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Dr. Marleen Gillebaart is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social, Health and Organisational Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University. Her research focuses on self-regulation, decision-making, and behavioral interventions to promote health and sustainability, particularly through nudging and food environment optimization. She leads projects like Regio Deal Foodvalley and co-founded the Self-Regulation Lab, which explores habit formation, response conflict, and environmental influences on behavior.
- PhD in Social Psychology (Amsterdam), Postdoc (London)
- Member of the Utrecht Young Academy (2019–present)
Her work integrates experimental, cross-sectional, and interventional methods to address challenges in sustainable dining, cardiometabolic health, and collective pro-environmental engagement. Key themes include:
- Correcting misperceived social norms to drive behavioral change
- Designing nudges for healthier and greener choices
- Understanding effortless self-control through habit mechanisms
She teaches Health Psychology at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervises PhD students in applied research projects.
