Sam is a Reader in Sport & Exercise Science and Director of the Institute for Applied Human Physiology (IAHP). Sam’s research focuses on human health and performance in extreme environments (e.g. altitude, heat, cold, dehydration, nutrient restriction, and sleep loss). Sam is currently Associate Editor for Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, provides expert reviews for grant awarding bodies, many journals, and has completed Ph.D. examination duties in the UK and Australia. Sam is also the Environmental Physiology lead for the Welsh Institute of Performance Sciences that supports Sport Wales athletes prepare for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

Professional Qualifications

PhD Exercise Physiology; MSc Applied Exercise Physiology; BSc (Hons) Sports Science; Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Position: Reader

Email: s.j.oliver@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: (01248) 38 3965

Location: Room 301, George Building, Normal Site

To book a student tutorial please visit: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SHESStaffTutorialandDropInHours@bangoroffice365.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Teaching Modules

Practical Research Skills (JXC/JXH1043); Environmental Physiology (JXC/JXH3039); Project Proposal (JXC/JXH2041); Research Project (JXC/JXH3001).

Postgraduate Supervision

Sam has supervised 7 PhD researchers and >20 Master students to completion of their studies. 

Sam's research focuses on how extreme environments (e.g. altitude, heat, cold, dehydration, nutrient restriction and sleep loss) affect human performance and health. Much of this research has focused on the development of non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate the burden of environmental stress. This research is supported by Sam’s undergraduate and postgraduate students and is completed in state-of-the-art environmental chambers and field locations like Nepal, Himalayas (Press here for more information).

Editorial Duties

Sam is currently Associate Editor for Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, and an editorial board member of Nutrients. Sam also regularly reviews for journals including Brain, Behavior and Immunity; British Journal of Nutrition; Comprehensive Physiology; European Journal of Sport Sciences; Journal of Applied Physiology; Nutrition; Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

Consultancy

Sam has previously worked with several national and international athletes, expeditions, and businesses. Sam also contributes to TV and magazines like the BBC and Runners World.

I am willing to supervise students in Sport and Exercise Science; Sport Nutrition; Exercise Physiology; Environmental Physiology.

Current Funded PhD opportunity in Human and Environmental Physiology (Link to advert)

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CQF100/phd-studentship-human-and-environmental-physiology-harnessing-environmental-stress-for-the-benefit-of-cerebrovascular-function?uuid=63b5fd67-e084-11ec-a349-064da8edb92a&campaign=jbew20220531&source=jbe 

2023

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2022

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2021

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2019

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  • CyhoeddwydInitial steps in the validation of the athlete development formulation survey
    Langham-Walsh, E., Anderson, D., Dunn, E., Gottwald, V., Hardy, J., Hardy, L., Lawrence, G., Lowery, M., Oliver, S., Roberts, R. & Woodman, T., 2019, Journal of Exercise, Movement, and Sport (SCAPPS refereed abstracts repository). t. 115
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd
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    Blanchfield, A. W., Lewis-Jones, T. M., Wignall, J. R., Roberts, J. B. & Oliver, S. J., 2018, Yn: European Journal of Sport Science. 18, 9, t. 1177-1184
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

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2012

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2011

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    Walsh, N. P., Gleeson, M., Pyne, D. B., Nieman, D. C., Dhabhar, F. S., Shephard, R. J., Oliver, S. J., Bermon, S. & Kajeniene, A., 2011, Yn: Exercise Immunology Review. 17, t. 64-103 40 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2010

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2009

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2020

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    Pathway2Podium Feedback session 1. Present: Head of Talent, Head EDP Coaches, Head of GB Support, EDP S&C coach, EIS Pathways Senior Scientist and SSHES Senior Lecturer (GL).

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