Stefan Reiß

Dr. Stefan Reiß is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Psychology (Social Psychology Division) at the University of Salzburg. He holds a PhD in Natural Sciences (Psychology) from the same institution. His research focuses on psychological threat responses, exploring emotional and physiological mechanisms underlying anxiety and decision-making during crises like the pandemic. He leads the digital platform Student.Place as part of the PLUSTRACK initiative, promoting student resilience and social integration.

• Education:
  • PhD in Psychology (2015–2019)
  • M.Sc. in Psychology (2013–2015)
  • B.Sc. in Psychology (2010–2013)
• Key Projects:
  • PLUSTRACK: Connecting students through digital/social ecosystems
  • Threat response cartography (Social and Personality Psychology Compass)

His research bridges psychological theory with practical applications, such as understanding pandemic behavior and organizational change dynamics. Recent work emphasizes constructive failure management and social belonging in higher education.