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Ceri Diss is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Roehampton, School of Life and Health Sciences, where she also serves as Honorary Research Fellow. She is BASES Accredited and has held leadership roles such as Convener of the MSc in Biomechanics and Secretary of Biomechanics at BASES (2001-2004). Her professional affiliations include the University of Wales Institute Cardiff Biomechanics Research Group, International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, and Sports Engineering.
- PhD, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (2011)
- M.Sc., Loughborough University, Physical Education and Sport Science (1987)
- Post-Graduate Certificate of Education, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (1986)
- B.A. (Hons), University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Human Movement Studies (1985)
Her research focuses on biomechanics, running gait, jumping performance, and age-based biomechanics. She collaborates with Professor Richard Tong, Dr Marianne Gittoes, and Professor David Kerwin at Cardiff Metropolitan University on age-related dynamic performance studies. Her consultancy work spans footwear analysis, gait workshops, and training program development for athletes ranging from recreational runners to international professionals.
Notable scientific achievements include her Honorary Research Fellow designation, BASES accreditation, and media features in The Times, Daily Mail, and BBC programming. Her publications cover diverse topics from judo technique training to heat acclimation effects on muscle performance.
- Honorary Research Fellow, University of Roehampton
- BASES Accreditation
- Secretary of Biomechanics, BASES (2001-2004)
She has conducted biomechanical analyses for Nike, Fila, and Adidas athletes since 1996, advised sports clubs like Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspurs, and delivered workshops on footwear and gait analysis. Her academic contributions include peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Scientific Reports and Experimental Physiology.
