Maria Perissiou

Maria Perissiou is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences and the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing. She holds a PhD from the University of the Sunshine Coast and has been actively contributing to research in clinical physiology since 2019.

• Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences, University of Portsmouth (2024–present)
• Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Portsmouth (2019–2024)
• Associate, Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare, University of Portsmouth (2019–present)
• Research Assistant, School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast (2019–present)
• PhD, School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast (2014–2018)

Her research centers on the intersection of exercise, metabolism, and cardiovascular health, with a focus on populations with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. She investigates how interventions like heat therapy (hot water immersion), hypoxia, nutritional supplements (e.g., collagen, ketone esters), and exercise impact physiological markers including arterial stiffness, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and cardiorespiratory fitness.

The recent trend in her publications shows a strong emphasis on human intervention studies, particularly randomized controlled trials and crossover designs, often targeting metabolic and vascular outcomes in clinical populations. Her work spans journals in physiology, nutrition, vascular medicine, and endocrinology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving health through non-pharmacological strategies.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her active peer review contributions for journals such as European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and BMC Cardiovascular Disorders highlight her role in scholarly evaluation.

Maria Perissiou has collaborated extensively on research grants and studies involving exercise physiology, metabolic health, and vascular function. Though specific grant details are not listed, her co-authorship on numerous funded clinical trials suggests active involvement in grant-supported research. She mentors junior researchers and students through collaborative projects, though no formal advisees are listed.

She is involved with the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing at the University of Portsmouth, which likely serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on lifestyle and physiological interventions for chronic disease management.