Florian Loffing

Florian Loffing is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Performance Psychology at the Psychological Institute of the German Sport University Cologne. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including the University of Kassel, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, and Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. He specializes in sensorimotor expertise, laterality (particularly handedness), and perception-action dynamics in sports.

• Senior Lecturer, German Sport University Cologne (2023–present)
• Lecturer for Special Tasks, German Sport University Cologne (2021–2022)
• Research Associate, University of Oldenburg (2017–2021)
• Research Associate, University of Kassel (2009–2016)
• Research Associate, WWU Münster (2007–2009, 2010–2011)

His research interests focus on cognitive and perceptual aspects of sports performance, particularly in anticipation, expertise, and laterality. He is deeply involved in quantitative research methods and teaches courses in sports psychology, motor learning, and statistical software such as SPSS, JASP, and PsychoPy. His work emphasizes scientific thinking and evidence-based practice in sport.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cognitive skills in sport, particularly in goalkeeping and table tennis. Themes include anticipation, decision-making, gaze behavior, and expertise development. His methodological contributions highlight data visualization and robust statistical practices. Many studies employ experimental designs and scoping reviews to explore perceptual-cognitive mechanisms in elite and developing athletes.

Florian Loffing has contributed to several scientific journals as a peer reviewer, including Laterality: Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition, Psychophysiology, and PLOS ONE. While no formal awards are listed, his sustained scholarly activity and editorial engagement reflect recognition in the academic community.

He advises on research methodology and statistical analysis, supporting students and colleagues in designing and evaluating empirical studies. His teaching integrates software-supported tools to enhance scientific rigor. Though no formal grants are listed, his participation in DFG-funded projects (e.g., 'Laterality in Sport') indicates prior research funding.

Loffing is affiliated with the research group Sensorimotor Expertise and the Department of Performance Psychology, where he collaborates on projects related to elite athlete cognition, anxiety, and heart rate variability. His network includes researchers such as Babett Lobinger, Philip Furley, and Jens Kleinert, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications.