Knowledge generation and processing​

Developing next-generation AI systems that combine symbolic reasoning, statistical learning, and simulation to formalize, connect, and evolve scientific knowledge across domains.

Overview

Formal modelling and composition of scientific knowledge aligned with cognition for next-gen AI. Combining symbolic reasoning, statistical learning, and simulation enables scientific inference. Graph-based and semantic knowledge representation structures that enable cross-domain inference and support the formalization of knowledge within the unified Constructor Knowledge Model. Generative models assist in writing, hypothesis generation, and education. Digital twins mediate human–AI knowledge co-production, supporting its evolution and refinement. Adaptive control, machine perception, and learning systems enabling autonomy in dynamic environments.

Publications

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  • Pérez-Nebra, A. R., Fischer, R., Torres, C. V., & Boehnke, K. (2024). Adaptation of a cultural measure in Brazil—Developing a short version of the Individualism–Collectivism Vertical–Horizontal Scale. Psychological Test Adaptation and Development, 5 (1), 12–25. (LINK)
  • Schemmerling, M., Friehs, M.-T., Kotzur, P. F., Bastias, F., De Keersmaecker, J., Macedo, F. G., Neto, F., Neto, J., Pietraszkiewicz, A., Schmid, K., Sczesny, S., Torres, C., & Boehnke, K. (2023). Culturally emic protagonists using the Stereotype Content Model: A scale development and adaption process across four languages and eight countries. Psychological Test Adaptation and Development, 4(1), online first. (LINK)
  • Neter, E., & Boehnke, K. (2023). War in Europe, again? Adversity, coping, and resilience. Applied Psychology. Health and Well-Being, 10.1111/aphw.12515. Advance online publication.(LINK) {Cite Score 9.3}
  • Abu-Rayya, H. M., Henschel, N. T., Amin, A., & Boehnke, K. (2023). Examining the circumplex value structure and the person-environment value congruence hypothesis in Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 100176, 7. (LINK) {Cite Score: 1.2}
  • Ghasemi, A., Hall, S. S., Shahi, H., Meyers, L. S., Karami, J., Mehrabani, A. R., Rahandaz, Z. & Boehnke, K. (2023). The compassionate type? Personality, self-compassion, and postdivorce adjustment among Iranian women. Family Relations – Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science, 72 (5), 3084-3099.  (LINK)
  • Foroughi, A., Henschel, N.T., Shahi, H., Hall, S.S., Meyers, L.S., Sadeghi, K., Parvizifard, A., Boehnke, K., & Brand, S. (2023). Keeping things positive: Affect as a mediator between physical activity and psychological functioning. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology, and Education, 13, 2428–2459. (LINK)

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Research Team

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