Dr. Ian Janssen

Biography

Ian Janssen is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Obesity. His research program focuses on the epidemiological aspects of physical activity, obesity, and their impacts on health across different populations. Dr. Janssen's work includes innovative technological approaches, such as employing GPS-enabled smart-watch monitors to gather data on physical activity levels among children. His research has implications for understanding how environmental factors influence children's physical activity behaviors and health outcomes. He has published extensively in the field, with his work being cited over 35,000 times. Dr. Janssen's current research includes exploring the relationship between physical activity and health in various age groups, analyzing the built environment, and determining the social and physical influences on health behaviors. He actively engages with undergraduate and graduate students, offering opportunities for them to develop expertise in his research areas.

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