Michael Tieland

Michael Tieland is an Associate Professor in Nutrition Science at Deakin University, affiliated with the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences within the Faculty of Health. He is a key member of the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, where his research focuses on nutrition, aging, sarcopenia, malnutrition, and the integration of diet and physical activity in managing chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

His research interests span nutritional interventions in older adults, protein intake and muscle health, malnutrition screening and diagnosis, and lifestyle modifications for chronic disease management. He employs both clinical and population-based approaches, often using randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses to evaluate the efficacy of nutritional strategies.

His recent publications (2021–2024) demonstrate strong thematic consistency in geriatric nutrition, with a focus on sarcopenia, malnutrition, and the role of protein distribution and supplementation. These works appear in reputable journals such as Nutrients, Clinical Nutrition, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, and Experimental Gerontology, highlighting his contributions to evidence-based clinical nutrition.

Dr. Tieland is actively involved in securing research funding and supervising doctoral candidates. His current grants include projects on plant-based protein for healthy aging and almond protein supplementation in postmenopausal women. He supervises PhD students such as Rikke Sand Andersen and Emma Anine Svea Lundin, focusing on plant-based diets and food texture acceptance in older adults.

He is also engaged in interprofessional research, examining collaboration between dietitians and physiotherapists in treating sarcopenia and malnutrition. His work extends to digital health interventions, including mobile apps to support lifestyle changes in vulnerable populations like wheelchair users.