Laura Voigt

Laura Voigt is a Researcher at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Institute of Psychology and the Section Performance Psychology. Her work focuses on embodied cognition, stress physiology, and decision-making in sports and high-pressure professions like policing. She leads projects investigating motor behavior under stress, virtual reality training applications, and the cognitive dynamics of performance breakdowns.

Her research interests include grounded cognition theories, psychophysiological stress responses, and the interplay between action and perception. Notable collaborations involve analyzing pandemic impacts on healthcare workers and police stress management strategies.

Voigt has been recognized with awards including the 3rd place in the 'Seelische Gesundheit im Nachwuchsleistungssport' (2020) and the Ruprecht-Karls-Preis (2022) for research excellence. She serves as editor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and contributes to interdisciplinary teams exploring wearable technology validation and motor heuristics.

Her recent publications emphasize practical applications of cognitive science in sports training and emergency preparedness, with a focus on translating theoretical insights into actionable interventions for performance optimization and stress resilience.