معرفی
Dr. Timon Elmer is a Senior Postdoc and SNSF Ambizione Fellow at the Department of Psychology (Applied Social and Health Psychology) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on the interplay between online/offline social interactions, their measurement through digital methods, and their impact on psychological well-being and mental health. He specializes in designing just-in-time adaptive interventions using ambulatory assessment techniques.
Education:
- PhD from ETH Zurich (2019)
- MSc in Psychology from University of Basel (2015)
- BSc in Psychology from University of Basel (2013)
Research Focus: Elmer investigates social interaction dynamics through computational methods, developing innovative approaches to track digital and face-to-face interactions. His work bridges social network analysis, clinical psychology, and data science to understand mental health determinants. Key interests include smartphone-based behavioral sensing, experience sampling methodologies, and personalized mental health interventions in daily-life contexts.
Publication Trends: Elmer's recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on ambulatory assessment methods, social network dynamics, and mental health interventions. His work frequently employs experience sampling designs, smartphone sensing, and longitudinal modeling to examine real-world social behavior. Common themes include depression mechanisms, social isolation, digital phenotyping, and methodological innovations in psychological assessment.
Awards:
- ETH Medal for outstanding dissertation (2020)
- INSNA Best Student Paper Award (2018)
Professional Activities: As an SNSF Ambizione Fellow, Elmer leads research on social interaction dynamics. He maintains affiliations with the Society for Ambulatory Assessment, International Network for Social Network Analysis, and Digital Society Initiative. He has taught courses at ETH Zurich on social network theory and methods, and serves as reviewer for leading psychology journals and ERC Starting Grants.
