Farzad AmirabdollahianView profile
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Professor Farzad Amirabdollahian is a Professor of Nutrition and Public Health serving as the Associate Dean and Head of the School of Health and Society at the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton. This faculty comprises over 12,000 students and approximately 550 FTE academic staff. Previously, he served as Head of the School of Public Health Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, Deputy Head and Assistant Head of the School of Health Sciences, and Subject Head for Nutrition and Biosciences at Liverpool Hope University. BSc in Nutritional Sciences (First Class with Distinction) - Science and Research Campus, Azad University, Tehran, Iran (1999) PhD in Public Health Nutrition - London Metropolitan University, London, UK (2009) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (First Class with Distinction) - Coventry University, Coventry, UK (2010) Professor Amirabdollahian's research spans multiple critical areas in nutrition and public health, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. His work focuses on Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutritional Epidemiology, and Exercise and Nutrition Interventions. He has made significant contributions to understanding Cardiometabolic Health through dietary modifications and has conducted extensive research on Health and Wellbeing in Special Populations including athletes, young adults, and diverse ethnic groups. His investigations into Food Quality and Dietary Reformulation have implications for public health policy, particularly regarding small independent food providers. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on clinical nutrition interventions, particularly examining the effects of dietary modifications on cardiometabolic health markers. His research frequently employs randomized controlled trials and cross-sectional studies with substantial participant numbers (often exceeding 600 participants). There's a strong emphasis on practical applications for aging populations, with multiple studies investigating protein supplementation and exercise interventions for older adults. His work also demonstrates significant attention to sports nutrition, particularly regarding Gaelic football performance and athlete nutrition. Nominated as Nutritionist of the Year 2020 by the Caroline Walker Trust as one of four UK role models for 'Triumph during Adversity' Invited guest at Buckingham Palace Royal Garden Party (2022) by the Department of Education in recognition of 'Service to Education' Merit Award for Exceptional Performance in Improving Students' Learning Experience from Coventry University (2010) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020-Present) Professor Amirabdollahian has supervised over 80 undergraduate and postgraduate research projects throughout his career, demonstrating significant commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers and professionals in health sciences. His leadership extends to research strategy development where he has played crucial roles in developing KPIs and research strategies for academic institutions. He has successfully led research units, including the first submission of Research Unit of Assessment A6 in REF2021, delivering impactful research case studies. His professional leadership includes serving on the NIHR Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic Programme Selection Committee and chairing the Certification Committee for the Association for Nutrition.
