School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

Professor David Martin

Professorial Research Fellow
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
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Researcher biography

I am a sport scientist with a background in exercise physiology who has focused on applying cutting-edge science and technology to improve human performance, healthspan, and high-performance systems. My work bridges elite sport, health span, and application of sport technology.

With over 30 years of experience across Olympic sport, professional teams, and health technology startups, I specialise in designing high-performance environments that integrate science, coaching, and technology to drive measurable results.

Core expertise and keywords:

  • High-performance sport and human performance

  • Sport science and exercise physiology

  • Wearable technology and data analytics

  • Healthspan optimization and longevity

  • Talent identification and performance systems

  • Innovation strategy and multidisciplinary teams

I currently hold a conjoint role with the University of Queensland and the Queensland Academy of Sport where I am the Head of the Research and Innovation Unit. Prior to arriving at the University of Queensland, I worked as the Chief Scientist and Director of Performance for a Silicon Valley performance health science start-up company.

Previously, I held leadership roles with the Philadelphia 76ers (Director of Performance) and the Australian Institute of Sport (Senior Sport Scientist), supporting Olympic and professional athletes through applied research, technology integration, and high-performance team design.

My work connects research with real-world impact, supporting athletes, executives, and organizations seeking a competitive edge through science-driven performance and health innovation.

Publications

Journal Articles (4)
Conference Papers (4)

Journal Articles

Hoon, Matthew W, Hopkins, William G, Jones, Andrew M, Martin, David T, Halson, Shona L, West, Nicholas P, Johnson, Nathan A and Burke, Louise M (2014). Nitrate supplementation and high-intensity performance in competitive cyclists. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 39 (9), 1043-9. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2013-0574
Abiss, C. R., Peiffer, J. J., Peake, J. M., Nosaka, K., Suzuki, K., Martin, D.T. and Laursen, P. B. (2008). Effect of carbohydrate ingestion and ambient temperature on muscle fatigue development in endurance-trained male cyclists. Journal of Applied Physiology, 104 (4), 1021-1028. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00683.2007
Gardner, A. S., Stephens, S., Martin, D. T., Lawton, E., Lee, H. and Jenkins, D. (2004). Accuracy of SRM and power tap power monitoring systems for bicycling. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 36 (7), 1252-1258. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000132380.21785.03
Roberts, A. D., Daley, P. J., Martin, D. T., Hahn, A. G., Gore, C. J. and Spence, R. (2002). Differences in physiological test results and cross country skiing race performance of a pair of identical twins. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 5 (3), 236-240. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(02)80008-1

Conference Papers

Gardner, A.S., Martin, D.T., Barras, M., Jenkins, D.G. and Martin, J.C. (2005). 200m Competition Power-Pedaling Rate Relationships In World Class Male And Female Track Sprint Cyclists. 52nd ACSM Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN United States, 1-4 June 2005. Philadelphia, PA United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/00005768-200505001-00452
Linaker, K . L., Martin, D. T., Lawton, E., Rattray, B., Kusnanik, N. W. and Roberts, A. D. (2003). Physiological responses of well trained cyclists to field and laboratory mountain bike race simulations. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2003, San Diego, CA United States, 2003. Maryland Heights, MO United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Linaker, k. L., Martin, D. T., Lawton, E., Rattray, B. and Roberts, A. D. (2002). A comparison of the physiological demands of well-trained cyclists to field and laboratory mountain bike race simulation. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport 2002: Sports Medicine and Science at the Extremes, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-16 October 2002. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
Martin, D., Hahn, A., Lee, H., Roberts, A., Victor, J. and Gore, C. (2002). Effects of A 12-Day "live-high, train low" cycling camp on 4-min and 30-min Performance. 49th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine held in conjunction with the Sixth IOC (Inernational Olympic Committee) World Congress on Sport Sciences, St Louis, MO United States, 28 May-1 June 2002. Maryland Heights, MO United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.