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I am a computational psychophysiologist and a member of the research institutes for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) and for Applied Human Physiology (IAHP). My research focuses on the psychobiology of performance and mental fatigue and on methods development for the study of cross-system coupling. I am a chartered psychologist and national committee member of the Psychobiology Section of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Bio. I joined the School of Sport Science, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, in 2020. I completed my doctoral studies (PhD) in psychophysiology along with a PGCert in Advanced Research Methods and Skills at the University of Birmingham (2015-18), followed by a postdoc at Loughborough University (2018-20). Prior to that, I studied BSc in Psychological, Cognitive, and Psychobiological Sciences and MSc in Experimental Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Padova, Italy (2004-2009). I also studied MSc in Sport Science from the Universities of Lund, Sweden, and Leipzig, Germany (2011-13). I have been a "pre-doc" research assistant at the Universities of Birmingham, Padova (Italy), and Salzburg (Austria) and a visiting doctoral student at the University of Maryland (USA).

Service. I support ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ through the following roles:

• Senior Tutor, School of Sport Science (2025-present)
• Disability Tutor, School of Sport Science (2025-present)
• Lead of Internationalisation, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (2024-25)
• Reviewer in the Research Ethics and Governance Committee (2023-26)
• Research Colloquia Lead, School of Psychology and Sport Science (2022-24)
• Admission Tutor, School of Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences (2020-22)

Email: g.gallicchio (at) bangor.ac.uk

Office number: 303.1

Office address: University Normal Site, George Building, Holyhead Rd, Bangor LL57 2PZ

Student meetings:Ìý

• Tutorial: A 15-min meeting that can be booked through .ÌýIf you would like the meeting to last longer than 15 minutes, please book multiple contiguous sessions.

Please note that these meetings are run online using MS Teams.

• Professional: Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)
  British Psychological Society, 2026
• Professional: Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach
  Italian Strength & Conditioning Society (ITASCS), 2025
• Professional: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  2022
• PG Cert in Advanced Research Methods and Skills
  University of Birmingham, 2015–2018
• PhD: Psychophysiology
  University of Birmingham, 2015–2018
• MSc: Sport Sciences with Specialization in Sports Psychology
  Lund University, 2011–2013
• MSc: Sports Science: Diagnostic and Intervention
  University of Leipzig, 2011–2013
• MSc: Experimental Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioural Neuroscience
  University of Padova, 2007–2009
• BSc: Psychological, Cognitive, and Psychobiological Sciences
  University of Padova, 2004–2007

Currently, I lead the year-1 undergraduate module "Neuroscience of Sport Performance" and the postgraduate module "Psychophysiology of Sport and Exercise". I also teach on the year-3 undergraduate module "Stress and Performance" and the postgraduate modules "Advanced Research Skills". I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students for their dissertations and research projects. I maintain a website with learning resources for computational psychophysiology and cognitive neuroscience: . I have been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2022.

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Student Supervision

If you want to complete your research project or dissertation with me, please get in touch.ÌýExample topics are listedÌý and below:

• What task characteristics contribute to mental fatigue the most? How can we counter mental fatigue?
• Optimal preparation, monitoring, and control of skilled actions, such as target sports.
• Can individuals perceive and self-regulate their biological activity (e.g., cardiac parameters)?

I use and develop methods of computational physiology (e.g., spectral decomposition) and multivariate statistics (e.g., PLS-SVD) to study the modulatory effects of cognitive processes (e.g., motor control), psychological states (e.g., mental fatigue), and disease (e.g., essential hypertension) on biological systems (e.g., cortical, cardiovascular, ocular) and their interplay (e.g., cross-frequency coupling).Ìý

I am a member of the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), British Psychological Society (BPS), and London Mathematical Society (LMS).

Publications:

Software:

Current PhD supervision:

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2026

• Published
  Gallicchio, G. (Other), 2026
  Research output: Non-textual form › Software

2025

• Published
  Jaiaue, T., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 23 Oct 2025, Perceptual and Motor Skills. p. 10-11 2 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• Published
  Jaiaue, T., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 2025, p. 142-142.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Jaiaue, T., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 10 Jul 2025, The International Journal of Psychophysiology. Vol. 213S. p. 4 1 p. 112622
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. (Other), 10 May 2025
  Research output: Non-textual form › Software
• Published
  Stam, H., Gavin, W., Cellier, D., Bernhardsson, J., Gallicchio, G., van der Veen, F. & Keil, A., Oct 2025.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Unpublished
  Jaiaue, T., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 15 Sept 2025, (Unpublished).
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

2024

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Edwards, L. & Ring, C., 27 Nov 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Ryu, D., Pecunioso, A. & Jackson, R., Sept 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Parr, J., Gallicchio, G. & Wood, G., 25 Sept 2024, In: Experimental Brain Research.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Ryu, D., Pecunioso, A. & Jackson, R., Jul 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
• Published
  Gottwald, V., Hardman, L., Owen, R., Gallicchio, G., Roberts, J. & Knight, C., 16 Jul 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Henderson, J., Kavussanu, M., Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., Jan 2024, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 70, 102548.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Sept 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Ryu, D., Krishnani, M., Tasker, G., Pecunioso, A. & Jackson, R., Mar 2024, In: Psychophysiology. 61, 3, e14461.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• Published
  Forster, K., Maister, L., Wimpory, D., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 28 Jun 2023.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• Published
  Parr, J., Gallicchio, G., Canales-Johnson, A., Uiga, L. & Wood, G., 10 Jan 2023, In: Psychophysiology. 60, 6, p. e14249
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Parr, J., Gallicchio, G. & Wood, G., 2023, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 16, 1, p. 396-427 32 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
• Published
  Sabattini, L., Gallicchio, G., Marcora, S., Piras, A. & Cooke, A., Jul 2023.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. (Other), 5 Oct 2023
  Research output: Non-textual form › Software
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. (Developer), Ryu, D. (Other), Krishnani, M. (Other), Tasker, G. (Other), Pecunioso, A. (Other) & Jackson, R. (Other), Oct 2023
  Research output: Non-textual form › Software

2022

• Published
  Parr, J. V. V., Gallicchio, G., Canales-Johnson, A., Uiga, L. & Wood, G., Jul 2022, (bioRxiv).
  Research output: Working paper › Preprint
• Published
  Parr, J., Gallicchio, G., Uiga, L. & Wood, G., 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Pecunioso, A., Gallicchio, G., Ryu, D. & Jackson, R., May 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Ryu, D., Tasker, G., Krishnani, M., Pecunioso, A. & Jackson, R., Jul 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

2020

• Published
  Parr, J., Gallicchio, G., Harrison, N., Johnen, A. K. & Wood, G., Sept 2020, In: Biological Psychology. 155, 107943.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Bellomo, E., Cooke, A., Gallicchio, G., Ring, C. & Hardy, J., Sept 2020, In: Psychophysiology. 57, 9, e13586.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., 1 Feb 2020, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 9, 1, p. 143-159
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., Mar 2019, In: Psychophysiology. 56, 3, e13298.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Ginsberg, A., Lu, C., Gallicchio, G., Elue, E., Teso, J., Bah, M. & Hatfield, B., Jun 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Klaiman, S., Ginsberg, A., Higgins, S., Lu, C., Gallicchio, G., Elue, E., Teso, J., Bah, M. & Hatfield, B., Feb 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Finkenzeller, T., Sattlecker, G., Lindinger, S. & Hoedlmoser, K., May 2019, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 19, 5, p. 567-575
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2018, In: Psychophysiology. 55, 7, 12 p., e13070.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Cooke, A., Bellomo, E., Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., Oct 2018, Handbook of Sport Neuroscience and Psychophysiology. Carlstedt, R. (ed.). New York: Routledge, p. 282-303 22 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• Published
  Ginsberg, A., Lu, C., Gallicchio, G., Elue, E., Teso, J., Bah, M. & Hatfield, B., 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2017

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M. & Ring, C., Jul 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., 2017, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. p. 89-102
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., May 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Oct 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2016

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Feb 2016, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 5, 1, p. 14-24
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Finkenzeller, T., Sattlecker, G., Lindinger, S. & Hoedlmoser, K., Nov 2016, In: International Journal of Psychophysiology. 109, p. 92-99
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Mar 2016.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

2015

• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Apr 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Sattlecker, G., Finkenzeller, T. & Hoedlmoser, K., Jan 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Cooke, A., Gallicchio, G., Kavussanu, M., Willoughby, A., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., Jul 2015, In: Psychophysiology. 52, 7, p. 977-981
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Hoedlmoser, K., Sattlecker, G., Finkenzeller, T. & Gallicchio, G., 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Sattlecker, G., Finkenzeller, T. & Hoedlmoser, K., 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Cellini, N., de Zambotti, M., Covassin, N., Gallicchio, G., Stegagno, L. & Sarlo, M., 1 May 2015, In: Physiology and Behavior. 143, p. 83-89
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

• Published
  Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., Gallicchio, G., Willoughby, A., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., 1 Apr 2014, In: Psychophysiology. 51, 4, p. 374-384
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• Published
  Sarlo, M., de Zambotti, M., Gallicchio, G., Devigili, A. & Stegagno, L., Apr 2013, In: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 36, 2, p. 134-142
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G., Dec 2013
  Research output: Other contribution

2012

• Published
  Sarlo, M., Lotto, L., Manfrinati, A., Rumiati, R., Gallicchio, G. & Palomba, D., Apr 2012, In: Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. 24, 4, p. 1018-1029
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

• Published
  Manfrinati, A., Sarlo, M., Lotto, L., Palomba, D., Gallicchio, G. & Rumiati, R., Oct 2010, p. S38.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Gallicchio, G. & Sarlo, M., Sept 2010.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Devigili, A., Sarlo, M., Gallicchio, G. & Munafò, M., 2010, p. S39.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2009

• Published
  Sarlo, M., Devigili, A., de Zambotti, M., Gallicchio, G., Romanelli, M. & Stegagno, L., Sept 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

2023

• One-week visit funded by the Higher Education Funding Council Wales (HEFCW)

  Jun 2023

  Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)

• visit to Prof Andrés Catena funded by Taith

  May 2023

  Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

2022

• 22 Jun 2022

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Hypertension (elevated arterial blood pressure) is a medical condition affecting one in five adults in Wales. Remarkably, even prior to showing clinical evidence of cerebrovascular damage, hypertensive individuals develop mild cognitive functional deficits affecting working memory and attention. The objectives of this project are to (a) provide new evidence for aberrant cognitive processing (working memory and attention) in newly-diagnosed and unmedicated hypertensives through behavioural data and electroencephalographic signals (EEG), (b) improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of hypertension by determining the extent to which aberrant cognitive processing due to hypertension are moderated by the phase of the cardiac cycle wherein target stimuli are presented (cardiac cycle effect), and (c) identify a small portion of the data allowing to predict the severity of cognitive decline without the need for patients to undergo long testing sessions and operators to perform complex EEG signal processing.

  Funding awarded through the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £6947

  1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2023

  Activity: Other (Recipient)

2021

• Seminar conducted at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova.

  May 2021

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 17 Mar 2021

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2020

• IPEP talk

  29 Oct 2020

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2018

• visit to Prof Bradley Hatfield, funded by ESRC

  2018

  Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

Higher Education Funding Council Wales (HEFCW)'s Research Wales Innovation Fund via ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Innovation and Impact AwardÌý

Postdoctoral fellowship via Loughborough University's Doctoral PrizeÌý

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Grant number: ÌýThe neuroscience of motor control and learning

• British Neuroscience Association (BNA)
• British Psychological Society (BPS)
• London Mathematical Society (LMS)
• Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR)
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Previous positions (other institutions)

Ad hoc reviewer for: