Matthew Bourne

Associate Professor Matthew Bourne is a leading researcher in sports medicine and exercise science at Griffith University's School of Health Sciences and Social Work. He leads the Precision Athlete research program at the Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology (PRECISE) and serves as a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales (2024-2027). His research is internationally recognized across health, sport, and biotechnology domains, with 75% of his publications appearing in the top 10% most-cited journals. He ranks among the top 0.3% of global experts in "Leg Injuries" and was named the world's leading expert in "Hamstring Muscles" by Expertscape in 2023.

His research interests focus on precision training strategies for optimizing athlete health, enhancing performance, and preventing injury. He specializes in biomechanics, injury prevention (particularly ACL and hamstring injuries), muscle physiology, and the application of sports technology in athletic performance. His work bridges the gap between laboratory research and field applications, developing practical solutions for athletes and clinicians.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on lower limb biomechanics, injury risk factors, rehabilitation protocols, and the application of technology in sports performance assessment. His research spans systematic reviews, biomechanical modeling, clinical studies on injury prevention, and validation of assessment technologies, with a particular emphasis on female athletes and precision approaches to training.

• Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (2023-2025)
• MTPConnect REDI Fellowship (2022-2023)
• Queensland Flying Scientist (2025)

Professor Bourne actively supervises numerous doctoral and master's students, with current projects focusing on concussion prevention, ACL injury risk factors, and lower limb biomechanics. His research is supported by significant grants from the Queensland Academy of Sport, Department of Tourism and Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, and industry partners like VALD Performance. He leads the Precision Athlete research program at PRECISE, which develops cutting-edge precision training strategies through a multidisciplinary team of research fellows and higher degree students.