Elisabeta Militaru

Elisabeta Militaru

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Amsterdam

Psychology of Places

I research the Psychology of Places: how the surrounding environments can shape the way we feel, think, and act.

My work explores how places become meaningful and restorative, and how they influence personality, behaviour, and emotion. I study how everyday environments, such as natural landscapes or dense urban spaces, shape psychological experiences and contribute to human well-being.

I consult for urban design firms and NGOs, helping to translate psychological insights into human-centered environments. I am always open to new research and industry collaborations.

Emotions and AI systems

I have a broad interest in the responsible and ethical integration of AI systems into mainstream use, with a specific focus on the responsible applications of automatic emotion detection systems.

Interests
  • Psychology of Places
  • Personality
  • Emotions
  • AI
Education
  • PhD in Psychology

    University of Cambridge

  • MPhil in Psychology

    University of Cambridge

  • BSc in Psychology

    King's College London

 
 
 
 
 
Vising Fellow/Affiliate Researcher
University of California, Berkeley
April 2024 – Present London
 
 
 
 
 
Research Innovation Fellowship
Cabinet Office
May 2021 – August 2021 London
 
 
 
 
 
Co-founder, Head of Research and Product
Advance Careers
August 2017 – September 2019 London