Michaela Brohm-Badry

Prof. Dr. Michaela Brohm-Badry is a Professor at the University of Trier in the College of Educational Sciences II, specializing in Neuroscience, Motivation, Positive Psychology, and Learning. She holds a Master of Educational Neuroscience from Central Queensland University and a New York Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (NYCAPP). Her research explores the intersection of educational neuroscience and positive psychology, with a focus on transferring scientific findings into practical contexts.

• Education:
  • PhD in Musicology (University of Karlsruhe, 2000)
  • Master of Educational Neuroscience (Central Queensland University, 2023)
  • Certified in Functional Neuroanatomy (University of Cambridge)

Her recent publications highlight positive psychology in education, motivational states, and humanistic organizational development. She has been a keynote speaker at major international conferences, including the IPPA World Congress and European Commission initiatives.

• Scientific Awards:
  • New York Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (NYCAPP)
  • Certified in Functional Neuroanatomy (SBNS)

Brohm-Badry serves as President of the German Society for Positive Psychological Research (DGPPF) and was a member of the EU expert commission for the LifeComp framework. Her work has been featured in ZDF, ARD, Spiegel TV, and Wirtschaftswoche, with a focus on public engagement and media outreach.