Yasuki Sekiguchi

Yasuki Sekiguchi, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas Tech University, specializing in environmental physiology and sports performance optimization. He leads the Sports Performance Lab and holds extensive expertise in heat acclimation, hydration strategies, and recovery monitoring for athletes.

• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Connecticut (2021)
• Ph.D. in Exercise Science, University of Connecticut (2020)
• M.S. in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas (2016)
• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kobe University (Japan) (2014)

His research focuses on heat acclimation protocols, fluid and electrolyte balance monitoring, and training load recovery assessment for endurance athletes. He investigates the impact of hydration status on sleep quality, wearable technology validation, and physiological adaptations to thermal stress.

Recent publications demonstrate his emphasis on sex-specific physiological responses, oxidative stress mechanisms, and machine learning applications for optimizing heat mitigation strategies. His work bridges laboratory findings to practical implementation for elite athletes and active populations.

At Texas Tech, Sekiguchi contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs in Kinesiology and Sport Management, while conducting translational research through the Sports Performance Lab. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and has contributed to industry guidelines like NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science.