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• Social Psychology
• Public Health Communication
• Behavioral Economics
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Folco Panizza is an Assistant Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, affiliated with the MOMILAB research group. His work focuses on behavioral interventions, misinformation mitigation, and norm dynamics in digital spaces. He explores how social and cognitive mechanisms influence decision-making in contexts like public health, environmental behavior, and political communication. His research investigates topics such as vaccine hesitancy, the impact of social media on knowledge perception, and the design of effective nudges to promote pro-social behaviors. Recent studies include analyzing the role of cultural-historical perspectives in intervention design and evaluating the efficacy of medical expert endorsements in reducing vaccine skepticism. Panizza’s publications consistently address interventions against misinformation, with a focus on both theoretical frameworks (e.g., attitude entropy models) and practical applications (e.g., online experiment-driven solutions). His work bridges social psychology, behavioral economics, and computational methods, often employing large-scale experimental designs. Notable contributions include studies on the erosion of democratic norms following election outcomes and the effectiveness of crowdsourced fact-checking. His research highlights the interplay between individual attitudes and systemic societal structures, emphasizing the need for context-aware intervention strategies.

Ray PingreeView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Media Effects
• Agenda Setting
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Ray Pingree is the Doris Westmoreland Darden Professor at the Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University. His research examines how political communication could improve democratic processes by addressing dysfunctions in public discourse. His work focuses on media dysfunctions including the treatment of politics as competition rather than problem-solving, lack of accountability for dishonesty, and sensationalized issue prioritization. Through experimental approaches, Pingree identifies leverage points for improving media practices and audience media literacy. Pingree's publications demonstrate sustained focus on political communication dynamics, with recent work examining pandemic-related media effects and partisan information processing.

Lennard NaumannView profile

Research Fellow

• Intergroup relations
• Avoidance
• Discrimination
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Lennard Naumann is a Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center in the unit Institutions and Political Inequality. He is also an affiliated member of the Research Training Group 'The Dynamics of Demography, Democratic Processes and Public Policy' (DYNAMICS), a joint program of the Hertie School and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. His educational background: B.A. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Heidelberg M.Sc. in Statistics from the joint program of Humboldt University of Berlin, Free University of Berlin, and Technical University of Berlin Exchange semesters at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon Naumann's research focuses on intergroup relations, avoidance, discrimination, and prejudice. His dissertation employs quasi-experimental and experimental methods to investigate drivers of intergroup approach and avoidance patterns among majority and minority groups, and how contact preferences influence outgroup attitudes and discrimination. Additional projects cover elite connections and webscraping. No scientific awards are mentioned in the source material. The text indicates no current advising roles or formal student supervision. Naumann participates in research projects on elite connections and webscraping but specific grant details are absent. He operates within the Institutions and Political Inequality unit at WZB and the DYNAMICS Research Training Group. Previous professional experience includes roles at the Bertelsmann Transformation Index, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change, and Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research.

Fenella FleischmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ethnic Inequalities
• Labour Market Integration
• Religion and Intergroup Relations
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Fenella Fleischmann is an Assistant Professor at the European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER) at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on ethnic inequalities in education and labor markets, and intergroup relations involving religious minorities in Europe. She holds a PhD from KU Leuven and a Research Master from Utrecht University, with a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Leiden University. Professional Background - 2012–Present: Assistant Professor, ERCOMER, Utrecht University - 2010–2011: Senior Researcher, WZB Berlin Social Science Center - 2007–2010: PhD Researcher at KU Leuven and ERCOMER - 2008: Visiting Scholar at CEIFO, Stockholm University Research Interests Her work examines: Educational attainment gaps among ethnic minorities Role of religion in integration processes Generational shifts in religiosity and identity Contextual factors influencing labor market outcomes Key Projects Gender and Migration on the Labour Market (WZB-funded, 2011–2012) Religious Identification among Muslim Minorities in Europe (2007–2011) Ethnic Educational Inequality and Neighborhood Contexts (2007–2010) Grants and Funding - WZB Berlin Social Science Center (multiple projects) - Equalsoc Network of Excellence (EEI project) Labs/Teams Active collaborator in ERCOMER and international networks studying migration and religious integration.

• Social Psychology
• Adolescent Development
• Cultural Diversity
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Elisabetta Crocetti is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna, specializing in Social Psychology. Her research focuses on identity formation processes in adolescence, particularly exploring how cultural diversity, intergroup interactions, and migration backgrounds influence adolescents' identities and well-being. She leads the ERC-funded IDENTITIES project (2021-2027), investigating developmental intergroup dynamics in diverse societies. Her academic roles include Editor-in-Chief of Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research , Associate Editor of European Journal of Personality , and President of the European Association for Research in Adolescence (EARA). She oversees the IDENTITIES Lab, advancing interdisciplinary research on identity development. Key achievements include the SRIF Doctoral Award (2009), Marie Curie Fellowship (2011), and ERC Consolidator Grant. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing societal challenges like inclusivity, prejudice reduction, and educational interventions. Current research emphasizes sleep patterns' role in adolescent adjustment and longitudinal studies on European identity formation.

• Social Psychology
• Organisational Psychology
• Group Dynamics
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Carsten de Dreu is a Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology at Leiden University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His research focuses on the tensions between group and individual interests, particularly in contexts requiring collective action such as climate change mitigation and infrastructure maintenance. He has been recognized with major awards including the Spinoza Prize, the highest scientific honor in the Netherlands, and an ERC Advanced Grant. These accolades provide significant funding and flexibility for exploring novel hypotheses in his field. De Dreu’s work examines how distrust transitions to trust and the conditions that incentivize contributions to collective efforts. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, combining behavioral science with neuroscientific methods. His research on group conflicts spans macro-level factors (e.g., scarcity from climate change) and micro-level processes (e.g., decision-making in clinical and judicial settings). He collaborates extensively with colleagues at Leiden University Medical Center and the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. De Dreu highlights both pessimism and optimism in human collaboration, noting challenges in addressing global issues like climate change but also the potential for innovation. His ERC grant specifically targets intergroup conflict dynamics, while the Spinoza Prize allows him to pursue high-risk, high-reward research directions. Practical applications of his work include improving teamwork in healthcare and optimizing judicial decision-making under information overload. Scientific Awards: Spinoza Prize (Netherlands' top science award) ERC Advanced Grant (€2.5M for conflict research) Key Affiliations: Institute of Psychology, Leiden University Leiden University Medical Center (clinical collaboration) Research Focus: Cognitive and neuroscientific underpinnings of group processes Carrying-capacity stress and conflict escalation Human decision-making under pressure

Stephen GibsonView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Discursive Methods
• Obedience Studies
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Stephen Gibson is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, where he holds key administrative roles including Associate Executive Dean (Research & Impact), Director of Doctoral Programmes, and Chair of the Research Ethics Committee. He previously served at York St John University (2005–2019). His research focuses on obedience, identity & citizenship, and peace/conflict representations, employing discursive and rhetorical approaches. Notably, he has conducted extensive analyses of Stanley Milgram’s obedience experiments, emphasizing their rhetorical dimensions. Educated at Lancaster University, he holds a PhD (2006), MSc in Psychological Research Methods (2002), and BSc in Psychology (2001). He is an active editor and reviewer, serving as Joint Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Social Psychology (2020–2022) and a member of the ESRC Peer Review College since 2010. His teaching contributions include co-authoring Doing Your Qualitative Psychology Project , a key textbook for qualitative research methods. Gibson’s work bridges social psychology with critical discourse analysis, emphasizing the role of language in shaping social processes. His recent award, the 2025 Heriot-Watt Student Union Teaching Oscar for Best PhD Supervisor, reflects his dedication to mentorship. He frequently presents on topics like methodological transparency, obedience studies, and discursive peace psychology, contributing to both academic and public discourse on these issues.

• Psychology
• Memory Studies
• Healthcare Technology
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Michael Ross holds the academic rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor, though his institutional affiliation remains unspecified in the text. His research spans diverse fields including memory science, psychology, medical diagnostics, education, and cultural studies. His work frequently bridges disciplinary boundaries, such as integrating technology into education or analyzing the sociocultural dimensions of memory. Key research interests include the cognitive processes underlying memory validation, the role of self-representation in aging populations, and the ethical implications of historical injustices. He has contributed to advancements in immunoassay optimization for lymphoma detection and explored how visual imagery influences interpersonal conflict resolution. His publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, addressing topics from cave geology to religious magnanimity. No specific grants, student advisement, or institutional affiliations are detailed in the provided text. Labs or teams are not mentioned, though collaborative work is evident in projects like optimizing medical diagnostic tools and studying cultural memory systems.

• Religious Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Well-being
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Jonathan E. Ramsay is an academic affiliated with James Cook University. His research focuses on psychological aspects of religiosity, well-being, intergroup attitudes, and cognitive processes. He has contributed extensively to understanding how religious beliefs influence mental health, decision-making, and social behaviors across diverse populations. His work often employs experimental methodologies and cross-cultural analyses. Key Research Areas: Religious priming and cognitive effects Well-being correlates of spiritual practices Prejudice and intergroup dynamics Curiosity as a psychological construct Psychometrics of personality and motivation Recent articles analyze topics like video game preferences linked to curiosity traits, client experiences in religiously diverse psychotherapy contexts, and global religiosity-wellbeing relationships. His collaborative studies include cross-cultural investigations with over 100 international researchers. Notable Contributions: Edited the Elgar Companion to Managing People Across the Asia-Pacific (2023) Led a many-analysts project on religiosity (2023) Pioneer in digital footprint studies (Twitter personality analysis, 2012) His research bridges theoretical psychology with applied topics like healthcare access for religious minorities and workplace spirituality in Asian contexts. No specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided material.

Kai EpstudeView profile

Associate Professor

• Counterfactual thinking
• Regret
• Nostalgia
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K. (Kai) Epstude is an Associate Professor with ius promovendi at the Department of Social Psychology within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen. He holds a Dr. phil. from the University of Würzburg (2005) and has held academic positions since 2005, including postdoctoral roles at the University of Illinois (2006–2008) and visiting scholarships at Northwestern University and the Knowledge Media Research Center (2011, 2014). Education: 2001: Dipl.-Psych., University of Jena, Germany 2005: Dr. phil., University of Würzburg, Germany Research Interests: Epstude focuses on counterfactual thinking, regret, nostalgia, and social judgment. His work explores how cognitive processes like counterfactual reasoning influence moral judgment, intergroup relations, and responses to misinformation. Recent projects include studying emotion regulation in feedback contexts and the psychological dynamics of migration adaptation. Editorial Roles: Editor-in-chief, European Journal of Social Psychology (2024–present) Editor-in-chief, Social Psychology (2016–2020) Advising & Grants: Epstude supervises multiple PhD students and has led research on topics like conspiracy theories' behavioral impacts and sustainable consumer psychology. His grants include collaborative projects on misinformation and acculturation processes.

Alexander TheodoridisView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Behavior
• American Electoral Politics
• Campaign Effects
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Alexander Theodoridis is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Previously, he held positions at the University of California, Merced and Vanderbilt University as a Senior Visiting Scholar. His research focuses on political behavior in an era of hyperpolarization, including American electoral politics, partisan identity, campaign effects, and policy attitudes. Methodologically, he emphasizes survey design, experimental methods, and causal inference. His work has been featured in prominent journals like the Journal of Politics and Political Analysis, and has garnered awards such as the John Sullivan Award and Warren Miller Prize. His media appearances include coverage by the New York Times, Washington Post, and Scientific American. Education: PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley (with NSF IGERT Fellowship), Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and BA in English and Politics from University of Virginia. His research bridges formal theory and empirical analysis, often using novel experimental paradigms to study partisan cognition and environmental policy attitudes. Key research trends in his articles include the interplay of partisanship with moral reasoning, polarization’s impact on democracy, and the cognitive mechanisms driving political perceptions. His work on the 2020 and 2024 U.S. elections highlights voter psychology around economic and immigration issues, while studies on dehumanization and discrimination reveal deeper societal divisions. Grants and media engagement underscore his influence in shaping public discourse on political behavior. Advising and grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his methodological expertise positions him as a key mentor in political methodology. Media partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations suggest active engagement beyond academia. His work often intersects with labs or teams focused on computational social science and public opinion dynamics.

Michael GibiliscoView profile

Professor

• Formal Political Theory
• Political Economy of Conflict
• Political Methodology
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Michael Gibilisco is a Professor of Political Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). He holds academic appointments in the Department of Political Science and is a member of the Ronald and Maxine Linde Institute of Economic and Management Sciences and the Center for Theoretical and Experimental Social Sciences (CTESS). His educational background includes a B.A. from Creighton University (2010), an M.A. from the University of Rochester (2014), and a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (2017). Prior to his current rank, he served as Assistant Professor at Caltech from 2017 to 2024. His research focuses on formal political theory, political economy of conflict, and political methodology. Key themes include the application of dynamic game theory to study intergroup conflict, legislative policy-making, institutional selection, and minority rights. He also investigates equilibrium existence in dynamic games, computational tools, and structural estimation techniques. His work has been featured in studies such as 'Democracies More Prone to Start Wars – Except When They're Not' (2018) and contributions to understanding the political divide in contemporary politics. Gibilisco teaches courses like 'Analyzing Political Conflict and Violence' and 'Foundations of Political Economy'. His recent publications (2021–2025) address topics ranging from autocratic power-sharing dynamics to strategic foreign aid and conflict data biases. His research bridges theoretical rigor with empirical applications, often using formal models to explain real-world political phenomena. While no specific student advisees are listed, his teaching roles and research output suggest involvement in mentoring graduate students. His affiliations with CTESS and the Linde Institute reflect interdisciplinary engagement with experimental and theoretical social science approaches.

Cameron W. PiercyView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Machine Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Computer-Mediated Communication
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Cameron W. Piercy serves as Associate Professor of Relationships and Digital Media in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas' College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He is founding director of the Human-Machine Communication Lab and co-director of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Mentored Scholars Program, with research examining how socio-technical interactions transform contemporary work practices. His academic credentials include: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Dr. Piercy's research program centers on Human-Machine Communication, Organizational Communication, and Computer-Mediated Communication. He investigates team dynamics with technology, identity communication in digital contexts, and the sociotechnical aspects of job search networks. His work bridges communication theory with practical applications for organizations navigating digital transformation, with particular focus on how humans interact with AI systems and digital platforms in professional settings. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on human-AI interaction dynamics, including fairness in algorithmic hiring, credibility assessment of AI-generated content, and identity/representation issues in virtual assistant communication. His work spans communication, psychology, and organizational science journals, showing increasing interdisciplinary integration of human factors in technological systems. His scholarly contributions include significant recognition for educational innovation. 2023 Schulenburger Award for innovation and advocacy in scholarly communication As an educator, Dr. Piercy teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in teams and groups, human-machine communication, and organizational communication. Through the Mentored Scholars Program, he provides research mentorship to undergraduate students while contributing to campus diversity initiatives as an active member of the Native Faculty and Staff Council. His open textbook publications demonstrate commitment to accessible educational resources. The Human-Machine Communication Lab under his direction conducts cutting-edge research on human-technology collaboration, with current projects examining workplace AI integration, digital identity management, and the evolving nature of professional communication in socio-technical systems.

• Historical Memory
• Transformative Justice
• War Sites
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Dr. Siri Driessen is Professor specializing in Historical Memory and Transformative Justice, with research focusing on post-conflict societies and knowledge production. Her work examines how historical narratives shape contemporary justice processes. Research interests include: War sites and memory culture Military discourses and veteran experiences Gendered dimensions of historical knowledge production Transformative justice mechanisms in post-conflict societies Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Bosnia conflict legacy, with recent work exploring veteran-survivor encounters and gendered research methodologies.

• Emotion Understanding
• Social Psychology
• Implicit Bias
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Aidan Doyle is a Researcher at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI) and affiliated with the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine. He joined YCEI in 2023, providing research support in data management, analysis, and scientific dissemination for the Well-being team. Previously, he worked at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Social Psychology Inquiry Lab, contributing to studies on pregnancy stigma, workplace bias interventions, and social tuning. Doyle holds a B.A. in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, where he also served as an Academic Coach, supporting students’ academic strategies and holistic success. Education: B.A. in Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut Research Interests: Doyle focuses on emotion understanding, social psychology, and bias reduction. His work explores mechanisms like social tuning, perspective taking, and cultural influences on emotional and social dynamics. He develops tools such as the Core Relational Themes of Emotion (CORE) test to measure emotion comprehension abilities. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, such as interventions to mitigate workplace bias and enhance well-being. Key Contributions: His 2023 publications include validating the CORE test and examining how affiliative motivations shape social tuning behaviors. Collaborative projects address gender and racial bias through perspective-taking interventions. Recent work highlights the role of cultural context in collective emotional responses and group dynamics. Labs & Affiliations: Doyle is embedded in the YCEI, a multidisciplinary hub for emotion science, and contributes to initiatives at the Child Study Center. His work aligns with Yale’s broader efforts in mental health, education, and community well-being.