Laura Aymerich-Franch, PhD

International Expert in Behavioral Transformation and Emerging Technologies

Founder of Akazest

ABOUT Dr. LAURA

Trajectory Highlights

Fulbright scholar Stanford University | Marie Curie fellow (European Commission) | Visiting Scholar Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Ramon y Cajal fellow (UPF) | Author of 50+ scientific publications

The results of her research have received ample attention from the media and notable figures.

Background

PhD Cum Laude, Communication & Advertising (spec. Media Psychology) (UAB) | Master of Research, Psychology of Behavior & Cognition (UB) | Master of Advanced, Studies in Digital Media (UAB) | Licentiate, Communication (UAB) | Extensive Coaching training (Positive Psychology, NLP, CBC, Systemic, Socratic, Academic).

Research Lines

Behavioral Sciences + Emerging technologies.

Her research has played a significant role in promoting emerging technologies for well-being and social good. She has principally worked with virtual reality and social robots.

She has also scientifically demonstrated the effectiveness of Coaching to enhance psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction, personal growth, and the capacity for goal achievement.

Personality & Lifestyle

Laura loves big challenges. She is determined, inspiring, results-oriented, and a problem solver.

She has a semi-nomadic lifestyle as she is convinced this is the best way to keep growing as a person.

Currently based between Dubai (UAE) and the world, she has lived in Europe, The USA, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle-East.