Biography

Dr Ahmad Alkhatib is the Head of Sport and Exercise Science Division at Abertay University and an Associate Professor of Exercise Metabolism and has over 16 years of experience which included several leading academic positions including Suffolk, Lincoln, Greenwich, and Sheffield-Hallam Universities. His Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and Metabolism and MSc in Sports Science (Health and Fitness) were awarded from the University of Essex, and he has over fifty research publications. His current research focuses on optimizing health and exercise performance, through novel nutritional and exercise interventions, particularly herbal supplements during exercise. Dr. Alkhatib is a fully registered Nutritionist (RNtur) and an accredited Sports Nutritionist (CISSN).

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Research Interest

Exercise and dietary intervention strategies: Metabolic benefits of the Mediterranean diet and Exercise interventions in reducing cardiovascular risk. Blood lactate diagnostics in health and sports performance Sedentary lifestyle risk factors in the workplace. Herbal and ergogenic aids to optimise health and enhance sports performance