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Marilisa Boffo is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Digital Behavioral Health at the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work bridges clinical psychology and technology, focusing on designing digital interventions for behavior change. She leads the Wellbeing and Virtual Environments Lab (Wave Lab), an interdisciplinary team merging behavioral science, design, and technology to promote positive behavioral change. She coordinates the Health Psychology and Digital Interventions master’s track and teaches courses like Design of Digital Interventions. Additionally, she serves as Academic Leader of the EUR Student Wellbeing Program, a university-wide initiative supporting student wellbeing.
Dr. Boffo holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Amsterdam, where her research focused on implicit measures in psychopathology. Her applied research spans over a decade, emphasizing digital technology’s role in addressing addiction (e.g., alcohol, gambling) and mental health. Key collaborations include projects with the Technological University of Delft, mental health institutions, and serious games companies like &RanJ.
Her research interests center on leveraging digital tools like virtual reality (VR) and mobile apps for health promotion, addiction prevention, and wellbeing. Recent work explores VR’s impact on tobacco prevention messaging and the design of player-tailored responsible gambling frameworks. She has secured significant funding, including a 2024 Large Grant from the International Center of Responsible Gaming for innovative gambling research.
Publications highlight her expertise in cognitive bias modification (CBM), neurocognitive mechanisms of addiction, and the efficacy of digital interventions. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, blending behavioral science with technology to create scalable solutions for mental health and addiction challenges.
Teaching and mentorship are central to her role, with a focus on equipping students with skills in digital intervention design and research methods. Her grants and awards reflect her commitment to advancing evidence-based digital health innovations.
