Dennis John

Dennis John serves as Professor for Psychology of Adulthood and Director of the Institute for Practice Research and Evaluation (IPE) at the Evangelical University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg since 2019 and 2023 respectively. His work bridges academic research with practical health promotion initiatives across municipal, university, and community settings in Germany.

His educational background includes psychology studies at Regensburg and Erlangen-Nuremberg Universities (2004-2009), supported by Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes scholarships (2007-2009, 2010-2013). Prior to his current role, he held professorships at FOM University of Applied Sciences and served as Health Promotion Advisor at AOK Bayern.

Professor John's research centers on mental health promotion through digital and community-based interventions. Key interests include app-based mental health assessment, implementation of university health programs, mixed-methods analysis of time perception's impact on psychological well-being, and evaluation of municipal health initiatives. His work emphasizes real-world applicability, particularly in urban settings and higher education environments.

Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal strong focus on ecological momentary assessment via mHealth platforms like TrackYourStress, community health evaluations (e.g., Nuremberg's 'Gesundheit für alle im Stadtteil'), and digital stress management interventions. His output shows consistent collaboration across health informatics, psychology, and public health disciplines.

Notable recognitions include:

• Doctoral Fellowship from Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (2010-2013)
• Scholarship from Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (2007-2009)

As IPE Director, Professor John leads evaluation projects translating research into municipal health policies. His lab develops practical tools like TrackYourStress for real-time mental health monitoring, with active collaborations across German universities and health organizations. Current work focuses on scaling digital mental health solutions for universities and communities.

The Institute for Practice Research and Evaluation (IPE) serves as his primary research hub, driving projects that connect academic rigor with tangible health promotion outcomes in Nuremberg and surrounding regions.