Personal profile
Research interests
My role in Tactical Research Unit is as lead researcher in firefighting, stress, and cognitive load, as well as Project Manager and Logistics Coordinator. My research interest focuses on understanding how psychological, physical, and environmental stressors, such as heat and fatigue, affect decision-making and cognitive performance in tactical populations.
I use simulation-based methods to explore these factors in high-stakes environments, with a particular emphasis on firefighters, female tactical personnel and mission critical teams. My goal is to generate evidence that informs strategies to enhance occupational health, resilience, and performance where rapid, accurate decisions are critical.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Haematological and biochemical markers of immune function and iron status in elite athletes during different training periods.
Award Date: 7 Oct 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Can competence achievability in Law Enforcement skills training be defined and quantified?
Orr, R. (HDR Supervisor), Schram, B. (HDR Supervisor), Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (HDR Supervisor) & Andrews, N. (HDR Student)
1/09/21 → 17/01/29
Project: HDR Student Project
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Physiological response in virtual reality (VR) simulated combat: Veterans vs Novices
Canetti, E. (Project Lead), Orr, R. (Chief Investigator) & Schram, B. (Chief Investigator)
24/07/19 → …
Project: Research
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Factors affecting Tactical Decision Making in Police Officers
Schram, B. (Project Roles), Orr, R. (Project Roles) & Canetti, E. (Project Roles)
10/01/22 → 8/01/24
Project: Research
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The thermal impacts of body armour on law enforcement officers
Orr, R. (Project Roles), Schram, B. (Project Roles), Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Project Roles) & Maupin, D. (Project Roles)
1/10/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Identifying which neuromuscular strength and power requirements are essential for law enforcement candidates pursuing specialist police selection
Orr, R. (HDR Supervisor), Schram, B. (HDR Supervisor), Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (HDR Supervisor) & Robinson, J. (HDR Student)
1/10/21 → 6/10/25
Project: HDR Student Project
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Fluid Balance in Surfers: A Scoping Review
Furness, J., Troja, M., Brandon, A., Winny, J., Canetti, E., Kemp-Smith, K., Abery, P. & Cox, G. R., 2 Feb 2026, In: Sports. 14, 2, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Profiling a five-day Specialist Police Selection Course
Schram, B., Canetti, E. & Orr, R. M., 2 Apr 2026, 22 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › Research
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Profiling loads worn by a state police service while on duty
Orr, R. M., Kidd, D., Canetti, E. & Schram, B., 13 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Work (Reading, Mass.). p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Soldier load carriage: Does the type of pack matter?
Orr, R. M., Rosseau, J., Canetti, E. & Schram, B., Jul 2026, In: Applied Ergonomics. 134, p. 1-6 6 p., 104733.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A comparison of two law enforcement marksmanship assessments
Orr, R. M., Canetti, E. F. D. & Schram, B., 1 Mar 2025, In: Work (Reading, Mass.). 80, 3, p. 1370-1379 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Daniel Byrne: Effects of Multi-Night Partial Sleep Deprivation on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Carenza Quinn: Daniel Byrne: Effects of Multi-Night Partial Sleep Deprivation on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Camila Varela: Effectiveness of cooling strategies for practical implementation in firefighting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Arash Gharib: Effectiveness of cooling strategies for practical implementation in firefighting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Ryan Cannon: Effects of Multi-Night Partial Sleep Deprivation on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
Press/Media
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The Petition - Podcase episode
Orr, R., Canetti, E. & Lorimer, A.
22/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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Haematological and biochemical markers of immune function and iron status in elite athletes during different training periods
Canetti, E. (Author), Gray, B. (Supervisor), Anderson, G. J. (Supervisor), Bullock, N. (Supervisor) & McLellan, C. P. (Supervisor), 7 Oct 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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