Michelle Schwarz

Strategic Marketing & Consumer Psychology

Hi, I’m
Michelle.

Turning curiosity about people into research, creative projects, and marketing ideas.

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Strategic thinker &
creative mind.

I am someone who gets genuinely excited about ideas. When something sparks my curiosity, whether it is a new concept, an interesting question, or a project with potential, I dive in fully. That excitement is what drives me and it is where I do my best work.

I also love challenges. One of them is my PhD, where I explore consumer psychology and neuromarketing. My research focuses on identity, stereotypes, and emotions and how they shape sustainable behaviour.

Besides my research, I enjoy working on marketing projects and strategies. At the same time, the moments where I truly get into flow are creative ones. I love creating content, crafting stories, designing presentations, and speaking in front of people to share ideas and inspire them.

Online Marketing Project Management Neuromarketing Sustainability Consumer Psychology Speaking

🧠 Behavioural Insights

PhD research on how identity, stereotypes and emotions shape consumer decisions and sustainable behaviour.

🚀 Marketing Strategy & Growth

Leading marketing strategy initiatives, running social media marketing, content creation, and SEO.

🌍 International Perspective

Experience across Germany, Spain and Australia, working across cultures and markets.

🎓 Academic Foundation

PhD in consumer psychology and sustainability, bridging behavioural science and marketing strategy.

My biggest driver is excitement. When I am on fire about an idea, I perform at my best and spark that energy in others.

Work
experience.

Sep 2023 — Present

PhD Researcher

Neuro & Digital Marketing Lab · IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull · Barcelona

Dec 2019 — Dec 2022

Junior Head of Communication

suparo GmbH · Germany

Sep 2020 — Jun 2021

Project Manager, IT Business Development

ABOUT YOU GmbH · Germany

Dec 2018 — May 2019

Junior Associate, Creative Operations

Publicis Sapient · Germany

Academic
journey.

Neuromarketing & Consumer Psychology

PhD

IQS School of Management · Universitat Ramon Llull

Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2023 — Present

International Business

Master

Universidad de Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2021 — Jul 2022

International Business Administration

Bachelor

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 2018 — Jul 2021

The science
behind it.

Conference

Presentation at the European Marketing Academy (EMAC) in Madrid

June 2025 · EMAC Annual Conference

Publication

My money, my problem: How fear-of-missing-out appeals can hinder sustainable investment decisions

By Meyer, J. H., Friederich, F., Matute, J., & Schwarz, M. · 2024 · Published in Psychology & Marketing

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Book Chapter

Cryptocurrencies and consumer behaviour: Insights and practical guidance based on experimental conjoint analysis

By Friederich, F., Schwarz, M., Meyer, J. H., & Matute, J. · 2024 · In Advances in Blockchain Research and Cryptocurrency Behaviour · De Gruyter

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Enjoying life
to the fullest.

Outside of work, you will probably find me doing handstands and training calisthenics, enjoying a great barista cafecito, exploring new restaurants in Barcelona or exploring new ideas (just like this homepage).

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connected.

Whether you want to collaborate, discuss research, or just say hello, I’d love to hear from you.

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