Dr. David Nolan

Dr. David Nolan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. He leads modules across the BSc in Sports Science and Health, BSc in Athletic Therapy, and the MSc in Athletic Therapy and Strength and Conditioning, with a specific focus on modules relating to athletic development, exercise prescription and the philosophy of science. His research explores sex-differences in exercise and performance, the role of exogenous hormones such as testosterone and contraceptives on health and athletic performance, and sex-specific factors that may influence elite performance and health. 

David is a founder and co-director of the Irish Strength and Conditioning Network, and he currently serves as Chair of the annual Irish Strength and Conditioning Conference. He is a member of the REPS Ireland Educational Committee and sits on the Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association Accreditation Committee. Alongside his academic work, he is an experienced applied practitioner in sports science, working across a range of sports. 

David is also a passionate science communicator regularly contributing to print, radio and TV media. 

David supervises PhD and Professional Doctorate students in the areas of rehabilitation, health and elite performance.