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Dr. Andy Galbraith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioscience and Sport within the School of Health Sport and Bioscience at the University of East London (UEL). He joined UEL in August 2015 after working at the University of Kent from 2005-2015. Galbraith serves as Director of Studies for postgraduate research students and leads the Applied Sport Sciences Research Group (ASSRG) at UEL. He is also an External Examiner for Writtle University College's BSc Sport and Exercise Science courses.
His educational background includes a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science from St Mary's University (2002), an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Roehampton University, and a PhD from the University of Kent where he investigated the physiology of endurance running performance.
Galbraith's primary research interests focus on endurance performance, particularly Critical Speed and the distance-time relationship in endurance training. He also investigates methods to reduce oxygen cost during endurance running through altered stride rates and compression garments. More recently, his work has expanded into combat sports physiology, with numerous studies on Muay Thai and boxing performance. His research bridges theoretical exercise physiology with practical applications for athletes across various disciplines.
His publication record shows a strong trend toward applied sports science research, with particular emphasis on combat sports physiology in recent years. While maintaining his expertise in running biomechanics and endurance performance, Galbraith has developed a substantial body of work examining the physiological profiles of Muay Thai athletes and boxers, including military personnel. His research consistently focuses on translating laboratory findings into practical training applications for athletes.
Galbraith teaches on the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology program and serves as module leader for SE5001 (Physiological & Nutritional Assessment for Sports Performance) and SE6101 (Exercise Physiology & Nutritional Techniques for Applied Practice & Research). With 15 years of experience providing exercise physiology support to athletes, including Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth medallists, he brings significant practical expertise to his academic role.
A keen runner himself who competed in middle-distance events as a junior and now runs marathons regularly, Galbraith maintains an active connection to the athletic community through his Twitter account @running_science where he shares insights on running science.
