Christopher Knowles

Christopher Knowles is a Quantitative Researcher at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. His work focuses on mental health and educational outcomes in primary and secondary schools, with a strong emphasis on adolescent development, mindfulness interventions, and health literacy.

• PhD: Effects of Child and Adolescent Physical Activity on Mental Health (University of Ulster, 2024)
• MSc: Psychology of Sport and Exercise (University of Ulster, 2020)
• BSc: Psychology (Heriot-Watt University, 2017)

Knowles’ research spans interdisciplinary domains, including mental health, neuroscience, and public health, with a focus on educational settings. His expertise in randomized controlled trials and complier average causal effect estimation informs evidence-based practices in school environments.

Recent publications highlight his work on mindfulness interventions, bullying victimisation, and neighbourhood influences on adolescent mental health. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Manchester and University of Ulster, with outputs spanning journals such as BMC Public Health and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.