Kristel de Groot

Kristel de Groot is a researcher at the Erasmus School of Economics and the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She specializes in biological psychology and electrophysiological correlates of decision-making under uncertain and risky conditions, utilizing the Erasmus Behavioural Laboratory. Additionally, she investigates the impact of disabilities on student well-being and academic performance, advocating for inclusive education. She coordinates the Erasmus Functional Impairment Studies (EFIS) longitudinal survey and maintains active roles in research and teaching.

Her recent work spans sociodemographic disparities in mental health, impulsivity, and autism traits, with a focus on methodological rigor in behavioral experiments. She has contributed datasets like SMARVUS on statistics and mathematics anxieties. Her research integrates neuroscience, psychology, and educational theory to address both cognitive and practical challenges in decision-making and inclusivity.

Notable scientific contributions include experimental studies on risk-taking behavior and longitudinal analyses of student well-being. She is active in disseminating findings through publications and coordinates EFIS projects across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.