Dr Mark Homer

Dr Mark Homer is a senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University. Prior to teaching Homer was an applied sport scientist working in elite sport. He worked as an exercise physiologist and as the Head of High Performance Science & Medicine with British Rowing, and as a sport scientist with British Swimming. A graduate of the University of Wolverhampton, Homer completed his doctorate with Professor Greg Whyte at Liverpool John Moores University, while working in elite sport. His specialist area of interest is the physiological determinants of rowing performance and training distribution in endurance sport. He has worked with many elite athletes and coaches such as Helen Glover, Katherine Grainger, Andy Triggs-Hodge, and James Guy, and has provided physiological support to Team GB athletes at the Beijing, London, and Rio Olympic Games.