PhD students
Sarah Matthias, MSc
Sarah is a psychologist working in a research project on smartphone-supported behavioral weight loss therapy. As she is also training to become a behavioral therapist, contributing to the improvement of existing treatment methods is of special interest to her. She studied Psychology in Jena and San Sebastián (Basque Country, Spain). Outside of work, Sarah loves surfing, spending time in her garden and singing with her friends in a pub choir.
Wenlu Mao, MSc
Wenlu is a PhD student who is interested in smartphone-based treatments for eating disorders. Her passion for this field stems from her academic background in clinical nutrition and eating disorders, acquired during her postgraduate studies at University College London, as well as from her experience in a day-care program. Outside of works, she enjots watching musicals and exploring new experiences through travelling.
Lisa-Marie Okhof, MSc
Lisa is a psychologist working as a research assistent in a research project focussing on smartphone-supported behavioral weight loss therapy in obesity and as a study therapist in a treatment study evaluating acceptance-based behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder. She is also in training to become a behavioral therapist, which is why she is especially interested in the further development and scientific contribution to existing treatment methods. Lisa studied Psychology in Halle, Leipzig, and Stellenbosch (South Africa). Besides work, Lisa loves to go hiking, cycling and enjoying a nice coffee with her friends.
Sarah Rösch, MSc
Sarah is a clinical psychologist working as a behavioral weight loss trainer and PhD student interested in neurofeedback, its potential as a complementary treatment option in mental disorders, emotion regulation, and impulsivity. She graduated from Leipzig University with a MSc in psychology and got fascinated about neurofeedback during her master’s thesis at the Behavioral Medicine Research Unit. Outside of work, Sarah loves being outside and being in the nature, and is part of the Leipzig group of Psychologists4Future, a group of people concerned about a sustainable future.
Danielle Schewe, MSc
Danielle is a PhD student working in a research project on smartphone-supported Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy for Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Within her PhD, she is particularly interested in the therapeutic process in BED. Danielle holds a MSc in Psychology from the University of Leipzig. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys playing football, travelling and going for long walks with friends.
Ben Schreglmann, MSc
Ben is a PhD student who graduated from the Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. Currently, he works in the PRAC study, the psychosocial registry of obesity surgery. His research interests lie in the areas of neurofeedback and biofeedback as well as in computer- and technology-based approaches to understand the human brain and psyche. Outside of work, he mainly produces music but also has fun in other creative areas such as video editing, graphic-design, or programming.