David Sander

David Sander is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Geneva, affiliated with the Department of Psychology and the Centre interfacultaire en sciences affectives. He leads the Emergence et expression de l'émotion (E3 Lab) research group. His work focuses on affective neuroscience, emotional processing, and their applications in health, education, and social behavior. With 185 publications and 141 supervised works, his research spans topics like emotion appraisal mechanisms, reward systems, and developmental psychology.

Key themes include neural correlates of emotional responses (e.g., amygdala activity), behavioral effects of sensory stimuli (odors, visual cues), and interventions addressing mental health and physical activity. His studies employ fMRI, EEG, and clinical trials, often integrating interdisciplinary methods. Notable contributions include frameworks for understanding emotional valence, appraisal-driven brain processes, and the role of affect in decision-making.

Recent articles highlight innovative methodologies (e.g., virtual reality for pediatric pain management) and societal impacts (e.g., materialism’s influence on consumer behavior). His work bridges basic science and applied contexts, such as improving education through emotional development strategies and addressing obesity via neural mechanisms.