Christoph M. Abels
پژوهشگر ارشد · Inter-individual differences in the perception of truth and authenticity
University of Potsdamمعرفی
Dr. Christoph M. Abels is a Research Fellow at the University of Potsdam's Faculty of Human Sciences, working on the ERC-funded PRODEMINFO project. He focuses on inter-individual differences in truth perception, vulnerability to disinformation, and evidence-based policymaking.
Education
- 2023: Dr. rer. pol., Hertie School, Berlin
- 2017: Master of Public Policy, Hertie School, Berlin
- 2015: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Hagen
Research Trends: His recent work (2023-2025) analyzes autocracy/democratic backsliding, behavioral science applications in governance, stewardship theory in civil society, and misinformation dynamics in digital spaces. Publications span Science Communication, Behavioural Public Policy, and the International Encyclopedia of Civil Society.
Key Affiliation: Based at Campus Golm (Haus 14, Raum 3.39), he collaborates with Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky on projects related to political psychology, information integrity, and democratic resilience.
