Greg Cox

Dr. Greg Cox is an Associate Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, where he serves as co-Head of Program for Nutrition and Dietetics. With over two decades of experience in sports nutrition, he previously worked at the Australian Institute of Sport as a Senior Sports Dietitian and Sports Science Medicine Manager. Dr. Cox has supported athletes across numerous Olympic sports including Triathlon, Canoe, Diving, Gymnastics, and Water Polo, and served as Nutrition Lead for the Australian Olympic Team at the Rio 2016 Games. He is a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and a Level 3 Kinanthropometrist.

Dr. Cox's educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Carbohydrate intake strategies to enhance endurance exercise performance from Deakin University (2004-2011)
• Master of Health Science in Human Nutrition from Deakin University (1999-2000)
• Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Queensland (1991-1992)
• Bachelor of Human Movement Studies from University of Queensland (1988-1990)

Dr. Cox's research focuses on practical applications in sports nutrition, with particular interest in iron metabolism and exercise, fluid intake during and after exercise, dietary intakes of endurance athletes, and dietary manipulations to enhance endurance and power/sprint exercise. His current work explores new technologies such as continuous glucose monitors and their applications in sport. His research is practitioner-driven, addressing real-world questions from working with elite and recreational athletes and coaches. This applied approach ensures his work has direct relevance to sports performance and athlete health.

Analysis of Dr. Cox's recent publications reveals a strong focus on emerging technologies in sports nutrition, particularly continuous glucose monitoring applications for athletes. His work examines glycemic variability in endurance athletes, energy availability assessment, and novel supplementation approaches. There's also a growing emphasis on planetary health and sustainable nutrition practices within the field. His research consistently bridges the gap between scientific investigation and practical application in elite sports settings, with numerous publications addressing specific sport nutrition challenges across various athletic disciplines.

Dr. Cox has received recognition for his teaching excellence, including the e-Teval Teaching Award 183 for Sport and Exercise Nutrition. He is also a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field.

As co-Head of Program for Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University, Dr. Cox mentors numerous students and has supervised several research projects, including recent work on fluid loss in surfing populations. His external roles include Nutrition Lead for Paddle Australia and Triathlon Australia, where he guides athletes toward major competitions including the Commonwealth Games. Dr. Cox actively contributes to major research projects such as "Nutrition Research for Mental Health, Cognition and Eating Disorders" and "Public health nutrition research," demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge across multiple domains of nutrition science.

Dr. Cox is actively involved with the Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group at Bond University's Institute of Health and Sport. His work often involves collaboration with national sporting organizations including the Australian Institute of Sport, Paddle Australia, and Triathlon Australia. Through his leadership in the Sports Dietitians Australia 4-day Sports Nutrition course, which he managed for over 15 years, he has trained hundreds of professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, significantly influencing sports nutrition practice internationally.