About
Research
Email: robbie.mcintyre@stmarys.ac.uk
Biography
Dr Robbie McIntyre joined St Mary’s University in 2022 as a lecturer in physiology, and leads the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology programme. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, blending advanced theory with practical, hands-on experience. His teaching emphasises applied exercise physiology, laboratory-based learning, and athlete testing in real-world performance contexts.
Robbie completed his BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Stirling, followed by an MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. He earned his PhD at Bangor University, where his research focused on preparatory strategies for exercise in hot environments. His research focuses on extreme-environment physiology and how the body responds to exercise stress, with an emphasis on improving performance and safety in demanding conditions.
Alongside his teaching, Robbie supervises BSc and MSc research projects with a compassionate, student-centred approach. He is passionate about supporting individual growth, helping students develop scientific understanding, practical skills, and confidence in evidence-based practice. His goal is to empower learners to thrive both academically and professionally.
Outside of work, Robbie enjoys weightlifting, rock climbing, hiking, travelling, and going to the theatre.
Research
Research profile
Areas of research supervision
- Extreme environment physiology
- Exercise physiology.
Key publications
- McIntyre RD, Zurawlew MJ, Oliver SJ, Cox AT, Mee JA & Walsh NP. (2021). A comparison of heat acclimation by post-exercise hot water immersion and exercise in the heat. J Sci Med Sport. doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2021.05.008
- McIntyre RD, Zurawlew MJ, Mee JA, Walsh NP & Oliver SJ. (2022). A comparison of medium-term heat acclimation by post-exercise hot water immersion or exercise in the heat: Adaptations, overreaching, and thyroid hormones. Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. doi:10.1152/ajpregu.00315.2021
Other publications
- Roser P, McIntyre, RD*, Cremona S, Assiri A, Silva L B, Chamseddine G, & Rubino F. (2025). Disease-Based Criteria vs BMI Level for Prioritization of Metabolic Surgery. Obesity Surgery, 35(6), 2081–2091. *Pia Roser and Robbie McIntyre share first co-authorship
- Qanaq D, O’Keeffe M, Cremona S, Bernardo WM, McIntyre RD, Papada E, Benkalkar S, & Rubino F. (2024). The Role of Dietary Intake in the Weight Loss Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity Surgery, 34(8), 3021–3037.
- Li R, Shen M, Yang Q, Fairley CK, Chai Z, McIntyre RD, Ong JJ, Liu H, Lu P, Hu W, Zou Z, Li Z, He S, Zhuang G, & Zhang L. (2023). Global Diabetes Prevalence in COVID-19 Patients and Contribution to COVID-19– Related Severity and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Diabetes Care, 46(4), 890–897.