Professor Dr. Joachim Krueger

Biography

Joachim Krueger is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. His research focuses on social perception and judgment, especially in interdependent contexts such as social games. He has developed innovative measures for social projection and self-enhancement, proposed new models explaining cooperation in social dilemmas, and critically evaluated methods such as significance testing. His body of work addresses topics like volunteers' dilemmas and the complexities of social perception, including dynamics of free riders and humility paradoxes. Krueger's contributions extend beyond empirical research; he is also involved in theoretical discourse, particularly the replication crisis within the field. He has served in various prestigious roles and affiliations, including as a Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the Humboldt Research Prize. His teaching includes a range of courses on social cognition, happiness, business economics, and core topics in cognitive psychological sciences.

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