Post Doctoral Fellow, (Molecular Genetics) (University of Pittsburgh, USA)
PhD, (University of Pittsburgh, USA)
MSc, (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA)
BSc, (Summa Cum Laude Honours) (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA)
Diploma in Physical Education (College of PE, Singapore)
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM)
American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Director
International Amateur Athletic Federation coaching level I & II certificates

r Balasekaran obtained his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh through an overseas government scholarship and he did his Post Doctoral Fellowship in molecular genetics at the University of Pittsburgh with a renowned genetics professor. At present he is an Associate Professor and his research projects include physiological responses in exercise and adaptations to health and sports performance, also investigating the influence of genetic factors on exercise related outcomes.  He recently presented the topic “The role of genes and biochemical monitoring of performance in sports” at the Asia-Pacific International Conference of Exercise Science and Sport Science 2009. He is currently actively involved in investigating physiological predictors of human performance.

As a keen runner and a former competitor, Dr. Bala had represented Singapore in long distance running events and had won medals in various international meets.  He had also qualified and raced in the prestigious National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cross-country championships where American athletes are often selected to represent the USA at elite international events, such as the Olympics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) which is the most prestigious distinction within the college and is a certified American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Director. He has also a strong interest in coaching and holds the level one and level two International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) coaching certificates.

Areas of expertise: Anatomy  & Physiology, Human Genetics, Physiology of Exercise, Advance Physiology of Exercise, Applied Physiology of Exercise, Exercise Biochemistry/Metabolism, Impact of Exercise, Nutrition & Obesity on Cardiorespiratory Health, Hockey, Fitness & Conditioning and Track & Field.