Aivaras Ratkevicius

Dr. Aivaras Ratkevicius is a Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. He holds a PhD in Biology from the Lithuanian Sports University and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (1996) and has held academic roles at the University of Copenhagen (1998–2002), University of Sunderland, and University of Aberdeen. He also served as a Professor at the Lithuanian Sports University (2016–present).

His research focuses on muscle metabolism, mitochondrial function, and exercise physiology, with emphasis on aging-related muscle weakness, caloric restriction effects, and exercise interventions. Key sponsors include the Research Council of Lithuania, European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, and NHS Grampian Endowment Fund. Collaborators include Prof. Stuart Gray (University of Glasgow) and Prof. Henning Wackerhage (Technical University of Munich).

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating MSc modules in Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Exercise and Health. His publications span 30+ years, addressing topics like muscle hypertrophy, metabolic health, and genetic influences on muscle function. Notable research includes studies on stanniocalcin-2's role in muscle growth and the impact of succinate supplements on metabolic health.