Rishi Patel

Rishi Patel is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Course Lead for the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of St Mary's, London. His academic roles include leading the undergraduate program and conducting research in applied sports science.

Education: He holds a BSc in Sport Science and a PhD in Exercise Physiology, with doctoral research titled "The Efficacy of Cocoa Flavanol Supplementation as an Ergogenic Aid for Exercise and Performance."

Research Interests: Rishi’s work focuses on ergogenic aids, particularly cocoa flavanol supplementation and thermoregulation, to enhance sports performance. His research has explored dark chocolate’s effects on oxygen efficiency, exercise tolerance, and cycling performance.

Publications: His studies have been published in journals like the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and European Journal of Applied Physiology, with findings presented at conferences such as the 2014 ACSM Annual Conference. His work has attracted media attention from US outlets including News 12 Long Island and ABC Phoenix.

Awards: No specific academic awards mentioned.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. No grant details provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though his research is likely conducted within the university’s sport and exercise science facilities.