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Patrícia OLIVEIRA-SILVA is graduated in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Human Neurophysiology and completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2014 at the University of Minho. She is the Director of the Human Neurobehavioral Laboratory - The HNL and the vice-dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology at Católica-Porto for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibility.
As the HNL director, she has contributed to establishing an enriching research and learning environment, home to more than 20 students, involving undergraduate (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years), master, and Ph.D. students. She conducts cross-disciplinary research focused on fundamental and applied cognitive and affective neurosciences.
Her primary research focuses on examining the interplay between psychological and neurophysiological processes. Throughout these years, she has coordinated funded research projects, established scientific cooperation with several national and international groups, supervised Master's and Ph.D. students, and organized many scientific events.
The more frequent terms used in her scientific production are Neuroscience; Neurophysiology; Brain; Resting State Brain Networks; Empathy; Cardiac Frequency/Heart Rate; Psychophysiological Synchrony/Linkage; and Emotion Regulation.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Neuropsychophysiological Basis of Empathy, University of Minho
Dec 2010 → 18 Dec 2014
Award Date: 18 Dec 2014
Bachelor in Biological Sciences - Human Neurophysiology
Award Date: 2 Feb 2006
External positions
Journal Editorial Board Member of the EDUCATIA 21 Journal, Babes-Bolyai University
Oct 2020 → …
Senior Member of the Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain international network, Nottingham Trent University
Oct 2019 → …
Journal Associate Editor of the Psychology & Neuroscience Journal
Oct 2017 → …
Keywords
- QP Physiology
- Neuroscience
- Peripheral measures
- Default mode network
- Brain
- Neuroimaging
- Synchrony
- BF Psychology
- Empathy
- Dyadic interaction
- Social interaction
- Environmental empathy
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MUS-A: Music performance anxiety - children and adolescents
Serra, S. (PI), Dias, P. (CoPI), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher), Veríssimo, L. (Researcher), McPherson, G. (Researcher) & Coimbra, D. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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VIIAFOOD: Plataforma de Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o AgroAlimentar
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Monteiro, M. J. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Hogg, C. (Researcher), Silva, C. L. M. (Researcher), Pinto, E. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Ferreira, J. (Researcher), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher) & Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher)
1/10/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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CEDH: Research Centre for Human Development
Dias, P. (Assistant Professor), Matos, R. (Associate Professor), Carvalho, M. C. (Assistant Professor), Peixtoto, C. E. (Researcher), Pires, C. V. (Researcher), Carneiro, A. (Invited Assistant Professor), Ribeiro, L. M. (Assistant Professor), Barbosa, M. (Assistant Professor), Martins, F. (Invited Assistant Professor), Moreno, A. (Researcher), Costa, M. (Researcher), Andrade, A. (Assistant Professor), Fonseca, A. M. (Associate Professor), Silva, A. (Researcher), Gaspar, A. (Invited Assistant Professor), Machado, B. C. (Assistant Professor), Morais, C. (Invited Assistant Professor), Ribeiro, C. (Assistant Professor), Ribeiro, C. (Assistant Professor), Palmeirão, C. (Assistant Professor), Mesquita, D. (Invited Assistant Professor), Soares, D. (Invited Assistant Professor), Veiga, E. (Assistant Professor), Palha, F. (Assistant Professor), Sobral, F. (Assistant Professor), Cabral, I. (Assistant Professor), Baptista, I. (Associate Professor), Pinto, J. C. (Assistant Professor), Azevedo, J. (Full Professor), Machado, J. (Researcher), Lagarto, J. R. (Researcher), Alves, J. M. (Invited Associate Professor), Ribeiro, L. (Invited Assistant Professor), Campos, L. (Assistant Professor), Orvalho, L. (Researcher), Veríssimo, L. (Assistant Professor), Roldão, M. D. C. (Researcher), Xavier, M. R. (Assistant Professor), Negrão, M. (Assistant Professor), Carvalho, M. (Invited Assistant Professor), Oliveira, M. (Adjunct Professor), Batista, P. (Contracted Doctorate), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Assistant Professor), Pereira, P. (Assistant Professor), Serrão, R. (Researcher), Lima, V. S. (Assistant Professor), Ribeiro, P. (PI) & Rocha, M. M. M. (PI)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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MUSA: A Ansiedade na Performance Musical - Adolescentes
Serra, S. (PI), Dias, P. (Researcher), Veríssimo, L. (Researcher), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher) & Coimbra, D. (Researcher)
1/01/18 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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B4Brain: Bioproduto com potencial preventivo e terapêutico para doenças neurodegenerativas
Batista, P. (PI), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Assistant Professor), Borges, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. B. D. (Researcher) & Cunha, S. A. (Researcher)
21/09/22 → 21/09/24
Project: Research
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Identification of depressing tweets using natural language processing and machine learning: application of grey relational grades
Ullah, W., Oliveira-Silva, P., Nawaz, M., Zulqarnain, R. M., Siddique, I. & Sallah, M., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences. 18, 1, 13 p., 101299.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Astaxanthin impact on brain: health potential and market perspective
Cunha, S. A., Borges, S., Baptista-Silva, S., Ribeiro, T., Oliveira-Silva, P., Pintado, M. & Batista, P., 2024, In: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 64, 30, p. 11067-11090 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Bridging the gap: exploring the role of locus of control in the transition from environmental concerns to organic product consumption in North Portugal, a SmartPLS study
Penalba-Sánchez, L., Gregorio, E. D., Claro, R., Pinto, M., Pinto, E. & Oliveira-Silva, P., 7 Feb 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 4, 12 p., 1405.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)41 Downloads -
Can motivation and intentions of parental support predict musical achievement before the commencement of musical studies at the elementary school level?
Oliveira, A., McPherson, G. E., Ribeiro, L. M. & Oliveira-Silva, P., Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Music Education. 42, 1, p. 17-31 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)47 Downloads -
Classification of sleep quality and aging as a function of brain complexity: a multiband non-linear EEG analysis
Penalba-Sánchez, L., Silva, G., Crook-Rumsey, M., Sumich, A., Rodrigues, P. M., Oliveira-Silva, P. & Cifre, I., May 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 9, 18 p., 2811.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)28 Downloads
Activities
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International Week | Innovation Beyond Boundaries: Crafting Education and a Talented Workforce in an Era of Change
Sobral, F. (Organiser), Costa, D. (Organiser), Mesquita, D. (Organiser) & Oliveira-Silva, P. (Organiser)
24 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Blended Intensive Programme: Evidence-based practices in educational sciences and psychology: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for the 21st Century
Sobral, F. (Participant), Oliveira, E. D. D. (Participant) & Oliveira-Silva, P. (Participant)
12 May 2025 → 16 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Blended Intensive Programme Innovation Beyond Boundaries: Crafting Education and a Talented Workforce in an Era of Change
Sobral, F. (Organiser), Costa, D. (Organiser), Mesquita, D. (Organiser), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Organiser) & Oliveira, E. D. D. (Organiser)
24 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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International Week: New European Trends in Psychology and Education Sciences (5th Edition)
Sobral, F. (Participant), Oliveira, E. D. D. (Participant) & Oliveira-Silva, P. (Participant)
12 May 2025 → 16 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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LÁ - Less Anxiety!”, Programa de Intervenção na Ansiedade na Performance Musical em Adolescentes: Estudo Piloto.
Dias, P. (Speaker), Veríssimo, L. (Speaker), Ferraz Silva, I. (Speaker), Serra, S. (Speaker), Borges, N. (Speaker), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Speaker), Moura, N. (Speaker), Santos Silva, C. (Speaker) & Franco, I. (Speaker)
29 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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A qualidade da dieta associa-se ao risco de doenças mentais
18/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Internacionalização nas universidades em debate na Semana Internacional da Faculdade de Educação e Psicologia
12/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Entrevista: A Católica no Porto e a Ciência: o universo da investigação
24/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Entrevista: Faculdade de Educação e Psicologia debate novos caminhos para a internacionalização das universidades
25/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Impacts
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Prestação de serviços de consultoria - Infinity Games
Oliveira-Silva, P. (Consultant)
Impact: Social impacts