- Physical activity researcher, Deakin University | Lecturer in science communication, The University of Melbourne
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition - Deakin University. My research focusses on understanding how physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect cardiovascular, cognitive, and metabolic function. My main area of expertise is in conducting clinical trial studies in this area, with a more recent focus on epidemiology, free living studies, and digital health.
I am also passionate about science communication. I hold another appointment as a Lecturer in Science Communication at The University of Melbourne. I co-founded and co-host the "Let's Talk Scicomm" podcast with A/Prof Jen Martin from The University of Melbourne, aiming to demystify science communication for a broad audience. I also regularly run science communication workshops, working with different groups and organisations on practical tools for more effective communication.
Experience
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2021–presentPostdoctoral researcher, Deakin University
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2019–presentLecturer in science communication , The University of Melbourne
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2019–2021Postdoctoral researcher , Australian Catholic University
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2014–2019PhD in Exercise Physiology, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Education
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2021The University of Melbourne, Graduate Certificate In University Teaching
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2019University of Western Australia, PhD
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2014Dublin City University, B.Sc. (Hons)
Contact Michael for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Location: Melbourne Australia
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @_michaelwheeler
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