| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kjertakov, M., Chandrasiri, S., Alvarez, Romero., Garnham, A., Aughey, R., & Petersen, A. (250701). No significant effects of supplementing high-intensity interval training with post-exercise hot water immersion on either temperate endurance performance or mitochondrial adaptations. Journal of Thermal Biology, 131 |
| 2025 | Kjertakov, M., & Petersen, A. (250101). Hot Water Immersion as a Means to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Mortality. Current Cardiology Reviews, 21(1), |
| 2024 |
Atanasovska, T., Farr, T., Smith, R., Petersen, A. C., Garnham, A., Andersen, M. J., Krum, H., Wong, C., & McKenna, M. J. (241215). Acute oral digoxin in healthy adults hastens fatigue and increases plasma K+ during intense exercise, despite preserved skeletal muscle Na+,K+-ATPase. Journal of Physiology, 602(24), (6849-6869). doi: 10.1113/JP287274 |
| 2024 |
McKenna, M. J., Gong, X., Petersen, A. C., Sostaric, S., Goodman, C. A., Garnham, A., Aw, T. J., Steward, C. H., Murphy, K. T., & Carey, K. A. (241101). Digoxin and exercise effects on skeletal muscle Na+,K+-ATPase isoform gene expression in healthy humans. Experimental Physiology, 109(11), (1909-1921). doi: 10.1113/EP091962 |
| 2023 | Ahmadi, Hekmatikar., Nelson, A., & Petersen, A. (231201). Highlighting the idea of exerkines in the management of cancer patients with cachexia: novel insights and a critical review. BMC Cancer, 23(1), |
| 2023 | Kjertakov, M., Chandrasiri, S., & Petersen, A. (230209). Hot water immersion as a potential substitute for strength training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Physiology, 14 |
| 2022 | Kjertakov, M., & Petersen, A. (221125). Hot water immersion could be an effective alternative to physical exercise in improving cardiovascular fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Physiology, 13 |
| 2022 |
Sostaric, S., Petersen, A. C., Goodman, C. A., Gong, X., Aw, T. J., Brown, M. J., Garnham, A., Steward, C. H., Murphy, K. T., & Carey, K. A. (220801). Oral digoxin effects on exercise performance, K+ regulation and skeletal muscle Na+,K+-ATPase in healthy humans. Journal of Physiology, 600(16), (3749-3774). doi: 10.1113/JP283017 |
| 2022 | Tran, C. T., Atanasovska, T., Graff, C., Melgaard, J., Kanters, J. K., Smith, R., Petersen, A. C., Kjeldsen, K. P., & McKenna, M. J. (220301). Plasma potassium concentration and cardiac repolarisation markers, Tpeak-Tend and Tpeak-Tend/QT, during and after exercise in healthy participants and in end-stage renal disease. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(3), (691-702). |
| 2022 | Philp, C. P., Pitchford, N. W., Fell, J. W., Kitic, C. M., Buchheit, M., Petersen, A. C., Minson, C. T., Visentin, D. C., & Watson, G. (220201). Hot water immersion; potential to improve intermittent running performance and perception of in-game running ability in semiprofessional Australian Rules Footballers?. Plos One, 17(2 February), |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Exercise physiology
- Muscle physiology
- Molecular exercise physiology
- Exercise training
- Heat Stress and Heat Shock Proteins
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Aaron Petersen
Dr Aaron Petersen obtained his PhD in Exercise Physiology at Victoria University, Melbourne. He undertook post-doctoral training at Deakin University, Melbourne investigating the effects of exercise and diet on skeletal muscle signalling pathways. He has now returned to Victoria University where he is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology in the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.
Aaron’s research focuses on muscular responses and adaptation to exercise training and environmental stressors. Additionally, Aaron is interested in the molecular mechanisms involved in regulation of muscle mass and identifying strategies to improve muscle mass and function. He is particularly interested in the benefits of chronic heat therapy for the enhancement of muscle function in both sporting and clinical settings.
His research interests include muscle adaptation to exercise training and the benefits of exercise in ageing and disease. Additionally, Aaron is interested in the molecular mechanisms and signalling pathways involved in adaptation to exercise and strategies to enhance the adaptive response. He has a particular interest in heat stress and heat shock proteins.
Aaron has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has supervised two Masters by Research and five PhD candidates. He is a member of the Australian Physiological Society and the European College of Sport Science.
Aaron's first notable scientific achievement was awarded to him at age 11, when he received the Te Aroha Primary School prize for science.
Qualifications
- PhD (Exercise Physiology), Victoria University, 2008
Key publications
Aaron has over 69 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Aaron's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 64)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Identification of optimal compression garment characteristics for females
From: DMND Sports Pty Ltd
Other investigators: Dr James Broatch
For period: 2021-2021
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Research | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (6) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Master of Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 - Present |
Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 |
Post-doctoral research fellow
|
Deakin University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2010 -
Present
|
Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
Victoria University |
| Jan 2008 -
Dec 2009
|
Post-doctoral research fellow
Deakin University |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award, 2005: Best Paper (Performance Enhancement and Basic Science) - Australian Sports Medicine Federation |
Professional memberships
- Professional member, Australian Physiological Society
- Professional member, European College of Sports Science
Media appearances
13th August 2019
ABC Radio Afternoons with Richelle Hunt Invited expert on exercise in different environments
