Derek Smith

Derek Smith, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming's College of Health Sciences. He serves as Director of the Division (since 2013) and Director of the Human Integrative Physiology (HIP) Laboratory.

• Ph.D., University of Colorado (2003)
• M.S., Wake Forest University (1999)
• B.S., Colorado State University (1997)

His research focuses on physical activity interventions for chronic disease prevention using interdisciplinary approaches and innovative technologies. Key areas include health behavior change adoption/maintenance, sedentary behavior reduction, and clinical translation of lifestyle modifications.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in rural healthcare systems, resistance training optimization, and intergenerational health impacts, with applications spanning geriatric physiology, pediatric health, and exercise technology validation.

• 2012: NIH grant ($64,851) for clinical e-Health intervention adaptation
• 2011: NIH/NCRR ($5,000) for clinical behavior change program development
• 2009-2012: INBRE-2 ($16.7M institutional grant) as Project Investigator

Professional affiliations include Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative, American College of Sports Medicine (Wyoming representative), and Wyoming Action for Healthy Kids. He has received multiple 'Top Prof' awards from the University of Wyoming's Mortar Board chapter.