Testimonials from prior students, post-doctoral scholars and collaborators
Prof. Ulrike Mitchell, Brigham Young University (Utah, USA)
In the framework of an academic sabbatical in 2018 I was fortunate to spend 4 months with Dr. Belavy. Those months were most educational, informative, enjoyable, and exciting.
I was immediately included in his research lab where I experienced real teamwork and productive group meetings. Dr. Belavy is a patient and respectful mentor with a wealth of knowledge. He challenges his students to do their best and to think outside the box, all while promoting their personal strengths. Although it’s been 4 years, we are still collaborating and publishing articles together. Anybody who is not afraid of working hard under excellent mentorship should consider taking the opportunity to work with Dr. Belavy. If given the chance again I would join his team in a heartbeat!
Profile: Brigham Young University, Google Site, ORCID
Dr Patrick J Owen, PHD
I have had the privilege to collaborate closely with Prof. Belavy since completing my PhD studies in 2018 with a different research group.
When we met, I had: five publications, no success with competitive funding and limited knowledge of how to best approach many aspects of research that were direly required. Now, two and a half years later, I have 35 publications, including those published with Prof. Belavy in leading journals in the field, such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine. I have also secured >A$500,000 in competitive research funding, including my current Fellowship. As my mentor, Prof. Belavy has shared his philosophy of science, which stems from three tenets: Balance, Respect and Ownership (BRO). This BRO science approach is what gives me confidence that anyone passionate about research will gain immense benefit from working with and learning from Prof. Belavy.
Dr. Owen: Deakin University, Google Site, Twitter
Dr. Niamh Mundell, PhD
Dr. Niamh Mundell is Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Lecturer in clinical exercise physiology at Deakin University and Director for Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
I have been fortunate to work alongside Prof Belavy as a colleague and leader of our research group. Prof Belavy supports high quality and innovative research, which has inspired my confidence in continuing to pursue research within my career. Prof Belavy is an exceptional and respectful leader who fosters individual strengths and facilitates professional growth in colleagues and students. He approaches challenges with good humour and has been a pleasure to work with. I would give my strong recommendations to anyone considering working alongside Prof Belavy as a potential mentor, collaborator, or professional colleague.
Dr. Mundell: Deakin University, Google Site, Twitter, ESSA
Scott Tagliaferri, MSc Clin Ex Phys
I have been working with Prof Belavy since I opted to complete an Honours research year in late 2017. In 2019, I started my PhD under the primary supervision of Prof Belavy.
During this time, I have gained vast experience in research. This has been demonstrated by 18 peer‑reviewed journal articles, 2 international conference awards and 396 citations at the time of submission of my PhD thesis (September 2022). Furthermore, I have been involved in a grant, led by Prof Belavy, which recently secured €1.16M in funding. This demonstrates the efficient and highly effective collaboration in terms led by Prof Belavy
Mr. Tagliaferri's profiles: Deakin Unversity, Twitter, Google Site
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