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Fabio Sani is a Professor of Social & Health Psychology at the University of Dundee. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter and has held visiting positions at institutions such as the Australian National University and the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on the interplay between group dynamics, mental health, and physical well-being, particularly examining how social group identification influences psychological outcomes like depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. Methodologically, he employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including longitudinal studies and thematic analysis. Sani has secured significant grants, including a £504,000 ESRC grant for a cross-national study on health and group identification (2011-2015) and a £166,530 ESRC Fellowship (2005-2008). His work also addresses existential feelings such as psychological emptiness and the psychosocial challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including HIV-positive children in Ghana. Sani has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work exploring overdose risk behaviors and the lived experiences of drug users in Scotland. He has been an associate editor of the *European Journal of Social Psychology* and actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations across psychology, medicine, and public health.
**Education**
- Bachelor of Science in Pedagogy, University of Florence (1986)
- MSc in Social Psychology, London School of Economics (1991)
- PhD in Psychology, University of Exeter (1995)
**Research Interests**
- Social group identification and mental health
- Existential psychology and emptiness
- Substance misuse and overdose prevention
- Child maltreatment and social integration
- Longitudinal health studies
**Grants & Awards**
- ESRC Fellowship (2005-2008)
- GCRF Mobility Award (2019)
- Lead investigator for £504,000 ESRC longitudinal study (2011-2015)
**Labs & Teams**
- Tay Social Psychology Group (collaboration on social immersion lab projects)
- Part of interdisciplinary teams addressing drug-related harm and mental health
