معرفی
Dr. Benjamin Ruisch serves as a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Kent's School of Psychology, specializing in political attitudes and intergroup prejudice. His research examines ideological divides through the lens of social and political psychology, with emphasis on conspiracy theories and pandemic-related social dynamics.
His academic journey includes:
- PhD from Cornell University
- Social Psychology Area Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ohio State University
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship at Leiden University
Research Interests:
Dr. Ruisch investigates the psychological foundations of political ideology, focusing on:
- Physiological correlates of political orientation (e.g., interoceptive sensitivity)
- Conspiracy theory formation and psychological consequences
- Ideological asymmetries in prejudice and moral judgment
- Social dynamics during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Trends:
His 2022-2025 work reveals evolving focus from pandemic responses to fundamental ideological processes. Key themes include the relationship between bodily awareness and political liberalism, slippery-slope reasoning in moral judgments, and longitudinal impacts of conspiracy beliefs. Publications consistently bridge political science with psychological mechanisms.
Scientific Awards:
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship
Grants and Funding:
Dr. Ruisch has secured support from major international bodies:
- European Commission
- U.S. National Science Foundation
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology
- American Psychology-Law Society
- United States-Indonesia Society
- Cornell University institutes (Institute for Social Sciences, Einaudi Center, Center for Study of Inequality)
Labs and Teams:
His collaborative network spans Cornell, Ohio State, Leiden, and Kent universities, operating through interdisciplinary teams focused on experimental social psychology. Current work involves pandemic-related attitude tracking and cross-national ideology studies without dedicated lab branding.
