Dr Gemma Milligan
Biography
I joined the University of Portsmouth in March, where I began my journey as a Research Assistant. Over the years, I have advanced to a senior lecturing position in Sport, Exercise, and Health. Within this field, my teaching and research revolves around occupational physiology and strength and conditioning.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed organisations, including the: Army, Navy and RAF, Energy Institute, G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, RNLI, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Before joining the University of Portsmouth, I spent four years as a Scientific Officer specialising in occupational physiology at the Environmental Medicine Unit within the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM). This experience provided me with a solid foundation and comprehensive understanding of this specific field.
In addition to my academic and professional achievements, I am an accredited BASES Physiologist and Supervisor and Chartered Scientist since 2006.
Research interests
My research focuses on occupational physiology specifically designing, implementing and training of physical employment standards for the Military, RNLI, HM Coastguards and the Oil and Gas Industry and the impact of age, sex and extreme environments on the ability of individuals to perform their job.
Teaching responsibilities
Presently, I have the privilege of serving as the Departmental Director of Postgraduate Research (DDPGR) while also fulfilling the role of Module Coordinator for our L5 Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise, and Health. These positions allow me to contribute to the academic and professional growth of our students in the field.
Research outputs
2025
The use of video feedback as a facet of performance analysis: an integrative review
Pearson, A. W., Webb, T., Milligan, G., Miller-Dicks, M.
28 May 2025, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 18, 1, p. 417-439
Research output: Article
2024
“What are we looking at?”: The development and implementation of a performance analysis framework for netball umpires
Pearson, A., Webb, T., Barrow, C., Milligan, G., Miller-Dicks, M.
26 Nov 2024, In: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
Research output: Article
Quantifying the essential tasks of offshore wind technicians
Milligan, G., O'Halloran, J., Tipton, M.
1 Apr 2024, In: Work. 77, 4, p. 1245 - 1259
Research output: Article
Quantifying the physical demands undertaken by offshore wind technicians during a working day and casualty evacuations
O'Halloran, J., Tipton, M., Milligan, G.
1 Apr 2024, In: Work. 77, 4, p. 1305 - 1317
Research output: Article
2023
Ventilatory and respiratory muscle function of British Army infantry soldiers is similar to physically active civilians at rest and in response to torso-borne thoracic load carriage activities
Osofa, E., Milligan, G., Tipton, M., Armstrong, N., Lomax, M.
4 Feb 2023,
Research output: Abstract
2022
Developmental pathways in netball match officiating: examining the potential role of technology
Pearson, A., Webb, T., Milligan, G., Dicks, M., Barrow, C.
2 Sep 2022, In: Managing Sport and Leisure, 17p.
Research output: Article
Physiology to the rescue
Tipton, M., Milligan, G.
1 Aug 2022, In: Physiology News
Research output: Article
Use of physical fitness assessments in tactical populations
Orr, R. M., Lockie, R., Milligan, G., Lim, C., Dawes, J.
1 Apr 2022, In: Strength & Conditioning Journal. 44, 2, p. 106-113, 8p.
Research output: Article
2021
Applied physiology: a critical discipline in times of climate change
Tipton, M., Milligan, G., Mayhew, A.
1 Nov 2021,
Research output: Chapter (peer-reviewed)
2020
The thermal demands of flood rescue and impacts on task performance
Tipton, M. J., Abelairas-Gómez, C., Mayhew, A., Milligan, G. S.
1 Jan 2020, In: Ergonomics. 63, 1, p. 109-118
Research output: Article