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Ben Eppinger is a Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Greifswald, where he has served since May 2022 and became Managing Director of the Department of Psychology in June 2024. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at Concordia University in Montreal (2016-2022), holding a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in cognitive neuroscience of decision making in healthy aging (2017-2022), and served as a Visiting Professor at the Free University of Berlin (2021-2022).
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Psychology, Saarland University (2007)
- Diploma in Psychology, Saarland University (2004)
Professor Eppinger's research focuses on developmental changes in learning and decision-making behavior across the human lifespan. His program integrates experimental, computational, and neuroscience methods to develop normative theories of developmental change, structured around three core areas: the development of adaptive behavior, learning and decision-making strategies, and social learning processes. His work aims to establish foundations for evidence-based interventions in education and health.
His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory examining cognitive representation across age groups, with increasing emphasis on computational modeling of decision processes. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration across cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and developmental science, particularly investigating state space representation, cognitive flexibility, and social influences on perception.
His notable scientific recognition includes:
- Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in cognitive neuroscience of decision making in healthy aging (2017-2022)
Professor Eppinger directs the Lifespan & Decision-Making Lab (LDMlab) at Greifswald, where he mentors PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in investigating how learning and decision-making processes evolve from childhood through old age. His research program combines behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to uncover mechanisms underlying developmental changes in cognition, with practical applications for educational and health interventions tailored to different age groups.
