Ullrich Ecker

Ullrich Ecker is a Professor at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, memory processes, and the impact of misinformation in social contexts. He has supervised 14 PhD students since 2015, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary topics such as misinformation correction, climate change communication, and executive function mechanisms.

His research interests span cognitive and behavioral responses to misinformation, memory dynamics, and the intersection of psychology with environmental and public health issues. Key themes include how social media environments shape susceptibility to misinformation, neurocognitive mechanisms underlying memory persistence, and strategies to counter pseudoscientific beliefs.

Dr. Ecker has published 132 works, including 2 datasets and 12 grants, and holds an h-index of 44 with 10,274 citations. He actively mentors researchers and is involved in initiatives to address misinformation through evidence-based interventions.

His work integrates experimental psychology, computational modeling, and real-world applications, contributing to fields like climate change communication and wildlife conservation through behavioral insights.