Who are we?

Dear Dreamers,

Welcome to our dream lab at the Sports Science Institute at the University of Bern, Switzerland! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We're a small but dedicated team of dream researchers.

Leading our team is Prof. Dr. Daniel Erlacher, a seasoned researcher with a rich background in sleep, (lucid) dream and sports science. Daniel's journey began in the late 90s at Stanford's Lucidity Institute under the mentorship of Stephen LaBerge, and since 2011, he has been at the forefront of dream research here in Bern after visiting and staying at a variety of labs around the world.

Emma Peters, with her background in medical biology and cognitive neuroscience from the esteemed Donders Institute and Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, works primarily on the Embodied Dreaming project. Emma's research delves into the intriguing relationship between the dreamed and real body, with a keen interest in dream engineering and dream communication.

Xinlin Wang, our second PhD student from China, with a background in neuroscience and EEG analysis, focuses on the intricate world of EEG microstates during dreaming and lucid dreaming. With a passion for EEG analysis and entrainment, Xinlin's work promises to shed light on the neural underpinnings of our dream experiences.

But our dream lab is more than just a team of researchers. We're a collaborative hub, welcoming bachelor and master students, as well as anyone who wants to contribute to our investigations while pursuing their own dream and sports-related explorations. Together, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of dream research, exploring the the sleeping mind, and translating our findings to sports science and beyond.

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery. Whether you're a fellow researcher, a student eager to dive into dream science, or simply curious about the fascinating world of dreams, our doors are open, and we're thrilled to have you with us. By clicking on our pictures, you will be redirected to our ORCHID pages.

Sweet dreams and warm regards,

The Lucid Lab Bern