Akbar Shabir

Akbar Shabir is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Derby's College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on the psychological and physiological effects of ergogenic aids, particularly caffeine and sodium bicarbonate, on sports performance and cognitive function. He has published work on expectancy effects in recreational athletes and high-intensity exercise scenarios.

Shabir's research outputs include studies on simulated soccer performance, cognitive performance under caffeine expectancies, and the role of sodium bicarbonate in cycling endurance. His work bridges sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and psychological factors influencing athletic performance.