Kilian Stenzel

Kilian Stenzel

Research Fellow

Contact information

+49 6421 28-23647 kilian.stenzel@ 1 Gutenbergstraße 18
35032 Marburg
G|01 Institutsgebäude (Room: 03040 resp. +3040)

My research focuses on transdiagnostic processes in psychopathology (especially repetitive negative thinking). To this end, I use the methods of meta-analysis, network modeling, ecological momentary assessment and machine learning

Research interest

  • Transdiagnostic processes (esp. repetitive negative thinking, rumination, worry)
  • Network modeling of psychopathological processes (idiographic and nomothetic)
  • Social motives (esp. trust and empathy)
  • Neuroscience (esp. EEG) of social decision-making processes and modeling (drift-diffusion modeling)

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Curriculum Vitae

  • Education

    Since 10/2023

    PhD student in clinical Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg
    Dissertation (working title): 
    „ A multi-methods investigation of repetitive negative thinking and its subconstructs”, supervisor: Dr. Max Berg

    Psychotherapist in training (CBT), Psychotherapie-Ambulanz Marburg (PAM)
    2021 - 2023 Master’s program in clinical psychology, Julius-Maximilian University of Wuerzburg (M.Sc.)
    Thesis: „Using Laboratory Trust and Neural Markers to Predict Trust Choices in Real Life“, supervisor: Dr. Martin Weiß
    2021 - 2022 Undergraduate studies in computer science, neuroscience und mathematics, Dartmouth College (NH, US)
    2018 – 2021  Bachelor’s program in psychology, Julius-Maximilian University of Wuerzburg (B.Sc.)
    Thesis: „The Effect of Empathy on the Prosocial Decision Process: A Drift-Diffusion Model Approach“, supervisor: Prof. Grit Hein

  • Professional Experience

    Since 07/2026  Scientific Coordinator in LOEWE DYNAMIC, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Group, Marburg University
     Since 01/2025 Clinician Scientist im DYNAMIC Projekt, Philipps University of Marburg
    Since 10/2023  Psychological therapist, Psychotherapie-Ambulanz Marburg (PAM)
    2020 - 2023 Research assistant for the „translational social neuroscience” unit (Prof. Hein) at the University Hospital, Wuerzburg
    7 - 9/2022 Clincal internship in neuropsychology, Charité, Berlin
    8 - 10/2020 Clincal internship (eating disorders), Schön Clinic Roseneck, Prien am Chiemsee

  • International Experience

    2021 - 2022
    Undergraduate studies in computer science, neuroscience und mathematics, Dartmouth College (NH, US)

Teaching

2024-2025  Instructor, Translational Aspects of Psychotherapy (M-KPa), Philipps University of Marburg
2024  Assistent instructor, Reasearch-oriented Internship (MKPPT-FOP-II), Philipps University of Marburg
2021 - 2022 Drill instructor, Introductory German (GERM 1, GERM 2), Dartmouth College (NH, US)
2019 - 2020 Group tutor for Functional Neuroanatomy (03-PSY-Neu), Julius-Maximilian University of Wuerzburg, supervisor: Prof. Ester Asan

Publications

Stenzel, K., Kirchner, L., Wilhelm, M., Rief, W., & Berg, M. (2025). Conceptualizing Student Problem Dynamics Using Idiographic and Data-Driven Networks: A Feasibility Trial. Cognitive Therapy and Reasearch

Stenzel, K., Weiß, M., & Hein, G. (2025). A negative reputation reduces trust despite trustworthy behavior. Psychophysiology, 62(7), e70102.

Stenzel, K. L., Keller, J., Kirchner, L., Rief, W., & Berg, M. (2025). Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating repetitive negative thinking, rumination, and worry – a transdiagnostic meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 55, e31. 

Salzmann, S., Stenzel, K., Sadlonova, M. et al. A biopsychological network approach to variables contributing to preoperative quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Sci Rep, 15, 8746 (2025).

Gründahl, M., Weiß, M., Stenzel, K., Deckert, J., Hein, G.(2023): The effects of everyday-life social interactions on anxiety-related autonomic responses differ between men and women. Sci Rep 13(1), S. 9498. 

Cooperations/Memberships

Society for Psychophysiological Research, European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment, Psychotherapieforum Würzburg e.V.

Acquired research funds

Grant for an interdisciplinary collaborative project to augment autism diagnostics with artificial intelligence, Marburg University, 4080 euro

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