Media experts

�� University has many experts who can comment on themes around global sporting events. The experts below have experience of working with the media and are happy to be contacted for comments and interviews.

Dr Sam Allen

Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics

How fitness equipment can impact performance, Biomechanics and human locomotion.

Dr Jamie Barker

Reader in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology

Stress; mental health; performance under pressure; group dynamics; sport and performance psychology.

Dr Rich Blagrove

Senior Lecturer in Physiology

Strength and conditioning, physiology of endurance running.

Dr Mark Burnley

Senior Lecturer

Sport performance.

Dr Mark Doidge

Reader in Sociology of Sport

Sustainability and sociology in sport.

Professor Paul Downward

Professor of Economics

Sport economics; ethics; social inclusion; economic, social and wellbeing impacts of major events, sports event volunteering.

Dr Dale Esliger

Reader in Digital Health

Physical activity measurement methodologies/technologies, sedentary behaviour, health, wearable technology.

Dr Jon Farmer

Lecturer in Engineering Design, Deputy Director of Professional Training

Traumatic neck injury; brain injury through sport impacts; protective equipment.

Professor David Fletcher

Senior Lecturer in Performance Psychology and Management

Sports psychology, performance psychology, management, coaching, consultancy, leadership, performance environment, performance culture, performance lifestyle, sports performance, resilience.

Professor Jonathan Folland

Professor of Neuromuscular Performance

Exercise physiology, physiology, human performance, sports performance, neuromuscular function, kinesiology, kayaking, canoeing, running, power, biomechanics, sports biomechanics, sports injury.

Dr Andrea Geurin

Professor of Sport Business, Director of the Institute for Sport Business

Social media within sport, athlete branding, and strategic communication in sport.

Dr Kerry Glendon

Lead Physiotherapist for Hockey and Doctoral Researcher

Concussion in sport and recovery; musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Professor Andy Harland

Professor in Sports Technology

Sports equipment design, manufacture and testing.

Dr Iuliana Hartescu

Lecturer in Psychology

Behavioural medicine, sleeping disorders, sleep quality and effects on long-term health.

Dr Liam Heaney

Senior Lecturer in Bioanalytical Science

Biomarkers, clinical analysis, metabolomics, anti-doping.

Dr Jamie Kenyon

Senior Lecturer in Sport Management

Strategic marketing and events management within sport; event legacy; branding and relationship management in sport.

Dr Matthew Pain

Reader in Biomechanics

Biomechanics, martial arts, human movement, injury risk.

Dr Anthony Papathomas

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Mental illness, mental health, disordered eating, and body image.

Dr Verity Postlethwaite

Doctoral Prize Fellow, Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellow

Legacy, international sport events, sport and cultural policy, sport and diplomacy.

Dr Russell Seymour

Senior Enterprise Fellow for the Institute for Sport Business

Sustainability in sport.

Dr Ian Taylor

Reader in Motivation Science

Motivation, adherence, and persistence.

Dr Lee Taylor

Reader in Exercise & Environmental Physiology, Director of Partnerships & International Engagement

Sport performance/heat.

Professor Vicky Tolfrey

Professor of Applied Disability Sport

Disability and elite-level sport.

Professor Claire Warden

Professor of Performance and Physical Culture

Professor Warden’s research interests are eclectic, crossing disciplinary and methodological borders in performance and physical movement. She can discuss the intersection of sport and arts practice (wrestling, bodybuilding, gym culture, dance), as well as venues, events and opening ceremonies.

Professor Massimiliano Zecca

Professor of Healthcare Technology

Healthcare technology; assistive technology; humanoid robotics; wearable technology.

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