Alice Kininmonth

Research Fellow | Nutrition & Lifestyle Analytics

Alice Kininmonth

About Me

Research Fellow in Nutrition and Lifestyle Analytics, with a background in Public Health Nutrition and Behavioural Psychology PhD in Behavioural Psychology with a focus on the obesogenic home environment, eating behaviours, and childhood weight Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) with a passion for evidence-based nutrition and improving public health Honorary Research Fellow at University College London MSc in Health Psychology, MA in Social Research, and BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Public Health Keen data geek with strong analytical skills in large datasets, and passionate about data storytelling and translating complex datasets into actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and the public Experienced in academic writing and presenting data for a range of audience Passionate about applying research to improve public health and understand the links between consumer behaviour, nutrition and health outcomes.

Professional Experience

Education

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PhD in Behavioural Psychology

University of Leeds

2018 - 2022

Research focused on the obesogenic home environment, eating behaviours, and childhood weight. Developed expertise in quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and longitudinal studies.

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MA in Social Research

University of Leeds

Distinction

2017 - 2018

Advanced training in research methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to social science research.

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MSc in Psychological Approaches to Health

University of Leeds

Distinction

2016 - 2017

Specialized in health psychology and behavioral interventions, with focus on nutrition and public health outcomes.

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BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Public Health

University of Huddersfield

First Class Honours

2012 - 2016

Foundation in nutrition science, public health nutrition, and research methods. Developed analytical and practical skills in nutrition research.

Awards & Recognition

Recognition for excellence in research and academic presentations

2023

Best ECR Award Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)

For research on "Understanding the family food cultures, experiences and behaviours of families with varying levels of food security: a cross-sectional study."

2022

Best Abstract Award Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)

For research on "Prospective associations between parental feeding practices in early childhood and the onset of eating disorder symptoms in adolescence."

2019

Best Poster Prize International Congress on Children's Eating Behaviour

For poster presentation entitled "A systematic review of the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire and weight"

Recent Presentations

Academic presentations at national and international conferences

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Oral Presentations

Poster Presentations

Skills

Data Analysis & Statistics

Longitudinal Data Analysis
Regression Modeling
Multivariate Statistical Techniques
Interrupted Time Series (ITS) Analysis
Time Series Forecasting

Programming Languages & Tools

R (tidyverse, lubridate, ggplot2, dplyr, etc)
Python (pandas, NumPy, statsmodels)
SQL (BigQuery, MS SQL Server)
Git & GitHub
R Markdown / Jupyter Notebooks

Data Engineering & Management

Large Dataset Handling
Batch and parallel data processing
Data Cleaning & Wrangling
Reproducible Research Workflows
Data Visualization

Soft Skills & Communication

Scientific Writing, Academic Publications and Policy briefs
Stakeholder Engagement
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Complex Data Presentation
Media Training

Areas of Expertise

Public Health Nutrition Eating Behaviours Food environments Behavioural Psychology Nutrition & Lifestyle Analytics Public Health Policy Consumer Behaviour Cohort studies

Publications

Professional Networks

Professional Memberships

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Professional Bodies
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Research Networks

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