School of Human Sciences staff

Sally Akehurst stood in front of a tree.
Dr Sally Akehurst
Head of School of Human Sciences

Dr Sally Akehurst is Head of School of Human Sciences which consists of three Discipline Areas including Biomedical and Forensic Science; Psychology, and Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science.

Mohammed Aleskandarany in a library around books on book shelves.
Dr Mohammed Aleskandarany
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Mohammed Aleskandarany is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science.

Ruth smiling wearing a green shirt
Dr Ruth Ashton
Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

As a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology, Dr Ashton teaches on physiology and health-related modules at all levels within the department of Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Sciences. Her research interests surround promoting exercise as part of the treatment pathways of various health disorders such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Adam Baker in the Team Derby kit
Adam Baker
Senior Lecturer in Sport

Adam is a Chartered Physiotherapist with particular interests in Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation. During his time at Derby University, he has been involved in the design, development and validation of a number of degree programmes (both undergraduate and postgraduate).

Dr James Bostock
Senior Lecturer in Sport Management

James is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management with over 18 years of experience teaching within further and higher education. He mainly teaches on applied modules that look at how business principles, such as finance and strategic management, can be applied to sport.

Dr Simon Briley
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

Simon is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. He primarily teaches biomechanics across all levels of study and contributes towards L5 Research Methods and L6 Independent study. Simon also provides research project supervision to UG and PGT students and doctoral supervision. 

David Canham
Senior Lecturer

Dr Charlotte Chandler
Postgraduate Coordinator for Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Charlotte is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and leads the Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Sport Psychology, and Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity modules on the programme. Her research areas include effective practice and education and training in sport psychology, professional practice in sport and exercise, and motivation and wellbeing in athletes.

Mark Cheetham
Senior Lecturer

Mark is a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Performance Consultant to Elite Athletes and MSc Programme Leader.

Dr Joel Chidley mountain biking in Canada
Dr Joel Chidley
Lecturer in Sport Outdoor and Exercise Science

As a lecturer and level 6 lead in Sport Outdoor and Exercise Science, Dr Chidley leads modules on environmental exercise physiology and research methods. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has a PhD in exercise psychophysiology.