Chantelle Nobile Hart

Chantelle Nobile Hart is a Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the College of Public Health, Temple University. She is also a research scientist at the Center for Obesity Research and Education. Her work bridges clinical psychology and public health, with a strong focus on pediatric obesity and behavioral interventions. She holds affiliations with multiple research centers and professional organizations.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (Pediatric Psychology), Case Western Reserve University
• MA in Clinical Psychology (Pediatric Psychology), Case Western Reserve University
• BA in Child Development, Tufts University

Dr. Hart's research centers on behavioral approaches to prevent and treat childhood obesity. A key focus is enhancing children's sleep to reduce obesity and cardiometabolic risks. She investigates early life risk factors and aims to reduce health disparities in pediatric populations. Her work integrates behavioral science, circadian biology, and family dynamics in shaping child eating and sleep behaviors.

Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on sleep interventions, maternal-child feeding interactions, circadian regulation of eating, and scalable behavioral programs for youth. The articles span high-impact journals in pediatrics, nutrition, sleep, and obesity research, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration and rigorous methodology. Key themes include mediation analyses, randomized trials, and longitudinal designs.

Dr. Hart serves on the editorial boards of International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Eating Behaviors, and Frontiers for Young Minds, and is an Associate Editor of SLEEP Advances. She is a member of the NIH's Lifestyle Change and Behavioral Health (LCBH) study section, contributing to national research review and policy.

She has been the Principal Investigator on multiple NIH- and American Diabetes Association-funded grants since 2009, demonstrating sustained research productivity and leadership. Her work often involves multidisciplinary teams and collaborations across institutions. She has taught courses such as Health Psychology and Human Behavior at the undergraduate level.

Dr. Hart is affiliated with the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University, where she leads and contributes to research initiatives focused on behavioral and social determinants of obesity in children and families.