Sophie Jones

Sophie Jones is a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. Her work focuses on public health, physical activity, and complex systems analysis. She investigates how socioeconomic factors and urban environments influence health behaviors, with a particular emphasis on reducing inequalities through policy and intervention design.

Her research combines agent-based modeling and mixed-methods approaches to explore emergent patterns in health disparities. Notable projects include evaluating urban greenway impacts on public health and developing systems maps for violence prevention in Belfast's public spaces. Jones has collaborated on initiatives like the Mae Murray Foundation Inclusive Beach Programme, promoting accessibility in recreational spaces.

Her contributions span peer-reviewed articles and policy reports, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address systemic health challenges.