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Dr. Suzanna Russell is a Research Fellow at the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University. Her work focuses on mental fatigue, cognitive performance, and athlete/staff well-being in elite sports. She holds an accredited Sports Scientist (ESSA) certification and has collaborated with organizations like the Australian Institute of Sport and Queensland Academy of Sport. She completed her PhD on 'Mental Fatigue in Elite Sport' at the University of Queensland in 2020.
Education:
- PhD in Sport Science (University of Queensland, 2020)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Hons I), University of Queensland (2016)
Research Interests: Dr. Russell investigates mental fatigue's impact on elite athletes, recovery strategies, cognitive performance, and athlete well-being. She emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaborative partnerships for applied research impact.
Awards:
- ESSA Medal (Highly Commended, 2021)
- Young Investigator Award Finalist (ESSA, 2020)
- University Medal (UQ, 2016)
Advising & Grants:
- Supervisor (Provisional HDR accreditation)
- Lead researcher in projects funded by AIS ($244k), QAS ($152k), and ACU ($9.9k)
Labs/Teams: SPRINT Research Centre, collaborating with national sports bodies (AIS, QAS) and international experts in sports science.
