Ian Rollo PhD

Jan 25, 2013, 00:26 AM
Title:
Principal Scientist
Responsibilities:
Athlete Performance Testing and Research at GSSI & Exercise Physiology Research
GSSI teammate since:
2009
Area of expertise:
Carbohydrate Metabolism, Protein, Hydration and High Intensity Intermittent Sports
Education:
BSc Birmingham University (Sport and Exercise Sciences), MSc Loughborough University (Exercise Physiology), PhD Loughborough University (Carbohydrate Metabolism and Self-Selected Endurance Running Performance)
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Enjoy running, football (soccer) and all sports.

Ian is the current senior scientist for the GSSI International. His specific research expertise is in carbohydrate metabolism and the impact of carbohydrate ingestion on endurance running performance. Ian earned his bachelors degree from Birmingham University in sport and exercise science and masters degree from Loughborough University in exercise physiology. In 2009 he received a PhD from Loughborough University under the supervision of Professor Clyde Williams. In 2005 he worked at the August Krogh Institute, Denmark, assisting in studies on mechanisms of fatigue during high intensity exercise and optimizing nutritional strategies in football. Ian has previously been a consultant in professional soccer and rugby. Dr Rollo is an honorary research fellow at Loughborough University, where he previously led MSc module on Sport and Exercise Nutrition. His current role involves providing nutritional support for International / Professional football clubs, managing long term research projects and developing novel technologies, to support athletic performance. He continues to author publications in peer reviewed journals and deliver invited presentations in the UK and abroad.