Franziska M. Korb

Franziska M. Korb is a Researcher at the Institute of General Psychology, Biopsychology and Methods of Psychology at Technische Universität Dresden. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Leipzig (2008) and has conducted extensive postdoctoral research at institutions including Duke University (USA), the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), and the University Clinic Cologne. Her research focuses on cognitive control mechanisms, decision-making processes, and the neural underpinnings of self-control and emotional regulation. She has received awards such as the Charlotte Bühler Award for teaching excellence (2014) and grants for pilot studies and travel. Korb is also an ad-hoc reviewer for multiple prestigious journals and research councils.

Her academic journey includes a diploma in Psychology from Leipzig (2004) and research internships at UC San Diego and the Max Planck Institute. She explores topics like brain networks (e.g., salience network), decision conflict, and the role of anticipated emotions in self-regulation. Her work combines neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), transcranial stimulation (TMS/tDCS), and behavioral experiments to study cognitive and affective processes in health and clinical populations (e.g., anorexia nervosa).

Research Highlights:

• Investigates how brain connectivity predicts self-controlled choices.
• Examines neural mechanisms of honesty and reward circuits in moral decisions.
• Studies framing effects in food choices and future consequences in health behaviors.
• Explores cognitive effort tolerance and dark triad personality traits.

Awards and Grants:

• Charlotte Bühler Teaching Award (2014)
• DAAD Travel Award (2014)
• DEFD Best Poster Award (2013)
• Start-up grant for pilot studies (2014)

Professional Contributions: Active in open science initiatives, replication studies, and academic ethics education. Collaborates internationally, including with Duke University and the Max Planck Society.