Role
Dr Philippa Jobling is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University.
Career overview
Philippa completed her undergraduate BSc (Hons.) Exercise and Sports Science at Manchester Metropolitan University before going on to achieve her MSc at Kings College London in Human and Applied Physiology. Before starting her PhD, Philippa worked as a research assistant for 15 months in the SPEED Lab at NTU. She ran a project alongside Dr Steve Faulkner investigating the effects of hip angle on thermoregulation during cycling.
Philippa went on to undertake her PhD with Dr Faulkner, Dr Katy Griggs and Professor Neil Mansfield in the Engineering department at NTU. Her thesis is entitled 'Clothing Design for the Optimisation of Aerodynamics and Thermoregulation in Middle Distance Triathlon'. This research was completed alongside her funder, HUUB Design. Results from her PhD supported the design of the Collin's Cup 'Team Europe' triathlon suits in 2021. Further to this, it demonstrated the consideration that should be given to both aerodynamics and the thermal properties of sports clothing when it comes to design, especially the importance of individualisation.
Now a lecturer in Sport Engineering at NTU, Philippa currently leads modules on Y1 Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics and MSc Research Methods. Her research continues to focus on clothing design for thermoregulation in extreme environments but also clothing design to support the maintenance of performance and physical activity/exercise during menstruation in athletes and general population.
Research areas
Philippa’s current research interests include; the effects of textile properties and extreme environments on human thermoregulation and sports performance alongside the use of smart sensors for physiological monitoring. Her research also encompasses clothing design to support the maintenance of performance and physical activity/exercise during menstruation in athletes and general population.