Daniel A. Almeida Marinho

Daniel A. Almeida Marinho is an Associate Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), where he has served since 2008. He leads the Ph.D. program in Sport Sciences and holds Habilitation in the same field from UBI (2013). His academic journey includes a degree in Sport and Physical Education (2004) from the University of Porto (UP) and a Ph.D. in Sport Sciences (2009) from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD).

• Research focuses on resistance training, sports technology integration, and psychophysiological performance optimization.
• Authored 150+ academic works including 60 SCI journal articles and 10 books/book chapters.
• Active in applied sports science, coordinating the Evaluation and Control Training Centre for the Portuguese Swimming Federation since 2013.

His publications address biomechanical modeling in wheelchair racing, warm-up protocols for strength training, and brain-regulated pacing strategies during exercise. While no formal awards are highlighted in the text, his editorial leadership in books like Bridging Science and Practical Appliance in Resistance Training underscores his field influence.