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Last updated 20th March 2026

Michael is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Michael's teaching covers biomechanics, physiology and research methods, and his principle research interests center around the biomechanical analysis of gait and isokinetics.

Michael has worked in Higher Education for the last 25 years, teaching at post graduate and undergraduate levels. He currently supervises a range of doctorial research projects covieing gait in older populations, in peoiple with obesity and in people with visual impairments. Michael also has extensive experience in providing sports science support for professional teams across rugby and football.

Current research supervision:

Gautam Singh - (Director of Studies, PhD) - To investigate the effect of insoles and /or gait training on the reduction of knee pain in patients with obesity prior to bariatric surgery.

Hayley Noblett - (Director of Studies, PhD) - The development and validation of a field-based protocol that simulates the mechanical and physiological load of hockey player during a hockey match.

Ellen Brookes - (Director of Studies, PhD) - An exploration of gait biomechanics of older adults in real-world settings, and factors that may affect this.

Alexis Moreno - (Co-Supervisor, PhD) - Proprioception, a key factor in movement control: Developing a reliable clinical assessment screen and rehabilitation programme.

Maryam - (Director of Studies MSc by research) - Biomechanical Impacts of Obesity on Knee Joint Loads during Walking.

Arooba Mubashir - (Director of Studies MSc by research) - Investigating the Impact of Fat Distribution on Gait Parameters.