معرفی
Fotini Vasilopoulos is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use (Faculty of Medicine and Health) and the CREATE Centre (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) at the University of Sydney. Her work focuses on developmental psychology, child health, education, and neurosciences, particularly exploring how creative processes and physical activity influence cognitive, emotional, and academic outcomes in children. She holds a Master's in Education (Psychology) from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Psychology from the University of London, with her Master's thesis gaining notable media attention including coverage by the BBC.
- Education:
- Masters in Education (Psychology), University of Cambridge
- PhD in Psychology, University of London
- Developmental trajectories
- Under-resourced communities
- Applied research methodologies
- Creative processes in childhood
- Self-regulatory behaviors
- No listed advisees or grants.
- Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
- CREATE Centre (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
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Publications Trends: Fotini’s recent work emphasizes meta-analytic approaches to evaluate the impact of physical activity interventions on child cognition and academic performance. She explores how integrating creativity into such interventions amplifies positive mental health and developmental outcomes, particularly in underserved populations.
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