Marcello Bigliasi, Ph.D.

Professor, Florida International University

Dr. Bigliassi has been active in the field of psychophysiology and applied psychology for over a decade. He received his Ph.D. from Brunel University London, UK where he conducted a research program to further understanding of the brain mechanisms underlying the effects of dissociative techniques on exercise. He was then hired as a postdoctoral research fellow at University of São Paulo, Brazil where he conducted a series of studies to explore the use of associative strategies during execution of gross movements. Upon completion of his fellowship, he accepted a tenure-track position in the College of Arts, Sciences, & Education at Florida International University, USA as an assistant professor.

His work integrates psychophysiological (electroencephalography [EEG], functional magnetic resonance imaging [fMRI], functional near-infrared spectroscopy [fNIRS], electromyography [EMG], and heart rate variability [HRV]), psychophysical, and affective measures to further understanding of psychological phenomena during exercise-related situations. He has published over 55 research articles in scientific journals, delivered several guest lectures in national and international conferences, and published hundreds of articles in newspapers and magazines. He has also been awarded on several occasions in the UK, US, and Germany, and is the president of the Society for NeuroSports. Dr. Bigliassi acts as an editor for prestigious scientific outlets in his field of scientific inquiry and is an active reviewer for over 35 journals, including NeuroImage, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, and Psychophysiology.