Laura Pomportes Castagnet
About Laura Pomportes Castagnet
Laura Pomportes Castagnet is an Attachée Temporaire D'enseignement Et De Recherche at Aix-Marseille Université, specializing in sports nutrition and research. She has a background as a high-level athlete, having been a member of the French national squash team for eight years.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Laura Pomportes Castagnet has been serving as an Attachée Temporaire d'enseignement et de recherche at Aix-Marseille Université since 2021. In this role, she engages in teaching various topics related to nutrition and sports science. Prior to her current position, she worked as Ingénieure de recherche at the same university from 2018 to 2021, contributing to the TechnoSport initiative in Marseille. Her experience at Aix-Marseille Université highlights her commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of sports and nutrition.
Education and Expertise
Laura Pomportes Castagnet holds multiple degrees in sports science. She earned a Master in STAPS, Prévention et Éducation à la Santé par les Activités Physiques et Sportives from Aix-Marseille Université from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her studies with a Doctorat en Sciences du Mouvement Humain at Université Côte d'Azur from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she has achieved Brevet d'Etat 1er and 2ème degré in squash from CREPS PACA / FFSQUASH, showcasing her expertise in sports education and coaching.
Background in High-Level Sports
Laura Pomportes Castagnet has a significant background in high-level sports, having been a member of the French national squash team for eight years. Her experience as a Sportive de haut niveau Elite with the Fédération Française de Squash from 2009 to 2017 further solidified her expertise in competitive sports. This background informs her research and teaching in sports nutrition and physical education.
Research Focus in Sports Nutrition
Laura Pomportes Castagnet conducts research missions in sports nutrition, with a specific focus on bioenergetics and endocrinology. Her research interests align with her academic background and practical experience in high-level sports, allowing her to contribute valuable insights into the nutritional needs of athletes. This work supports her teaching efforts at Aix-Marseille Université.
Previous Teaching Experience
Before her current role at Aix-Marseille Université, Laura Pomportes Castagnet served as Chargée de cours en nutrition sportive at EDNH, Ecole de Diététique et Nutrition Humaine from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she taught courses related to sports nutrition, further enhancing her teaching portfolio and expertise in the intersection of diet and athletic performance.