Jens Blechert

Jens Blechert is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Salzburg, specializing in health psychology and clinical interventions. With over 15 years of academic leadership, he leads the Eating Behavior Laboratory and has held prior roles at Stanford University and the University of Basel.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (2007, University of Basel), clinical training in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (2008, Freiburg), and Diplom in Psychology (2002, Tübingen).
• Research Focus: Explores how emotions and stress influence eating behavior, particularly in eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa, using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and mobile interventions.
• Publications: 15 most recent articles (2022–2025) examine food cravings, approach-avoidance biases, stress interactions, and digital health tools for dietary regulation.
• Labs: Directs the Eating Behavior Laboratory, integrating clinical psychology and health behavior research.