Prof Afroditi Stathi, Phd Email & Phone Number

Iam a Professor of physical activity and community health. I have a sustained track record of success in the field of active ageing and public health research with an outstanding profile in leading large community-based trials over the last 25 years. Within a period of only five years (2015-2020), I secured as Chief Investigator two large grants (total value of £3.4 million) from the NIHR-Public Health Research Programme.Iam a recognised international researcher, evidenced by collaborations and publications with colleagues from 16 countries. In 2018 I was invited to serve as an Expert Member the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity panel for older adults. The panel produced the technical report which scientifically underpins the revised physical activity guidelines for children, adults and older adults.https://bit.ly/38QpgnAMy research portfolio focuses on three inter-related themes: 1) Exploring relationships between physical activity, mobility and well-being;2) Employing citizen science methodologies to better understand the social, psychological, and environmental determinants of and barriers to physical activity; and3) Developing and evaluating lifestyle interventions targeting older adults.