Professor Dr. Peter Walla is a distinguished neuroscientist currently serving as Full Professor for Neurosciences and Biological Foundations of Psychology at Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna, Austria, and an Honorary Professor at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He earned his Ph.D. in Zoology/Neuroscience from the University of Vienna in 1998, followed by dual Habilitations (postdoctoral degrees) in Cognitive Neurobiology from the Medical University of Vienna and Biological Psychology from the University of Vienna. Over his extensive academic career, Dr. Walla has held leadership roles, including Head of the Biological Psychology Unit at the University of Vienna, Full Professorships of Psychology at the University of Newcastle and the Webster Vienna Private University. His research focuses on non-conscious affective and cognitive information processing using objective brain imaging techniques, such as electroencephalography (EEG) and startle reflex modulation, leading to the development of the Walla Emotion Model and The MAST (Multiple Aspect Self Theory). Additionally, he serves on multiple editorial boards for international scientific journals, including Brain Sciences, Life and Applied Sciences. He also offers Neuroconsulting services: www.neuroconsulting.services.
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
Vienna, Wien, Austria
Psychology