Alasdair Dempsey

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Alasdair Dempsey is an Associate Professor in Biomechanics and Sport Science within the School of Allied Health at Murdoch University. He received his BSc (Hons) from the University of Western Australia and completed his PhD in anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention. Prior to taking up his position at Murdoch Alasdair has worked as a researcher at The University of Western Australia and Griffith University.

Alasdair’s research focuses on understanding the neuromuscular biomechanics behind sports injury and musculoskeletal disease. He also works to develop exercise based interventions for the prevention of sporting injuries, specifically ACL injuries. This work is conducted with research groups from leading universities across Australia. Alasdair’s work on sports injury has been published in the top ranked Sports Science journals. It has received awards from both The University of Western Australia and national and local conferences, including the Young Investigator Award at the 2006 Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Associate professor, Murdoch University
  • 2016–2023
    Senior lecturer, Murdoch University
  • 2012–2016
    Lecturer, Murdoch University
  • 2008–2011
    Research associate, University of Western Australia
  • 2011–2011
    Research fellow, Griffith University

Education

  • 2010 
    University of Western Australia, PhD

Professional Memberships

  • Exercise and Sports Science Australia
  • Sports Medicine Australia

Research Areas

  • Human Movement And Sports Science (1106)
  • Biomechanics (110601)
  • Sports Medicine (110604)

Contact Alasdair for

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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision