Chalchisa Abdeta

I’m a passionate early career researcher with a PhD in Physical Activity and Health from the University of Wollongong, Australia. My research focuses on 24-hour movement behaviours—physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep—and their associations with health.

Education

  • 2025 
    University of Wollongong, Australia, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2017 
    Haramaya University, Ethiopia , Master of Public Health
  • 2009 
    University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Grants and Contracts

  • 2022
    Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant in Early Child Development
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Society for Research in Child Development

Professional Memberships

  • International Society for Physical Activity and Health
  • Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity
  • International Network of Time-Use Epidemiologists

Contact Chalchisa for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision