Michael Schaub

Prof. Dr. phil. Michael Schaub is Professor at the University of Zurich, holding appointments in both the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine. He serves as Scientific Director of the Swiss Research Institute for Public Health and Addiction (ISGF), a WHO Collaborating Centre, and is an active member of the University’s Digital Society Initiative.

Education

While specific degrees are not detailed in the text, Prof. Schaub holds the title Dr. phil., indicating a doctoral qualification in the humanities or social sciences.

Research Interests

His research centres on the development, evaluation, and implementation of digital (internet- and mobile-based) interventions aimed at reducing substance use and treating substance-use disorders, behavioural addictions, and co-occurring mental-health problems. Key themes include:

• Cognitive-behaviour therapy delivered online
• mHealth coaching for adolescents and young adults
• Resilience and coping-skills training in university students
• Cultural adaptation of digital treatments
• Integration of digital tools into routine health-care settings

Scientific Awards

No specific awards are listed in the provided material.

Grants & Projects

Prof. Schaub leads multiple large-scale randomized controlled trials funded by national and international agencies. These projects investigate the efficacy, engagement, and sustained impact of digital interventions across diverse populations, including apprentices, university students, and clinical samples.

Laboratory & Teams

At ISGF he heads an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, public-health specialists and data scientists who collaborate closely with WHO, Swiss federal agencies, and European research networks to advance evidence-based digital health solutions for addiction prevention and treatment.