Gregor Domes

Gregor Domes is a Professor of Biological and Clinical Psychology at the University of Trier, Germany, within Faculty I, Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology. He is also the Head of the Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic for Stress, Social Interaction and Behavioral Medicine. A licensed psychological psychotherapist, he specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress-related disorders, and personality disorders. His clinical and research work is deeply integrated, focusing on the biological underpinnings of social and emotional functioning.

His research interests include the neurobiological foundations of social cognition, impairments in psychiatric and developmental disorders (especially borderline personality disorder and autism), the interaction of cognition and emotion, and the neurobiology of stress and its management. He has conducted extensive research on the effects of oxytocin on social behavior and emotion regulation, using neuroimaging and behavioral paradigms.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in investigating social brain networks using fMRI, eye tracking, and pharmacological interventions. Key themes include amygdala and insula reactivity, attentional biases in emotional processing, and the impact of stress and oxytocin on empathy and social perception. His 2025 study on Triple X syndrome highlights structural brain alterations linked to social-cognitive impairments.

• Professor, Biological and Clinical Psychology, University of Trier
• Head, Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic for Stress, Social Interaction and Behavioral Medicine
• Licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
• Active researcher in social neuroscience and clinical psychopathology

Scientific Awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: No explicit information was provided about PhD students or grant funding. However, his leadership in research projects and publications in high-impact journals suggests active involvement in research mentoring and potential grant-supported work. His role as clinic head implies administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Labs and Teams: He leads research within the Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology and collaborates with prominent researchers such as Markus Heinrichs. His work involves interdisciplinary teams using neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and clinical assessment tools.