Prof. Vassilis Gerodimos

Dr. Vassilis Gerodimos received his BSc in Sports Science (1994) and his PhD in Physical Performance and Health (2002) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He has worked (1999-2003) as a part time lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki teaching courses related to Training and Coaching.      Since 2003, Dr. Gerodimos is a faculty member at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Thessaly teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to physical conditioning and evaluation in health and sports. From 2017, Dr. Gerodimos is the coordinator of the Training & Physical Conditioning Lab (www.traininglab.gr) of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the University of Thessaly.       He has published 11 books-chapters in books and more than 80 peer reviewed papers in International and Greek journals, and has presented more than 120 studies in international conferences in the areas of physical conditioning, team sports, evaluation and health.             

His work has been internationally recognized and has been cited by more than 2.000 other authors. He serves as a reviewer for several journals in the sports science field. As a principal investigator he has secured more than 1.000.000€ from 8 research grants. He has also participated in more than 17 research grants. His research interests include muscular adaptations to exercise, exercise testing and prescription in health and sports, occupational wellness and healthy lifestyle.