Hello, I'm Timo Krug

"The aim of science is to seek the simplest explanations of complex facts. We are apt to fall into the error of thinking that the facts are simple because simplicity is the goal of our quest. The guiding motto in the life of every natural philosopher should be, 'Seek simplicity and distrust it'." (Alfred North Whitehead)

As a M.Sc. psychology student specializing in neuroscience and research methods, I enjoy exploring the intersection of mind, brain, and behavior using innovative statistical & computational methods. At the same time, I always aim to embed this approach into broader perspectives from other branches of psychology, cognitive science and philosophy.
Professionally, I am currently working as a Senior Consultant at a small consultancy focusing on organizational psychology. In my additional role as Head of Psychometrics & Innovation I am responsible for creating and maintaining psychometric tests and for using innovative technologies to enhance our services in leadership assessment & development.
At the heart of my academic and professional endeavours lies integration:

• of quantitative & qualitative methods
• of technology & humaneness
• of theory & application

Academic Interests

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Empathy & Feeling understood

• Interpersonal synchrony
• High-quality listening
• Antecedents & consequences of feeling understood
• Polarization & intergroup conflict
• Loneliness
• Interventions to increase empathic understanding

Wisdom & Meaning in life

• Crises of meaning
• Extraordinary states of consciousness
• Mindfulness
• Self-awareness
• Feelings of emptiness
• Emotion regulation & Interoception
• Alexithymia

Measurement, Methods & Modelling

• Structural equation models (SEM)
• Psychometrics
• Computational neuroscience
• Psychophysiology (Pupillometry, HRV)
• Mathematical modelling of psychological phenomena
• Machine Learning in psychology & neuroscience
• VR as a research tool

Beyond Work

Outside my professional work, I like:

Reading

I enjoy reading about a wide variety of topics like philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, data science or classic literature.

Books I recently read & liked:

• "Where Mathematics Come From: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics into Being" by George Lakoff & Rafael Núñez [currently reading]
• "Awakening From the Meaning Crisis: Part 1: Origins" by John Vervaeke & Christopher Mastropietro
• "The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions and the Unmaking of the World" by Iain McGilchrist
• "The Uncontrollability of the World" by Hartmut Rosa
• "When Nietzsche Wept" by Irvin D. Yalom

Creative Pursuits

When not immersed in research or consulting work, I enjoy:

• Producing electronic music (mainly hip hop instrumentals)
• Doing design and/or coding projects
• Photography

Continuous Learning

I'm currently expanding my knowledge in:

• Large Language Models
• Adobe InDesign for academic posters
• Advanced statistical methods

Other Hobbies

I am a big fan of high quality Japanese green tea and have been enjoying tasting many varieties for over 10 years. I like to engage in mind-body practices like Qi-Gong and different kinds of meditation. And I like various sports e.g., karate, soccer, and basketball.