Stefan G. Hofmann

Stefan G. Hofmann is a Foundation Senior Professor at Philipps University of Marburg, holding the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and LOEWE Top Professor title. He directs the Translational Clinical Psychology research group within the Faculty of Psychology's Clinical Psychology department.

His research focuses on anxiety disorders, depression, and the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. Hofmann has pioneered meta-analytic approaches to psychological treatments and developed process-based therapeutic frameworks. His work bridges clinical practice with neuroscience to understand emotion regulation mechanisms.

Hofmann's publication record shows remarkable productivity with over 40 publications in 2024 alone, covering diverse topics from the neuroscience of affect to transdiagnostic treatment approaches. His recent work includes the comprehensive 'Human Affectome' review synthesizing decades of affective science research.

• Alexander von Humboldt Professor
• LOEWE Top Professor

As Editor of Cognitive Therapy and Research, Hofmann influences the field's scholarly discourse. His meta-analytic work has fundamentally shaped evidence-based practice guidelines for anxiety and depression treatments worldwide.