معرفی
Peter Van der Graaf is an Associate Professor in Public Health at Northumbria University, managing the AskFuse service—a rapid response and evaluation platform for Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health. He serves as Deputy-Lead for the Knowledge Mobilisation and Implementation Science theme within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) and is a member of the NIHR Public Health Intervention Response Studies Team (PHIRST Fusion).
- Education:
- Sociology, PhD (Northumbria University, 2009)
- Sociology, MA (Utrecht University, 1998)
His research focuses on the interface between research, practice, and policy, emphasizing knowledge mobilisation, implementation science, and the wider determinants of health (housing, urban regeneration). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Health), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG 10 (Inequality Reduction).
Recent publications analyze economic evaluations of public health interventions, childhood obesity reduction, and community-led health initiatives, reflecting his commitment to translating evidence into policy and practice. He has contributed to NIHR-funded projects and served on advisory boards for Fuse and the NIHR School for Public Health Research.
Scientific Awards:
- NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellowship
As a co-investigator in projects like the Whole Systems Approach to Child Healthy Weight and Police Involvement in Mental Health First Response, he bridges academic research with real-world public health challenges.
