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Kilian Stenzel is a Researcher in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Philipps University of Marburg. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the same institution in October 2023 with a dissertation titled 'A multi-methods investigation of repetitive negative thinking and its subconstructs' under the supervision of Dr. Max Berg. His work focuses on transdiagnostic processes in psychopathology using advanced methodologies including meta-analysis, network modeling, and ecological momentary assessment.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Psychology (2023), Philipps University of Marburg
- Master's in Psychology (2023), Julius-Maximilian-University Würzburg
- Bachelor's in Psychology (2021), Julius-Maximilian-University Würzburg
- Undergraduate studies in Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Mathematics (2021-2022), Dartmouth College
Dr. Stenzel's research primarily investigates transdiagnostic processes in psychopathology, with a special focus on repetitive negative thinking, rumination, and worry. He employs innovative methodologies including network modeling of psychopathological processes (both idiographic and nomothetic approaches), ecological momentary assessment, and machine learning techniques. His work also explores social motives such as trust and empathy, as well as the neuroscience of social decision-making processes using EEG and Drift-Diffusion Modeling. This interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical psychology, neuroscience, and computational methods to better understand the mechanisms underlying psychological disorders.
His publications demonstrate a strong focus on understanding anxiety-related processes and developing transdiagnostic approaches to treatment. The research shows particular attention to how social interactions affect anxiety responses differently in men and women, and how cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively target repetitive negative thinking across diagnostic boundaries. His methodological approach combines laboratory experiments with real-world data collection to enhance ecological validity.
Dr. Stenzel has received notable recognition for his academic work:
- Germany Scholarship from Julius-Maximilian University of Würzburg (2022)
- Full scholarship for one academic year at Dartmouth College, awarded by the Association of German-American Clubs (2021)
As an educator, Dr. Stenzel has served as a seminar leader for Translational Aspects of Psychotherapy at Philipps University of Marburg (2024-2025) and as an assistant to the seminar leader for Research-oriented internships. Previously, he taught German language courses at Dartmouth College and served as a tutor for Functional Neuroanatomy at Julius-Maximilian-University Würzburg. His clinical training includes work at the Psychotherapy-Ambulanz Marburg and clinical internships in neuropsychology at Charité, Berlin, and in eating disorders at Schön Klinik Roseneck.
Dr. Stenzel is actively involved in research collaborations, including work with the Psychotherapy Forum Würzburg eV and EACLIPT. His current research combines clinical psychology with advanced computational methods to develop more effective, transdiagnostic approaches to understanding and treating psychological disorders.
