Verena Distler

Understanding human experiences in the presence of technology

I am an assistant professor at Aalto University (Finland), where I head the Research Group Humans, Security and Privacy. I conduct research at the intersection of psychology, human-computer interaction, and security/privacy. My work investigates people’s security and privacy experiences, manipulative experiences with technology, and improving methods for studying these questions. I use both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the complex relationships between people and technology.

Before, I worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Munich. I earned my Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Luxembourg, during which I also completed a research stay at CMU’s Cylab. I also hold a master’s degree in social sciences from the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon in France.

The best way to reach me is email: verena.distler AT aalto.fi.

Last updated: October 2024