Alexandra Hering

Alexandra Hering is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at the University of Geneva. She holds a Diploma (equivalent to MSc) in Psychology from Technical University of Dresden, where she also completed her undergraduate studies (2006-2011) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Matthias Kliegel. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, particularly prospective memory and executive functions, exploring both behavioral and neuroscientific perspectives. She aims to understand lifespan development of cognitive control functions and enhance them through interventions.

Professional milestones include roles as a research assistant at the Department of Developmental Psychology (TU Dresden, 2011-2012) and as a PhD student/research assistant at the University of Geneva's Cognitive Aging Lab since 2012. Key awards include the Lohrmann medal and Werner Straub certificate (both 2012), along with scholarships from the Roland Ernst Foundation and German National Academic Foundation. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience with applied gerontology, emphasizing translational research for improving aging outcomes.

Advising and grants: As a PhD student, she collaborates closely with Prof. Dr. M. Kliegel. Her fellowship at the Rotman Research Institute (Toronto, Canada) highlights her international engagement. She is actively involved in the Cognitive Aging Lab, contributing to studies on memory decline and intervention strategies. No grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.