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Esther Federspiel, External PhD Student
Esther pursued her academic studies in Health Psychology at the University of Zurich from 2001 to 2007. Following her academic pursuits, Esther has been involved in various roles within the fields of research and practice, with a specific focus on Behavior Change. She implemented these methodologies in both practical and research settings, addressing areas such as Energy Conservation, Customer Engagement, Ecologically Sustainable Behavior, Employee Engagement, and Health Behavior.
Since 2012, she has been working as a researcher and lecturer. Initially at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and since 2017 at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. There, she was engaged in innovation development for six years. Currently, she teaches at the intersection of computer science and psychology in the field of Digital Health.
Starting February 2024, Esther has taken on the role of an external Ph.D. candidate in the DOK program at the School of Medicine, specifically at the Chair of Medical Knowledge and Decision Support at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Her doctoral research focuses on exploring the potential for personalization within digital behavior support interventions within the realm of women’s metabolic health. Her research also investigates the feasibility of integrating digital support mechanisms with medical counseling services.
Fun fact: I am not naturally sporty, but my active son is teaching me all sorts of things, like how to bike down stairs. It means lots of fun and adventure!
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