Daniela Sammler

Daniela Sammler is a faculty member and leader of the Otto Hahn Group at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Her research centers on communication through melody and vocal tone in both speech and music, employing modern neuroscientific techniques to understand how humans decode speech melody and its social content, as well as how musicians convey artistic expression.

Her work lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, music cognition, and neurolinguistics. She investigates the neural mechanisms underlying prosody, emotional expression in voice, and the social dimensions of auditory communication. Her research has implications for understanding human social interaction, language processing, and the neural basis of musical performance.

Daniela Sammler contributes to advancing knowledge in brain sciences through her leadership in the Otto Hahn Group, which supports early-career researchers in developing independent research lines. While specific publications and awards are not listed, her position indicates a strong research trajectory in cognitive and brain sciences.