Costas Karageorghis

Professor Costas Karageorghis is a faculty member in the Department of Life Sciences at Brunel University London, affiliated with the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. His academic rank is Professor of Sport & Exercise Psychology. He specializes in investigating the psychological and physiological effects of music in exercise and sport, with a focus on how auditory stimuli influence performance, motivation, and neural activity.

His research interests include music psychology in sports, exercise neuroscience, and the application of music to enhance physical performance and mental well-being. He has contributed extensively to understanding the role of music in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), driver behavior, and neurorehabilitation for conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

Recent work highlights studies on music-based interventions to improve mood and movement in Parkinson’s patients, the impact of music tempo on exercise motivation, and neural mechanisms underlying music’s effects during physical activity. His research spans both applied and theoretical domains, bridging exercise science, psychology, and neuroscience.

Prof. Karageorghis has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on journals like Psychology of Sport and Exercise, NeuroImage, and International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. He has also authored books on music in exercise and sport, including Applying Music in Exercise and Sport.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advisory roles and grants are not detailed here, but his extensive publication record indicates significant research involvement in collaborative projects.