Andrew Gloster

Prof. Andrew Gloster is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Lucerne, serving as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology and Director of Clinical Training for the post-graduate Process-based Psychotherapy program. Previously, he held SNSF-Professor roles at the University of Basel and senior research positions at the Technical University of Dresden. His education includes a Ph.D. and clinical training from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Texas, with an undergraduate degree from Boston University.

His research focuses on psychotherapy processes, treatment outcomes, mental health interventions, digital tools in therapy, and prosocial behavior. He is a leader in contextual behavioral science, serving as President and Fellow of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Key projects include developing the Psy-Flex measure for psychological flexibility and studying pandemic-related mental health dynamics. Gloster's work emphasizes bridging clinical and social psychology to improve therapeutic practices and public health responses.