Dr. Pim Cuijpers stands as a preeminent authority in clinical psychology, renowned for his methodological expertise and transformative contributions to evidence-based mental health care. He serves as Professor of Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions, positions that reflect his global leadership in advancing psychological science. With decades of scholarly dedication, Professor Cuijpers has established himself as a pivotal figure whose work bridges rigorous scientific inquiry with practical applications for mental health interventions worldwide. His academic trajectory has been defined by consistent innovation in research methodology and an unwavering commitment to improving mental health outcomes through systematic evidence synthesis.
Professor Cuijpers has specialized extensively in conducting randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses focused on the prevention and treatment of common mental disorders, with particular emphasis on depression and anxiety disorders. His exceptional scholarly output comprises nearly 1,200 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, reports and professional publications, including over 950 articles in international scientific journals, with more than 200 as first author. This substantial body of work has earned him recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher since 2014, and he currently ranks as the number one author in psychiatry and psychology according to Clarivate InCites Essential Science Indicators. Expertscape identifies him as the world's top expert on psychotherapy research and depression, and the second-ranked expert on meta-analyses, underscoring the profound impact of his methodological contributions to the field.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Cuijpers serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and has held associate editor positions at Clinical Psychological Science and Psychological Bulletin, significantly shaping scholarly discourse in clinical psychology. In 2024, he received the prestigious Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research from the American Psychological Association, becoming the first European to receive this honor, which further cemented his global leadership in applied psychological research. His pioneering work on internet-delivered treatments has opened innovative pathways for accessible mental health care in our increasingly digital world. As he continues to advance the science of psychological interventions, Professor Cuijpers remains steadfastly dedicated to translating research findings into practical applications that alleviate the global burden of mental disorders.
