معرفی
Dr. Gemma Ryde is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity at the University of Glasgow's School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health. Her research focuses on physical activity's role in health, with a particular emphasis on workplace interventions, sedentary behavior, and aging populations. She holds affiliations with Paths for All, ActiveStirling, and the International Society of Physical Activity for Health. Dr. Ryde has supervised PhD students such as Nur Dania Rosaini and Craig Tumblety. Her work includes evaluating initiatives like the Step Count Challenge and developing interventions for older adults' physical activity in care homes.
Education: PhD from the University of Queensland (2013), investigating office employees' sitting patterns. Prior to academia, she worked in community health promotion in Scotland, focusing on walking initiatives in deprived areas.
Research Interests:
- Physical activity and health outcomes
- Sedentary behavior reduction
- Workplace wellness programs
- Intergenerational physical activity interventions
- Frailty management in older adults
Recent work trends include digital technology integration in physical activity promotion and co-creation approaches for health interventions. Her articles often address workplace health, aging populations, and behavioral change strategies.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Grants: Received ESRC funding (2021–2024) for the 'Connectivity and Digital Design for Promoting Health and Well-being' project.
Grants and Supervision: Active in grant-funded projects focusing on health tech and intergenerational programs. Advises on workplace-wide mental health interventions and digital health solutions.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on studies involving virtual reality, music therapy, and resistance training for older adults.
