She holds a PhD in psychology with a focus on neuroscience, computer science, and research methodology. At the German UDS, she leads the Chair of Design Thinking Research, developing a scientific understanding of how and why creativity, collaboration, and innovation work – and where they encounter challenges. The field of Neurodesign adds a further emphasis on physiological insights in this context. From 2008-2024, Julia worked at the Hasso Plattner Institute (Digital Engineering Department) at Potsdam University, where she headed the Neurodesign team. She was also closely involved in the Stanford-HPI Design Thinking Research Programme and the MIT-HPI Designing for Sustainability Programme.
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Project Lead (EU Projects), Head of the Research Group "Design Thinking Research and Neurodesign"
Design Thinking Research and Neurodesign
