Sebastian de la Peña Velasco

Sebastian de la Peña Velasco serves as a Part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Murcia, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging psychological theory and practical applications.

His academic foundation includes a Doctorate from the University of Murcia (1994), earned through doctoral research on "Factores psicosociales de la inversión empresarial y bursátil" (Psychosocial Factors of Business and Stock Market Investment), which established his expertise in human behavior within economic contexts. Educational credentials are summarized as follows:

• Doctorate: University of Murcia, 1994

Dr. de la Peña Velasco's research centers on Social Psychology and Psychiatry, with specialized focus on Behavioral Finance—examining how cognitive biases and social dynamics influence financial decision-making. His affiliation with the "Egypt" research group indicates cross-cultural investigations into psychological phenomena within Middle Eastern societies, particularly exploring how cultural frameworks shape investment behaviors and mental health outcomes.

No scientific awards or major grant funding are documented in available sources. While his advisory role for graduate students remains unrecorded, his position supports the department's mission in clinical and social psychological research. The "Egypt" research group represents his primary collaborative framework, though dedicated laboratories or large-scale research teams are not specified in current institutional materials.