Better Analyse Nonverbal Behaviour in Social Interactions

Fabian Ramseyer and his team of the University of Bern study nonverbal synchrony, which analyzes the relation quality of interacting partners. The interactions between patients and therapists for example. Scientist asked him a few questions to know more about his research.

Can you tell us about yourself in a few words?

My name is Fabian Ramseyer. I’m a psychotherapist, an educator and a researcher at the University of Bern.

What is your lab’s specialty?

Our lab specializes in nonverbal behavior in social interactions, and in the assessment of its core aspects with up-to-date technology.

What services does your lab offer?

Our lab offers strong expertise in the technology domain (video-equipment), in computer-based assessments (programming) and in statistical evaluations (complex analyzes of time-series data).

What sets your expertise apart from others?

Our different fields of expertise all come and work together: the human factor (embodiment), computer-based advancements (assessment), and loads of expert knowledge in the domain of social interaction and psychotherapy.

What challenges are you willing to address in the near future?

We are willing to tackle the diversification of assessment tools and explore ways to analyze massive time-series data.

What do you expect from Scientist?

An openness to non-mainstream approaches.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Nonverbal synchrony lab, visit its profile.