PhD Researchers

Project Title

Sport, Identity and Migration

Research Profile

• Ryan Adams — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Katie Liston — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Darby — Ulster University

Project Title

Football gambling and youth in Africa

Research Profile

• Tunde Adebisi — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Paul Darby — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Kitchin — Ulster University

Project Title

Exercise and its implications for circadian biology: does timing matter?

Research Profile

• Ross Fitzpatrick — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Conor Mc Clean — Ulster University
• Professor Gareth Davison — Ulster University
• Dr Jason Wilson — Ulster University
• Dr Gerard Mc Mahon — Ulster University

Project Title

Exercise and quercetin in ageing-associated DNA repair and epigenetic modificati

Research Profile

• Ciara Angeli Juan — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Professor Gareth Davison — Ulster University
• Dr Kyle Matchett — Ulster University

Project Title

A cross-cultural analysis of parents’ influence on the psychosocial experiences and success of competitive tennis players in Eastern Europe

Research Profile

• Kensiia Kotiusheva — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Lee-Ann Sharp — Ulster University
• Dr David Woods — Ulster University
• Dr Lea-Cathrin Dohme — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Project Title

Irish Athlete Transition Experiences and Support

Research Profile

• Oisin MacManus — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University
• Dr Lee-Ann Sharp — Ulster University
• Dr David Woods — Ulster University
• Dr Kyle Ferguson — Ulster University

Project Title

The effects of exercise timing and duration on energy compensations and weight loss in overweight and obesity

Research Profile

• Anna Minto — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Conor McClean — Ulster University
• Dr Mark Hutson — Ulster University

Project Title

Exploring connectivity between SPLISS and the success of TeamNI at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Research Profile

• Mark Montgomery — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Paul Donnelly — Ulster University
• Dr Kyle Ferguson — Ulster University
• Ms Tandy Haughey — Ulster University
• Professor Simon Shibli — Sheffield Hallam University

Project Title

Performance profiling in athletic youth populations across stages of growth and maturation

Research Profile

• Scott Paulin — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Mark Matthews — Ulster University
• Dr Rodney Kennedy — Ulster University
• Dr Andrea McNeilly — Ulster University

Project Title

Load-Velocity Profiling in Swimming

Research Profile

• Max Indu Phukan — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Carla Mc Cabe — Ulster University
• Dr Rodney Kennedy — Ulster University

Project Title

High performance athletes: assessing the developing role of microbiological knowledge and the gut microbiome in elite sport

Research Profile

• Rifaq Sarwar — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Andrea McNeilly — Ulster University
• Professor James Dooley — Ulster University
• Dr Mark Matthews — Ulster University

Project Title

Research Profile

• Simon Toole — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University
• Dr Lee-Ann Sharp — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Donnelly — Ulster University

Project Title

Benchmarking the effectiveness of the sport development system within the GAA

Research Profile

• Gerard Walsh — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Paul Donnelly — Ulster University
• Dr Rachael Telford — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Kitchin — Ulster University
• Dr Kyle Ferguson — Ulster University
• Professor Simon Shibli | Sheffield Hallam University
• Dr Peter Horgan - Gaelic Athletic Association

Project Title

Mental Health in Sport: Development and validation of a measure of mental health in athletes

Research Profile

• Gavin Meek — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University
• Professor Mark Tully — Ulster University
• Professor Gavin Breslin  — Ulster University

Project Title

'I get by with a little help from my friends’ - Assessing the social environment in sport and the influence of group dynamics on mental health and well-being in athletes

Research Profile

• Steafan Deery — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University
• Dr Lee-Ann Sharp — Ulster University
• Dr Noel Brick — Ulster University

Project Title

High Performance athletes: does enhanced microbiological knowledge influence behaviour change?

Research Profile

• Rowan Kearns — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Andrea McNeilly — Ulster University
• Professor James Dooley — Ulster University
• Dr Mark Matthews — Ulster University

Project Title

Lost in Translation? Understanding the use of physical activity messaging to improve physical activity in children and adolescents

Research Profile

• Emma McCay — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Professor Marie Murphy — Ulster University
• Dr Angela Carlin — Ulster University
• Professor Alison Gallagher — Ulster University

Project Title

Uncovering the biomechanical mechanisms of concussion in professional rugby league

Research Profile

• Brianna Mulhern — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Gregory Tierney — Ulster University
• Dr Carla McCabe — Ulster University

Project Title

Irish athlete transition experiences within the US collegiate sport system

Research Profile

• Francis Marsh — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Lee Ann Sharp — Ulster University
• Dr David Woods — Ulster University
• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University

Project Title

Load-velocity profiling in swimming

Research Profile

• Ryan Keating — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Carla McCabe — Ulster University
• Dr Rodney Kennedy  — Ulster University

Project Title

Effects of manipulating neuromuscular physiology on muscle hypertrophy and performance

Research Profile

• Amy Neeson — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Gerard McMahon — Ulster University
• Dr Rodney Kennedy  — Ulster University
• Dr Conor McClean — Ulster University

Project Title

Acute and chronic effects of resistance training muscle length and contraction mode on hamstrings architecture, morphology and neuromuscular function

Research Profile

• Joseph McGreevy — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Gerard McMahon — Ulster University
• Dr Rodney Kennedy  — Ulster University
• Professor Chris Bleakley — Ulster University

Project Title

The Impact of the Transition to Further and Higher Education on Health-behaviours (Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour)

Research Profile

• Farrukh Majeed — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Lizzy Deery — Ulster University
• Dr Angela Carlin — Ulster University
• Dr Jason Wilson — Ulster University
• Professor Marie Murphy — Ulster University

Project Title

Examining E-sport Cultures

Research Profile

• Jack Micklewright — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Paul Kitchin  — Ulster University
• Dr Conor Heffernan — Ulster University

Project Title

Interconnection between Exercise, DNA damage/repair and Epigenetics

Research Profile

• Adam McCrindle — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Professor Gareth Davison — Ulster University
• Dr Rachelle Irwin — Ulster University
• Professor Colum Walsh

Project Title

GPS analysis of gaelic football: understanding the training and match-play demands of elite collegiate gaelic footballers

Research Profile

• Lee Rooney — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Rodney Kennedy — Ulster University
• Dr Gerard McMahon — Ulster University

Project Title

Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety in the Sporting Environment: Development and Validation of a Measure of Psychological Safety in Sport Psychological Safety and Organisational Culture in Sporting Environments

Research Profile

• Michael Cooke — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Kyle Paradis — Ulster University
• Dr David Woods — Ulster University
• Dr Lee-Ann Sharp — Ulster University

Project Title

Sports-Related Concussion: A Socio-Historical Analysis

Research Profile

• Matthew Nesbitt — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Katie Liston — Ulster University
• Dr Conor Heffernan — Ulster University

Project Title

Football heading biomechanics

Research Profile

• Darek Sokol-Randell — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Gregory Tierney — Ulster University
• Dr Carla McCabe  — Ulster University

Project Title

Concussion biomechanics and head acceleration events in GAA

Research Profile

• Mario Rotundo — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Gregory Tierney — Ulster University
• Dr Carla McCabe  — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Donnelly — Ulster University

Project Title

Effective coach development in Badminton

Research Profile

• Ciaran Chambers — Ulster University

Supervisors

• Dr Stephen Shannon — Ulster University
• Dr Paul Donnelly — Ulster University
• Tandy Haughey - Ulster University