Matthew Bliss

Matthew Bliss serves as an Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences and Director of Exercise Science at Wilmington College since 2017. He previously held an Assistant Professor position in Kinesiology at Texas A&M – Kingsville.

Education: B.S. in Sports Nutrition and Nutrition & Dietetics (Mansfield University of Pennsylvania); M.A. and Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology (Kent State University), with a Graduate Assistantship during his studies. His doctoral work examined cardiovascular responses and cerebral oxygenation in fit vs. unfit males under hypoxic conditions.

Research Interests: He focuses on physiological adaptations to physical activity in extreme environments, caffeine’s effects on performance, and ergogenic aids. His teaching includes courses like Environmental Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Chronic Diseases, and Introduction to Exercise Science.

Lab/Team Affiliation: Based at the Center for Sport Sciences on campus.