Samuli Kangaslampi

Samuli Kangaslampi is a University Lecturer in Welfare Sciences at the University of Tampere, School of Social Sciences. His research is deeply aligned with clinical and developmental psychology, focusing on trauma, mental health in youth, and the psychological effects of psychedelics. He is actively contributing to academic discourse through publications, conference presentations, and peer-review activities.

Research Interests: Dr. Kangaslampi's work centers on posttraumatic stress symptoms, particularly in children and adolescents, and the application of narrative exposure therapy. He also investigates memory processes under psychedelics, mystical experiences, and the use of network analysis to model psychopathology. His fingerprint includes strong engagement with topics such as autobiographical memory, PTSD, psychedelics, and adolescence.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2019–2025) show a consistent focus on trauma treatment mechanisms, psychedelic experiences, and cognitive aspects of memory. He frequently employs network analysis and qualitative methods, publishing in journals like Journal of Anxiety Disorders, European Journal of Psychotraumatology, and Psychopharmacology. Themes include clinical trials, memory distortion, and mental health interventions in vulnerable populations.

Scientific Awards:

• Dissertation Award, University of Tampere, 2020
• Best Research Poster, 2021
• Best Clinical Presentation, Berlin, Germany, 2023

Advising and Grants: While specific students or grant funding are not mentioned in the provided text, Dr. Kangaslampi has led independent research, published doctoral work, and contributed to collaborative clinical trials, suggesting active involvement in research mentoring and project leadership. His dataset sharing indicates commitment to open science and reproducibility.

Labs and Teams: He collaborates with researchers such as Kirsi Peltonen, Fiona Garoff, and others in trauma and mental health studies. His work involves international contexts, including research with refugees in Kenya, and interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, pharmacology, and network science.