Ian Walshe

Dr. Ian Walshe is Assistant Professor and Programme Leader for BSc Sport, Exercise and Nutrition at Northumbria University. He holds BSc and MSc degrees in Exercise Physiology and is completing an MSc in Dietetics.

Walshe's research examines interactions between nutrition, sleep, and exercise physiology. His work investigates dietary interventions for athletic performance enhancement, exercise recovery strategies, and metabolic health. Current projects include beetroot supplementation effects on gymnastic performance, tart cherry dosing for exercise recovery, and nutritional management of menopause-related sleep disturbances.

His methodological approaches integrate physiological testing, metabolic analysis, sleep monitoring, and molecular techniques. Walshe maintains registration as a dietitian and serves as External Examiner at Manchester Metropolitan University.