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Kris Baetens is a Professor in the Department of Psychology Brain, Body and Cognition at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social cognition, mentalization, and inhibitory control, particularly exploring the role of the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex in these processes. He employs techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), EEG, and fMRI to investigate cognitive and clinical phenomena.
- Leading projects like ANI423 (neural correlates of inhibitory control in adolescents) and FWOAL1160 (cerebellum's role in social cognition).
- Recipient of the EUTOPIA Young Leaders Academy fellowship (2024-2026).
- Active collaborations in the PRISM network for mental health research.
Key research interests include:
- Cerebellar contributions to cognitive and social functions
- Neurostimulation techniques for mental health interventions
- Mentalizing processes in social action prediction
- Personality and learning mechanisms
His articles consistently analyze the interplay between neural structures like the cerebellum and behavioral outcomes in clinical and cognitive contexts. Recent work emphasizes applications of tDCS in treating alcohol use disorders and disordered eating, highlighting translational research in non-invasive brain stimulation.
- Advising/Grants: Supervises student research projects and manages grants from FWO and OZR agencies.
- Labs/Teams: Core member of the PRISM network and involved in the EUTOPIA fellowship initiative.
