Athanassios Bissas

Professor Athanassios Bissas is a faculty member at the University of Gloucestershire, specializing in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. His academic journey includes a PhD in Biomechanics from Leeds Beckett University (2008), alongside postgraduate qualifications in Research Methodology (1999) and Sport and Exercise Science (1995). He holds a BA in Physical Education & Sports Studies from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993).

• Professional Affiliations: Deputy Chair of the Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour Division at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), and member of the European College of Sport Science.
• Research Focus: Includes biomechanics of gait, imaging techniques, muscle mechanics, neuromuscular function, and motion analysis of athletic movements.
• Leadership Roles: Directed the Biomechanical projects for the World Athletics Championships in London (2017) and Birmingham (2018).

His teaching expertise spans Biomechanics and Research Methodology, with a strong commitment to doctoral student supervision. He contributes to the scientific community via editorial roles, including membership on the Editorial Board of Scientific Data - Nature.