- Misinformation
- Memory
- Cognitive Psychology
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Ullrich Ecker is a Professor in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia (UWA). He holds roles such as Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition and Experimental Psychology , and serves on the ARC College of Experts (2023-2025). His academic background includes a PhD from Saarland University (Germany) and a Dipl.Psych. from the same institution. Ecker’s research focuses on misinformation, memory, and decision-making, with a particular emphasis on designing interventions to counter false information. Education: PhD, Saarland University, Germany (2007) Dipl.Psych., Saarland University, Germany (2003) Research Interests: Ecker’s work addresses the psychological mechanisms underlying misinformation, memory updating, and belief change. He explores how people process and retain false information, particularly in the context of social media and public health. Key areas include the effectiveness of debunking strategies, the cognitive underpinnings of belief persistence, and the design of interventions to enhance truth discernment. His research also intersects with societal challenges like climate change communication and public health misinformation. Awards and Recognition: Best Publication Award from the Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue University (2023) Australian Research Awards – Research Field Leader in Cognitive Science (2023) UWA Vice-Chancellor's Award for HDR Supervision (Special Commendation, 2023) School of Psychological Science Award for Research Impact and Innovation (2022) School of Psychological Science Mid-Career Research Award (2022) Grants and Projects: Ecker leads and collaborates on numerous grants, including an ARC Discovery Project (2024–2027) addressing emerging misinformation threats, and the NHMRC Special Initiative HEAL Grant (2022–2027) focusing on health and environmental change. He has also secured funding from the WA Defence Science Centre, DSTG, and the Worldwide Universities Network. Notable projects include developing AI-driven tools to combat disinformation and studying misinformation’s behavioral consequences. He actively supervises PhD students in misinformation research and is open to new candidates. Teaching and Engagement: Ecker teaches Cognitive Psychology and Psychological Research Communication Skills at UWA. He is involved in community engagement, including chairing events on memory and fact-finding. His industrial collaborations focus on designing communication strategies to counter misinformation in public health and defense sectors.









