Dr. phil. Stefan Kleinbeck

Research Fellow

Neurotoxicology and Chemosensation

Phone: +49 / 231 1084 329
Email: kleinbeck@ifado.de

Curriculum Vitae:

  • 2005 doctoral dissertation at the Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg
  • since 2004 (postdoctoral) research fellow IfADo
  • 2003–2004 research associate at the department for Cognition, Emotion and Communication (Prof. H. Spada) at the Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg
  • 2001-2003 research project: ‘Content effects in propositional reasoning’ at the Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg
  • 1999-2001 collaborative research centre 378: ‘Ressource adaptive cognitive processes’ at the Saarland University, Saarbrücken
  • 1999 Diploma in psychology at the Ruhr-University Bochum

Research topics:

  • chemosensation
  • odour annoyance
  • thinking and problem solving

Key publications:

  • Pacharra, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Hucke, C. I.; van Thriel, C.: Sniffin’ sticks and olfactometer-based odor thresholds for n-butanol: Correspondence and validity for indoor air scenarios
    Atmosphere 11: 472 (15 pp) (2020)
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    https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos11050472
  • Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Pacharra, M.; Lehmann, M. L.; Golka, K.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Brüning, T.; van Thriel, C.: ¬A¬ short-term inhalation study to assess the reversibility of sensory irritation in human volunteers
    Arch. Toxicol. 94: 1687-1701 (2020)
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-020-02703-8
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  • Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Zimmermann, A.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Brüning, T.; van Thriel, C.: Prediction of human sensory irritation due to ethyl acrylate: the appropriateness of time-weighted average concentration x time models for varying concentrations
    Arch. Toxicol. 91: 3051-3064 (2017)
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00204-017-1934-9
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  • Pacharra, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Golka, K.; van Thriel, C.: Does seasonal allergic rhinitis increase sensitivity to ammonia exposure?
    Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health 220: 840-848 (2017)
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.03.013
  • Pacharra, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Juran, S. A.; Hey, K.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Golka, K.; van Thriel, C.: Interindividual differences in chemosensory perception: toward a better understanding of perceptual ratings during chemical exposures
    J. Toxicol. Environ. Health 79A: 1026-1040 (2016)
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15287394.2016.1219547
  • Pacharra, M.; Schäper, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Wolf, O. T.; van Thriel, C.: Stress lowers the detection threshold for foul-smelling 2-mercaptoethanol
    Stress 19: 18-27 (2016)
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10253890.2015.1105212
  • Pacharra, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Schäper, M.; Blaszkewicz, M.; van Thriel, C.: Multidimensional assessment of self-reported chemical intolerance and its impact on chemosensory effects during ammonia exposure
    Int. Arch. Occup. Environ. Health 89: 947-959 (2016)
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00420-016-1134-6
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  • Pacharra, M.; Schäper, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Golka, K.; van Thriel, C.: Neurobehavioral effects of exposure to propionic acid revisited: does psychosocial stress interfere with distractive effects in volunteers?
    NeuroToxicology 55: 102-111 (2016)
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2016.05.019
  • Pacharra, M.; Schäper, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Blaszkewicz, M.; van Thriel, C.: Olfactory acuity and automatic associations to odor words modulate adverse effects of ammonia
    Chem. Percept. 9: 27-36 (2016)
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12078-016-9202-6
  • Schäper, M.; Kleinbeck, S.; Blaszkewicz, M.; Golka, K.; van Thriel, C.: Reizstoffe am Arbeitsplatz: Alterseffekte und olfaktorische Moderatoren
    In: VerANTWORTung für die Arbeit der Zukunft: 61. Kongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft, 25.-27. Febr. 2015, Karlsruhe (S. Beitrag A.1.23 (6 S.)) / GfA, Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft e.V. [Schriftltg.: Matthias Jäger]. Dortmund: GfA-Press, 2015.
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