My research aim is to understand the interaction between exercise, diet, and obesity-related chronic disease. I am particularly interested in investigating the impacts of green-space intervention in at-risk occupational groups.
I also have a keen interest in the field of sports biomechanics, understanding the mechanics of technique in springboard diving.
I hope my research helps to improve health and wellbeing in all vulnerable populations.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is world-class, research-led, and one of the UK’s top-ranked universities. I wanted to be a part of such a special institution.
The top three things about my experience at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are: great supervisors who helped me to become an effective and independent researcher, excellent facilities, and wonderful culture which made me and my research extremely fruitful.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is a world-class institution with great opportunities to help you achieve your academic goals. It also has a rich culture which helps you to develop as a person.
My advice to anyone completing a PhD here is to be persistent, and open to new ideas, areas and opportunities that are available for you to explore what you are aiming to achieve.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has helped me to become an independent researcher and enabled me to make my transition from sports biomechanics to public health research.
I am now working as a full-time research associate in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, undertaking research into the impact of a lifestyle health behaviour intervention in HGV drivers (the SHIFT study) funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
In the future I plan to become a research leader in health promotion for at-risk populations.