Neil King

Professor Neil King is a leading academic in Physical Activity, Appetite Control, and Energy Balance at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences. He holds a Professorial position in the Faculty of Health and has an h-index of 51, with over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and 150 conference abstracts. His research focuses on the interplay between exercise, satiety, and weight management, particularly in obesity-related contexts.

• Education:
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Leeds)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (University of Leeds)

His research interests span obesity, dietary interventions, and the physiological mechanisms underlying appetite regulation. He has pioneered studies on resistance to weight loss and susceptibility to weight gain, emphasizing translational strategies for effective weight management. Key projects include the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program and Intermittent Energy Restriction studies.

Professor King has supervised 22 Higher Degree Research students and actively mentors PhD/MPhil candidates focusing on innovative weight loss strategies, including serious games and behavioral interventions. His work is funded by Australian Competitive Grants, with projects addressing metabolic health, exercise physiology, and dietary compensation.

Professional affiliations include ORCID, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn profiles, reflecting his international collaboration and outreach. He is sought after for supervising students in Nutrition, Sports Science, and Human Movement disciplines.