Maja Friedemann

Maja Friedemann is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Motivation, Decision and Neurostimulation lab at the University of Oxford, led by Miriam Klein-Flugge. Her work focuses on understanding neural circuits underlying human motivation and decision-making, integrating non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., ultrasound) with neuroimaging and behavioral analysis. She explores causal links between brain region stimulation and reward processing, approach/avoidance behaviors, and decision confidence, with implications for mood disorders like anxiety and depression.

• Educations:
  • BSc in Psychology, University of Mannheim
  • MSc in Cognitive and Decision Sciences, University College London (UCL)
  • MPhil in Management, University of Cambridge
  • DPhil (PhD), University of Oxford

Her research interests span cognitive neuroscience, decision-making processes, and the application of behavioral science to public health challenges. She has contributed to studies on pandemic policy interventions and the globalizability of behavioral phenomena. Recent work includes analyzing confidence modulation in collaborative contexts and investigating biases in problem gambling.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, bridging neuroscience with policy analysis. Her work on temporal discounting and reappraisal interventions underscores contributions to global health and behavioral economics. No specific scientific awards are listed, but her research has been published in high-impact journals like Nature and Cognition.

While not explicitly noted, her collaborations include researchers like Nick Yeung, Dan Bang, and Miriam Klein-Flugge, reflecting a network focused on cognitive and neural mechanisms of behavior.