Luke Van Rhoon, Phd Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

County Galway, Ireland

• Health Behaviour Change Research Group.
• Data Analyst for the Risky and Extreme Behaviour (REX) research group and Medication Adherence Across the Lifespan (MedAL) research group.
• Received research grants from the Government of Ireland and NUI Galway to facilitate the development and implementation of a national digital diabetes prevention program.
• Performed a mixed method evaluation of global digital T2D programs. Key insight: leverage social support, encourage problem solving, and facilitate self-monitoring to enhance program effectiveness.
• Advanced UX research in digital T2D prevention.
• Moderated semi-structured interviews regarding digital health user perceptions and analyzed the data in NVivo using deductive and inductive qualitative content analysis.

Ireland, United States

• Delivered lectures for the following undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
• CS6064 - Medical Devices
• MD578 - Lifestyle and Risk Factor Management
• OY308 - Standardized Testing
• PS118 - Cognitive Psychology
• PS159 - Social Psychology

County Galway, Ireland

• Concept tested and developed a mindful eating smartphone program for students.
• Coded an online Implicit Association Test which overcame the limitations of existing tools.
• Designed and conducted a randomized controlled trial which confirmed significant improvements in student eating behaviors and reductions in perceived stress.
• Performed usability tests. System Usability Score (SUS) rank = A.
• Program dropout rate <10%.

Ireland, Spain, Italy

• Advanced the digital health agenda in Irish T2D prevention by delivering evidence-based policy and service recommendations that merge academia and enterprise.
• Produced white papers, presentations and policy briefs for health sector working groups with the aim of improving preventive health service delivery.
• Received enterprise grant for UX research in a remote, digitally supported cardiac rehabilitation program. Field study and bio data insights were used to inform the next iteration.
• Received industry grant to co-design a digital memory bank for adults with dementia. Here, I aided technology developers and beneficiaries by incorporating a cognitive science approach.

North Melbourne Community Ctr.; Ascot Vale Leisure Ctr. (Melbourne, Australia)

• Managed the center’s health and wellness arm, supervising over 100 members and employees.
• Created online advertising strategies and used A/B testing to select the most effective. Monthly member sign-up rates increased by 20-40% from campaign commencement.
• Conducted focus groups to improve the customer experience (CX). Designed new signage, print, and online advertising. Reduced bi-annual member attrition by ~30%.
• Developed personas and journey maps and conducted brief ethnographic research to better understand and improve the member experience.
• Used diary studies to enable members to gain insight into their health behaviors and helped them to develop health promoting problem solving strategies.
• Obtained local government grants to develop health literacy and physical activity programs for marginalized community groups.

Melbourne, Australia

• Cognitive neuroscience and dietary psychology.
• Developed an intranet-based online lab booking system. Increased usability and efficiency.
• Networked with difficult-to-reach local physicians to boost recruitment. Improved prospect-to-participant conversion rate by ~250%.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) testing and data analysis using the CURRY neuroimaging suite.

Sydney, Australia

• Conducted one-on-one and two-on-one personal training sessions.
• Instructed a range of group fitness classes including boxing, cross training, core stability, and run club.
• Presented a range of nutrition seminars on healthy eating and fat loss.
• Ran regular supermarket shopping tours to educate members on how to choose healthier food options.
• Three-time winner of the Vision "Most Valuable Trainer" award. This award is presented to trainers who have consistently helped their clients achieve outstanding results, such as consistently meeting their health and.
• Maintained a client retention rate of 90% (industry standard = 67%).

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health Psychology Practice

Irish Research Council and Hardiman Scholar. Member of the Health Behaviour Change Research Group.

Msc In Health Psychology, 1St Class Honors (1.1)

Activities and Societies: Psi-Chi International Honor Society

Bachelor Of Psychological Sciences (Honours), Psychology, 1St Class Honors (1.1)

Bachelor Of Health Sciences, (Psychology, Nutrition), High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Food and Nutrition Society.

Study Abroad (Two Semesters), Food Science, Film, English, Nutrition, And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity - Beta Beta chapter; Food Science Club.