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Dr. Katharina Werner is an Acting Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Cologne (from April 2025) and a Research Affiliate at the University of Passau's School of Business, Economics and Information Systems. Her research focuses on experimental and behavioral economics, particularly conflict resolution, corruption, and gender differences. She has held postdoctoral roles and grants including a €350,000 DFG grant for corruption research. Her teaching includes master seminars on Experimental Economics and Behavioral Game Theory at multiple institutions since 2012. She has presented at global conferences like ESA World Meetings and Lindau Laureate Meetings, with ongoing research on topics such as natural resource scarcity and contact interventions for social cohesion.
Her educational background is implied through her academic roles and publications, though specific degrees are not listed. Research highlights include lab-in-the-field experiments in conflict zones (e.g., Ambon, Indonesia) and studies on trauma’s impact on trust among refugees. She actively collaborates internationally, with projects in 34 nations exploring collective action and corruption mitigation strategies.
Dr. Werner’s grants and awards reflect her leadership in experimental economics, including funding for peacebuilding initiatives and recognition for teaching excellence. She advises on interdisciplinary projects bridging economics, psychology, and policy, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and applied solutions for global challenges like corruption and post-conflict reconciliation.
