Dr. Filho is an Associate Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology at Boston University, and the director of the Performance, Recovery and Optimization Lab. His research agenda centers on performance optimization in individual and team settings. More specifically, Dr. Filho studies the individual and shared zones of optimal functioning as well as the relationship among team processes, e.g., cohesion, team mental models, and collective efficacy. He is also interested in developing applied interventions for performance optimization and mental health for athletes and performers across domains.<\/p>\n
He is the author of over 100 manuscripts and book chapters and has edited two books on mental skills training in sports and research directions in the field, respectively. Dr. Filho is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, an Established Supervisor and Established Practitioner registered with the International Society of Sport Psychology, and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. He has worked as a consultant for professional, collegiate, and amateur athletes. His work on performance optimization has been funded by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and been featured in distinguished media outlets including BBC Latin America, The Boston Globe, Nature Lindau, and Scientific American.<\/p>\n