Professor Sophia Nimphius, PhD, GAICD, serves as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) and Professor of Human Performance at Edith Cowan University in Australia. She has held significant industry roles, including Sports Science Manager at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre and High Performance Women’s Sport Science Coordinator for Softball Australia. Additionally, she has consulted for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), and the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (FIFPRO). With over two decades of experience in the sports industry, Professor Nimphius is a recognised leader and influencer. She is an accredited High Performance Manager and Sports Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia, as well as a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with both the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Her research spans various aspects of human performance, focusing on strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and motor behaviour. Furthermore, she investigates broader socioecological approaches and governance principles that impact athlete performance and health.
