Alfred Nimmerichter

Dr. Alfred Nimmerichter is a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Sports at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. He holds leadership roles as Head of the Bachelor and Master programs in Training & Sport and Training & Sport Sciences, and serves as Deputy Head of the Academic Board. His research focuses on sports physiology, particularly in youth athletes, exercise performance optimization, and muscle oxygenation dynamics.

Key research areas include the effects of menstrual cycles on athletic performance, carbon shoe biomechanics, and pediatric exercise science. He leads projects like the 'Female Hormonal Cycle' study and investigates muscle deoxygenation in youth cyclists. His work emphasizes reproducibility in strength testing and critical power models in both lab and field settings.

Recent publications highlight longitudinal studies on aerobic fitness in cyclists and cognitive factors in Formula 1 simulation performance. Nimmerichter is an editorial board member for Pediatric Exercise Science and actively collaborates on international projects. His applied research bridges sports science with practical training methodologies for elite and youth athletes.