Christopher Bryan

Chris is a multidisciplinary researcher who investigates stress dynamics across occupational, sport, and educational psychology contexts. In his research, he has previously focused on defining and measuring resilience in longitudinal studies in the workplace. His current research within NYUAD Teaching, Learning, and Development Lab is focused on understanding support and stress processes and among expatriate teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research project integrates both the biological determinates of stress (HPA axis and ANS activation) together with longitudinal survey data to advance theories regarding coping strategies in the workplace. Further research interests include the study of organized youth sport and exercise programs as a function of positive youth development and developing resilience and in the workplace.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) University of Limerick (2014 — 2019)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) University of Limerick (2008 — 2013)
• University of Limerick

Companies

• Assistant Professor Of Psychology American University of Sharjah (2022)
• Co-Founder SwimTribe (2021)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate New York University Abu Dhabi (2021 — 2022)
• Director of Absolute Sports Academy KOOH Sports (2018 — 2020)
• Learning and Development Consultant and Speaker Saulwick-Adams (2018 — 2020)
• Doctor of Psychology University of Limerick (2014 — 2019)
• Strategic Manager Absolute Sports Services (2018 — 2018)
• Founder and Managing Director The Sports Reserve (2017 — 2018)
• Sales Executive and Aquatics Coach Fit Republik (2017 — 2018)