Dr Melissa Jones

Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science

melissa.e.jones@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 383724

Dr Melissa Jones

Melissa Jones specialises in Biomechanics. Following recieveing a BSc in Human Biosciences from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Sports Biomechanics from Loughbrough University, Melissa joined the University of Portsmouth where she completed a PhD with the Research Group in Breast Health. Whilst studying at Porstmouth Melissa also worked as a lecturer and research associate. 

Melissa's research focusses on female biomechanics, and how the breasts impact the rest of body. She is also interested in breast health education and bra preferences of athletes and has conducted research and consultancy work with elite athletes in this area.

Melissa is a member of the Institute of Applied Physiology at Îá°®³Ô¹Ï and an external member of the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth

  • PhD: Computer Simulation of how Lumbar Spine Biomechanics are Influenced by Female Breast Mass and Motion
    University of Portsmouth, 2024
  • MSc: Sports Biomechanics
    Loughborough University, 2012
  • BSc: Human Biosciences
    University of Exeter, 2011

2025

  • Published
    Mills, C., Exell, T., Jones, M. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 1 May 2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 5, e12290.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

  • Published
    Wakefield-Scurr, J., Sanchez, A., Jones, M., Hockley, L., Biswas, A., Johnson, F. & Roberts, E., Jan 2024, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 32, 1, p. 186-200 15 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Jones, M., Jones, B. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jun 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
  • Published
    Brown, N., Jones, M. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 2 Sept 2024, Women's Football. Forsyth, J. & Roberts, C.-M. (eds.). Taylor & Francis
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Published
    Errington, C., Tarnowski, C., Rollo, I., Qaqaya, N., Helsen, W., Paines, E., Jones, M. & Burbage, J., Jun 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jones, M., Jones, B., Whatling, E. & Mehta, R., 21 May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Research in Sports Medicine. 9 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Mills, C., Exell, T. A., Wakefield-Scurr, J. & Jones, M. E. A., Aug 2024, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 42, 15, p. 1453-1463 11 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Mills, C., Exell, T., Wakefield-Scurr, J., St John, E. R. & Jones, M. E. A., 22 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. p. 1-12 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Kirby, E., Jones, M., Evans, S., Gottwald, V. & Owen, J., 8 Jul 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

2023

  • Published
    Wakefield-Scurr, J., Sanchez, A. & Jones, M., Oct 2023, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 31, 5, p. 703-718 16 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

  • Published
    Mills, C. & Jones, M., 2022.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Wakefield-Scurr, J., Hamilton, C., Reeves, K., Jones, M. & Jones, B., 1 Mar 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sports biomechanics. 11 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

  • Published
    Jones, M., Mills, C., Exell, T. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jan 2021, In: Gait and Posture. 83, p. 194-200 7 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Jones, M., Mills, C. & Exell, T., 2020.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Mills, C. & Jones, M., 2020.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Norris, M., Jones, M., Mills, C., Blackmore, T., Inglefield, C. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 14 Apr 2020, In: Aesthetic surgery journal. 40, 5, p. NP253-NP262
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

2022

  • 19 Jul 2022 – 23 Jul 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)