Thorsten Pachur

Professor Thorsten Pachur is a leading cognitive scientist holding the Chair of Behavioral Research Methods at Technical University of Munich's School of Management. His research bridges experimental psychology and decision theory, focusing on the cognitive architecture of human judgment under real-world constraints.

Core research domains include:

• Heuristics and biases in uncertain environments
• Metacognitive processes in hindsight distortion
• Computational modeling of decision strategies
• Foundations of intelligence in biological and artificial systems

As a key investigator in the DFG Cluster of Excellence 'Science of Intelligence' (EXC 2002), he contributes to TUM's flagship initiative uniting 50+ research groups. His past DFG projects have systematically tested when intuitive judgments succeed or fail compared to analytical approaches, with applications in risk communication and AI design.

Professor Pachur's methodological rigor in behavioral experimentation informs both theoretical models of cognition and practical interventions for improving decision quality. His position as Chair underscores his leadership in advancing behavioral research infrastructure at TUM.