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Elke U. Weber is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and Associate Director for Education at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. She is affiliated with the Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL) at Princeton and has previously held leadership roles at Columbia University’s Center for Decision Sciences and Center for Research on Environmental Decisions.
- Professor, Psychology & Public Affairs, Princeton University
- Co-Director, BSPL
- Emeritus Co-Director, Columbia’s Center for Decision Sciences
Dr. Weber’s research focuses on human decision-making in environmental contexts, particularly examining social norms, climate policy acceptance, and behavioral spillover effects. Her work integrates neuroeconomics, cognitive psychology, and social network modeling to address sustainability challenges.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to climate adaptation strategies, energy transition policies, and behavioral interventions. She has served on advisory boards for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), World Economic Forum, and National Academies of Sciences.
- Lead Author, IPCC 5th & 6th Assessment Reports
- Chair, National Intelligence Council Associate
- Editorial Board, Psychological Review (2015-2020)
- Co-Director, Columbia’s Center for Decision Sciences (2000-2017)
Her lab (BSPL) trains graduate students and postdocs in behavioral policy research, with members working on topics like energy justice, social norm correction, and extractive community transitions. She has received multiple fellowships and served as president of three professional organizations.
