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Our people
Learn more about Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences staff and find out about the prominent professors and lecturers who could be teaching you. Find a staff member, take a look through their profiles and read all about their most recent publications.
Meet the head of the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Professor Brad Aisbett has been the Head of the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences since 2020. Brad has served as Deputy Chair of University Teaching and Learning Committee and currently chairs Deakin's Heads of Departments and School Committee. He's dedicated his research career to human performance optimisation, with a particular focus on individuals in physically demanding and safety-critical occupations such as emergency and military services.
You can also rest assured you're learning at the cutting edge: we're the #1 sport science school in the world according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Dean, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Key contacts
Professor Brad Aisbett, Head of School
Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Timperio, Deputy Head of School, Deputy Director Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Elissa Turnbull, School Manager
Professor Aaron Russell, Associate Head of School, International
Professor Lyndell Bruce, Associate Head of School, Partnerships
Associate Professor Kirsten Howlett, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning – Exercise and Sport Science
Dr Katie Lacy, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning – Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Professor Clinton Bruce, Associate Head of School, Research
Professor Michelle Keske, Deputy Director Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Associate Professor Natalie Saunders, Co-Director Deakin Sport Performance Hub
Professor Russell Keast, Discipline Leader, Food Innovation
Course directors
Dr Shannon Sahlqvist, Senior Lecturer, Course Director, Undergraduate Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (H343, D333, D394)
Associate Professor Kristy Bolton, Course Director, Undergraduate Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences (H315, H318)
Dr Amelia Carr, Senior Lecturer, Honours Coordinator, Bachelor of Nutrition Science and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Dr Shaun Mason, Course Director, Postgraduate Human Nutrition and Master of Nutrition and Population Health
Dr Georgie Russell, Course Director, Graduate Certificate Health Research Practice
Dr Elena George, Senior Lecturer, Course Director, Master of Dietetics
Dr Clint Miller, Senior Lecturer, Course Director, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dr Dan Dwyer, Senior Lecturer, Course Director, Postgraduate Applied Sports Science
Associate Professor Ewa Szymlek-Gay, Director of Higher Degree by Research
Meet our people
The School of Exercise and Nutrition Science has a range of leading academics and staff who are experts in their field or industry. Browse our community of academic, research and professional staff – you can search for a particular person by name, or search by research theme or keyword, to find an expert.
Study with us
Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences empowers students, staff and partners to work toward positive change. Interested in studying with us? Browse our disciplines and courses.
Research with us
Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences partners with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. Our world-class researchers, facilities and networks will kick-start your research career.
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