Publications

Cheng, M.-Y., Wang, K. P., Hung, T. M., Lu, C., Oh, H., Tan, Y. Y., & Hatfield, B. (2026). Neurocognitive and Autonomic Signatures of Performance Under Motivational Stress: An Integrated Psychophysiological Analysis of Reward and Punishment in Shooting Performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 36(2), e70227.

Lu, G., Cheng, M.-Y., Li, D., Elbanna, H., & Wang, K.-P. (2026). Temporal dynamics of alpha-band cortico-cortical coherence during motor preparation for successful and unsuccessful football penalty kicks. Frontiers in Psychology, 17. Advance online publication.

Zhang, M., Wei, C., Ding, C., Zhao, J., Sun, J., Lin, L., Chen, Y., Li, M., Li, X., Cheng, M.-Y., & Zhuang, J. (2026). Low-beta frequency band neurofeedback training: Effects on attentional orientation, executive control, and underlying neural mechanisms. Behavioral and Brain Functions.

Lu, G., Hagan, J. E., Cheng, M.-Y., Li, D., & Wang, K. P. (2025). Amateurs exhibit greater psychomotor efficiency than novices: Evidence from EEG during a visuomotor task. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1436549.

Yu, C. L., Cheng, M.-Y., An, X., Chueh, T. Y., Wu, J. H., Wang, K. P., & Hung, T. M. (2025). The effect of EEG neurofeedback training on sport performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 35(5), e70055.

Co-first author2026 · Ministry of Sports · Taiwan · Sport Science Research and Development Award — Honorable Mention

Yu, Y., Zhang, L., Cheng, M.-Y., Liang, Z., Zhang, M., & Qi, F. (2025). The effects of different fatigue types on action anticipation and physical performance in high-level volleyball players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1–13.

Yue, T., Su, H., Cheng, M.-Y., Wang, Y., & Qi, F. (2025). High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Inhibitory Control and Working Memory in Healthy Young Adults. Journal of Human Kinetics, 98, 41–56.

Cheng, M.-Y., Yu, C. L., An, X., Wang, L., Tsai, C. L., Qi, F., & Wang, K. P. (2024). Evaluating EEG neurofeedback in sport psychology: A systematic review of RCT studies for insights into mechanisms and performance improvement. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1331997.

An, X., Lian, J., Xu, L., Peng, Z., Chen, S., Cheng, M.-Y., & Shao, Y. (2023). Changes in electroencephalography microstates are associated with reduced levels of vigilance after sleep deprivation. Brain Research, 148729.

Cheng, M.-Y., Wang, K. P., Doppelmayr, M., Steinberg, F., Hung, T. M., Lu, C., Tan, Y. Y., & Hatfield, B. (2023). QEEG markers of superior shooting performance in skilled marksmen: An investigation of cortical activity on psychomotor efficiency hypothesis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 65, 102320.

Pourbehbahani, Z., Saemi, E., Cheng, M.-Y., & Dehghan, M. R. (2023). Both sensorimotor rhythm neurofeedback and self-controlled practice enhance motor learning and performance in novice golfers. Behavioral Sciences, 13(1), 65.

Shao, Y., Peng, Z., Xu, L., Lian, J., An, X., & Cheng, M.-Y. (2023). Decrease in the P2 amplitude of object working memory after 8 h-recovery sleep following 36 h-total sleep deprivation: An ERP study. Brain Sciences, 13(10), 1470.

Wang, K. P., Cheng, M.-Y., Elbanna, H., & Schack, T. (2023). A new EEG neurofeedback training approach in sports: The effects function-specific instruction of Mu rhythm and visuomotor skill performance. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1273186.

Thomas, F., Steinberg, F., Pixa, N. H., Berger, A., Cheng, M.-Y., & Doppelmayr, M. (2021). Prefrontal high definition cathodal tDCS modulates executive functions only when coupled with moderate aerobic exercise in healthy persons. Scientific Reports, 11, 8457.

Wang, K. P., Cheng, M.-Y., Chen, T. T., Lin, K. H., Huang, C. J., Schack, T., & Hung, T. M. (2021). Successful motor performance of a difficult task: Reduced cognitive-motor coupling. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(2), 174–184.

2021 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Excellence Award

Wang, K. P., Frank, C., Tsai, Y. Y., Lin, K. H., Chen, T. T., Cheng, M.-Y., Huang, C. J., Hung, T. M., & Schack, T. (2021). Superior performance in skilled golfers characterized by dynamic neuromotor processes related to attentional focus. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 633228.

Thomas, F., Pixa, N. H., Berger, A., Cheng, M.-Y., Doppelmayr, M., & Steinberg, F. (2020). Neither cathodal nor anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex alone or applied during moderate aerobic exercise modulates executive function. Neuroscience, 443, 71–83.

Wang, K. P., Cheng, M.-Y., Chen, T. T., Huang, C. J., Schack, T., & Hung, T. M. (2020). Elite golfers are characterized by psychomotor refinement in cognitive-motor processes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 50, 101739.

2021 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Excellence Award

Chen, T. T., Wang, K. P., Cheng, M.-Y., Chang, Y. T., Huang, C. J., & Hung, T. M. (2019). Impact of emotional and motivational regulation on putting performance: A frontal alpha asymmetry study. PeerJ, 7, e6777.

2019 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Grade A Award

Wang, K. P., Cheng, M.-Y., Chen, T. T., Chang, Y. K., Huang, C. J., Feng, J., Hung, T. M., & Ren, J. (2019). Experts’ successful psychomotor performance was characterized by effective switch of motor and attentional control. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 43, 374–379.

2020 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Excellence Award

Cheng, M.-Y. (2017a). Application of sensorimotor rhythm on sport performance enhancement. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine, 23(2), 83–87.

Cheng, M.-Y., Wang, K. P., Hung, C. L., Tu, Y. L., Huang, C. J., Koester, D., Schack, T., & Hung, T. M. (2017). Higher power of sensorimotor rhythm is associated with better performance in skilled air-pistol shooters. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 32, 47–53.

2019 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Distinguished Award

Cheng, M.-Y., Huang, C. J., Chang, Y. K., Koester, D., Schack, T., & Hung, T. M. (2015). Sensorimotor rhythm neurofeedback enhances golf putting performance. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 37(6), 626–636.

2017 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Excellence Award

Cheng, M.-Y., Hung, C. L., Huang, C. J., Chang, Y. K., Lo, L. C., Shen, C., & Hung, T. M. (2015). Expert-novice differences in SMR activity during dart throwing. Biological Psychology, 110, 212–218.

2017 · Sports Administration, Ministry of Education · Taiwan · Sports Science Research and Development Excellence Award