Burkhard Brocke

Burkhard Brocke is a Professor of Differential and Personality Psychology at the Technische Universität Dresden, leading the Institute of Clinical, Diagnostic, and Differential Psychology. His research focuses on the neural basis of emotional regulation, particularly fear and anxiety, and integrates molecular genetics with neurobiological mechanisms. He holds academic positions since 1971, including roles at Free University of Berlin and visiting fellowships at Stanford and The Scripps Institute. His editorial roles include Associate Editor of The Journal of Individual Differences.

Education:

• Habilitation in Psychology, Free University of Berlin (1991)
• PhD in Psychology, Free University of Berlin (1975)
• Diploma in Economics, University of Cologne (1967)
• Studies in Economics, Social Sciences, and Philosophy (1962–1969)

Research Interests: His work explores how genetic and neural mechanisms underpin emotional traits and individual differences. Key areas include fear processing circuits, serotonin and dopamine gene impacts, and neuroplasticity's role in emotional regulation. His studies often combine molecular genetics with neuroimaging and behavioral experiments.

Publications: His recent work (2005–2010) emphasizes gene-environment interactions in fear and anxiety, dopamine's role in cognitive control, and neurobiological correlates of personality traits. Articles span Molecular Psychiatry, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Awards: Notable roles include Spokesperson of the Fachgruppe Differentielle Psychologie (1999–2001) and long-term reviewer for national/international journals.

Grants & Advising: Details on grants or student advising are not explicitly listed in the provided text.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Institute of Clinical, Diagnostic, and Differential Psychology at TU Dresden, fostering interdisciplinary research on personality and clinical psychology.