Joana Barreto

Joana Barreto is a Researcher at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (Lusófona University) and affiliated with the CIDEFES Research Center for Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health. Her work focuses on biomechanics, visual perception in sports, and decision-making in athletic performance.

• Research areas: Biomechanics, Sports Technology, Cognitive Psychology, Visual Perception
• Key collaborations: Researchers like R. Henriques, S. Cabral, A. Veloso, and C. Casanova

Barreto’s research integrates sensor-based analysis, inertial measurement units, and eye-tracking methodologies. She explores movement prototypes in gymnastics, attentional effort in football, and decision-making frameworks for athletes.

Her scientific production includes 8 publications (2017–2025), with recent works published in journals like Biomechanics, Sensors, and Electronics (Switzerland). Highlights include systematic reviews, pilot studies, and validation experiments for sports equipment.

Barreto contributes to the CIDEFES research center, focusing on ecological validity and interdisciplinary applications of cluster analysis, time series analysis, and differential association in sports science.