Advancing Digital Health through Scientific Innovation
I am a Post-Doctoral Researcher specializing in digital health (mHealth), health behavior change, and sport science. Starting July 2026, I am joining the Child Public Health working group at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). My scientific vision focuses on bridging behavioral psychology with mobile technologies and smart wearables to design personalized, context-aware health interventions. By moving beyond a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, my research aims to build scalable digital ecosystems that empower children, adolescents, and professional cohorts to foster physical activity, cultivate emotional resilience, and prevent chronic lifestyle-related diseases through tailored, user-centered design.
Academic Credentials
Academic Degrees
Ph.D. in Sport Science
University of HamburgThesis: Exploring Individualization in Pediatric mHealth Interventions
Graded "magna cum laude". Doctoral dissertation encompasses seven peer-reviewed papers exploring individualization's impact on mHealth interventions targeting physical inactivity in children and adolescents.
M.Ed. in Biology and Sport Science
University of KasselThesis: Marathon Runner Motivations & Quantified Self Behaviors
Graded "with distinction". Examination thesis explored correlations between personality traits and motivations of marathon runners to utilize self-tracking devices (Quantified Self).
Theoretical Roadmap
Research Vision
Dr. Baumann's scientific research is guided by the gold-standard theoretical framework of physical activity and mental health (Lubans et al., 2016). Click on each model component below to explore how Hannes' publications and projects directly investigate and contribute to these pathways.
Physical Activity
The primary stimulus promoting lifestyle changes.
Individual Characteristics
Sex, age, weight status, fitness level, and physical activity history.
Neurobiological
Gene expression, grey matter, opioid release.
Psychosocial
Self-perception, mood, social connectedness.
Behavioral
Sleep quality, coping skills, self-regulation.
Cognitive Function
Executive functioning, memory, attention.
Well-being
Self-esteem, resilience, life satisfaction.
Ill-being
Anxiety, depression, distress symptoms.
Physical Activity
ExposureTheoretical Pathway
The primary stimulus promoting lifestyle changes. This represents the physiological volume and context of physical activity (FITT-C: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Context).
Baumann's Research Vision
Designing scalable mobile coaching systems to promote and track daily physical activity. Investigates the quantitative synthesis of lifestyle change programs in youth populations.
Related Contributions & Evidence
Professional Journey
Career Experience
Member of the Child Public Health research section at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). Focusing on child public health, pediatric mental health, and the design and implementation of digital health interventions for children and adolescents.
Focusing on digital health interventions for children and adolescents. Research centers on the impact of physical activity on mental health outcomes, integrating XSens (motion capture) and EEG measures (Mobile Brain/Body Imaging - MoBi) to explore neural mechanisms during movement. Responsibilities include teaching and development of innovative digital prevention approaches.
Part of the EU- and BMBF-funded network "lernen:digital". The "DigiProSMK" project focused on developing evidence-based VR training programs aimed at enhancing digitally-supported physical education, with a specific emphasis on addressing psychological and physical vulnerabilities (such as shame) within sports education.
Research-focus on mHealth interventions and health behavior change (e.g., development and validation of a new reappraisal ability task) and teaching responsibilities in sport pedagogy and research methods. Contributed to the design of the new Master's program and to the Innovation Lab.
Developed and assessed an app- and sensor-based health promotion program, titled DiCiS ("Digital Coaching of Individual Stress Coping Skills"), targeting stress disorder prevention in healthcare professionals using accelerometry and ambulatory movement and stress assessment. DiCiS was a nationwide, multi-professional collaborative project.
Advanced the CASPAR project by developing a digital health app for families using a Mixed-Methods approach, and secured funding for the TEACH project on digital health literacy. Simultaneously held part-time roles in the Department of Health Sciences, chairing the Digitalization Committee and providing statistical support for students.
Engaged in data collection, management & analysis for the ProNet project, which emphasizes gender competence in physical education teachers as part of a federal quality initiative in teacher education.
Delivered lectures and tutorials for "Methods of Data Analysis I and II." Integrated digital media to enhance teaching quality, earning a nomination for the Hessian Excellence in Teaching Award.
Conducted performance diagnostics with the Lacrosse national team and motion-capturing analyses to evaluate the impact of stabilization training on fall prevention in elderly populations.
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Publications & Citations Trajectory
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Academic Research Output
Publications & Papers
Featured Publications
Additional Publications
Research & Instruction
Projects & Teaching
Research Projects Involved
Nationwide collaborative project developing biofeedback-driven stress prevention apps for clinical nursing staff.
- Wearable biofeedback (HRV)
- Ambulatory stress coaching app
- Multi-center clinical RCT
Family-centric digital intervention promoting lifestyle habits and cooperative activity in household units.
- Family-centered digital health app
- Cooperative family gamification
- Mixed-methods cross-sectional study
Designing virtual reality modules to train educators in managing body image vulnerability during school sports classes.
- VR classroom scenarios
- Digital competency framework
- Addressing student vulnerability
Initiative developing evidence-based mHealth literacy modules for integration into physical education teacher curricula.
- Digital health literacy training
- Didactic curriculum modules
- Digital pedagogy integration
Taught Academic Subjects
Methods
Rigorous instruction in empirical research design, advanced data analysis, and scientific communication.
- Qualitative Methods 6 Semesters
- Quantitative Methods 5 Semesters
- Academic Writing 4 Semesters
- Advanced Methods 2 Semesters
Pedagogy
Educational theory, physical education methods, and outdoor experiential learning design.
- Sailing Courses 5 Semesters
- Sports Pedagogy 3 Semesters
- Small Games 3 Semesters
- Diagnostics 2 Semesters
Psychology
Investigating stress-coping, cognitive-behavioral techniques, self-regulation, and mental health promotion.
- Sport Psychology 3 Semesters
- Creative Problem Solving 2 Semesters
- Coping Mechanisms 1 Semester
- Self and Time Management 1 Semester
Digitalization
mHealth intervention development, gamified health systems, and technology integration in prevention settings.
- eSport 1 Semester
- Gamification 1 Semester
- Digitalization in Prävention 1 Semester
Conference & Excursion Moments
Academic & Conference Life
Snapshots of team collaborations, graduation achievements, and scientific excursions during international conferences.
Academic Service & Engagement
Science Management & Committees
Editorial & Reviewer Work
Associate Editor
Frontiers in Digital Health, Section "Health Communications and Behavior Change"
Scientific Peer Reviewer
Active reviewer for leading journals: Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), European Review of Aging and Physical Activity (ERAPA), German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, Sensors, and Frontiers in Digital Health.
Academic Supervision
Supervision of Master's and Bachelor's theses, alongside providing methodological consulting for PhD candidates.
Committee & Leadership Roles
Early Career Council Representative
German Association for Sports Science (dvs) — Elected Representative & Deputy Spokesperson. Managed public relations, marketing, event coordination, and co-hosted the summer symposium "Sportwissen schafft Kommunikation."
Journal Editor (Ze Phir)
Guest Editor for the special issue on "Artificial Intelligence in Sports Science" of the Ze Phir journal.
Committee Engagement
Active member in local committees (Appointment, Qualification, Digitalization, Curriculum Development) and international networks (ISBNPA e & mHealth Special Interest Group).
Services & Outreach
Collaborate & Book
Dr. Baumann is available for select scientific consulting engagements, keynote speaking invitations, and joint research initiatives. Partner with an award-winning scholar at the intersection of digital health technology, sport science, and clinical prevention.
Invited Talks & Keynotes
Engaging presentations on mHealth trends, gamified physical education, VR in sports science, and digital stress-coping interventions. Tailored for academic conferences, educational panels, or corporate wellness seminars.
Scientific Consulting
Expert advisory on digital prevention system designs, sensor integration (EEG, XSens accelerometry), evidence-based app development, and design requirements for clinical/pediatric health platforms.
Research Collaboration
Co-developing study protocols, designing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), applying for EU/BMBF grant funding networks, and executing multi-center digital health interventions.
Joint Publications
Collaborating on high-impact research papers, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and high-throughput evidence synthesis. Leveraging advanced data analytics and bibliometric mapping pipelines.