Olusogo’s doctoral research is focused on the development of an authorisation framework based on the concept of privacy by design (default). It has a specific focus on secure/authorised data acquisition, storage, monitoring, and the benefits of data transparency to the data owner, publisher, and consumer in a smart home setting.
Liz's PhD research is called the FINCH Study. It is focused on exploring how faith communities and health and wellbeing advocates work together to improve their communities.
Sally’s PhD explores a condition called metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors that in combination significantly raise the risk of chronic disease. Physiotherapists are well positioned to identify and manage this condition as it can be reduced or even reversed with lifestyle modification like physical activity.
Elysa's PhD uses a socio-ecological framework to focus on physical activity after Gestational Diabetes. The work is realist-inspired, going through iterative cycles of refinement to better understand what could work to increase physical activity uptake and maintenance for women after Gestational Diabetes.
Cavan's doctoral research aims to develop an ecological framework that guides collaboration between practitioners. This is intended to improve the design of machine learning and computer vision technology in athlete development programs, which in turn will improve the skill development of athletes.
Megan's PhD research looks at how we can use social prescribing in specialist weight management services for children and young people, specifically within Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) clinics.
Through her doctoral research on Parkrun, Alison is exploring how community-based initiatives can be harnessed to improve quality of life and protect against mental health conditions.
Amy's PhD research is titled 'Whole system approaches to physical activity: exploring the extent to which ‘Move More Sheffield’ contributes to creating a healthier, happier and more connected city'
