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Guenther Knoblich is a Professor of Cognitive Science at Central European University (CEU), holding this position since 2011. His research focuses on joint action, social cognition, communication, and problem-solving. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects like the ERC Synergy project on Coordination, Communication, and Cultural Transmission (2015–2022), EuroCores EuroUnderstanding (2011–2014), and the ZiF research year on Embodied Communication (2005–2006). Knoblich has held academic roles at institutions including the Max Planck Institute for Psychological Research, Rutgers University, and the Donders Institute. He earned his PhD from Hamburg University in 1997.
Education
- PhD in Psychology, Hamburg University, 1997
Research Interests
- Joint action dynamics and coordination mechanisms
- Sense of agency and self-other distinction
- Cognitive foundations of social interaction
- Embodied communication in human and machine systems
Articles Trends Recent work emphasizes experimental studies on human and primate cooperation, infant social expectations, and the neurological underpinnings of joint action. Key themes include decision-making in collaborative settings, temporal coordination, and the role of predictability in successful interaction.
Grants/Projects
- ERC Synergy (2015–2022)
- ZiF Research Year (2005–2006)
- EuroCores (2011–2014)
Labs/Teams Leads the Somby Lab and contributes to the Social Mind Center at CEU, focusing on interdisciplinary research in cognitive and social neuroscience.
