معرفی
Hugo Hesser is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, specializing in the Division of Psychology. His research focuses on evaluating psychological treatments for somatic and psychiatric conditions, including tinnitus, chronic pain, IBS, and anxiety/depression. He employs advanced statistical models to assess causal effects and mechanisms in treatment studies. Dr. Hesser also serves as an editorial board member for Behaviour Research and Therapy and teaches quantitative methodology courses. He works part-time as a clinical psychologist at Linköping University Hospital.
Research Interests:
- Evaluation of psychological interventions for somatic disorders (e.g., IBS, chronic pain)
- Statistical modeling in treatment outcome research
- Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Prevention of interpersonal violence and pathological gambling
Recent Work:
Recent publications highlight studies on internet-delivered CBT for IBS, emotion regulation in social anxiety, and machine learning applications in chronic pain subgroup analysis. His work bridges clinical practice and statistical innovation.
Professional Roles:
- Statistical advisor for Internet Interventions journal
- Editorial board member of leading CBT journals
Future Focus:
Ongoing research explores psychological flexibility in pediatric chronic pain, AI-driven subgroup analysis in chronic pain, and digital tools for mental health prevention.
