Dr. George earned a Diploma and MSc in Sport Science (Exercise Physiology) from Loughborough University, UK. He then completed his PhD, focusing on the regulation of cardiovascular and thermoregulatory systems during exercise. In addition to BSc, Diploma, MSc and PhD in sport science, Dr. George has also earned an MBA (Master of Business Administration).
Following his PhD, Dr. George served as a lecturer at the University of Athens and as adjunct academic staff at Harokopeio University, Greece, for 11 years. Since 2019, he has been an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Denmark and has also held a guest professorship at Shanghai Sport University. He served as an associate professor and Chair of the Physical Education Department at the UAE University from 2021 to 2024.
Dr. George's research interests encompass cardiovascular and metabolic responses during exercise, exercise and health, and football science, with a particular focus on injury prevention and performance optimization. He is a Fellow of the European College of Sport Science and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
In his editorial roles, Dr. George is an associate editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the top-ranked journal in its field, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Sport and Health Science, ranked third. His publication record includes over 100 papers, which have accumulated more than 10,700 citations on Google Scholar (h-index: 42) and over 5,200 citations on Scopus (h-index: 35). His work has been featured in the Forbes.
Dr. George has been recognized in Stanford University's list of the top 2% most cited scientists globally in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and also features in the top 2% career long list of best scientists of Stanford University.
Dr. George has held various leadership roles within the industry, most recently serving as the International Director of the High-Performance team for Team China during the 2020 Olympic Games. Additionally, he has worked as a consultant for numerous global organizations focused on sport science, health and physical activity.
