Celine Frank

Celine Frank is a predoctoral researcher and PhD student at the Chair for Social Psychology at Technische Universität Dresden and the University of Cologne. Her work focuses on ambivalence, judgment and decision-making, prosocial behavior, and cross-cultural psychology.

• Current Role: Research Associate (2023–present) at TU Dresden
• PhD Studies: Since 2022 at the University of Cologne
• Education: M.Sc. Psychology (2022) and B.Sc. Psychology (2019) from the University of Cologne

Her research examines how ambivalence influences adherence to public health guidelines and decision-making processes, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She applies methods from social psychology and behavioral science, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons.

Celine's publications highlight her contributions to understanding ambivalence in preventive health behaviors across the U.S. and Germany. She utilizes empirical data analysis and experimental designs to explore these psychological dynamics.

• Scientific Award: Junior Start-Up Grant Eye-tracking Ambivalence (2022)

Celine collaborates with Prof. Dr. Iris Schneider and Prof. Dr. Andreas Glöckner at the Social Cognition Center Cologne, integrating her research with institutional expertise in social psychology and decision-making theories.