معرفی
Dr. Sebastian Potthoff is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing at Northumbria University. He holds dual roles as a Chartered Health Psychologist and co-leader of the Innovation and Implementation Research Group. His work bridges Health Psychology and Implementation Science, focusing on habit-based interventions and stakeholder engagement in healthcare innovation.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Newcastle University (2014–2017)
- MRes in Cross-Cultural Psychology, Leiden University (2010–2013)
- BA in Psychology, Leiden University (2007–2010)
Research Interests:
His research explores how habitual behaviors of healthcare professionals impact evidence-based practice. He develops tools like the I-STEM and ItFits-toolkit to translate theory into actionable strategies. Key areas include:
- Psychology of habit in clinical settings
- Implementation of service innovations
- Stakeholder engagement methods
Awards:
- 2023 Fuse Award for Outstanding Translational Research Initiative
Advising & Funding:
Currently supervising three PhD students and has secured £5M+ in grants from NIHR and The Health Foundation. Leads projects on alcohol intervention implementation and personalized safety planning for self-harm prevention.
Labs & Affiliations:
Head Editor of the Practical Health Psychology Blog, Director at Open Digital Health, and Training Lead for NIHR’s Knowledge Mobilisation Theme.
