Frank Spinath

Frank Michael Spinath (born 1969)[1] is a German psychologist and musician. He is a professor of psychology at Saarland University, known for his research in the field of differential psychology.[2][3] As a musician, he is known as the vocalist of the electronic duo Seabound and the German futurepop band Edge of Dawn.[4]

Education and academic career

Born in Wipperfürth, Germany,[1] Spinath earned his diploma, Ph.D., and habilitation degrees in psychology from the University of Bielefeld in 1995, 1999, and 2003, respectively. He became a full professor of psychology at Saarland University in 2004.[2]

Musical career

Spinath was introduced to fellow German Martin Vorbrodt in 1995 by a mutual friend; the two soon began collaborating.[5] The duo perform and record as Seabound. After signing with Dependent Records, Seabound released their debut album No Sleep Demon in 2001.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Spinath, Frank M. (2015). "Anlage durch Umwelt: Verhaltensgenetische Ergebnisse richtig verstehen". The Inquisitive Mind (in German). Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  2. ^ a b "Prof. Dr. Frank M. Spinath". Universität des Saarlandes: Differentielle Psychologie und psychologische Diagnostik. 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  3. ^ "Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank Michael Spinath: Intelligenz im Kindes- und Jugendalter". Focus (in German). 2010-06-04. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  4. ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Seabound Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  5. ^ Catala, Paul (8 April 2015). "Darlings of darkwave, Seabound to play Orpheum in Ybor". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2019-12-25.