Nadia Gaoua

Dr. Nadia Gaoua is an Associate Professor in Sport Psychology at the School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University (LSBU), and a member of the Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre (SESRC). She serves as Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience, overseeing academic programs and student welfare. Her professional background includes 8 years as a Senior Psychologist and Researcher at ASPETAR (Qatar Orthopedic and Sport Medicine Hospital).

Her research focuses on environmental impacts on human health and performance, particularly heat, cold, and altitude effects on cognitive function and sport performance. Current projects include investigating cooling strategies for cyclists and the role of youth sport participation in reducing antisocial behavior. She also supervises PhD candidates in her field.

Dr. Gaoua teaches modules such as Sport Psychology 1, 2, and Applied Sport Psychology across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She contributes to external roles, including the African Confederation of Football (CAF) Medical Committee and the University of Pernambuco’s International Post-Graduate Research Advisory Panel.