James Johnstone

James Johnstone is Deputy Dean at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, overseeing recruitment and partnership development. Previously, he served as Head of Department for Life Sciences (4 years) and Sport & Exercise Sciences (2 years). He holds a PhD in Exercise Science and professional accreditations from BASES and UKSCA.

His research explores:

• Physiological monitoring technology for athletic performance prediction
• Talent identification frameworks in sports
• Mobile health applications in exercise science
• Sport officiating science and physical activity epidemiology

His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning sports nutrition, mental health in athletes, geriatric exercise physiology, and performance analytics. Research frequently incorporates wearable technology and large-scale cohort studies.

James supervises PhD projects on exercise addiction screening and sedentary behavior in aging populations. He maintains industry partnerships through sport science consultancy for professional cricket, football, and rugby teams, including extended roles with Essex County Cricket and GB Adaptive Rowing.