Dedicated to Mental Health in Children
Children are our future and require our protection. Yet, most children suffering from mental health problem do not receive sufficient support. Our mission is to predict and prevent mental health problems in the children. Step by step.
Passionate And Experienced
Meet our Talented Team
Get to know the dedicated individuals behind our research group
Dr. Nico Bast
Research Group Leader
As experienced researcher and licensed psychotherapist, Nico supervises the team.
Anna K. Müller
Research Associate
With dedication to neuro- and data-science, Anna investigates sensory processing in neurodiversity.
Jan Ohlenmacher
Research Associate
Jan excels in methods and machine learning which he applies in innovative video analysis.
Iskra Todorova
Research Associate
Expert in all aspects of our department, Iskra drives the growth of LOCUS-MENTAL.
Supporting Staff
Many great individuals put their efforts into the development of our projects
Research Assistants
- Merlinda Bracht – LOCUS-MENTAL
- Rumeysa Nur Koc – SEGA
- Sophie Nadine Joswig – SEGA
Master’s Students
- Paula Neubauer – LOCUS-MENTAL
- Rosa Weber – DYNAMIC
- Irina Schmid – SEGA
- Josefine Krapp – SEGA
- Michelle Wilking – SEGA
Alumni
- Dr. Leonie Polzer (PhD. 2024)
- + 5 completed Master’s degrees
- + 3 completed Doctor of Medicine