Rate My Professor Edward Snelling

Professor Edward Snelling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Adelaide in Australia and joined the University of Pretoria in February 2019. His research operates at the interface of experimental physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry. He investigates resting and locomotor energetics, respiratory and cardiovascular performance, muscle and skeletal systems, and thermoregulation using animal models from Africa and Australia, including mammals, birds, fish and insects.

Professor Snelling holds the degrees of BSc, BSc (Hons) and PhD. Prior to his appointment at the University of Pretoria he held positions including ARC Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide and roles at the University of the Witwatersrand. His work contributes to understanding physiological limits in diverse species, with applications in veterinary science and wildlife research through his affiliation with the Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Research.