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Goncalo Barradas is a Lecturer in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) and Clinical Psychologist at the School of Health & Society, University of Salford, specializing in Music Psychology and Affective Sciences with applications in emotion regulation, cognitive rehabilitation, and motor rehabilitation.
His academic qualifications include:
- Master Programme in Psychology - Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2006-2007)
- PhD in Psychology from Uppsala University (2012-2017) focusing on cross-cultural psychological mechanisms of musical emotional responses
Dr Barradas' research examines psychological mechanisms underlying emotional responses to music, emphasizing cross-cultural differences and therapeutic applications for Alzheimer's patients. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience with affective science to explore how music stimuli influence emotion regulation, cognitive rehabilitation, and well-being through culturally contextualized experiences.
His 2024 publication critically analyzes rhythmic entrainment of heart rate as an emotion induction mechanism, reflecting his broader research focus on physiological correlates of musical emotions and evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.
Available for PhD supervision in music psychology, music and emotion, aesthetics, and cognitive neuroscience, he maintains active collaboration with Uppsala University's Music Psychology group and investigates culturally specific phenomena like Portuguese fado music's impact on nostalgia and well-being.
