Christin Camia
- Psychology
Areas of Expertise:
Identity; Autobiographical Memory; Life Story; Life-span Development; Narrative Identity
Membership:
since
2025
Contact
Zayed University Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department of Psychology
P.O. Box 144534
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 2 599 3116
christin.camia(at)zu.ac.a.e
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About me
I am an Associate Professor of Psychology at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. I obtained my doctoral degree (Ph.D.) at Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Germany. My research focuses on autobiographical memory and narrative identity development in different cultures. Living in the UAE, I explore identity in the Arab world, examining how life stories, normative life course conceptions, and collective memory are conveyed within the Emirati population. I aim to deepen our understanding of how personal narratives shape individual and collective identities.
AGYA’s dedication to supporting German-Arab research collaborations resonates with my research, and I see great potential in contributing to and benefiting from AGYA’s dynamic network.
My research aligns with AGYA's interdisciplinary focus on heritage, identity, and fostering connections with the Arab world. I maintain active international collaborations and look forward to helping advance AGYA’s mission and visibility worldwide.
Academic career
| since 2025 | Associate Professor, Psychology, Zayed University, UAE |
| 2019 - 2025 | Assistant Professor, Psychology, Zayed University, UAE |
| 2016 - 2019 | Post-Doctoral Associate, Psychology, New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 2015 - 2016 | Post-Doctoral Associate, Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany |
| 2011 - 2015 | Ph.D. candidate, Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany |
| 2011 - 2012 | Diplôme d’Université (D.U., Études françaises contemporaines, national diploma) in Contemporary French, Université Paris Ouest La Défense (Paris X), France |
| 2006 - 2010 | Diplom (equivalent of Master of Science) in Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany |
- Working Groups
- Common Heritage and Common Challenges
- Health and Society
On a personal note
Must read in my discipline:
McAdams, D. (2015). The Art and Science of Personality development. Guilford Press.
Favourite novel from my country:
Al Fahim, M. A. J. (1995). From rags to riches. London Center of Arab Studies.
Best thinker/scientist from my country:
Carole Ayoub Moubareck, Microbiologist