Scott Duncan

Scott Duncan is a Professor of Population Health in the Human Potential Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He is currently the Deputy Head of School (Research) for the School of Sport, Exercise and Health, and the Director of Toi o te Ora - AUT Wellbeing Research Network.

Areas of expertise include the measurement and classification of physical activity, programme design and evaluation, curriculum-based health and wellbeing interventions for children, and determining the effects of the built environment and daily mobility on health outcomes. He is particularly interested in engaging children in healthy lifestyles through traditional unstructured play, active transport, and independent mobility.

Current research includes several large-scale lifestyle interventions in school, community, and urban development settings.