Meet the team

Paul joined the University in 1991 and leads the Experimental Medicine, Metabolic and Nutritional Physiology group.

Paul's research interests are centred on the changes in body composition and the dysregulation of muscle fuel and protein metabolism in ageing, immobilisation, acute trauma and inflammation and chronic disease (including exercise, nutritional and pharmacological interventions) to offset these negative and pathophysiological effects.                

Rudi joined the University of Nottingham in 2006 having previously worked at the University of Leeds.

Rudi's principle research interests include muscle microdamage and its repair after exercise through the use of muscle biopsy techniques and the binding of small chaperones to identify repair sites and correlating them with markers of repair. Rudi's recent research has focused on the macro-architecture of human skeletal muscle by dissecting cadaveric muscles to generate 3D fascicle maps.

 Matt joined the University of Nottingham in 2016 following the completion of his PhD here at Nottingham.

Matt's research interests have centred around the development of strategies that utilise novel stable isotope tracers in combination with mass spectrometry as a minimally invasive method for measuring metabolism in humans. Matt's previous research has played a key role in the development of novel stable isotopic methods using deuterium oxide to make multi-substrate measurements (i.e. Protein, RNA, DNA) across multiple tissues in vitro, animal models and humans.                   

Nic returned to the University of Nottingham in 2018 having previously worked at the University of Oxford. 

Nic's current research interests include the development of new techniques to non-invasively image the function of the brain using MRI in the brain and beyond. Nic specialises in the measurement of aspects of brain physiology, such as developing new technologies for measuring oxygen metabolism in the human brain.                                                                                                                                                                                            

Liz joined the University of Nottingham in 1991 having previously worked for the NHS.

Liz's major research interests include fuel metabolism in health and disease and the impact of lifestyle and nutrition on metabolic and cardiovascular function.                                                                                                                                                

Sophie joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Sophie’s research interests are broadly focused on understanding the skeletal muscle’s ability to remodel with a specific focus on satellite cells. Sophie is interested in understanding how these cells are regulated and dysregulated, and how their function can be improved. She is an expert in using a host of molecular techniques to explore satellite cell function.

Tasuku joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Tasuku's current research interests are based around exploring the role of exercise in preventing and managing chronic health conditions, such as obesity, type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Will joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 following the completion of his PhD at Loughborough University.

Will teaches across multiple psychology-based modules on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc. Will's research interests revolve around assessing the impact of recreational physical challenges and psychological development, examining the relationship between physical activity and wellbeing, and investigating effective strategies for behaviour change in the context of health and lifestyle choices.  

Sara joined the University of Nottingham in 2009 having previously worked at Astra Zeneca.

Sara is responsible for the day-to-day management of technical staff, the research facilities and oversees all the ongoing research within the research group.                                                    

                                            Scott joined the University in 2001 after completing his PhD here at the University of Nottingham.

Scott oversees the day-to-day management of the analytical laboratories, as well as conducting a range of specialised analytical techniques for the research group.    

Ben joined the University of Nottingham in 2018 following the completion of his MSc in Sport Science at Sheffield Hallam University.

Ben is responsible for maintaining the BSc Sport and Exercise Science teaching laboratories, as well as delivering laboratory-based teaching and supervision to UG project students on Sport and Exercise Science BSc. 

Sarir joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at the University of Leicester Cardiovascular Department.

Sarir is supporting the delivery of laboratory-based teaching on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc, as well as providing analytical services within the group.                                                                                   

Charles joined the University of Nottingham in 2024 having previously completed his MSc at Beijing Sport University and PhD at Coventry University.

Charles is interested in understanding the physiological adaptations of exercise training and environmental stressors to promote healthy ageing. Charles is responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the TIARA study.

 Sally joined the University of Nottingham in 2001 after studying at the University of Manchester. 

Sally is responsible for running and developing methods to measure hormones and markers in metabolic physiology. She specialises in techniques such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), radio-immunoassay (RIA), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometric methods.