Professor V. Baltzopoulos was appointed as Head of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) at Liverpool John Moores University in February 2016. His main research interests and work are focused on the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.
His team have unique expertise in using an innovative combination of modern imaging techniques that include X-Ray video, MRI and ultrasound for studying in vivo muscle-tendon and joint function and the loading of different tissues during various movements, pathological conditions and sports activities. They have a special interest in developmental biomechanics and extensive experience of investigating the biomechanics of musculoskeletal growth and functional outcomes during childhood.
He has published over 110 papers with a Citation Index of 4512 and an h-index of 42. He is the author of several book chapters on general muscle function and assessment of muscle strength. He has supervised over 30 PhD and MPhil students, examined more than 10 PhD students at home and abroad and delivered Keynote and other invited presentations at over 40 meetings and Conferences.
He was Editor of the Biomechanics Section of the Journal of Sport Sciences (2001-2006) and member of the Editorial Board of various other journals including Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Biomechanics), member of the Advisory Board of the European Journal of Applied Physiology and Consulting Editor of the Journal of Biomechanics.
