I am a passionate researcher who believes that understanding the biomechanics of human movement allows us to enhance movement capacity, reduce injury and optimize rehabilitation in individuals across their lifespan, from a sports, exercise and a functional movement perspective. I am particularly interested in:
1. The use of sensor based technology (wearable sensors and fixed) to quantify human motion outside of the laboratory setting and to use the same sensors to provide relevant feedback to enhance movement and correct movement abnormalities (Connected Health, Running, Sport, Functional Independence) based on approaches to behavioural change
2. Developing novel algorithms to analyze complex movement data.
3. Developing novel techniques to explore and identify each individual's optimal movement technique in order to enhance it, rather than (erroneously) assuming that there is a single optimal technique that everyone should employ.
4. Understanding the cause of neuromuscular-skeletal injuries and diseases and their effect on movement, both in sport and daily functional activities; in combination with identifying effective treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
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Developing clinical assessment tools and exercise interventions that can be applied in practice for the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal sports injuries, including hamstring injury and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
More Detail on Jack's research is available here.
Food Safety and Mycotoxins:
- Investigating the molecular pathways involved in mycotoxin production to develop strategies for preventing annual food loss and reversing health impacts with functional foods.
Development of Bioactive Molecules:
- Exploring the impact of fungal bioactive molecules on health and nutrition.
Functional Future Foods:
- Exploring environmentally friendly, sustainable lab-grown mycoproteins as alternatives to traditional animal proteins with lower carbon emissions.
- Creating and optimizing functional foods with enhanced nutritional profiles to meet future dietary needs
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Liam’s primary research interests are focused on the broad area of athlete development in sport, with a particular focus on the physical, physiological, and psychosocial factors that influence development, and their interactions. Liam is currently working on a number of research projects with several sports clubs and sporting National Governing Bodies, including the Football Association of Ireland and the Swedish Football Association. Key research areas include:
• Examining and understanding the factors influencing selection and deselection into and out of formalised talent development environments, including biological maturation and relative age
• Examining the influence of biological maturity on physical, functional, and physiological performance in male and female youth and its implications for sport performance
• Developing supportive, appropriate, and inclusive talent development environments that facilitate the development of high potential athletes
• Understanding the biopsychosocial factors within an athlete’s pathway that both support and hinder long-term development and engagement in sport
• Developing fundamental movement skills and building physical literacy in youth populations
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Ciara uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate the role of exercise and lifestyle change in preventing and managing chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Her research focuses on the design and delivery of person-centred, theory-driven models of lifestyle interventions that aim to drive behaviour change, improve quality of life, and enhance health outcomes. She is also passionate about exploring digital health solutions to complement and extend the impact of these interventions.
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