Marco Cardinale

Executive Director of Research and Scientific Support at Aspetar سبيتار

Doha, Qatar

About

Sports Scientist with substantial experience in research activities and applied sports science support to elite athletes/teams of different sports. Extensive experience also in product development and R&D with sports companies (i.e.Fitness equipment, Sports Shoes, Heart rate monitors). Experience also in protection of intellectual property (patents) and multicentre research studies. 3 Olympic Games (Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012) as Head of Sports Science for Team GB. Specialties: Sports Science, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Equipment design, strength and conditioning, sports endocrinology, performance analysis, technology development, data analysis

Experience

  • Executive Director of Research and Scientific Support at Aspetar سبيتار
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Visiting Professor at Northumbria University
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • University College London (London, United Kingdom)
    • Honorary Associate Professor
      Oct 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos

      Honorary SL in the Division of Surgery and Interventional Medicine, part of the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health

    • Honorary Reader in Computer Science in Sport
      Apr 2013 - Apr 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Honorary Reader in the Department of Computer Science in UCL. Director of SHARP (Sports and Health Analytics Research Partnership) a research group aimed at developing innovative analytical solutions in Sport and Health. Member of the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health of UCL (ISEH).

  • Visiting Professor at Plymouth Marjon University
    Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Contribute to the research agenda of Marjon University

  • Head of Sports Physiology & Research at Aspire Academy
    Jun 2013 - Feb 2020 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    The role requires establishing Sports Physiology and Sports Biochemistry services to ASPIRE coaches and athletes, develop strategic alliances/partnership and research collaborations to conduct applied scientific projects.