Rob Merrells

Rob Merrells is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Health Sciences. He coordinates practicum units for the undergraduate sport science program and oversees the Staff Fitness Program. With over 15 years of industry experience, he previously held clinical roles at the Institute of Sports Medicine and the Western Australian Institute of Sport. His research focuses on endurance performance, high-intensity exercise physiology, and the aetiology of exercise-induced nausea.

Education: Rob is a PhD candidate (title: 'Aetiology of high intensity exercise induced nausea'), holds a BSc, and has a Graduate Diploma in Science.

Research Interests: Rob's work bridges clinical and applied sports science, emphasizing:

• Endurance sports optimization, particularly cycling
• Training physiology for elite athletes
• Mechanisms behind exercise-induced nausea

Locations: He is based at multiple campuses including Fremantle, Broome, Sydney, and online platforms. His professional activities also involve Clinical Schools affiliations.

Advising & Grants: While actively involved in academic coordination, no specific grants or grant-related activities are mentioned. He currently advises/coaches elite athletes across various disciplines but has no listed formal students.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Western Australian Institute of Sport and Institute of Sports Medicine through prior clinical work, but current lab/team affiliations at UNDA are not explicitly stated.