Miriam Kunz

Prof. Miriam Kunz is a Professor of Medical Psychology and Sociology at the University of Augsburg, contributing to the innovative bio-psycho-social model integrated into the medical curriculum. Her work focuses on pain assessment in dementia patients and interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, medicine, and computer science. She previously held positions at institutions including LMU Munich and the University of Groningen, Netherlands.

• Education: Diplom in Psychology (FU Berlin, 1997–2002), PhD and Habilitation (Bamberg University, 2006/2012).

Her research emphasizes experimental pain processing, automated emotion detection, and facial communication in healthcare contexts. Collaborations with Prof. Elisabeth André highlight her interest in integrating technology into pain management solutions. She leads the development of Augsburg’s holistic medical education framework, prioritizing interdisciplinary and patient-centered approaches.