Dustin W. Davis

Dustin W. Davis, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He completed his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences under James W. Navalta in 2023 and previously earned a B.S. in Physical Education (2017) and M.S. in Kinesiology (2019) from the University of Central Missouri.

Research Focus:

• Wearable technology validation for heart rate and energy expenditure
• Inclusivity in sport/exercise science
• Adaptation of research protocols for underrepresented groups

Teaching: Impacts over 600 students annually through courses in exercise physiology, fitness assessment, and human anatomy & physiology.

Publications (2023-2025): Investigates wearable technology across diverse activities (pickleball, mountain biking, treadmill workouts), DEI implementation challenges, and nature-connected mindfulness metrics. Key themes include device accuracy, gender equity, and environmental psychology.

Journal Leadership: Serves as Executive Editor of the International Journal of Exercise Science, mentoring early-career researchers.