Tobias Ebert

Tobias Ebert is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science & Technology at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), affiliated with the Institute of Behavioral Science & Technology (IBT-HSG). His research focuses on the intersection of psychology, geography, and entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on regional cultural differences and their societal consequences.

Education: He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Mannheim (2020), a Master's in Psychology from the University of Cambridge (2016), and a Master's in Economic Geography from Philipps University of Marburg (2015).

Research Interests: Dr. Ebert explores how regional environments shape psychological traits, innovation ecosystems, and health outcomes. His work employs spatial analysis, big data methods, and interdisciplinary frameworks to investigate topics such as regional personality differences, entrepreneurial potential, and the psychological impacts of pandemics. Key themes include:

• Regional variation in psychological characteristics and their societal correlates
• The role of cultural context in health disparities and longevity
• Spatial modeling techniques for geographically aggregated data

Publications: His recent work analyzes regional differences in Estonia, obesity's societal burden, and the psychological geography of Switzerland. He frequently collaborates on methodological innovations, such as many-analysts approaches and spatial visualization techniques.

Grants & Teams: While specific grants are not detailed, his research indicates active engagement with interdisciplinary teams and funding bodies focused on behavioral science applications in regional policy.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with IBT-HSG's research groups on entrepreneurship and geopsychology, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated.