Mitch Naughton

Dr. Mitch Naughton is an Associate Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Newcastle's School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy. He holds a PhD from the University of the Sunshine Coast (2023) and has completed advanced studies in sports science and physiology. His academic roles include course coordination for EXSS2090 and EXSS3050, alongside teaching and demonstrating roles since 2023.

Naughton's research focuses on athlete workload quantification, neuromuscular fatigue in team sports, systems thinking applications in sports science, and open science practices. His work emphasizes complex systems analysis, anti-doping strategies, and data privacy solutions using synthetic data. He maintains collaborations across Australia, the UK, South Africa, and other countries.

Key publications include Systems Thinking Methods in Sport (2024), studies on rugby collision dosages, and analyses of doping prevention systems. He leads grants totaling $29,863, including AI algorithm development for rugby collision intensity and hydration measurement innovation. Current supervision includes a PhD candidate exploring invisible monitoring in soccer performance.

• Grants:
• Validation of a novel method for measuring hydration status ($15,000, 2024-2025)
• University of Waikato Collaborative Seed Grant ($14,863, 2023)

Naughton's work addresses systemic challenges in sports science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and practical applications. His research spans fatigue measurement, anti-doping frameworks, and AI integration while advocating for transparent research practices.