Ajmol Ali

Ajmol Ali is an Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Science at Massey University's Auckland Campus and serves as Associate Dean, International for the College of Health. He is a core faculty member of the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, where he contributes to research, teaching, and administrative leadership.

His academic foundation was built at Loughborough University in the UK through the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Second Class Upper Division (1998)
• Master of Science with Distinction (1999)
• Doctor of Philosophy (2002)

Professor Ali's research program centers on physiological and performance dynamics in team sports, with specialized expertise in football (soccer) biomechanics and metabolic responses. He investigates ergogenic interventions including fluid strategies and nutritional supplementation, while also pioneering work in pediatric exercise science to optimize youth athletic development. His interdisciplinary approach bridges exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and biomechanics through collaborations with food scientists, biochemists, and clinical researchers.

His scientific recognition includes the prestigious Gatorade Sport Science Institute award:

• Gatorade Sport Science Institute (GSSI) Prize for Master's thesis on soccer performance

Professor Ali actively mentors doctoral and master's students while securing competitive external funding, notably from DuPont (now Invista) for compression garment research in recreational athletes. He established the Sport and Exercise Science Laboratory at Massey's Auckland Campus and continues to lead promotional initiatives and consultancy projects for the School, demonstrating sustained research productivity and institutional engagement.