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Sander Thomaes is a professor in Developmental Psychology at Utrecht University. He serves as the vice-dean of Research Impact in the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research investigates the origins, nature, and consequences of the developing self in young people. Thomaes explores how teenagers perceive issues like climate change and seeks to translate these psychological insights into behavior change. He combines the methods and theories of developmental, social, and clinical psychology to address practical applications in promoting sustainable behavior among youth. Thomaes earned his PhD in Developmental Psychology with honors from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and previously worked at the University of Southampton. He is actively involved in academia as an associate editor for the scientific journal Self Identity and has contributed to education through teaching in the Master's program for the Development of Socialization in Childhood and Adolescence. Additionally, he authored a children's book about psychology, 'Wat Je Denkt Ben Je Zelf', published by Nieuwezijds.
Utrecht University • Utrecht
Professor in Developmental Psychology and vice-dean of Research Impact in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Department of Psychology