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HEI-LAB Students Excel in Securing FCT Doctoral Scholarships

HEI-LAB celebrates significant success in the latest allocation of doctoral scholarships by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

Among the various research areas within HEI-LAB, projects in Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Communication, and Arts were awarded, highlighting the unit's growing impact across interdisciplinary fields and strengthening its position in the intersection of emerging technologies, health, and well-being.

In the Psychology panel, HEI-LAB achieved an impressive result, with 15% of the national scholarships granted to its students. This accomplishment underscores the quality and relevance of the proposals submitted by HEI-LAB PhD Students.

These projects reflect the diversity and depth of research at HEI-LAB, as well as the impact of its international and interdisciplinary collaborations. The unit continues to be a benchmark in the development of innovative interventions and research in mental health and digital technologies.

Summary of Approved Projects:

   Ana Jacinta Pessoa Pinha

  • PhD Area: Computer Science
  • TitleUnderstanding Roleplay: Developing a Data Collection Pipeline to Study Live Player Emotions and Dynamics in Tabletop Role-Playing Games
  • Supervisors: Phil Lopes, Micaela Fonseca, Antonios Liapis (University of Malta)

   Andreia Alexandra Gil Manão Alves Ribeiro

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleAnthesis LGB+: An online transdiagnostic CBT intervention to reduce sexual distress related to sexual function in people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or other minority sexual orientations
  • Supervisors: Patrícia M. Pascoal, Sérgio Carvalho, Gerhard Andersson

   Shivani Atul Mansuklal

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleDaydreamCatcher: A pilot RCT study of an iCBT intervention for Maladaptive Daydreaming in university students
  • Supervisors: Gerhard Andersson, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Eli Somer

   Edna Moleirinho Martins

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleAdaption and efficacy of an Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety in Portugal (PORTiSOFIE): What about the impact on relationship satisfaction?
  • Supervisors: Gerhard Andersson, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Marco Pereira

   Ivanilda Benedito da Costa

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleSIYA-PT: An Internet-based CBT intervention to enhance low self-esteem
  • Supervisors: Patrícia M. Pascoal, Sérgio Carvalho, Gerhard Andersson

   Pedro Miguel Alves Fernandes

  • PhD Area: Communication Sciences
  • TitleThe Rise of the New Wave Horror: How Independent Developers Reshaped the Identity of Digital Horror Games
  • Supervisors: Pedro Neves, Phil Lopes

   Carlos Filipe Abrantes Antunes Pinto

  • PhD Area: Media Arts and Communication
  • TitleConverging Realities: Exploring fourth wall breaks and metanarratives in video games
  • Supervisor: Filipe Luz
 

   Daniela Tavares

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleInfant neurobehavioral regulatory profiles and symptoms of developmental and mental health problems at 2 years of age: A longitudinal study
  • Supervisors: Tiago Miguel Pinto, Raquel Costa, Inês Jongenelen

   Daniela Fidalgo

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleThe role of parent-infant brain synchrony and behavioral co-regulation in the association between maternal and paternal anxiety and depressive symptoms and infant developmental and mental health problems
  • Supervisors: Raquel Costa, Tiago Miguel Pinto, Stefanie Hoehl

   Marta Raimundo

  • PhD Area: Clinical Psychology, CBT
  • TitleInsomnia in adolescents: Intervention using Digital Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
  • Supervisors: Tania Gaspar, Teresa Paiva, Pedro Gamito, Jorge Oliveira