Stephan Mühlig

Prof. Dr. Stephan Mühlig is a full professor and chair of the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Technische Universität Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz). He is a licensed psychological psychotherapist specializing in behavioral therapy and has held a tenured academic position since 2007. His work is deeply integrated into both clinical practice and academic research, with leadership roles in the Psychosocial Counseling Center, the Raucherambulanz Chemnitz (Smokers’ Ambulatory), and the founding of the Psychotherapeutic University Outpatient Clinic TU Chemnitz (PHA-TUC).

His research interests center on smoking cessation, tobacco dependence, COPD, psychiatric comorbidities (especially depression and anxiety), substance use disorders (including Crystal Meth), cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. He has made substantial contributions to national S3 guidelines on tobacco and methamphetamine-related disorders and has led large-scale studies such as the ATEMM study on smoking cessation in COPD patients. His work bridges clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and public health, emphasizing practical implementation and healthcare policy.

The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in evaluating smoking cessation interventions in real-world settings, particularly among COPD patients, analyzing cost-effectiveness, comorbidity impacts, and policy implications. His work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to both clinical practice and healthcare reform in Germany.

Prof. Mühlig has contributed to numerous clinical guidelines and has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He has supervised students and mentored junior researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has been instrumental in founding academic programs such as the M.Sc. in Clinical Gerontopsychology and the continuing education program in Age Psychotherapy.

He is actively involved in research networks, including the German Network of Smoke-Free Hospitals and the Cooperation Network of University Smoking Ambulatories (KURA e.V.), and has led multiple research projects funded by public and institutional sources. His leadership in establishing clinical and academic infrastructure underscores his role as a key figure in German clinical psychology and addiction research.