Lewis obtained a BSc in Food Science with Nutrition from the University of Reading, followed by an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University. He stayed at Loughborough to complete a PhD focussing on human water balance. Lewis became a Lecturer in Nutrition in 2012 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2016. Lewis is currently the Physiology and Nutrition Group Lead, Deputy Lead for the Sports Performance Research Theme, and also leads modules on the School’s undergraduate (Sport Nutrition) and postgraduate (Applied Nutrition) programmes. He is a keen sportsman, with a particular interested in cycling and combat sports, particularly mixed martial arts and boxing.

Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez is a Mexican Sports Dietitian. She completed her degree in Dietetics and Nutrition and then continued her journey by completing the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, which ignited her passion for optimising athlete nutrition. Nidia gained valuable experience as a Nutrition Advisor in Mexico at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Mexico (GSSI). She also had the privilege of working with the academy teams at Club Cruz Azul, A.C. in Mexico City, where she contributed to the development of young athletes.Currently, Nidia is sharing her expertise as a lecturer in physiology and nutrition at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Her role involves educating the next generation of sports scientists, and she is also the Programme Director of the MSc in Sports Nutrition. 

Nidia's research portfolio is diverse, covering topics such as hydration, body composition, nutrition, and metabolism in athletes and the general population. Her curiosity extends to individuals of all ages, and she is dedicated to advancing our understanding of human physiology in various contexts, including sport environments. Nidia is particularly interested in the physiology and metabolism of female athletes and actively participates in research projects to promote healthy ageing.