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Clare Strongman is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) within the Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), a position she has held since 2024. Concurrently, she serves as a Lecturer in Computer Science, Maths, and Sport Science at The Open University, a role maintained since 2008. Her interdisciplinary work integrates biomechanics, qualitative methods, and health research with emphasis on visual impairment and diabetes.
Her educational foundation spans multiple disciplines:
- MSc in Sports Science from Anglia Ruskin University
- MA in Education and Postgraduate Certificate in Education from The Open University
- BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Bristol
- BA (Hons) in English Literature and BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from The Open University
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Clare's research examines how physical activity interventions affect long-term health conditions through mixed-methods approaches. She combines quantitative biomechanical analysis with qualitative exploration of lived experiences, particularly focusing on movement variability, gait analysis, and co-creation with disabled communities. Her work prioritizes amplifying participant voices in intervention design, especially for visual impairment and diabetes management, while leveraging her practical expertise as a certified personal trainer, running coach, and Pilates instructor.
Her 15 most recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on measurement validity (e.g., smartphone accelerometry for gait analysis), pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations, and Pilates-based rehabilitation for visual impairment. The research consistently employs mixed-methods frameworks to evaluate both physiological outcomes and experiential dimensions, with increasing attention to inclusivity in healthcare access and LGBTQ+ eye screening. Key trends include methodological innovation in movement analysis and participant-centered intervention development.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- ARU ProfDoc conference Best Oral Presentation (2023)
- QRSE Best PhD Presentation (2021)
- BASES Conference Student Poster Award (2019)
As an educator, Clare teaches BSc Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Psychology at The Open University while actively contributing to research communities. Her grants and advising activities center on diabetes management interventions, visual impairment rehabilitation, and pandemic-related physical activity studies, often developed through collaborative partnerships with British Blind Sport and professional bodies. Current projects emphasize co-creation with marginalized communities to address healthcare disparities.
Clare operates within ARU's Vision and Eye Research Institute and Medical Technology Research Centre, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including Sophie Noble, Shahina Pardhan, and Francesca Cavallerio. She actively participates in Women in Vision, BASES, CIMSPA, and QRSE networks while serving as a reviewer for journals like Human Movement Science and British Journal of Visual Impairment. Her ongoing work bridges academic research with practical application through community-engaged projects focused on movement science and inclusive healthcare access.
