faculty spotlight

William Lunn, professor of exercise science

RECENT HONOR: recipient of the J. Philip Smith Award for Outstanding Teaching

OTHER HATS: Lunn is the coordinator of the Exercise and Sport Science Program at Southern. He is also the director of the Connecticut Health, Athletic, and Mental Performance (CHAMP) Center, located in the new home for the College of Health and Human Services.

WHAT’S CHAMP: Using the latest technology and a team of experts, CHAMP offers a range of services, including precision testing, health assessments, psychological consulting, and performance optimization. CHAMP caters not only to athletes but also those looking to optimize their health.

RESEARCH INTERESTS: protein metabolism, high-intensity interval training, nutritional ketosis, performance-testing validation

RECENT POINT OF PRIDE: In the 2023-24 academic year, 100% of graduating students from Southern’s Exercise and Sport Science Program found employment in the exercise science profession or were admitted to a higher-level graduate program in exercise science or related fields.