Eleni Vangeli

Eleni Vangeli is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at London South Bank University's School of Applied Sciences, where she has worked since 2014. She also serves as the Employability Representative for Psychology and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion for the School. Previously, she held roles as a Health Psychology Specialist at Atlantis Healthcare and a Research Associate at University College London. Her academic credentials include a DPsych in Health Psychology (2004–2011), an MSc in Health Psychology (2000–2002), and a BSc in Psychology and Health Science (1997–2000).

Vangeli's research centers on health behavior change, particularly in addiction and smoking cessation. She investigates the role of identity in behavioral transitions using mixed methodologies—combining qualitative techniques like interpretative phenomenological analysis with quantitative approaches such as national dataset analysis. Her current projects include evaluating Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in workplace settings and developing behavior change units for local governments. She is an active member of the Nicotine, Tobacco, and Vaping (NTV) Research Group.

Her teaching portfolio spans courses in Health Psychology, Research Methods, Addiction Theory, and Real-World Psychology applications. As a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she integrates clinical insights into academic practice. Her publications emphasize practical interventions, including text-message support for smoking cessation and cross-cultural coping strategies.