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Helen Uusberg is a Research Fellow in Affective Psychology and Lecturer in Experimental Psychology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology. She specializes in emotion regulation mechanisms, EEG research, and psychological individual differences.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (University of Tartu, 2018)
- MA in Psychology (University of Tartu, 2010)
- BA in Psychology (University of Tartu, 2008)
Research Interests: Focuses on affective psychology, emotion regulation strategies (e.g., reappraisal), EEG-based neurophysiological correlates of emotions, and mindfulness dynamics. Explores how cognitive and neural mechanisms underpin emotional experiences and individual differences.
Publications Trends (2020–2025): Recent work emphasizes reappraisal efficacy across emotional contexts, EEG/EMG biomarkers of affect regulation, and mental health surveys in biobank cohorts. Key themes include expanding reappraisal theory, neuroendocrine influences on emotion, and translational applications of emotion science.
Awards:
- 2025 European Commission Seal of Excellence (Horizon Europe)
- 2024 Best Publication Award (University of Tartu)
- 2012 ECP Best Poster Award
- 2008 Estonian Student Research Prize
Grants & Leadership: Co-investigator in the Estonian Center of Excellence of Well-Being Sciences (€976k, 2024–2030). Previously led projects on emotion regulation mechanisms and mental health surveys.
Teaching & Outreach: Teaches Experimental Psychology and emotion regulation courses. Served on admissions and evaluation committees for psychology programs. Active in educational initiatives like the 'How to Feel and Manage Emotions' MOOC.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Affective Science Society, Society for Psychophysiological Research, and Estonian Well-Being Science Excellence Center.