Nasir Uddin

Nasir Uddin is a part-time Lecturer in Sport & Health Sciences at City & Islington College while pursuing a PhD at St Mary’s University. His research focuses on corticospinal and peripheral modulations related to hypo-hydration and mild traumatic brain injuries in combat athletes, aiming to address links between hydration status and concussion risk.

Education: BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning Science (First-Class, St Mary’s), MRes (Distinction, St Mary’s), PGCert in Translational Neurology (Edinburgh), and a Diploma in Education and Teaching.

Research Interests: Combines neurophysiological mechanisms with combat sports physiology, emphasizing long-term health impacts of rapid weight loss methods. Part of St Mary’s Sport and Exercise Physiology Research Cluster.

Publications (2020): Explores MMA athlete tapering effects and soccer match simulations’ impact on muscle fatigue.

Advisors: Dr. Jamie Tallent, Dr. Stephen Patterson, Dr. Mark Waldron.