Germano VERA CRUZ

Germano VERA CRUZ is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV) in Amiens, France, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Philosophy and the CRP-CPO research unit (UR UPJV 7273). Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Toulouse Jean-Jaurès (France), University of Quebec in Montreal (Canada), and Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique).

Research Focus: His work spans:

• Substance addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis)
• Behavioral addictions (gambling, workaholism, technology overuse)
• Digital well-being and health technology impacts
• Interpersonal violence (cyberbullying, sexual violence, domestic conflict)

He teaches courses in Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and Criminology. His non-academic experience includes roles as a data scientist, international journalist, and UN project organizer in Mozambique.

Background: Dr. VERA CRUZ has lived in eight countries and holds triple citizenship (French, Mozambican, Brazilian), reflecting a globally informed perspective on psychological research.