Vasiliki Paparoidami

Applied behavioral research. Experience across experimental research, psychological interventions and clinically grounded behavioral observation. Trained in designing and evaluating behavioral experiments, analyzing quantitative and mixed-methods data and translating evidence into insights and decisions for health-related and user-facing applications. Currently completing an MSc in Clinical & Health Psychology (Research) while contributing to applied research projects in academic and applied health settings.

• Attikon University Hospital, Psychology Intern – Behavioural Observation & Assessment, Athens, GR, 2023-02, 2023-07, Conducted supervised psychometric assessments (MMPI-II, WAIS-IV, RAVEN, SCL-90-R)., Observed behavioural, emotional, and cognitive patterns in patients with complex psychopathology., Contributed to diagnostic formulation and structured clinical documentation within multidisciplinary teams., Developed ethical and risk-aware approaches to behavioural data collection in medical settings.
• Fainareti NGO, Psychology Intern – Perinatal Mental Health, Athens, GR, 2025-05, 2025-10, Supported psychoeducational and behaviourally informed interventions for postpartum depression and anxiety., Observed engagement, adherence, and emotional regulation patterns relevant to intervention design., Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions, contributing behavioural insights.
• ROOTS Wellness Center, Psychology Trainee, Athens, GR, 2025-04, 2025-09, Observed integrative psychotherapy through a behavioural and relational lens., Developed applied understanding of emotional regulation and behavioural response patterns under supervision.
• Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EKISYP), Psychology Intern & Health and Wellness Writer, Athens, GR, 2025-04, 2025-10, Authored evidence-based psychoeducational content translating clinical concepts into accessible materials., Contributed to community mental health education initiatives.

• Stimulus visibility influences intuitive judgments and identification in the same way — Poster presentation, Experimental Psychology Society (EPS), 2025 (First Author).
• Richter, J., Haugen, J., Paparoidami, V., Reber, R. (Manuscript in preparation). Persuasive messages written by generative AI are perceived as more credible than human-written messages.

• Participated in the EU-Startups Summit (Malta), engaging with early-stage startups, founders, accelerators, and investors, and gaining exposure to product validation, funding models, and go-to-market strategies in the European startup ecosystem.
• Completed the STARTAB – Explore Enterprise programme (King’s Trust International × Corallia), an intensive entrepreneurship seminar cycle covering customer discovery, business models, pitching, and early-stage execution.
• Actively involved with PLNT (Leiden Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship) through startup-focused workshops, talks, and networking events, engaging with a multidisciplinary community of founders, researchers, product builders, and mentors, and strengthening understanding of how behavioural insights and user research apply in startup contexts.