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Andre Pittig is a Professor for Translational Psychotherapy at the Georg-Elias-Mueller-Institut of Psychology, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Germany, where he serves as Head of the Department of Translational Psychotherapy since April 2023. Previously, he held professorship positions at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2021-2023) and led an independent research group at the University of Würzburg (2018-2022).
Dr. Pittig's educational background includes:
- Diploma in Psychology (Master equivalent) with Honors from Bielefeld University (2008)
- PhD from the University of Mannheim (2009-2013)
- Visiting Researcher at UCLA (2009-2011)
- Licensed psychological psychotherapist (Approbation) since 2017
Dr. Pittig's research focuses on the mechanisms, psychopathology, and modification of approach-avoidance-decision conflicts, with particular emphasis on learning and unlearning of fear, anxiety, and defensive behaviors. His work bridges experimental psychopathology and psychotherapy, translating basic research findings into practical psychological interventions. He is particularly interested in optimizing and disseminating evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, with a strong commitment to open science practices.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders and developing more effective exposure-based treatments. His work employs diverse methodologies including network analysis, fMRI, computational modeling, and large-scale clinical trials. A significant portion of his research examines how individuals process threats, make approach-avoidance decisions, and how these processes can be modified through therapeutic interventions.
Dr. Pittig has received numerous scientific awards recognizing his contributions:
- Supervisor Award (1st place) for outstanding doctoral supervision (2024)
- Excellence in Research Award (2020)
- Golden FIPSI for "Best seminar" (2018, 2019)
- Associate Editorial Board Membership Award for Behaviour Research and Therapy (2016)
- Advancement Award for Outstanding Young Researchers (2014)
As a supervisor and mentor, Dr. Pittig has demonstrated exceptional commitment to doctoral training, as evidenced by his 2024 Supervisor Award. He coordinates research consortiums including the "Providing Tools for Effective Care and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders" (PROTECT-AD). His work has been supported by prestigious funding bodies including the German National Academic Foundation and DAAD.
Dr. Pittig leads the Translational Psychotherapy research team at Georg-August-University of Goettingen, which includes researchers such as Sarah Aschoff, Ece Atik, Thomas Borchert, Katharina Hutterer, Caroline im Brahm, Roxana Pittig, Sophie Thaon de Saint Andre, Lena Waltemate, and Hendrika Wiedemann. The team focuses on bridging basic research on fear and anxiety with clinical applications in psychotherapy.