Uirassu Borges

Dr. Uirassu Borges is a researcher at the Psychological Institute, Department of Health and Social Psychology, at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS). He was formerly a doctoral student in the Department of Performance Psychology at the same institute. He is actively involved in research on psychophysiology, emotion regulation, and performance in sports contexts.

Research Interests: Dr. Borges's work focuses on the interplay between physiological and psychological processes, particularly in athletic populations. His primary interests include heart rate variability (HRV), transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), breathing exercises, aggression, emotion regulation, and executive functions. He investigates how physiological markers can be modulated to enhance psychological resilience and performance.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2024–2025) show a strong trend toward experimental psychophysiological studies and systematic reviews. Key themes include the impact of cognitive strategies on aggression, the effects of light and exercise on autonomic function, and the application of biofeedback and breathing techniques in high-performance settings. His work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and applies both laboratory and real-world methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• 2. Platz Promotoren Think Tank Pitch-Event (02.02.2023)
• Posterpreis bei der 55. asp-Jahrestagung (20.05.2023)

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Dr. Borges has led independent research projects, including one funded by third-party sources (AusWoCo project on endurance performance and well-being during Covid-19). His project leadership indicates experience in grant acquisition and research management. He has also contributed to peer review for journals such as European Journal of Sport Science and Physiological Measurement.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Borges is closely affiliated with the Performance Psychophysiology research group at DSHS. He collaborates extensively with Prof. Sylvain Laborde and other researchers in the Institute of Psychology. His work is integrated into a network focused on stress, recovery, and performance optimization across sports, military, and clinical domains.