Stephan Bandelow

Dr. Stephan Bandelow is a Visiting Professor specializing in Psychology with a focus on cognitive aging, dementia diagnostics, and the impact of physical activity on mental health. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including sports psychology, hormone-cognition relationships, and frailty prevention in older adults. He has contributed to large-scale projects like the My-AHA ICT platform aimed at detecting frailty through technology.

Key research interests include:

• Development of dementia screening tools for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Effects of exercise and nutrition on cognitive performance across life stages
• Frailty biomarkers and intervention strategies in geriatric populations

His work frequently combines clinical trials with technological innovation, such as using salivary biomarkers and randomized controlled trials to evaluate intervention efficacy. Recent studies explore AI applications in medical education and the psychosomatic benefits of yoga for medical professionals.

Notable projects:

• My-AHA: Multi-national frailty detection platform
• Stand Out in Class: School-based sedentary behavior intervention
• Europe-wide studies on chimpanzee nutrition and human aging biomarkers

His research synthesizes biomedical, psychological, and technological approaches to address aging-related challenges and optimize cognitive health across populations.