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Michelle Achterberg is a developmental neuroscientist appointed as Assistant Professor in Youth & Family Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is the principal investigator of the SO-REBEL research team, which focuses on understanding how social rejection affects the brain and everyday life, particularly among today's youth who are hyperconnected digitally. Michelle has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Research Master's degree in Neuroscience. She completed her PhD in 2020, defending her thesis on the neural mechanisms of social and emotional regulation in childhood with the highest distinction (cum laude). Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the Dutch Neurofederation PhD Award and the Erasmus Research Prize for Exceptional Research. She aims to combine fundamental scientific research with societal impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience while working closely with societal stakeholders.
Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, Netherlands
Teaching and conducting research in Youth & Family Studies, focusing on social rejection and its effects on development.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.