Thomas Vikoler

Thomas Vikoler is a doctoral student and University Assistant at the Department of Work, Organizational and Business Psychology within the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg. He contributes to research on workplace stress and its effects on health and performance, while also serving in academic roles since 2020.

• Doctoral studies in Psychology (2019–present)
• Master's degree in Psychology with specialization in Social Interaction (2016–2019)
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology (2013–2016)

His research focuses on employees' stress experiences, distinguishing between positive (eustress) and negative (distress) stress triggers, including workplace demands and resources. He utilizes online surveys and diary studies with the Di-Eu-Stress State Scale (DESS), a tool for measuring stress states and deriving management strategies.

Thomas is affiliated with the PsychoEconomic Research Lab and has held academic roles such as Research Associate at the Clinical Research Centre Salzburg and Senior Scientist at the University of Salzburg.