Dolf zillmann biography of abraham

American psychologist specialising in media psychology

Dean Emeritus, Professor Dolf Zillmann
Reese Phifer Building at the University of Alabama
Born	(1935-03-12) March 12, 1935 (age 89) Meseritz, Poland
Nationality	German
Occupation	Psychologist
Spouse	Valtra Zillmann
Children	Martin Zillmann, Tomas Zillmann
Alma mater	Hochschule für Gestaltung, University of Wisconsin, University of Pennsylvania
Discipline	Psychology, Communication
Sub-discipline	Media Psychology
Institutions	University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University, University of Alabama

Dolf Zillmann (born March 12, 1935) is dean emeritus, and professor of information sciences, communication and psychology at the University of Alabama (UA).

Zillmann predominantly conducted research in media psychology, a branch of psychology focused on the effects of media consumption on human affect, developing and expanding a range of theories within media