Jürgen Buder

Jürgen Buder is a research scientist at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, and has been a key member since 2008. He serves as Deputy Head of the Perception and Action lab since 2022 and is also the ombudsman for good scientific practice at IWM. He is affiliated with Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, where he completed his habilitation in psychology in 2021.

His research focuses on human-AI interaction, processing of conflicting information on social media, attitude polarization, knowledge communication, and computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). His work bridges cognitive psychology, educational technology, and social media dynamics. He has led major projects such as 'Info-noise', 'How do people deal with opposing opinions?', and 'ArchiveGPT', exploring the psychological effects of digital environments.

The most recent articles highlight trends in AI perception, trust in artificial agents, polarization in online discourse, and cognitive mechanisms in digital learning. These publications appear in high-impact journals such as Computers in Human Behavior, Psychological Science, and New Media & Society, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across psychology, education, and human-computer interaction.

Scientific Awards:

• Dissertation Award, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tübingen (2002)

He actively supervises and collaborates with PhD students and postdocs, though specific advisees are not listed. He has secured multiple research grants through DFG and Leibniz ScienceCampus funding. He has organized numerous conferences and workshops, including the 'WCT meets HCI' series and symposia on belief polarization. He teaches courses such as 'Knowledge media in education, work, and leisure' and seminars on anthropomorphism at the University of Tübingen.

He is a core member of the Perception and Action lab at IWM, contributing to its mission of understanding human cognition in digital environments. His work emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in educational and public policy contexts.