Personnel

Dr. Viola Weber

Highest Degree Doctor of Social Sciences, Psychology
The University of Manheim, German
Position Assistant Professor
Faculty School of Health Sciences and Psychology
Email viola.weber@cud.ac.ae
Telephone/Ext +971(04)7096268
Location Hub G,13
Name Dr. Viola Weber
Position Assistant Professor
Email viola.weber@cud.ac.ae
Telephone/Ext +971(04)7096268
Location Hub G,13
Highest Degree Doctor of Social Sciences, Psychology
The University of Manheim, German

Faculty School of Health Sciences and Psychology

Biography

Dr. Viola completed her academic career in Germany at the University of Mannheim, with a research focus on the effects of psychosocial stress and strain at work. She led several collaborative, interdisciplinary projects including academic and corporate partners, her work resulting in publications about the effects of leadership and organizational culture on mental health and well-being, as well as in recommendations for the management of stress on a corporate level. 

Dr. Viola Weber is an Organizational Psychologist with a pronounced academic and professional background in the interdisciplinary field of mental health promotion in a work-organizational context. Her work and research interest lies in the improvement of people’s health and wellbeing with a solution-focused approach. As a licensed Psychologist (Community Development Authority Dubai, CDA), she has practiced as counsellor and systemic coach for individuals and groups. Her fields of expertise comprise of stress management, personal/communication skills, life-balance, burnout / depression, anxiety, crisis intervention. On a corporate level, Dr. Viola has provided consultancy for companies in diverse fields, like employee assistance programs (EAP), conflict resolution, as well as leadership and team development. Before joining CUD in 2023, she was Assistant Professor of Psychology at the American University in Dubai. 
Viola Weber (0000-0001-8181-2550) - ORCID