Dr. Henrike Moll

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Biography

Henrike Moll is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California, specializing in comparative and developmental psychology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Leipzig in Germany in 2006. Her academic journey includes significant postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, where she worked closely with famed psychologist Dr. Michael Tomasello. She has held research scientist positions at both the Max Planck Institute and the University of Washington, contributing to studies in learning and brain sciences. In recognition of her scholarly contributions, Moll received the prestigious USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in Fall 2016 and the Young Mind Brain Prize in Fall 2011. Additionally, she was a member of the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and has been actively involved with the Young Academy since Spring 2011. Her research interests encompass various aspects of child development and cognitive psychology, focusing on the underlying mechanisms of learning and social understanding in early human development.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology • Leipzig, Germany

Conducted research under Dr. Michael Tomasello.

Research Scientist

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) • Leipzig, Germany

Worked in the Department of Comparative and Developmental Psychology.

Research Scientist

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, USA

Engaged in projects at the Institute of Learning & Brain Sciences.

Awards

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

2016-01-01
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Young Mind Brain Prize

2011-01-01

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Master Program
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IELTS
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GRE General
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