Gerhard Wüest

Gerhard W. is an experienced analyst currently engaged in operational analysis and applied behavioral operations research at FOI, Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut since January 2024. Prior to this role, Gerhard W. worked as a psychologist for Försvarsmakten from 1999 to July 2024, focusing on advanced psychological testing, military personnel selection, and applied research projects. Additional experience includes serving as an executive consultant at Cohr Group in 2008 and as an occupational psychologist at the Swedish Public Employment Service from 1998 to 1999, where vocational rehabilitation and intensive counselling were key responsibilities. Earlier academic engagements involved research assistance at Stockholm University and Karolinska Institutet, examining sex differences in cognitive functions. Gerhard W. holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Stockholm University and is a board-certified specialist in personnel psychology, focusing on work and organizational psychology. Further studies include undergraduate education in philosophy, musicology, biology, and astronomy.