Javad Norouzi

Exercise physiologist and sports cardiology researcher with extensive experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), ECG interpretation, and exercise prescription for children and adults, including athletes and clinical populations. Proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision. Experienced in conducting international research and clinical projects, with a strong focus on cardiovascular risk assessment, cardiac rehabilitation, and athlete screening. Recipient of competitive scholarships and fellowships, demonstrating excellence in both research and clinical practice.

• Presenter at ACNAP Congress 2023, Edinburgh, UK June 2023
• Speaker at 3rd International Sports Cardiology Webinar, Tehran, Iran. May 2021
• Speaker at 2nd International Sports Cardiology Webinar, Tehran, Iran. October 2020
• Presenter at ECS Congress 2021, London (Digital Experience) August 2018
• The role of pre-participation cardiac evaluation in the management of an athlete with premature ventricular contraction-induced cardiomyopathy: a case report (European Heart Journal—Case Reports).
• Electrocardiographic findings and cardiovascular risk profile in paralympic athletes (European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing).
• High blood pressure on exercise testing and risk for subsequent hypertension in athletes (European Heart Journal).
• Comparing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and continuous training on apelin, APJ, NO, and cardiotrophin1 in cardiac tissue of diabetic rats (Journal of Diabetes Research).
• The interactive effect of aerobic exercise and supplementation of blue-algae (Spirulina) on anthropometric indexes and cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic men (Sadra Medical Journal).
• Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage Indicators Following a Long Period of Resistance Training in Sedentary Older Men (Payavard Salamat).
• Evaluation of the effect of short-term barberry juice supplementation on humoral immune response in active girls following exhaustive exercise activity: A randomized double-blind clinical trial (Razi Journal of Medical Sciences).
• Right ventricular remodeling following intense and prolonged endurance training (Medical Journal of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences).
• The chronic impact of cigarette smoking on the chronotropic response to progressive exhausting exercise in middle-aged men (Medical Journal of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences).
• Effect of 12 Weeks Incremental Resistance Training on Serum Levels of Myostatin, Follistatin, and IGF-I in Sedentary Elderly Men (Iranian Journal of War and Public Health).

• Founder of the Sports Cardiology Department, National Olympic Committee of Iran – established cardiovascular screening and athlete cardiac health programs.
• Pioneer of Pre-Participation Cardiac Screening Programs in sports clubs across Iran – implementing standardized cardiovascular assessments for athletes.
• University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship – fully funded competitive award for postgraduate studies.
• Ranked 2nd among 1,600 applicants in the national PhD entrance examination (University of Tehran).
• 6-month research fellowship at the Institute of Sports Medicine and Science, Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), sponsored by University of Tehran (Dec 2017 – Jun 2018).