معرفی
Dr. Pooya Soltani is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University's Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business School. His research bridges game technology with healthcare, sports performance, and human behavior analysis. He holds a PhD in Sports Sciences (Biomechanics and Human Energetics) from the University of Porto, and MSc/BSc degrees from Shiraz University.
Key research areas include mixed reality technologies' impact on human behavior, VR applications in rehabilitation, and exergaming for diabetes management. He has secured significant grants, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (2018) and Collège de France Postdoctoral Funding (2018-2019).
Teaching focuses on serious games, military game design, and project management. His work has been featured in BBC, Bloomberg, and Daily Mail, emphasizing public engagement in technology-driven health solutions.
Professional highlights include:
- Designed VR-based training programs for motor control and deception analysis
- Developed exergame policies adopted by the Brazilian Society of Diabetes
- Conducted workshops on tech integration for SMEs and creative enterprises
- Recipient of Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities & Social Inclusion
Current roles include academic leadership, operational management, and enterprise activities, alongside ongoing research in hyper-realistic avatars and their behavioral impacts.
