We specialize in understanding human behavior, with a focus on consumer psychology and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to provide actionable insights that help improve consumer experiences and optimize brand communication. Through the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics, we aim to uncover new ways to enhance decision-making and well-being.
Consumer Psychology and Behavior: We explore how emotions and cognitive processes influence consumer decisions and well-being during sport consumption and other daily interactions.
Brand Communication Strategies: We analyze how public perceptions of brands are shaped, especially in response to unexpected events, and offer strategies to optimize brand impact.
Technology & Data Analytics: Using AI and machine learning, we study individual behavior patterns, capturing real-time emotional and behavioral responses and decision-making processes. Our big data analysis helps model and predict consumer trends.
The vision of the Sport Marketing Analytics, Strategies, and Health Research Laboratory (SMASH lab) is to: (1) expand the understanding of sport consumers’ decision-making processes by developing a wealth of sport-focused theoretical knowledge that appeals to a wide range of audiences, and (2) contribute to innovative methodological and statistical advancements in experimental sport research. We aim to fill conceptual, statistical, and methodological gaps in the field of sport management while making groundbreaking (SMASH!) contributions to the discipline and beyond. In doing so, we strive to create an environment where individuals who enjoy and support sports are happy and healthy, cultivating a positive impact on their overall well-being and enriching their engagement with the sporting community.
The mission of the SMASH lab is to advance the understanding of sport marketing and health strategies through cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies. We are dedicated to producing actionable insights that inform industry best practices, empowering sport organizations to make data-driven decisions that enhance consumer engagement, and promoting the well-being of all individuals who enjoy and support sports.
Gator AccelerAItor: An exploration of strategic analytics in sport management. University of Florida President’s Strategic Funding Initiative, University of Florida, USA
The taste of sport: HiPerGator supercomputer-powered analysis of food biases, emotions, and dietary habits among sports enthusiasts on social media. AI Collaborative Research Projects Seed Grant, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida President’s Strategic Funding Initiative, University of Florida, USA
Wylie character programs and psychophysiological outcomes: The spectator sports solution for economically disadvantaged adolescents. Texas Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD), USA
The role of virtual reality spectatorship in facilitating psychophysiological health: Longitudinal exploration. Good/Teacher/School (GTS) Educational Institute (charitable, non-profit organization), South Korea
Global sports leadership program. AMOS School of Sport Business, France
The multiple identities approach: Reducing the negative consequences of stereotype threat for women in sport. Janet B. Parks NASSM Research Grant, USA