Thorben Hülsdünker

Thorben Hülsdünker is a researcher at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences, German Sport University Cologne, focusing on motor-cognitive interactions, neuroplasticity, and exercise interventions in aging populations with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Research Areas:

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Exercise Physiology
• Diabetes Research
• Mechanisms of Aging
• Motor Learning and Control

Recent Publications (2018–2025): Explores cortical activation during motor-cognitive tasks, impacts of Exergaming on diabetic patients, and stability recovery dynamics. Studies frequently integrate EEG, EMG, and behavioral metrics.

Scientific Awards:

• Awarded top graduate in both B.Sc. (2012) and M.Sc. (2014) programs
• Received the August Bier Plakette for academic excellence (2013)
• Honored with the German Society of Sports Science (dvs) Junior Research Prize (2017)