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Brady Wagoner is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, where he co-directs the Centre for Cultural Psychology. He has established himself as a leading figure in cultural psychology with over 200 publications spanning two decades of research.
Wagoner earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge. His academic journey has led him to develop a distinctive approach to psychology that emphasizes cultural and social contexts in human meaning-making processes.
His research program investigates the dynamic processes through which individuals and societies construct meaning, with particular focus on memory, history, and the public understanding of science. Methodologically, he prioritizes examining unfolding processes rather than static mental characteristics, exploring how change occurs at both individual and societal levels and how these interact. His work integrates perspectives from psychology, anthropology, philosophy, and sociology to create a more comprehensive understanding of human experience.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on memorial sites, narrative processes, cultural memory, and contemporary social phenomena including conspiracy theories and vaccine hesitancy. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical development and empirical investigation of culturally situated psychological processes.
- Humboldt Research Award (2021) - prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Collegium de Lyon fellowship (2021)
- Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies Research Fellowship (2021)
- Lucienne Domergue Award (2019)
- Institute for Advanced Studies Lyon Research Fellowship (2018)
Wagoner has created and co-directed the professional kandidate program in Cultural Psychology since 2013 and teaches courses in social psychology with social theory, general psychology, and the psychology of religion. He regularly supervises student projects across multiple semesters and offers PhD courses on visual methods. His current research projects include analyzing memorial sites, studying the romantic philosophical roots of psychology, and conducting longitudinal research on conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers. He leads the MAKINGHISTORIES project (2023-2026) and participates in the Niels Bohr Centre for Cultural Psychology, demonstrating sustained research activity and grant acquisition throughout his career.
As co-director of the Centre for Cultural Psychology, Wagoner oversees a research environment focused on culturally sensitive psychological approaches. His collaborative network spans international institutions, as evidenced by his involvement in projects like the Memorandum of Understanding between Aalborg University and Ritsumeikan University in Japan. His work with colleagues such as Carolin Demuth, Ignacio Brescó de Luna, and Salem Awad demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary and international research collaborations.
