Dr. Stefan Hansen

Biography

Stefan Hansen is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in behavioral neurosciences. He earned his PhD in 1980 and has served as a university lecturer and professor since 1994 and 2001 respectively. Hansen's research primarily focuses on neurocognitive profiling of patients with classic myotonic dystrophy type 1, Prader-Willi syndrome, and post-traumatic stress disorder, exploring areas such as executive function, emotional dysregulation, and incentive motivation. He has conducted in-depth studies on the associations between empathy, executive function, and somatic markers, utilizing the Implicit Association Test to tap into explicit and implicit attitudes. His extensive publication record includes significant contributions to journals such as Behavioral Brain Functions and European Psychiatry, highlighting his expertise in cognitive deficits, emotional recognition, and behavioral profiles in various clinical populations. Hansen also teaches courses in biological psychology and dissertation work within the Master of Science in Psychology program.

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