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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

At AGILE Research Ltd. (https://agileresearch.nz/), our vision is to help organisations, teams and individuals navigate the research process, successfully plan and manage their research projects and deliver high-quality research reports and presentations. Our efforts are focused on making research training and resources exciting, delightful, understandable and accessible to a wide range of organisations and professionals from various sectors.We publish Compass Guide Research Training… Show more At AGILE Research Ltd. (https://agileresearch.nz/), our vision is to help organisations, teams and individuals navigate the research process, successfully plan and manage their research projects and deliver high-quality research reports and presentations. Our efforts are focused on making research training and resources exciting, delightful, understandable and accessible to a wide range of organisations and professionals from various sectors.We publish Compass Guide Research Training resources (which include Compass Guide books and videos). We also offer customised high-quality research training workshops and courses to academic institutions, government organisations and industry.Our products and services integrate research and project management knowledge, processes and tools. We currently offer our products and services in English and Spanish.For more details, check out the AGILE Research Ltd. website: https://agileresearch.nz/.If you or your organisation would like us to work with us, get in touch and we would be happy to discuss your needs. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

As part of this role, I have been involved in a variety of research activities including leading and collaborating on research projects in New Zealand and internationally and writing scientific journal articles. During the 2021-2023 period, I led the final 3 years of the BEATS Research Programme (https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) as part of this role.

Auckland, New Zealand

I established, led and managed the Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Research Programme (https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) since inception in 2013 until the programme officially closed in late 2023. In 2019, the BEATS Research Team won the University of Otago Research Group Award for the best research team at the university and secured a $1.2 million research grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand for the latest BEATS project (BEATS Natural Experiment /… Show more I established, led and managed the Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Research Programme (https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) since inception in 2013 until the programme officially closed in late 2023. In 2019, the BEATS Research Team won the University of Otago Research Group Award for the best research team at the university and secured a $1.2 million research grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand for the latest BEATS project (BEATS Natural Experiment / BEATS-2 Study). During the 2021-2023 period, I continued to lead this research programme and the BEATS Natural Experiment Study through my academic position at Auckland University of Technology. As of May 2024, the BEATS Research Programme published 42 scientific journal articles and achieved 10 times higher research productivity per NZD $1 million in research funding than the New Zealand average. More details and information about the BEATS Research outputs is available in the final BEATS Research Programme report (available to download from https://agileresearch.nz/beats/). Show less

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

As part of this role, I contributed to research and work provided by the Centre of Sustainability, including serving on the Otago Energy Research Centre (OERC) Steering Group, being a convener and the director of the Transport Research Network and assisting with organisation of several OERC annual symposia.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I led the development of the strategic and operational plans for this research theme in 2019 which subsequently secured research theme funding from the University of Otago for the 2020-2023 period. I was responsible for the management of research theme activities in 2020.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

As part of this role, I was responsible for initiating, growing, leading and managing comprehensive research, teaching and service portfolios with diverse programmes and projects. My academic work focused on interdisciplinary and multi-sector approaches to encourage active transport and active living with links to public health, built environment and sustainability. In this role, I was the academic leader of the Active Living Laboratory, the principal investigator on the BEATS Research… Show more As part of this role, I was responsible for initiating, growing, leading and managing comprehensive research, teaching and service portfolios with diverse programmes and projects. My academic work focused on interdisciplinary and multi-sector approaches to encourage active transport and active living with links to public health, built environment and sustainability. In this role, I was the academic leader of the Active Living Laboratory, the principal investigator on the BEATS Research Programme, the convener of the Transport Research Network and a Research Affiliate of the Centre of Sustainability at the University of Otago, New Zealand. During that time I initiated multidisciplinary and multi-sector symposia The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES; 2017 and 2019) and led the development of Key Policy Recommendations for Active Transport in New Zealand in 2019. Show less

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I established, led and managed the Built Environment and Active Transport to School research programme (BEATS; https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) since inception in 2013 until the programme officially closed in late 2023. In 2019, the BEATS Research Team won the University of Otago Research Group Award for the best research team at the university and secured a $1.2 million research grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand for the latest BEATS project (BEATS Natural Experiment /… Show more I established, led and managed the Built Environment and Active Transport to School research programme (BEATS; https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) since inception in 2013 until the programme officially closed in late 2023. In 2019, the BEATS Research Team won the University of Otago Research Group Award for the best research team at the university and secured a $1.2 million research grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand for the latest BEATS project (BEATS Natural Experiment / BEATS-2 Study). During the 2021-2023 period, I led this programme through my academic position at Auckland University of Technology. Show less

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Member of the organising committee for a high profile international conference International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Connference 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. This conference usually have between 600 and 1100 participants. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 conference was held as a virtual event.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I initiated and led the development of these policy recommendations as a multidisciplinary and cross-sector endeavour and one of the outcomes of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES) 2019. I conceptualised the project, established the project team, lead the organisation of the TALES Symposium 2019, managed the consultation process, shared recommendations with over 200 stakeholders across New Zealand, and led writing of the full and brief reports and a scientific article. This… Show more I initiated and led the development of these policy recommendations as a multidisciplinary and cross-sector endeavour and one of the outcomes of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES) 2019. I conceptualised the project, established the project team, lead the organisation of the TALES Symposium 2019, managed the consultation process, shared recommendations with over 200 stakeholders across New Zealand, and led writing of the full and brief reports and a scientific article. This project did not have specific funding support. Show less

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I initiated and led organisation of this biennial symposia between 2014 and 2020. The BEATS Symposia were designed to showcase the latest findings from the BEATS Research Programme (https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) to academics, research students, schools, health professionals, policy makers and the general public. These symposia were open to the public and registration was free.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I initiated and led organisation of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES) with the aim to facilitate and grow a multidisciplinary and multi-sector dialogue related to active living and environment.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

As part of this role, I managed research, teaching and service portfolios and initiated and led the Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Research Programme (https://agileresearch.nz/beats/) and Active Living Laboratory (https://agileresearch.nz/active-living/). Active Living Laboratory focused on multidisciplinary research in the areas of physical activity, public health, transportation and sustainability.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Active Living and Environment: Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Future(28-30 August 2017; Dunedin, New Zealand)I initiated organisation of this multidisciplinary and multi-sector symposium. The inaugural symposium in held in 2017 was a great success with 85 delegates from 7 countries, 18 invited speakers (7 international) and delegates representing academia, government (city, regional and national), public health, transport, urban design, regional sport trusts and other sectors.… Show more Active Living and Environment: Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Future(28-30 August 2017; Dunedin, New Zealand)I initiated organisation of this multidisciplinary and multi-sector symposium. The inaugural symposium in held in 2017 was a great success with 85 delegates from 7 countries, 18 invited speakers (7 international) and delegates representing academia, government (city, regional and national), public health, transport, urban design, regional sport trusts and other sectors. Based on feedback from delegates, this symposium was organised again in 2019. Show less

Postdoctoral Training, Physical Activity Epidemiology

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Exercise Physiology

Activities and Societies: University of Alberta International Center - Peer Leader Completed PhD in Exercise Physiology.

Master'S Degree, Exercise Physiology

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Education

Activities and Societies: Professional basketball player Student President (Faculty of Physical Education)