Johanna Nurmi
Social Psychology, Education
Johanna Nurmi
Social Psychology, Education
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
johanna.nurmi@gmail.com
Johanna Nurmi is a researcher in social and health psychology, with a focus on digital health and behavioural science. She completed her PhD with distinction at the University of Helsinki, where her work explored how digital technologies can be used to understand and support health-related behaviours. Her research was recognised twice with national awards for its contribution to evidence-based approaches in psychology.
From 2017 to 2022, she was a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge, collaborating on projects that bridged psychology, public health, and digital innovation. She has participated in multinational collaborations applying behavioural science to COVID-19, helping to inform interventions and policies at a global level. With GFMER, she contributed to the development of a pioneering online course on mHealth for sexual and reproductive health.
Her work is motivated by a desire to improve access to healthcare and support people in making health-promoting behavioural choices. She combines expertise in behavioural science, health psychology, and digital health, and is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and rigorous research. She aims to translate scientific insights into practical solutions that are effective, accessible, and impactful.
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