Mathias Vedsø Kristiansen

Mathias Vedsø Kristiansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, within The Faculty of Medicine. He leads the Body Composition and Strength Laboratories, focusing on muscle function, strength training, bone health, and body composition with clinical applications in breast cancer rehabilitation and chronic pain management.

Education: PhD (2015), Cand. Scient in Sports Science (2012), Bachelor (2010). Holds University pedagogics certification for assistant lecturers (2018).

Research Focus: Pioneering studies on resistance training's analgesic effects in breast cancer survivors (ANTRAC trial) and strength training's role in minimizing late effects of childhood leukemia (STEEL study). Key areas include muscle synergies, imaging techniques in clinical settings, and athlete performance optimization in sports like sprint kayaking.

Publications: Over 99 peer-reviewed articles (2025: 1, 2024: 12, 2023: 22+) across clinical exercise science, biomechanics, and sports technology. Recent work emphasizes strength metrics, wearable technology for performance analysis, and neuromuscular adaptations.

Awards: Best oral presentation at the 2022 Sprint Canoeing Congress and Danish Society of Biomechanics Student Award (2015).

Collaborations: International partnerships with European and Australian institutions. Active in journals as a reviewer and conference speaker.

Labs/Teams: Directs Body Composition and Strength Laboratories, collaborating on projects like the ANTRAC trial and biomechanical analyses in kayaking. Engages in applied research with athletes and clinical populations.