Adam Nicholls

Professor Adam Nicholls is a faculty member at the University of Hull within the Faculty of Health Sciences. He serves as a Professor of Psychology and leads the Sport Psychology and Coaching Group, focusing on anti-doping prevention, athlete well-being, and whistleblowing dynamics in sports.

• Research Themes: Anti-doping education, stress and coping mechanisms, mental health in athletes, clinical applications of exercise physiology
• Leadership Roles: REF strategy development, research mentoring, grant application guidance

Recent Research Trends include systematic reviews on anti-doping education, stressors in esports, HIIT for vascular patients, and whistleblowing factors. His work spans psychosocial profiling, behavioral interventions, and clinical studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy

PhD Supervision available in doping psychology and coping research. He has secured over £1.1 million as PI and £1.5 million total funding across international projects.