Lamb School of Communication.

Education

• Ph.D., Free University of Berlin (Germany)
• M.A., Free University of Berlin (Germany)
• B.A., University of Tuebingen (Germany)

Research Interests focus on AI's role in decision-making, socio-technological contexts, and human-machine interaction. His work spans environments like smart home technology (Alexa), health decisions, and organizational behavior, using experimental and computational methods.

Scientific Awards

• College of Psychology's Award for Excellence in Research (University of Basel)
• Golden Anniversary Monograph Award (National Communication Association)
• Dennis Gouran Award (NCA Group Communication Division)
• Ann and Charles Redding Faculty Scholar Award (Brian Lamb School, 2021-2023)
• APA Journal Associate Editor (Group Dynamics, 2023)

NSF-Funded Research includes projects on smart energy assistants, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and sociotechnical systems for energy communities, collaborating across Purdue's Engineering, Science, Business, and Health colleges.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Communication and Cognition Lab, which explores AI, communication, and decision-making. Collaborators include institutions like Max Planck Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Carnegie Mellon University.