Research

I study the psychological and social mechanisms that drive systemic change — exploring when and how individuals become part of collective efforts to transform structures that contribute to environmental and social inequities. My research develops at the intersection of social psychology, environmental policy, and democratic theory.

Publications

Salim, F., Syropoulos, S., & Sparkman, G. "Using Climate Warning Labels on Fuel Pumps to Address Psychological Hurdles to the Transition Away from Personal Fossil Fuel Vehicles." Under review.

Salim, F. & Khan, A. (2023). "What's with the attitude? Unravelling dynamics of pro-environmental action in India." Asian Journal of Environment and Ecology, 22(4), 53–62. (PDF)

Selected Talks

Salim, F. (Chair), Sabherwal, A., Jiang, Y. (2026). "Designing Norms that Last: Psychological Pathways to SDG." Symposium at the American Psychological Association Division 34 Conference.

Salim, F., Syropoulos, S., & Sparkman, G. (2026). "Developing Multipronged Interventions: Shifting Perceptions of Harm, Norms, and Efficacy for Climate Action." Talk at the Intervention Science Preconference, The Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention, Chicago.

Salim, F. & Sparkman, G. (2026). "Evaluating the Impacts of Climate Warning Labels at Fuel Pumps." Talk at the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, Boston College.

Salim, F., Syropoulos, S., & Sparkman, G. (2025). "Individual Action in Complex Societal Problems: Developing an Integrated Solution Mindset." Poster at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Washington D.C. (Poster)

Salim, F. (2025). "Psychological Barriers to Reducing Fossil Fuel Driving." Talk at the Psychophysiology Lab, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Salim, F. & Khan, A. (2021). "Pro-environmental Attitudes and Actions: A Convoluted Relationship." Talk at the Centre for Behaviour Change Conference, University College London.

Selected Fellowships & Awards