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Dr. Lygeri Dimitriou is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Natural Sciences at Middlesex University, within the College of Science and Engineering. Her academic work is deeply rooted in applied sports science, focusing on the physiological and nutritional aspects of athletic performance and recovery.
Her research interests span a wide range of topics in exercise physiology and sports medicine, including sports recovery strategies, bone health in dancers and endurance athletes, the female athlete triad, immune function in response to exercise and altitude, and performance optimization in elite sports such as fencing and cycling. She has extensively studied the effects of interventions like cold water immersion, whole body cryotherapy, and tart cherry juice on inflammation, oxidative stress, and recovery markers.
The recent publication trends highlight a strong emphasis on randomized controlled trials and physiological monitoring in real-world athletic settings, from marathons to professional cycling and elite fencing. Her work frequently explores gender-specific responses, particularly in female athletes, and integrates both laboratory and field-based methodologies.
Dr. Dimitriou has collaborated with numerous researchers across institutions and disciplines, contributing to a robust body of work published in reputable journals such as Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, and Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. Her research has practical implications for strength and conditioning programs, injury prevention, and athlete health management.
She completed her PhD at Brunel University in 2007, with a thesis on the effects of physical training on immune and health markers. Since then, she has maintained a consistent publication record and active research profile.
While no formal advising roles or grants are explicitly mentioned, her collaborative nature and leadership in multiple studies suggest involvement in mentoring and research supervision. She is also associated with teams investigating high-altitude physiology (e.g., Team Everest) and dance science, indicating interdisciplinary engagement.
