Dr Pooya Soltani
School of Health & Society
Current positions
Senior Lecturer in Digital Health and Society
Biography
I specialise in using game-based and immersive technologies to enhance performance, learning, and engagement across sports, health, and creative industries. With extensive experience in serious games research, XR design, and digital health innovation, I focus on creating impactful, evidence-driven experiences that connect academia, industry, and community. My work integrates gamification, esports, virtual reality, and data-informed design to support inclusive, scalable solutions for education, well-being, and professional development.
Areas of Research
Serious Games
Gamification
Digital Health
Sports Technology
esports
Metaverse
Trial Design
Qualifications
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Sports Sciences (Biomechanics and Human Energetics)
2012 - 2016 -
Exercise Physiology
2008 - 2011 -
Sports Sciences
2005 - 2008