Mathias Haeger

Mathias Haeger is a Researcher at the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics within the Faculty of Sport Science at German Sport University Cologne. His primary academic affiliation centers on interdisciplinary research bridging sport science, cognitive psychology, and gerontology.

His research focuses on health psychology, attention mechanisms, and dual-task performance, particularly examining cognitive functions under challenging conditions like confinement and aging. Key investigations include the SIRIUS-19 isolation project studying 120-day confinement effects on cardiorespiratory and cognitive systems, and smartphone-based health interventions for elderly populations. His work frequently explores interference psychology, inhibitory control, and the impact of aerobic exercise on cognitive preservation.

Research trends from his recent publications indicate strong emphasis on space analog environments (e.g., confinement studies simulating space missions) and digital health solutions for aging. His methodology integrates physiological kinetics measurement with cognitive testing, particularly examining reaction time and dual-task performance. Key collaborations include Otmar Leo Bock (14 shared publications) and Wiebren Zijlstra (2 shared publications).

Haeger actively contributes to gerontological research through smartphone-based multi-component health approaches, while his confinement studies provide critical insights for space medicine and extreme environment psychology. His work demonstrates consistent application of sport science principles to solve complex cognitive and physiological challenges.