Xanne Janssen

Xanne Janssen is a Senior Teaching Fellow and course leader for the MSc Sport Data Analytics at the University of Strathclyde, within the School of Psychological Sciences and Health. She is affiliated with the Physical Activity and Health research group and holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong, Australia. She joined the university in 2014 as a research associate and was promoted to Chancellor's Fellow in 2015 and Senior Lecturer in 2019.

Education:

• PhD in The objective measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in preschool-aged children, University of Wollongong (2014)
• MSc in Biology of Human Performance and Health, Maastricht University (2009)
• BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Zuyd University (2008)

Her research focuses on 24-hour movement behaviours—physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep—among children and adolescents, particularly examining their health outcomes and adherence to WHO guidelines in early childhood. She is interested in novel measurement methods and longitudinal patterns of movement behaviours. Her work contributes to public health and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.

The recent articles reflect a strong focus on child development, motor skills, sedentary behaviour, and health interventions across diverse populations, including the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi. Themes include longitudinal cohort studies, systematic reviews, and international pilot studies, often involving large collaborative teams. The research spans public health, psychology, and digital health, with applications in chronic disease management and early childhood development.

Scientific Awards:

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She is actively involved in research projects, including as Principal Investigator and Co-investigator on grants related to physical activity in Type 2 diabetes, early childhood movement in Malawi, and workplace health apps. She supervises students and is part of the Gateshead Millennium Study team, a long-term study on childhood sitting time and adiposity. She also organizes professional networks such as the Scottish-Finnish Health Promotion Network.

Labs and Teams: She is part of the Physical Activity for Health research group and collaborates on international projects like the SUNRISE study and the Gateshead Millennium Study.