Richard Michael Piech

Richard Michael Piech is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Social Sciences. His research investigates the intersection of cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and social behavior, with a focus on attentional mechanisms, altruism, and psychiatric conditions such as ADHD and schizophrenia. His work utilizes neuroimaging and behavioral paradigms to explore how internal states (e.g., hunger) and emotional stimuli influence cognition and decision-making.

• Research Themes: Interoception and Altruism, Attentional Capture, Cognitive Flexibility, Psychiatric Neurobiology, Family and Social Dynamics
• Recent Publications: 2024 study on Ghanaian youth caregivers, 2023 analysis of sibling relationships in foster care, 2017 work on interoception and prosocial behavior, 2010 papers on hunger modulation of attention and affective decision-making
• Methodologies: fMRI, Behavioral Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, Clinical Assessments

His collaborations span institutions and disciplines, including neuroimaging research with Christian Kerskens (2012) and psychiatric studies with Diane Mullins (2016). Despite no specific awards highlighted in the text, his contributions to cognitive and clinical psychology are evidenced by publications in journals like Scientific Reports, Neuropsychologia, and Appetite.