Markus Müller

Markus Müller is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, affiliated with a university clinic. His research focuses on mental health, burnout, psychosomatic medicine, and healthcare personnel well-being. He holds a Dr.rer.nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences) and a Dipl.-Psych. (Diploma in Psychology).

Education: Dr.rer.nat., Dipl.-Psych.

Research Interests: Investigates stress responses, trauma effects, and interventions like mindfulness-based therapies. Specializes in psychosomatic rehabilitation, neuroendocrine adaptations, and pandemic-related burnout in healthcare workers.

Projects:

• RegCM-PCS (2025–2028): Post-COVID-19 metabolic and therapeutic interventions
• Interception and Mentalization in Psychosomatic Therapy (2021–2022)
• Art Therapy for Trauma Patients (2019–2022)

Awards: Förderpreis des Freundeskreises der Trierer Universität e.V. (2003) for outstanding dissertation.

Grants & Advising: Actively secures research funding and collaborates on multidisciplinary projects. Leads teams exploring trauma, stress physiology, and clinical interventions.