Prof Sharhidd Taliep, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Prof Sharhidd Taliep is an exercise scientist with a PhD from the University of Cape Town (2008). He specialises in exercise physiology and sports performance research. His research on the electroencephalography (EEG) response of a cricket batsman led to the publication of the first two cricket perceptual EEG studies in the world. Prof Taliep currently holds a South African Sweden University Forum (SASUF) grant in collaboration with the University of Western Cape. He serves on the Cricket South Africa Research Committee and SAFA Cape Town Sports Science and Medical Committee. He holds a Y2 NRF rating.