Perchtold-Stefan Corinna is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Graz. She investigates the interplay between creativity, psychopathology, and cognitive-affective mechanisms using EEG/fMRI methodologies. Research areas: Malevolent creativity, dark traits, emotion regulation, neurocognitive pathways Affiliations: Member of 'Complexity of Life' profile area and 'Brain and Behavior' research network Her research reveals connections between physical activity and creativity, interoceptive brain signatures, and gender-specific neurocognitive strategies. Recent work examines organizational power dynamics, true crime fascination, and creativity in sports contexts. Scientific Awards : 2025 Josef Krainer Appreciation Award in Psychology 2024 Best Speaker Award (Marconi Institute of Creativity) 2019 Women's Prize of Faculty of Natural Sciences Graz She contributes to understanding creativity's dual nature through empirical studies involving neuroimaging, ambulatory monitoring, and comparative analyses across diverse populations.








