Baptiste Morel

Baptiste Morel is an Associate Professor at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, affiliated with the LIBM (Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité) in Chambéry, France. His research bridges muscle physiology, biomechanics, and human performance, with significant contributions to both clinical and sports science domains.

• PhD, University of Lyon 1 (2014)
• Research & Teaching Assistant, University of Saint-Étienne (2014–2015)
• Research & Teaching Assistant, Le Mans University (2015–2016)
• Associate Professor, MIP Laboratory (2016)
• Associate Professor, University of Savoie Mont Blanc, LIBM (2019–present)
• Coordinator, Master’s in Engineering and Ergonomics of Sporting Products (2020–present)

His research focuses on neuromuscular fatigue, particularly in two areas: chronic fatigue in pathological populations (e.g., cancer-related fatigue) and sports performance through biomechanical modeling. He leads the interdisciplinary BIOCARE project (350 k€), aiming to develop a biopsychosocial model of cancer-related fatigue. His work in sports science includes the development of a conceptual and mathematical framework for the force-velocity-endurance relationship, with applications in elite sports training. He has collaborated with professional teams such as LOU Rugby, AG2R La Mondiale, and national federations under the THPCA 2024 program for the Paris Olympics.

The recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining biomechanics, physiology, clinical applications, and molecular research. Key themes include muscle fatigue mechanisms, force-velocity profiling, pediatric malformations, and neuroimaging. His work spans from basic science to applied performance and clinical outcomes.

Notable scientific contributions and recognitions include:

• Co-Principal Investigator of the BIOCARE project
• Contributor to the fatigue reference manual of the Francophone Association for Supportive Oncological Care
• Regular contributor to national media (France Inter, France Culture)
• Author of a highly read article in The Conversation (>100,000 readers)

Baptiste Morel has supervised 3 PhD students and 13 Master’s theses, demonstrating strong mentorship and academic leadership. He has secured competitive research funding and leads collaborative efforts across multiple institutions. His work is supported by grants related to elite sports performance and chronic disease management.

He is a key member of the LIBM research team, contributing to both fundamental research and translational applications in health and performance. His lab focuses on human movement analysis, fatigue assessment, and biomechanical modeling.