Paul Bowell

Dr. Paul Bowell is a Lecturer in Sports Management at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the Sport Innovation Research Group. He holds a PhD in Sport Sociology and Management from his current institution and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the Australian National University. His academic career emphasizes teaching and research in sport management, sociology, and gender studies.

• Education:
• PhD in Sport Sociology and Management, Swinburne University of Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Swinburne University of Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology, Australian National University

Paul's research focuses on technology's societal impacts, gender dynamics in sport, and the lived experiences of women and girls in sports. His work spans peer-reviewed journals, government and corporate reports, and public media. Key themes include digital self-tracking in professional sports, workplace surveillance ethics, and policy frameworks for gender equity in sport.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sport management, including studies on AFLW athletes' experiences with digital tracking, gig economy labor practices, and intersectional research methodologies in sport development.

• Grants:
• Humanising the Algorithm (2025-2025): Investigates algorithmic impacts on delivery riders
• Hardball on Hate (2025-2028): adidas Foundation-funded project addressing hate in sports
• Gender Diversity in Sport (2024-2025): Collaboration with Boroondara City Council

Awarded the Three-minute Thesis (2022), Paul's work bridges academia and practice, collaborating with sports organizations, tech startups, and local councils. He teaches units like SPO10001 and SPO20004, emphasizing digital literacy and sport media's role in modern careers.

Paul is part of interdisciplinary teams exploring transdisciplinary research and policy development at Swinburne, contributing to the School of Business, Law, and Entrepreneurship's strategic initiatives.