معرفی
Professor Daniel Oppenheimer is a dual Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, holding roles in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences and affiliated with the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on cognitive science, decision-making processes, and their applications in education, policy, and charity. He has authored influential books like *Democracy Despite Itself* and *Psychology: A Cartoon Introduction*. Notable awards include the Ig Nobel Prize for humor and rigorous scholarship, and multiple teaching accolades.
- Education: B.A. Psychology (Rice University), M.A. and Ph.D. Psychology (Stanford University).
- Research Interests: Information processing, metacognition, charitable giving, democracy’s psychological foundations, and educational interventions.
His lab innovatively integrates humor and creativity into academic work, such as weekly ‘failure’ awards and ice cream bets. Teaching innovations include cartoon-based introductory psychology courses and workshops on pedagogical strategies.
Awards:
- Einhorn Young Investigator Award (Society of Judgment and Decision Making)
- Beattie Mid-Career Award (European Association for Decision Making)
- Ig Nobel Science Humor Award (2016) for research on unnecessary complexity.
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his work on educational interventions and decision science likely involves interdisciplinary funding. He emphasizes student autonomy and metacognitive training in his advising.
