Geoffrey A. Power

Dr. Geoffrey A. Power is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, where he directs the Neuromechanical Performance Research Lab. His research focuses on neuromuscular physiology and the physiology of aging, particularly examining muscle mechanics, motor unit loss with age, and the history-dependence of force production.

• BKin (Honours) - Memorial University of Newfoundland
• M.Sc. (Integrative Physiology) - Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Ph.D. (Neuromuscular Physiology) - University of Western Ontario
• Postdoctoral Fellow - University of Calgary

His work investigates age-related alterations to muscle mechanics using in vitro, in vivo, in situ, and whole-human approaches. Recent studies explore serial sarcomere dynamics, eccentric strength maintenance, and neuromuscular fatigability in older adults. His lab also examines neuroprotective effects of exercise and muscle architecture plasticity.

Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2022) include:

• Cellular and joint-level muscle contractile properties in aging
• Eccentric exercise and force enhancement/depression mechanisms
• Comparative studies on young vs. old adults and animal models
• Neuromuscular fatigue and training adaptation responses
• Interdisciplinary applications in neurodegenerative conditions and metabolic disorders

Scientific recognition includes

• 2025 JSHS Editors Choice
• 2024 APNM Editors Choice Best Paper
• 2019 Ontario Early Researcher Award
• 2016 David Winter Young Investigator Award
• 2013 Emerging Scientist Award (International Society of Biomechanics)

He mentors several graduate students (PhD and MSc) and contributes to knowledge translation through public engagement initiatives. His research program integrates cellular biomechanics, human performance assessment, and clinical applications for aging populations.