Florian Engel

Florian Engel serves as a Research Associate at the INTEX Lab within the Institute of Sport Science at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Humanities. He additionally holds the position of Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Exercise Science and Training program and provides student advisory services.

Dr. Engel's research centers on exercise physiology adaptations across diverse populations with particular emphasis on youth sports. His work spans several key domains:

• Optimizing training and recovery protocols for children, adolescents, and adults
• Performance testing methodologies for young athletes and sedentary children
• Analysis of legal ergogenic aids including compression clothing and verbal encouragement
• Assessment of reliability and validity of wearable sensor technology in sports applications
• Conducting systematic reviews with meta-analyses to synthesize research findings

As Program Coordinator, Dr. Engel oversees curriculum development and academic guidance for the Master's program. His research bridges theoretical exercise science with practical applications in athletic training and performance enhancement, with particular attention to developmental considerations across age groups.

Dr. Engel maintains an active scholarly presence with a dedicated publication list and ResearchGate profile, reflecting his contributions to exercise science literature. His consultation hours for students are available by arrangement, demonstrating his commitment to personalized academic mentorship.