Team
Alberto Soriano Maldonado
Group Director
2011, BSc in Sport Sciences, University of Granada.
2012, MSc in Human Nutrition, University of Granada.
2013-2016, FPU predoc grant (ref. FPU12/00963)
2015, PhD in Biomedicine, University of Granada.
2016, MSc in Research Methodology and Statistics in Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
2016-2019, Assistant Professor, University of Almería.
2019- , Associate Professor, University of Almería.
2021- , Head of SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024)
2022- , Member of the Management Board of the Andalusian Society of Sports Medicine (Sociedad Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte, SAMEDE)
Research interests
Exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, obesity, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, systemic lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia, mechanisms and interactions.
E-mail: asoriano@ual.es
Antonio Casimiro
1987. Degree in Physical Education (INEF Madrid).
1999. PhD in Physical Education
2000. Extraordinary Doctoral Thesis Award from the University of Granada.
2002. Full Professor at the University of Almeria.
2011. Agesport Award for the best sports publication of the year for the book "Actívate. Body and Mind in Movement".
2016. NAOS Award in the labor field for the coordination of the Unica Activa project, with the company Unica Group.
Currently (2022):
2 six-year research fellowships and 1 transfer fellowship
Regular speaker at various national and international events.
Consultant in numerous companies and institutions for the promotion of physical activity and integral health programs.
Research interests
Emotional Education and Values
Active aging
Coaching and quality of life
Healthy company
Personal Web: www.activatelavida.com
E-mail: casimiro@ual.es
Manuel A. Rodríguez Pérez
2000, BSc in Sport Sciences, University of Granada.
2010, PhD, University of Almería.
2010. Cycling Coach. RFEC.
2013. Certified Personal Trainer. NSCA-CPT.
2015. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. CSCS-NSCA.
2017, MSc in Peak Performances, UCAM and COEa.
2016-2021, Assistant Professor, University of Almería.
2021- , Associate Professor, University of Almería.
Research interests:
Sports Performance, Resistance Training, Sports Sciences.
E-mail: manolo.rodriguez@ual.es
Pablo J. Marcos-Pardo
2004, Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport. Catholic University of Murcia.
2004, University Specialist in High Performance Sports. Catholic University of Murcia.
2006, Master in Aquatic Activities. University of Valencia.
2007, University Expert in Personal and Sports Training. University of Alicante.
2010, PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
2020, Professor of the University of Almeria.
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, Founder and Coordinator of the research network "Active Aging, Exercise and Health / HEALTHY-AGE" of the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) of the Government of Spain. https://www.healthyagenet.org/es/.
Research interests
Healthy aging
Fitness, motivation, health and quality of life
Aquatic activities
E-mail: pjmarcos@ual.es
Enrique García Artero
2005, BSc in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, University of Granada
2007, MSc in Human Nutrition, University of Granada
2006-2010, FPU Predoctoral researcher (ref. AP2005-4358)
2010, PhD in Physiology, University of Granada, School of Medicine
2010-2012, Postdoctoral researcher, University of South Carolina (USC), USA (ref. EX-2010-1008)
2013-2015, Assistant Professor, University of Almería
2015-2018, Ramón y Cajal Research Fellow (ref. RYC-2014-16390), University of Almería
2016-2021, Head of SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024)
2018- , Associate Professor, University of Almería
2019- , Secretary of CERNEP Research Centre, University of Almería
Research interests
- Role of physical activity, exercise and fitness in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCD), with special interest in obesity.
- Design and implementation of clinical trials and epidemiologic studies.
- Statistics and writing in scientific literature.
E-mail: artero@ual.es
Antonio García de Alcaraz Serrano
2005, BSc in Sport Sciences, University of Granada
2008, MSc in Physical Activity and Sport, University of Granada
2013, PhD in Sport Science, University of Murcia
2014-2017, Assistant Professor, Technical University of Madrid
2016, Scouting cooperation in Olympic Games (Spanish beach volleyball teams)
2017, International Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Degree (Level I)
2018-, Assistant Professor, University of Almería
Research interests
Performance analysis in team sports, monitoring, strength, inertial measurement units, teaching and player development.
E-mail: galcaraz@ual.es
Alejandro Pérez Castilla
2015, BSc in Sport Sciences, University of Granada.
2016, MSc in Physical Education, University of Granada.
2017, MSc in Research in Sport and Physical Activity, University of Granada.
2016-2022, FPU predoc grant.
2020, PhD in Biomedicine, University of Granada.
2020-2022, Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Granada.
2022- , Associate Professor, University of Almería.
Research interests
Exercise testing; sport biomechanics; sport performance; strength & conditioning; motor control; velocity-based resistance training.
Borja Martínez Tellez
Previous positions
2013, Bachelor of Sport Sciences at University of Granada
2014, MSc in Physical Education at University of Granada
2015, MSc in Physical Activity and Health at University of Granada
2014-2015, PhD in Biomedicine at University of Granada
2018-2022, Postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands.
Current positions
2022-, Distinguished researcher-Maria Zambrano at the University of Almeria
2022-,Visiting Researcher, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, LUMC, The Netherlands http://www.einthovenlaboratory.com/medewerkers/borja-martinez-tellez-phd/
2020-,Chief executive officer at The Voice of Science S.L. www.thevoiceofscience.net
Research interests
Understanding the molecular mechanisms that might explain how exercise improves cardiometabolic health.
E-mail: borjammt@ual.es
Fernando Estévez-López
Education
- 2010, BSc in Sport Sciences at University of Granada (Spain)
- 2014, MSc in Neurosciences at University of Granada (Spain)
- 2018, PhD in Health Psychology at Utrecht University (the Netherlands)
- 2018, PhD in Biomedicine at University of Granada (Spain)
Previous positions
- 2015 to 2018, FPI PhD student, University of Granada (Spain) and Utrecht University (the Netherlands)
- 2018 to 2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoc, Erasmus Medical Center (the Netherlands).
Current positions
- Since 2023, Ramón y Cajal Fellow, University of Almería (Spain)
- Since 2021, Postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University (USA). Web: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/fernando-estevez-lopez/
Research interests
Prevention and management of somatic symptoms (including pain and fatigue), in children and adolescents. In this field, I lead epidemiological research in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions.
Elena Martínez Rosales
2017, BSc in Exercise Science.2018, Master in Physical Activity and Sport research.
2018-2019, Young Researcher contract under European funds for the EFIBAR project.
2019-current, FPU fellowship for PhD Students.
Research interests
Physical Activity Epidemiology, Sport Sciences, Obesity, Heart Rate Variability.
E-mail: emr809@ual.es
Alba Hernández Martínez
2017, BSc in Sport Sciences.2018, Master in Physical Activity and Sport Research.
2019-current, Gerty Cori predoc grant for PhD Students.
Research interests
Physical Activity Epidemiology, Sport Sciences, Obesity, Cardiovascular diseases.
E-mail: albaherzm@ual.es
David Manuel Díez Fernández
2016-2017, Education Department Collaboration Fellowship, University of Almería (Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, Government of Spain)
2017, BSc in Sport Science (University of Almería)
2018, MSc in Sports Performance (Pablo de Olavide University)
2018, Specialist in Sport Science (University of Almería)
2018-2019, Young Researcher contract, Pablo de Olavide University (European Funds). Research group member SEJ-505 Physical and Sports Performance
2019-2020, Research fellowship for the EFICAN project, University of Almería (UALTransfiere, PMD Almería)
2020-current, PhD Candidate (FPU), University of Almería Spain (Ministry of Universities, Government of Spain). Research group member CTS-1024 Sport Research Group
Research interests
Sports Performance, Resistance Training, Sports Sciences, Cancer, Health-related quality of life; Muscular strength
E-mail: daviddiez@ual.es
Andres Baena Raya
2018, BSc in Exercise Science.2019, Master in Physical Education.
2020, Master in Sports Performance.
2020-2021, research contract for the EFICAN project, University of Almería.
2021-current, Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU) grant for PhD Students.
Research interests
Sports Performance, Resistance Training, Sports Sciences.
E-mail: abr589@ual.es
Laura López Sánchez
2018, BSc in Exercise Science
2019, Master in Physical Activity and Sport Research
2018-2019, UALtransfierE fellowship for the Newme project
2020-current, FPI Fellowship for PhD students
Research interests
Physical Activity Epidemiology, Sport Sciences, Obesity, Sleep.
E-mail: lls787@ual.es
Alba Esteban Simón
2019, BSc in Exercise Science.2020, Msc in Physical Activity and Sport research.
2020-2021, research contract for the EMOVAR project, University of Almería.
2021, Msc in Physical Education Teaching.
2022 (Feb-Aug), Acting Assistant Professor, University of Almería.
2022 (Sept)- Current, PhD Student and AECC predoc grant.
Research interests
Resistance Training, Breast cancer, Health-related quality of life.
E-mail: aes167@ual.es
David Ruiz Gonzalez
2020, BSc in Exercise Science, University of Almería.
2021, MSc in Medicine and Health Sciences research, University of Almería.
2020- , Physiotherapy degree student, University of Almería.
2021- , Contract for Young Researchers, Technical Support and Management Staff. University of Almeria.
Research interests
Sport Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Cardiovascular Diseases
E-mail: drg703@ual.es
Sergio Sánchez López
2016, BSc in Sport Sciences, University of Almería.2017, Master in Physical and Sport Performance, Pablo de Olavide University.
2019, National Handball Coach.
2019, Conditional Coach at Veszprém Handball Team.
2021 - currently, Assistant Professor, International University Isabel I.
Research interests
Performance Analysis, Handball, Team Sports, Strength.
E-mail: ssl832@inlumine.ual.es
Antonio Manuel Garcia Llorente
2014, BSc in Exercise Sciences
2015, C1 Certificate in French Language (DALF)
2017-2021, Clinical Exercise Specialist for the National Health Services (NHS) of the United Kingdom
2021, MSc in Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation
2021, C2 Certificate in English Language (CAE-Cambridge)
2022, MSC in Research in Medicine and Health Sciences
Research interests
Clinical rehabilitation, exercise for chronic populations and healthy aging.
Email: amgll1991@gmail.com
Miguel Angel Casimiro Artés
2020, BSc in Statistics and Operations Research, University of Granada.
2020-, Statistician & Big Data Specialist in Realtrack Systems (WIMU).2021, MSc in Sports Big Data, San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM).2022, MSc in Management and Analysis of Large Volumes of Data: Big Data, Miguel de Cervantes European University.
2022-, Member of SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024)
Research interests
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Elite Sport, Physical Performance, Health.
Email: miguelangelcasimiroartes@gmail.com
Sergio Sola Rodríguez
2017, BSc in Exercise Science.2018, Master in Physical Activity and Sport research.
2020-2021, research contract for the EJERCITALES project, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada.
Research interests
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sport Sciences, Obesity, Physical Fitness.
E-mail: sergiosola95@gmail.com
Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz
2017, BSc in Exercise Science.
2018, Master in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
2022, PhD, University of Almería
E-mail: alejandrocarreteroruiz@gmail.com
Miguel Ángel Araque Martínez
2007, BSc in Physical Education Teaching (University of Jaén).
2010, BSc in Sport Sciences (University of Granada).2012, Master in Physical Education Teaching (University of Granada).
2020, PhD in Exercise Science (University of Almería).
Research interests
Physical exercise in older adults, healthy aging, sport sciences.
E-mail: miguelangelaraquemartinez@gmail.com