Following an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry (BSc, JMU) and 3-years working within academic (University of Liverpool) and pharmaceutical research (Astra Zeneca), Julian returned to Liverpool John Moores University to study for an MSc in Sport Physiology. An 8-year period followed working as a physiologist and strength & conditioning coach within professional soccer, rugby union and international hockey before starting a PhD at Bangor University in 2010. In 2013-2014 Julian was a Postdoctoral Fellow within the School before being appointed as a Lecturer in 2014. Within this role, Julian teaches on modules focused on applied sport science and performance physiology and also continues his applied work as a performance consultant with the North Wales Rugby Development Region.

Position: Lecturer.

Email: j.owen@bangor.ac.uk

Telephone: (01248) 38 2197

Twitter: @julianowenPhD

Location: Office 007.8, Padarn Building, Normal Site

BIO: I am a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology, program lead for the BSc Sport Science: Strength and Conditioning and coordinate the placement program for the school. Before arriving in Bangor, I spent 8 years working as a strength & conditioning coach and sport scientist within various performance pathways and professional sports. My teaching and research reflects this interest in applied sport science and physical preparation of athletes. I have ongoing research in sport injury, athlete monitoring and assessment and long-term athlete development. 

• PhD: Exercise Physiology
  2015
• MSc: Sport Physiology
  Liverpool John Moores University, 2008
• Professional: PGCE
  Manchester Metropolitan University, 2006
• Professional: FA Fitness Trainers Award
  The Football Association, 2004–2006
• Other: Diploma in Science & Football
  Liverpool John Moores University, 1997
• BSc: Applied Biochemistry
  Liverpool John Moores University, 1995

• Principles of Strength & Conditioning (Level 4 BSc)
• Research Project (Level 6 BSc & Level 7 MSc)
• Dissertation (Level 6 BSc & Level 7 MSc)
• Supervised Experience (Level 7 MSc)
• Performance Physiology (Level 7 MSc)

Current Research Supervision

Dr Tom Chandy (Masters by Research, 2021 to present) - The role of puberty in the relationship between relative age effects and sports injury. Funding: British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine (BASEM).

George Lowe (PhD, 2021 to present) - Enhancing talent systems in rugby union. Funding: ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

Jack Bickley (PhD, 2021 to present) - Development of elite performance in rowing. Funding: Bangor University and Welsh Rowing.

Marco Martin (PhD, 2020 to present) - Efficacy of triaxial accelerometry in soccer. Supported by MAPEI Sports Institute.

Gokhan Yagiz (PhD, 2019 to present) - Muscle architecture of vastus lateralis and bicep femoris long head: implications for injury. Funding: Turkish Education Ministry.

Seren Evans (PhD, 2018 to present) - Injury Risk in Pre-Professional and Semi-Professional Regional Rugby Union. Funding: Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlathol and Bangor University.

Previous research students

Jessica Hughes (Masters by Research, Completed 2021) - Psychological and physical determinants of regional age-grade rugby players. Funding: ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

Davide Mondin (Masters by Research, Completed 2021) - Athlete monitoring in rugby union: inter- and intra-week associations of training markers with load during an entire Rugby Union Season. Funding: ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) with the Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC).

Claire Griffith-McGeever (PhD, completed 2020) - Factors In Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Chemosensitivity and Perception of Effort Before and After Loading of Respiratory and Locomotor Systems. Funding: Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlathol.

Current research includes:

• Sport injury risk and injury prevention strategies
• Talent and long-term athlete development (LTAD)
• Athlete monitoring and assessment 

In addition I also continue research in the following areas:

• Effect of hydration status on exercise performance and hydration assessment methods
• Pathphysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea

2022

• PublishedMatch and training injury risk in semi-professional rugby union: a four-year study
  Evans, S., Davis, O. E., Jones, E. S., Hardy, J. & Owen, J., 3 May 2022, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 25, 5, p. 379-384
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPsychosocial and Physiological Factors Affecting Selection to Regional Age-Grade Rugby Union Squads: A Machine Learning Approach
  Owen, J., Owen, R., Hughes, J., Leach, J., Anderson, D. & Jones, E., 28 Feb 2022, In: MDPI Sports. 10, 3, 20 p., 35.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe Effects of Resistance Training on Architecture and Volume of the Upper Extremity Muscles: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials and Meta-Analyses
  Yagiz, G., Akaras, E., Kubis, H-P. & Owen, J. A., 2 Feb 2022, In: Applied Sciences. 12, 3, 21 p., 1593.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• PublishedAn exploratory study to investigate the association between age, physical activity, femoral trochlear cartilage thickness and biomarkers of tissue metabolism in adult males
  Roberts, H., Griffith-Mcgeever, C., Owen, J., Angell, L., Moore, J. & Thom, J., Jul 2021, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 121, 7, p. 1871-1880 10 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHeterogeneous effects of eccentric training and nordic hamstring exercise on the biceps femoris fascicle length based on ultrasound assessment and extrapolation methods: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials with meta-analyses
  Yagiz, G., Akaras, E., Kubis, H-P. & Owen, J. A., 9 Nov 2021, In: PLoS ONE. 16, 11, 23 p., e0259821.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPower-load relationship of bench press, ballistic bench press, and prone bench pull in Italian international canoeists and kayakers
  Fortunati, M., Gemelli, T., Puci, M., Drid, P., Owen, J., Bianco, A., D’Antona, G. & Rama, S., 10 Oct 2021.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• PublishedThe impact of menstrual-cycle phase on basal and exercise-induced hormones, mood, anxiety and exercise performance in physically-active women
  Paludo, A-C., Cook, C., Owen, J., Woodman, T., Irwin, J. & Crewther, B., Mar 2021, In: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 61, 3, p. 461-467
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedAn act of balance: interaction of central and peripheral chemosensitivity with inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors in obstructive sleep apnoea
  Earing, C., Owen, J., Griffith-Mcgeever, C., McKeon, D., Engeli, S., Moore, J. & Kubis, H-P., Aug 2019, In: Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. 266, p. 73-81
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHydration marker diagnostic accuracy to identify mild intracellular and extracellular dehydration
  Owen, J. A., Fortes, M. B., Ur Rahman, S., Jibani, M., Walsh, N. P. & Oliver, S. J., Nov 2019, In: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 29, 6, p. 604-611 23 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• PublishedDeterminants of apnoea –hypopnoea-index (AHI) levels in newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea patients
  Owen, J., Earing, C., Griffith-Mcgeever, C., McKeon, D., Engeli, S., Moore, J. & Kubis, H-P., Sep 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• PublishedValidity and reliability of a non-invasive test to assess Quadriceps and Hamstrings strength in athletes.
  Mondin, D., Owen, J., Negro, M. & D'antona, G., 29 Nov 2018, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 9, 7 p., 1702.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

• PublishedPsycho-physiological responses of mountain bike riders during anaerobic and aerobic testing
  Paludo, A-C., Cook, C., Owen, J., Woodman, T., Owen, S. & Crewther, B., Jun 2017, In: Journal of Science and Cycling. 6, 1, p. 18-25
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

• PublishedResponse to the Letter to the Editor by Aaron Spital, “Is This Elderly Patient Dehydrated? Diagnostic Accuracy of Hydration Assessment Using Physical Signs, Urine, and Saliva Markers”
  Fortes, M., Owen, J., Oliver, S. & Walsh, N. P., 1 Aug 2015, In: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 16, 8, p. 708
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

• PublishedIs This Elderly Patient Dehydrated? Diagnostic Accuracy of Hydration Assessment Using Physical Signs, Urine, and Saliva Markers
  Fortes, M. B., Owen, J. A., Raymond-Barker, P., Bishop, C., Elghenzai, S., Oliver, S. J. & Walsh, N. P., 22 Oct 2014, In: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 16, 3, p. 221-228
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• PublishedEndurance performance in a temperate environment after mild hypertonic and isotonic hypohydration
  Owen, J., 1 Feb 2013, p. S7.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• PublishedThe utility of hydration markers to identify mild hypertonic and isotonic hypohydration
  Owen, J., 1 Feb 2013, p. S7.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

2012

• PublishedInfluence of fluid intake on soccer performance in a temperate environment
  Owen, J. A., Kehoe, S. J. & Oliver, S. J., 5 Sep 2012, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 31, 1
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedIs Whole-Body Hydration an Important Consideration in Dry Eye?
  Walsh, N., Fortes, M., Raymond-Barker, P., Bishop, C., Owen, J., Tye, E., Esmaeelpour, M., Purslow, C. & Elghenzai, S., 25 Sep 2012, In: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 53, 10, p. 6622-6627 6 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (Journal)

  Editorial Board Member

  1 Sep 2021 – 1 Sep 2023

  Links:

  • https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/issue/archive
  Activity: Editorial activity (Editorial board member)
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (External organisation)

  Chair of the National Panel for Sport.

  1 May 2021 – 1 Apr 2022

  Activity: Membership of board (Chair)
• HEFCW and Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol - Digital learning materials project

  Developing units of digital learning for the subject area of sport including sport coaching and health and wellbeing.

  1 Feb 2021 – 1 Oct 2021

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2019

• Squash Wales (External organisation)

  Independent board member with strategic responsibility for athletic performance.

  1 Aug 2019 – 6 Apr 2021

  Activity: Membership of board (Director)

2016

• Perceptual response to respiratory loading in health and obstructive sleep apnoea.

  7 Oct 2016

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
• Every breath you don’t take: Respiratory control and awareness in obstructive sleep apnoea.

  16 Sep 2016

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• KESS IIPhD upgrade with WRU (Rugby Gogledd Cymru)- BUK2E066

  01/09/2021 – 31/12/2023 (Active)

  Description

  Enhancing Talent Systems in Rugby Union

• KESS II MRes with WRU- BUK2206

  01/11/2019 – 31/05/2022 (Finished)

  Description

  Developing Rugby Talent in North Wales: Psychological and physical determinants of regional age-grade rugby players.

• KESS II MRes with RGC- BUK2154

  27/06/2018 – 28/02/2020 (Finished)

  Description

  Athlete monitoring in rugby union: inter- and intra-week associations of training load with musculoskeletal screening tests during an entire Rugby Union Season.

Grants

Owen, J.A. Gottwald, V., Jones, E.S. Enhancing talent systems in rugby union. ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) Masters by Research Grant. £17,249. April 2021.

Martin, R., Gottwald, V., Owen, J.A. The role of puberty in the relationship between relative age effects and sports injury. British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine (BASEM). £4900. April 2021

Owen, J.A. and Jones, E.S. Psychological and physiological determinants of regional age-grade rugby players. ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) Masters by Research Grant. £16,435. November 2019.

Owen, J.A., Hardy, J.T., Mellalieu, S. Injury Risk in in Pre-Professional and Semi-Professional Regional Rugby Union. Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol PhD Studentship. £54,677. July 2018.

Owen, J.A., Jones, E.S. and Hardy, J.T. Markers of athlete readiness in rugby union. ESF Knowledge Exchange Scholarship Scheme (KESS II) Masters by Research Grant. £16,435. April 2018.

Blanchfield, A.W., Owen, J.A., and Griffiths, G. Development of a mindful-exercise training framework. ESRC Impact Acceleration Account. £19,165. March 2016.

Earing, C.M.N., McKeon, D., Owen, J.A. and Kubis, H.P. Purchase of a pneumotachometer for research within the field of respiratory physiology in health and obstructive sleep apnoea. BCUHB Small grant scheme. £3,880. February 2016

Owen, J.A., Moore, J.P., and Kubis, H.P.Pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea. Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol PhD studentship. £53,577. April 2015.

Owen, J.A. Conference and travel grant. European Hydration Institute. £1000. October 2012.

Owen, J.A., Walsh, N.P., and Oliver, S.J. Hypertonic and isotonic dehydration: effects on hydration marker utility and human performance. European Hydration Institute: Graduate research grant for the study of Human Hydration. £5,000. January 2012.

Projects

North Wales Rugby Research Project. June 2018 to present.

Inspiratory effort perception and interoception to breathlessness in health and obstructive sleep apnoea. October 2015 to May 2020.

Methods of dehydration assessment and effects on subjective discomfort, well-being and exercise performance. October 2010 to September 2015.