Arthur Dunne

Arthur Dunne is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford, where he teaches Exercise Physiology. He previously held lecturer roles at Technological University of the Shannon and Waterford Institute of Technology. His academic base is in the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science, with strong ties to applied research and elite sports performance.

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, SETU Waterford (2022–2024)
• PhD in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, SETU Waterford (2018–2022)
• MSc Applied Sports Nutrition, St Mary’s University, London (2013–2014)
• BSc Nutrition and Sport Science, St Mary’s University, London (2010–2013)

Arthur Dunne's research centers on exercise physiology and sports nutrition, with a specialized focus on body composition, bone health, and weight management in elite athletes—particularly jockeys and Gaelic footballers. His work investigates the accuracy of body fat assessment methods, behavioral determinants of weight-making, and the development of nutrition education strategies to improve athlete safety and performance. He employs advanced tools like DXA and skinfold measurements in his research.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on athlete health in weight-category sports. Key themes include the validation of body composition assessment methods, the impact of lifestyle on bone density, and the psychological and cultural factors influencing weight control practices. His 2024 narrative review highlights behavioral aspects of weight-making, indicating a shift toward interdisciplinary research integrating psychology and nutrition.

• Development and implementation of novel strategies to promote bone health and body composition for jockeys (2020)
• Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Enterprise Partnership Scheme (€99,000, 2022)
• Irish Research Council Postgraduate Enterprise Partnership Scheme (€24,000, 2020)
• WIT Co-Fund Scholarship (€66,000, 2018)
• Erasmus mobility funding for research at Nottingham Trent University (2019)

Arthur Dunne has secured multiple competitive research grants and collaborates with organizations like the Jockey Accident Fund and Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. He mentors undergraduate researchers through scholarship programs and serves as a reviewer for journals such as the Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise and the International Journal of Exercise Science. While no formal PhD students are listed, he is accepting PhD students and has supervised research through funded projects and collaborations.

He is actively involved in research networks and has collaborated with Dr. Cian O’Neill at CIT on normative body composition data for athletes. His work is disseminated through conferences like the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference, reflecting a strong engagement with both national and international research communities.