Nina Gawehn

Prof. Dr. Nina Gawehn is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Health (Hochschule für Gesundheit) in Bochum, Germany, since 2012. She serves as Spokesperson for the Reference Scientists and leads the research focus area "Child Development - Diagnostics, Prevention & Intervention" since 2016. Her work addresses developmental processes under biological and psychosocial high-risk conditions such as premature birth, focusing on protective factors and systemic counseling techniques.

• Ruhr University Bochum - Doctorate in Developmental Psychology (2005-2009)
• Ruhr University Bochum - Psychology degree specializing in developmental, clinical, and educational psychology (1999-2009)

Her research examines developmental psychopathology in high-risk childhood populations, with emphasis on attention skills and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Funding projects include vision impairment research (374,757€ from Waldtraut und Sieglinde Hildebrandt Stiftung) and PIMS post-COVID-19 psychological follow-up studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Stefan Engel Science Award (2010)
• Robert Bosch Stiftung Fellowship (2010-2012)

Administrative roles include Senate Commission membership (2016-2020), Central Equal Opportunities Officer (2016-2018), and leadership in multiple academic appointment committees. She supervises research projects like ENPA (developmental support for premature children) and participates in interdisciplinary health science initiatives.