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Staff members with discipline Psychology

Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.

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motivational psychology, goal failure, pro-social behavior, anti-social behavior, compensatory behavior, psychological needs, intergroup behavior
M. (Maximilian) Agostini, MSc
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m.agostini rug.nl
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PhD Candidate
A. (Ahmet) Altinok
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a.altinok rug.nl
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Positive Psychology, Coaching, Work & Organizational Psychology
E.S. (Eva) Altrock, MSc
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e.s.altrock rug.nl
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Teacher
Contributing to better working lives is what I strive for. I have over 10 years of research experience within the field of Work & Mental Health and done policy analyses in this area for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). My focus is on developing holistic interventions and policies for mental health at work. This includes examining the roles of multiple stakeholders at work (e.g. the worker him/herself, supervisors, HR, colleagues) at home (e.g. partner, children) and in the broader context (e.g. GPs, psychologists, health care and social security systems). Furthermore, I adopt a life course perspective that takes into account how early life experiences affect later life work and mental health.
dr. I. (Iris) Arends
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i.arends umcg.nl
+31 50 361 6968
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Postdoctoral researcher
Habits
Self-regulation
Motivation
Occupational Health
I.C. (Tina) Armasu, MSc
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i.c.armasu rug.nl
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PhD student
Motivation, behavioural change and change management
S.M. (Sterre) Attema, MSc
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s.attema rug.nl
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Teacher Psychology
dr. H.M. (Stella) Banis
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h.m.banis rug.nl
+31 6 1144 4234
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Degree Programme Coordinator Artificial Intelligence and Computational Cognitive Science
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dr. D.P.H. (Dick) Barelds
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d.p.h.barelds rug.nl
+31 50 36 37613
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Associate Professor
Field / Discipline
Demedicalisation and normalisation of challenging child behaviors
Dealing with challinging child behaviors
prof. dr. L. (Laura) Batstra
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l.batstra rug.nl
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Professor
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Omgevingspsychologie, natuurbeleving, natuur en gezondheid, kwantitatief onderzoek
prof. dr. A.E. (Agnes) van den Berg
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a.e.van.den.berg rug.nl
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Endowed professor perception and evaluation of nature and landscape
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Environmental psychology, nature, daylight, restoration, stress, mental health, experience sampling
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f.beute rug.nl
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Postdoctoral researcher
drs. R.M. (Remko) Bezema
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r.m.bezema umcg.nl
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Managing Director Honours College
After my education in communication science, social psychology and sociology, I started my PhD project in August 2017 in the department Health Psychology. My project (financed by the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding)) is on the care needs of cancer patients who suffer from depressive symptoms. During my project, I will conduct three studies; the first is an ESM study on depressive symptoms to see which symptoms are most central in cancer patients. The second study is a longitudinal study to examine how barriers, coping mechanisms, social support levels, and illness perceptions make that a large group of cancer patients with depressive symptoms does not seek help for these symptoms. In this study we will also examine if depressive symptoms decrease over time and how this relates to coping mechanisms, social support levels and illness perceptions. In a qualitative study, we will examine underlying ideas, goal dis- and re-engagement, and ask people who did seek psychological care why they decided to do so.
My project is supervised by Dr. M.J. Schroevers, Prof. Dr. A.V. Ranchor and Dr. J. Fleer.
E.A. (Esmée) Bickel
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e.a.bickel umcg.nl
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PhD Candidate
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j.o.van.bijsterveld rug.nl
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My research focuses on vanishing boundaries between work- and non-work life as one aspect of today´s rapidly changing working conditions. I investigate the impact of these changes on employee well-being and performance as well as the role of modern information and communication technology. My aim is to generate knowledge to understand topical societal phenomena and to bridge the scientist-practitioner gap by communicating scientific knowledge to a wide audience of scientists from various disciplines, professionals working in the field, students, and wider society.

Keywords: stress, occupational health, work-related well-being, recovery, leisure, work, non-work, leisure crafting, job crafting, creativity, work engagement, diary studies, longitudinal research, ecological momentary assessments 
prof. dr. J. (Jessica) de Bloom
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j.de.bloom rug.nl
+31 50 36 38743
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Professor
I.M. (Iris) de Boer, MSc
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i.m.de.boer rug.nl
+31 50 36 36242
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Team leader Study advisors BSS - Study advisor psychology - Study advisor Research Master BSS
Field / Discipline
Consumer Behavior, Decision making, Social Marketing, Sustainability, Public engagement
dr. J.W. (Jan Willem) Bolderdijk
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j.w.bolderdijk rug.nl
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Associate Professor (with Ius Promovendi)
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l.t.a.bonofacia rug.nl
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PhD student
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Neonatal Neurology
prof. dr. A.F. (Arend) Bos
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a.f.bos umcg.nl
+31 50 361 4215
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Professor in Pediatrics, Neonatology
Educational Innovations
Active Learning and Active Learning Spaces / Classrooms
Soundscape Research
Special Needs Education
dr. K.A. (Kirsten) van den Bosch
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k.a.van.den.bosch rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
The early autism theories of Hans Asperger, Leo Kanner and George Frankl
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f.boven rug.nl
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External researcher
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Q.M. (Quirine) Bredero
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q.m.bredero umcg.nl
+31 50 361 6650
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PhD Candidate
Theory and history of (lifespan) developmental psychology; tensions between parents and educationalists; the relationship between art and psychology (in particular children's drawings); childhood in psychology, autobiography, art and fiction; children and the experience of war.
dr. G. (Gerrit) Breeuwsma
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g.breeuwsma rug.nl
+31 50 36 36331
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Assistant professor
- Design-based research / Design Thinking
- (Educational) Game Design
- eLearning & Hybrid education
- Human-machine interaction
- Interaction design
- eHealth/mHealth & technology-supported behaviour change
I. (Ivo) Bril
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i.bril umcg.nl
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Arbeidsdeskundige vraagstukken op het gebied van arbeid gezondgheid en particiaptie/terugkeer naar werk voor mensen met meervoudige problematiek
K.A. (Kor) Brongers
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k.a.brongers umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
Political polarization, value conflict, morality, attitude moralization, political discourse, social change, quantitative methods and statistics
C. (Chantal) D'Amore, MSc
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c.damore rug.nl
+31 50 36 36863
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PhD student

Within the context of higher education teaching I implement innovative methods to build and maintain active learning communities,  as well as train and develop students to become effective peer mentors. 

My research has traditionally focused on the antecedents and consequences of male and female body dissatisfaction. More recently, I have begun to take a theoretical and empirical interest in the psychological processes that mediate the impact of peer mentoring on student performance.
S.E. (Simon) Dalley, Dr
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s.e.dalley rug.nl
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teacher/researcher
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professional communication and management skills, intercultural competences, interactional skills, training and coaching in higher education
Y. (Yorieke) Deen
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y.deen rug.nl
+31 50 36 36304
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Lecturer communication- and management skills
Field / Discipline
Occupational health, high-sensitivity, (neuro)diversity and inclusivity, evidence-based design, breastfeeding facilities
S.A. (Sjoukje) van Dellen, PhD
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s.a.van.dellen rug.nl
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Lecturer
history of psychology, philosophy of science, social studies of science, qualitative research
dr. M. (Maarten) Derksen
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m.derksen rug.nl
+31 50 36 36338
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Associate Professor
teacher-child interactions; language and literacy development; Early Childhood Education and Care; discourse analysis; differentiation; cultural diversity and inclusion in education; critical (self-)reflection through art; art-based pedagogy 
dr. M.I. (Marjolein) Deunk
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m.i.deunk rug.nl
+31 50 36 39118
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Assistant professor
Workplace stress, Occupational well-being and resilience, Informal learning processes, Coping and self-regulation
S.K. (Kruthi) Devarakonda, MSc
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s.k.devarakonda rug.nl
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PhD Candidate
dr. S.D.M. van Dijk
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s.d.m.van.dijk umcg.nl
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Mentoring, Older Workers, Emotional Competencies, Older Workers' Motivation, Diary Studies
F. (Friederike) Doerwald-Leicher
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f.doerwald rug.nl
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PhD student
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My background is in medical psychology, with a research focus on psychosocial oncology and burnout. My current interests include student engagement and development, skills training, and internationalization.
dr. S.M. (Stacey) Donofrio
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s.m.donofrio rug.nl
+31 50 36 37034
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Senior Lecturer
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prof. dr. D. (Douwe) Draaisma
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d.draaisma rug.nl
+31 50 36 36364
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Professor history of psychology
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Culture and Cognition, Developmental Psychology, Sociology of Art and Culture
drs. W.J. (Welmoed) Ekster
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w.j.ekster rug.nl
+31 50 36 35841
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PHD-student Culture in the Mirror
Emotion regulation
Work design
Well-being at work
Adult lifespan and career development
dr. E.A. (Elissa) El Khawli, PhD
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e.a.el.khawli rug.nl
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PhD Student
Neural correlates of executive (dys)functions, brain-computer-interfaces (BCI), cognitive modulation & training & new interventions, clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, EEG, MRI
S. (Stefanie) Enriquez Geppert, Dr
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s.enriquez.geppert rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
Kristina Erdélyi is interested in the neuropsychological research, assessment, and treatment of cognitive dysfunctions. Since 2017, she has been investigating the psychological and cognitive consequences of Low-Frequency Noise on health and functioning. She is also the vice-chair of the Low Frequency Noise and Vibration team of the International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise since 2021.
K.H. Erdelyi
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k.h.erdelyi rug.nl
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PhD student
M.I. (Markus) Eronen, Dr
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m.i.eronen rug.nl
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Assistant professor
Field / Discipline
Health Psychology
Informal Care
Willingness to Care
Dyadic coping
Interpersonal processes
Social Support & Relationship Satisfaction
Diary Studies (Intensive Longitudinal Methods)

I am currently working in the lab of Prof. dr. Mariët Hagedoorn and Prof. dr. Robbert Sanderman as an Early Stage Researcher for the ENTWINE Informal Care  Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie Innovation Training Network ITN funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme. 

In my project "Diversity of Experiences in Caregiver-Care Recipient Dyads", I investigate the interpersonal processes that stimulate or decrease willingness to care and wellbeing in couples as well as other caregiving dyads over time. A full understanding of the caregiving experience is essential to support caregivers and care recipients and help them to increase their reciprocal willingness to provide and receive care. For this reason, my project is structured as dyadic research which includes both caregivers and care recipients. 

This project is part of the "ENTWINE iCohort", an International Intensive Longitudinal Study aimed at detailing the current and future caregiving challenges taking into account the psychological, relational, cultural and socio-economic aspects of the caregiving issues across Europe.
dr. G.M.A. (Giulia) Ferraris
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g.m.a.ferraris umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
Attention disorders and daily life functioning;
Symptom and performance validity assessment
A.B.M. (Anselm) Fuermaier, Dr
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a.b.m.fuermaier rug.nl
+31 50 36 39729
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Associate Professor Psychology
Academic performance in University, Attention, Attention-deficit hyperactivity-disorder, Attentional control, Cognitive motivation, Developmental disorders in adults, Flow state, Hyperfocus, Neuropsychological rehabilitation, Questionnaire development, Neurofeedback.
M. (Miguel) Garcia Pimenta, Dr
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m.garcia.pimenta rug.nl
+31 50 36 36537
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Assistant Professor in Psychology
Public health, psychology, education
dr. B.J.M. (Bas) Geboers
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b.j.m.geboers umcg.nl
+31 6 2565 1625
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Assistant professor
Nonlinear dynamics, time series analysis, variable star physics
S.V. (Sandip) George
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s.v.george umcg.nl
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Post doctoral researcher
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c.n.w.geraets umcg.nl
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Postdoctoral researcher
Field / Discipline
forensic psychology
dr. J. (Coby) Gerlsma
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j.gerlsma rug.nl
+31 50 36 37604
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Assistant professor
Field / Discipline
Hybrid work arrangements, goal-directed behaviour, self-regulation, occupational health
E. (Eleni) Giannakoudi, MSc
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e.giannakoudi rug.nl
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PhD student
Neuro/biopsychologist with a clinical interest in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children and emerging adults.
dr. Y. (Yvonne) Groen
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y.groen rug.nl
+31 50 36 39421
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Associate Professor Psychology
Field / Discipline
Emotion regulation, negative feedback
F.U. (Felix) Grundmann
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f.u.grundmann rug.nl
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PhD student
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rick.de.haart rug.nl
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PhD student
Health Psychology
Couples dealing with chronic disease (i.e., dyadic coping)
Health behavior in a dyadic context
Informal caregiving
eHealth
Intensive longitudinal designs (e.g., couple diary studies)

Illness not only affects patients, but also those who are close to them. To be able to provide adequate health care and psychosocial support, it is important to understand the consequences of illness for daily life, and emotional and social functioning of both patients and their significant others. Accordingly, the research in my lab "Intimate relationships in the face of illness" focuses on three main themes: dyadic coping, health behavior in a dyadic (or couples') context, and informal caregiving.
prof. dr. M. (Mariët) Hagedoorn
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mariet.hagedoorn umcg.nl
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Full Professor
Field / Discipline
Somatisch onvoldoende verklaarde lichamelijke klachten; ouderenpsychologie
dr. D.J.C. (Denise) Hanssen
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d.j.c.hanssen umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
talent development, sport psychology, complex systems, psychological momentum, resilience
dr. J.R. (Ruud) den Hartigh
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j.r.den.hartigh rug.nl
+31 50 36 39726
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Associate Professor Talent Development & Creativity
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dr. E.M. (Else) Havik
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e.m.havik rug.nl
+31 50 36 39119
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coordinator/teacher
Field / Discipline
Coaching
Conflict management
dr. J.A.M. (José) Heesink
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j.a.m.heesink rug.nl
+31 50 36 36424 /+31 6319 8486 2
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Chair Teaching Unit /Associate Professor
Field / Discipline
Psychopathology, depression, Experience Sampling Methodology, early warning signals, idiographic change processes
M.A. (Marieke) Helmich
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m.a.helmich umcg.nl
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PhD student (former)
Field / Discipline
S. (Silke) Hoekstra, BSc
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silke.hoekstra rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Anxiety disorders; obsessive-compulsive and related disorders; emetophobia (fear of vomiting); comorbidity (in autism spectrum disorders); cognitive behavioral therapy / exposure therapy; treatment outcome; process research
dr. W.J.P.J. (Wiljo) van Hout
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w.j.p.j.van.hout rug.nl
+31 50 36 37609
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Assistant Professor
Field / Discipline
Anxiety disorders, depression, epidemiology, longitudinal data analysis
Intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, dementia
dr. J.H.M. (Ans) Hovenkamp-Hermelink
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j.h.m.hovenkamp-hermelink umcg.nl
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Researcher
A. (Alexandra) Husivargová, MSc
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a.husivargova umcg.nl
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PhD student
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l.d.jansen rug.nl
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Lecturer
Field / Discipline
I work as an organizational psychologist, researcher, coach and trainer. I am interested in topics around creativity, flow, core qualities and coaching. The overarching theme in my work is creating an optimal fit between the individual’s qualities and needs and the work context, to optimize work performance and enjoyment.  

For creativity and brainstorming, I'm interested in the way in which people come to optimal creativite performance, which differs per person. For example, whereas novel and flexible ideas will be beneficial for some, others' creativity and productivity will benefit more from everyday and structured ideas. 

For flow, I'm interested in how flow experiences and working from your core qualities helps to reach your full potential, and how such an experience adds to your (creative) performance. 

Next to my work as an assistant professor, I work as a coach and trainer via my company Groeiflow, further bridging theory and practice. Here, I help people to experience more flow and creativity and in their personal and professional development.

See also: www.kikidejonge.nl and www.groeiflow.nl
K.M.M. (Kiki) de Jonge, Dr
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k.m.m.de.jonge rug.nl
+31 50 36 37305
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Assistant Professor
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f.jorg umcg.nl
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Researcher
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dr. F.A. (Fred) Keijzer
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f.a.keijzer rug.nl
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Associate professor
Field / Discipline
Next to course development, coordination and teaching, I implement and evaluate educational innovations on learning communities, intercultural competence, inclusion, and teachers’ professional development.
My research focuses on both, intergroup processes (prejudice, discrimination, inclusion and diversity, solidarity and collective action), and educational processes, specifically intercultural competence, academic development, student well-being and inclusion, and gender ratio in groups/teams.
L. (Liga) Klavina, Dr
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l.klavina rug.nl
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Lecturer
Field / Discipline
Resilience and mental health development | Intergenerational transmission| Family and peer experiences | Parent-child interactions | Longitudinal data-analysis |Differential susceptibility | Gene-environment interactions 
J.S. (Jennifer) Klop-Richards
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j.s.klop-richards umcg.nl
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Researcher
B. (Birte) Klusmann
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b.klusmann rug.nl
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PhD Student
Financial well-being and financial capability of people living affective and cognitive impairments; Clinical neuropsychology of executive dysfunctioning
dr. J. (Janneke) Koerts
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janneke.koerts rug.nl
+31 50 36 36311
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Associate Professor Psychology
When and how do people initiate and plan collective action (e.g., social protest) through group-based interaction over time?

While the roles of motivational factors that incite collective action have been assessed, no collective action research thus far combines all the ingredients necessary for protests to emergence into one research design. Between 2022 and 2026, I will develop and use a new paradigm, the Groningen Simulated Society Paradigm (GSSP), to answer novel research questions. By combining social interactional and longitudinal elements to this group-based experiment, I will analyse how social interactions about various forms of injustice (e.g. structural, situational, (ir)relevant to identity and morality) lead to the initiation and planning of collective action behaviour.
B.M. (Bart) Kranenborg, MSc
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b.m.kranenborg rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
psychological needs, intergroup relations, cultural adaptation, motivation
J. (Jannis) Kreienkamp, MSc
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j.kreienkamp rug.nl
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PhD Researcher
Physiological measurements, Heart Rate Sensors, Activitysensors, Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM), Time Series Analysis, Datamanagement, Programming (R) and Automatisation.
Y.K. (Yoram) Kunkels
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y.k.kunkels umcg.nl
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PhD-student
Health Psychology
A.M. (Ola) Kustra-Mulder
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a.m.kustra umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
Senior in the field of Higher Education and Health Care
dr. L.J.W. (Wim) Labree
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l.j.w.labree umcg.nl
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Lecturer
Grief; posttraumatic stress; traumatic loss; latent class analysis; systematic review; multilevel analysis; qualitative data analysis
dr. L.I.M. (Lonneke) Lenferink
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l.i.m.lenferink rug.nl
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Postdoc researcher
Field / Discipline
English, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
prof. dr. W.M. (Wander) Lowie
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w.m.lowie rug.nl
+31 50 36 35807
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Professor of Applied Linguistics
My educational background and interests form a conglomerate of Organisational Psychology and Neuroscience. My Bachelor's degree was heavily focused on business psychology and workplace dynamics, whereas my Master's revolved around the study of neuroscience - specifically, neuroanatomy and the neural binding problem.

Now venturing into my post-educational career, I am becoming increasingly more interested in group dynamics, as well as inter-personal communication and conflict - which is also reflected in my taught courses.
M.N. (Martin) Manchev, MSc
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m.n.manchev rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
drs. H.J. (Hilly) Mast
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h.j.mast rug.nl
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Student advisor UoG tel. 050 3616900 https://hillymast.youcanbook.me/
Field / Discipline
Death Studies, Ritual Studies, Psychology of Religion, Geography of Religion
dr. B.M.H.P. (Brenda) Mathijssen
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brenda.mathijssen rug.nl
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Assistant Professor; Interim Vice Dean and Director of Education
Field / Discipline
H.I. (Hannah) Meckling, MSc
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h.i.meckling rug.nl
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PhD-Student
prof. dr. J.J. van der Meere
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j.j.van.der.meere rug.nl
+31 50 36 36549
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Professor in bio and neuropsychology of developmental disorders at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Field / Discipline
dr. A. (Anna) Meijer
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anna.meijer rug.nl
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Academic Editor
drs. T. (Doortje) de Muinck-Veltman
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t.veltman rug.nl
+31 50 36 37606
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Trainer/ psychologist
Field / Discipline
Studies on the human mind (19th and 20th century); History and philosophy of psychology, and the following topics:• Early experimental and applied psychology• Criminology and juridical psychology• Practices of psychological testing and measurement• Crisis debates in psychology • Boundaries of science and the history of spiritualism
prof. dr. A.C. (Annette) Mülberger Rogele
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a.c.mulberger rug.nl
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Theory & History of Psychology
Project manager
B.F. (Floor) Mulder, MSc
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b.f.mulder rug.nl
+31 6 3103 4380
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T.S. (Tasja) Müller, MSc
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t.s.muller rug.nl
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PhD student
anxiety disorders in children and adolescents; test anxiety; effective interventions for youth and parents; cognitive behavioural therapy; intergenerational transmission of anxiety and depression; prevention; online interventions
prof. dr. M.H. (Maaike) Nauta
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m.h.nauta rug.nl
+31 50 36 36450
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Professor in Clinical Psychology (spec youth)
K.G. (Kiki) Nierop, MSc
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k.g.nierop umcg.nl
+31 50 361 6881
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Consultant Quality Improvement & Coordinator Simulated patients
Human Resources organisational change , working conditions, integrity
drs. J.R. (Rob) Noorda
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j.r.noorda rug.nl
+31 50 36 35625 /068 1521 405
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Departement Head HR Advice & Specialists
Environmental Psychology; Behaviour Change
E. (Lisa) Novoradovskaya, Dr
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e.novoradovskaya rug.nl
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I am the faculty funding officer for the faculty Behavioural and Social Sciences and have experience in applying for personal grants and consortium applications in several scientific fields and from various funding bodies (e.g., NWO, ZonMw grants, European applications). I have a research background in neurobiology and psychology, having done a PhD on the effects of stress on the brain at the UvA and postdoctoral research on the mechanisms of memory formation in Cambridge (UK) and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, amongst others.
dr. C.A. (Charlotte) Oomen
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charlotte.oomen rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Environmental psychology
Traffic psychology
J.M.M. (Jorick) Post, MSc
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j.m.m.post rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Psychology, Health Psychology, Obesity, Weight loss, Bariatric Surgery
J.E. (Johanna) Pyykkö
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j.e.pyykko umcg.nl
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P.h.D. student
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n.g.quaedvlieg rug.nl
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Psychology Teacher
Field / Discipline
inter-rater reliability, missing data, multiple imputation
dr. A. (Alexandra) de Raadt
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a.de.raadt rug.nl
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Lecturer in Psychometrics & Statistics
Health Psychology (see link below)

- Adjustment to chronic illness and its treatment, specifically the role of personality and social cognitions herein  
- Psychological aspects of (clinical) genetics (member ELSI group UMCG; see link below)
- Quality of life; benefit finding / post-traumatic growth
- Psychometrics

Focus on: genetics; organ transplantation; nephrology, cancer, cardiovascular disease 
prof. dr. A.V. (Adelita) Ranchor
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a.v.ranchor umcg.nl
+31 50 361 6650
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Professor of Health Psychology
C.A. (Esdras) Raposo de Almeida
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c.a.esdras.raposo.de.almeida umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
Dynamics of Pro-Environmental Behaviour, Agent-based Modelling
F.M. (Fernanda) Reintgen Kamphuisen, MSc
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f.m.reintgen.kamphuisen rug.nl
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PhD student
Electroencephalography, Neurological Diseases, eHealth
V. (Vasco) Ribeiro Ferreira
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v.ribeiro.ferreira rug.nl
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PhD student
Mood disorders, clinical implementation of experience sampling method (ESM), ambulatory momentary assessments (EMA), epidemiology, neuroticism, psychophysiology
dr. H. (Harriëtte) Riese
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h.riese umcg.nl
+31 50 361 0171
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Associate Professor
Creativity; innovation; group processes; team performance
dr. E.F. (Eric) Rietzschel
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e.f.rietzschel rug.nl
+31 50 36 36357
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Assistant professor
Organizational Behavior, with Diversity, Governance, Status and Cooperation as key topics.
prof. dr. F.A. (Floor) Rink
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f.a.rink rug.nl
+31 50 36 34099
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Professor
Field / Discipline
Anxiety and depressive symptoms in children and adults, psychiatric epidemiology, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, publication bias
dr. A.M. (Annelieke) Roest
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a.m.roest rug.nl
+31 50 36 32757
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Assistant Professor psychology
Auditory Perception and Cognition
Auditory Prostheses and Hearing Aids
Speech Perception
Psychoacoustics
A. (Anastasios) Sarampalis, Dr
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a.sarampalis rug.nl
+31 50 36 36778
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Lecturer
G. (Gemma) Schino, MSc
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g.schino rug.nl
Function
philosophy and theory of science, science communication, theory of psychology and the cognitive sciences, philosophy of psychiatry, ethics of the neurosciences, interdisciplinary research and teaching, teaching to different audiences within and outside of the university
S. (Stephan) Schleim, Dr MA
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s.schleim rug.nl
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Associate Professor
dr. M.M. (Marina) Schoemaker
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m.m.schoemaker umcg.nl
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Universitair Hoofd Docent
Intercultural awareness. Trainer professional and personal development.
drs. M.J.M. (Marjoleine) Schoevers
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m.schoevers rug.nl
+31 6 3198 6637
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Academic teacher and Trainer professional and personal development
Field / Discipline
Research in Medical Education
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j.schonrock-adema umcg.nl
Function
researcher, principal investigator
(1) (Predictors of) adaptation to chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, renal failure). Specific topics:
- nature of depression, subtypes of depression
- illness perceptions of depressive symptoms and need for psychological care
- posttraumatic growth/benefit finding
- emotion-regulation and self-regulation
- mindfulness and self-compassion.

(2) Feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of psychological screening and interventions and underlying mechanisms of change, with a specific focus on individual Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
dr. M.J. (Maya) Schroevers
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m.j.schroevers umcg.nl
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Associate Professor
methodology, clinical psychology, scientist-practitioner gap
N.R. (Nina) Schwarzbach, MSc
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n.r.schwarzbach rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Neuroimaging; (dynamic) functional connectivity; experience sampling method; actigraphy; mood disorders; neuroticism
dr. M.N. (Michelle) Servaas
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m.n.servaas umcg.nl
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Postdoctoral Researcher & Health Psychologist
Research Methods, Rehabilitation, Dyslexia
E.R.H. (Ellie) van Setten, MSc
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e.r.h.van.setten rug.nl
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Researcher
Field / Discipline
social and behavioral development in an intergenerational context. neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD); mental health; infants; parenthood; longitudinal data analysis
dr. A.M. (Anoek) Sluiter-Oerlemans
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a.m.sluiter-oerlemans rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
Field / Discipline
My overall research program is to identify pathways toward sustainability, and develop communication models and products that help materialize these pathways. This takes a broad view of sustainability that includes improving social relations as well as our relation with the natural environment. It also reflects a focus both on developing theory and applying it to specific focal topics. Fields of interest include environmental communication, behavior change, and program design and evaluation. Focal topics include sustainable food transitions (e.g., protein transition; plant-based eating) and protecting vulnerable populations (e.g., child protection; human-animal relations).
J.D. de Sousa Graça, PhD
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joao.graca rug.nl
+31 50 36 35858
Function
Field / Discipline
Ontwikkelingspsychologie, neuropsychologie, executief functioneren, digitale leeromgevingen, zelfregulerend leren, begrijpend lezen, voortgezet onderwijs, onderwijsvernieuwingen
dr. A.W. (Alma) Spijkerboer
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a.w.spijkerboer rug.nl
+31 50 36 36661
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Teacher/Senior-Researcher
aging , lifecourse, social relations,self-management and self-regulation, well-beinghappiness
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b.j.m.steverink rug.nl
+31 50 36 39187 /363 6469
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Associate professor
Field / Discipline
Coming from a background in pediatric nursing and social sciences I am currently working as a postdoctoral researcher in Health Psychology where I do research on (the underlying mechanisms of) psychological adaptation of children, adolescents and young adults with a somatic disease and their parents.

I am inherently interested in the phenomenon of positive adaptation which I came across when I worked as a nurse with very ill children, during my PhD in children with cancer, and in India where I am involved in research activities for an NGO that provides healthcare and education for the poorest of the poor who live on the streets of Kolkata (Calcutta).

My current rearch focuses on:
- Selfregulation: goal adjustment, benefit-finding/post-traumatic growth
- Goal conflict

I have a strong interest in cross-cultural research.

dr. E. (Esther) Sulkers
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e.sulkers umcg.nl
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Researcher
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m.tang rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood, Deception in clinical settings
dr. L.I. (Lara) Tucha
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l.i.tucha rug.nl
+31 50 36 39165
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Associate professor
Field / Discipline
Clinical Neuropsychology, Medical Psychology
prof. dr. O.M. (Oliver) Tucha
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o.m.tucha rug.nl
+31 50 36 36311
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Full Professor
Field / Discipline
Psycho-oncology, Self-esteem, cognitive biases, depression, anxiety, Parkinson's disease, implicit vs. explicit processes

I am currently researching whether psychosocial factors like depression can predict the onset of cancer
L.A. (Lonneke) van Tuijl
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l.a.van.tuijl rug.nl
+31 50 361 6655
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Post-doctorate researcher
Field / Discipline
I'm a social psychologist, specialized in psycho-oncology and health psychology. I work at the department of Health Psychology, in the lab of Prof. Mariët Hagedoorn, 'Intimate relationships in the face of illness'.My research is focused on differences in adaptation to cancer or other health challenges between single and partnered patients. I'm interested in whether single survivors differ from those with a partner with respect to  the support they receive, distress level, sexuality, self-esteem and body image. I also focus on whether a partner can be involved to help with a more healthy lifestyle (e.g. quitting smoking) and better quality of life.
dr. M.A. (Marrit) Tuinman
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m.a.tuinman umcg.nl
+31 50 361 6658
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Post-doc
Field / Discipline
Mental Health
Children & Adolescents
Mental Health Literacy
Developmental Psychology
J.M. (Janne) Tullius
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j.m.tullius umcg.nl
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PhD candidate
History of psychology, history of Qualitative methods, Heymans' typology and its use in society
R.R. (Rinske) Vermeij, MSc
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r.r.vermeij rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Organizational and applied social psychology, cross-cultural theories and research
prof. dr. E. (Evert) van de Vliert
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e.van.de.vliert rug.nl
+31 314 646 460
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Professor Emeritus
Field / Discipline
I offer help to students and PhD students for all kinds of issues. I have (extra) affinity with stress related issues, emotion regulation, trauma, family issues, attachment and anxiety.
I use tools from various methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mentalization based therapy and EMDR. Since we only offer short tracks, I can also guide you in finding a suitable referral address in case you need more.  
I speak Dutch and English. I understand German.
dr. A.E. (Annerieke) de Vos
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a.e.de.vos rug.nl
+31 50 36 39088
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Field / Discipline
drs. ir. S.F. (Suzan) Vos
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s.f.vos umcg.nl
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Field / Discipline
Positive bias | Optimism | Information processing bias | Mental health | Depression | Loss of pleasure | Experience sampling | Intergenerational transmission | Peer experiences

My main research interest is positive bias, the phenomenon that many people see the world more brightly and more positive than it really is. Positive bias may protect us from developing mental health problems. Where do individual differences in optimism come from? As part of my Veni project The bright side of life: understanding the origins of optimism, I investigate to what extent and how parents transmit their optimism to offspring.

I am passionate about improving scientific practice. I am a member of my department’s Ethics Committee and of the Open Science Community Groningen, where I give pre-registration workshops. Examples of open science practices in my work are pre-registrations, sharing syntax and data, and publishing open access.

More information about my research can be found on my website
dr. C. (Charlotte) Vrijen
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c.vrijen rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
Kwetsbare zwangeren, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), medisch geassisteerde conceptie (MAC), onbedoelde zwangerschap, Appreciative Inquiry
dr. J.C. (Catja) Warmelink
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j.c.warmelink umcg.nl
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Cooperation, Trust, Identity
J.C. (Janine) Weeting, MSc
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j.c.weeting rug.nl
+31 50 36 36570
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Graduate School Coordinator and Study Advisor Philosophy
Field / Discipline
F. (Frank) Westerhuis, PhD
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f.westerhuis rug.nl
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Research Fellow
mood disorders, transdiagnostic approaches, experience sampling methodology, reward processes, time-series
prof. dr. M.C. (Marieke) Wichers
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m.c.wichers umcg.nl
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full professor
Mental aspects of sport and performance, achievement motivation, talent development
prof. dr. N. (Nico) van Yperen
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n.van.yperen rug.nl
+31 50 36 35446
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Professor of Sport & Performance Psychology
Field / Discipline
Relational Psychoanalysis; Identity Theory; Art, I magination and Religion; Spiritual Care
prof. dr. T.H. (Hetty) Zock
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t.h.zock rug.nl
+31 50 36 35245
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Professor of Religion and Mental Health, in particular in the domain of Spiritual Care (Special chair of the KSGV, Study Centre for Religion and Mental Health, sponsored by the VVP, Association of Dutch Liberal Protestants)
Field / Discipline
Self-organisation, agent based modelling, coaching, professional development, coaching & training
dr. K. (Kees) Zoethout
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k.zoethout rug.nl
+31 50 595 3233
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Lecturer
Field / Discipline
N. (Nina) Zupancic, MSc
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n.zupancic rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
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