Sandra is affiliated with the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on intelligence, psychometrics, and cognitive change across generations, with particular emphasis on the Flynn effect, domain specificity, and measurement invariance. More broadly, her work seeks to integrate contemporary intelligence theory with methodological rigor in the study of cognitive change. In addition to this primary line of research, she has contributed to other areas of individual differences research, with a particular focus on meta-analysis and reproducible science.
Sandra has been an active member of the International Society for Intelligence Research since 2021. Her work has been recognized with the ISIR Best Student Paper Award in 2024 and 2025, as well as the IOCHI 2026 Best Oral Presentation Award. She also serves on the adjunct editorial board of Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities. Further information on her research and publications can be found on Google Scholar and u:cris.