Mark Homer

Dr. Mark Homer is a Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University since 2019, specializing in sports physiology and endurance performance. Previously, he served as Head of High Performance Science & Medicine at British Rowing and worked with elite athletes in rowing and swimming. He holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University, focusing on determinants of elite rowing performance. His research explores physiological adaptations in rowers, including altitude training effects and redox homeostasis. He has contributed to Olympic teams at Beijing, London, and Rio. Teaching responsibilities include leadership of the FDSc Sports Coaching program and roles in BSc Sport and Exercise Science courses. His work emphasizes practical applications of sports science in elite training and recovery strategies.

• Education: BSc & MSc (University of Wolverhampton), PhD (Liverpool John Moores University)
• Key Roles: BASES-accredited sports scientist, collaborator with elite athletes like Helen Glover and Katherine Grainger
• Research Focus: Rowing physiology, training distribution, oxidative stress biomarkers, and recovery interventions

His research highlights include studies on altitude training's impact on rowing performance and the role of redox balance in athlete recovery. He has presented at international conferences, including the 2019 World Rowing Coaches Conference.