Boyi Zhang
PhD Candidate in Sport Science
Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS Cologne)
boyi.zhang@stud.dshs-koeln.de | Google Scholar
Education
PhD in Sport Science (in progress)
Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS Cologne)
M.Ed. in Physical Education & Sport Science
Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Supervisor: Prof. Sulin Cheng
B.Ed. in Athletic Training (Physical Fitness Track)
Shanghai University of Sport · Supervisor: Prof. Yongming Li
Research Interests
- Master Athlete Health & Performance — post-COVID recovery, menopausal symptoms, and injury in track & field master athletes
- Low Energy Availability & RED-S — prevalence, risk, and physiological consequences of energy deficiency in endurance athletes, including managing the LEAP study
- Exercise Physiology & Training Monitoring — time-efficient training, fitness assessment, and molecular responses to exercise
Skills
- Statistics & Analysis: R · Python · SPSS
- Research Methods: VO₂max testing · GPS tracking · RPE-based load monitoring · Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
Beyond the Lab
Guitar · Drums · Music production · Video creation · Football · Learning systems
Proactive, persisting, repeating, creating, refreshing.