Dr. Brett A. Baxter is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom. He has been teaching in higher education since 2018, delivering courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and research methods while supervising doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate students. His research focuses on eccentric and isometric resistance training, neuromuscular rehabilitation, injury prevention, musculoskeletal adaptations, and exercise interventions for healthy ageing. Dr. Baxter has secured over £218,000 in competitive research funding, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, regularly reviews manuscripts for international journals in exercise medicine and sports science, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Dr. Victor Romano is a distinguished academic and practitioner specializing in kinesiology, exercise science, and sport performance. Dr. Romano serves as an Associate Professor for the PhD in Health Sciences program and Concentration Track Director for Human and Sport Performance. In this role, he mentors doctoral candidates and spearheads cutting-edge research in areas such as human performance optimization, injury prevention, and exercise science. With over 20 years of experience in academic instruction, research, and applied practice, Dr. Romano is a recognized expert in human and sport performance.  

Dr. Romano holds a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) in Kinesiology from Drexel University, a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Physical Education from Gardner-Webb University, and a Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Pennsylvania Western University. He also holds an array of professional certifications, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) from the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as certifications in corrective exercise, Kinesio taping, fitness nutrition, and sport performance analysis.  

Beyond academia, Dr. Romano has an impressive background in applied sports performance, working with professional and Olympic athletes across disciplines such as football, basketball, track and field, and swimming. His expertise as a sport performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, and medical team member for national track and field events highlights his commitment to elevating athlete performance at all levels. He also works with the Catawba College Athletic Department as a Sport Performance Analyst. In this role he works with Men’s and Woman’s Soccer team collecting, coordinating, analyzing, and interpreting data in relation to athlete development data. He uses this information to assist in establishing benchmark information to enable monitoring and reporting of student-athlete efforts to enhance physical preparation, injury prevention, and recovery programs.

Prof. Francesco Inchingolo is a Full Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. He also serves as Vice Director of the Complex Operational Unit of Odontostomatology at the Bari University Hospital Consortium Policlinico and Director of the Postgraduate School of Oral Surgery.

He earned his Degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1983 and subsequently completed specializations in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Experimental Medicine, Dentistry (Odontostomatology), and Maxillofacial Surgery. Throughout his distinguished academic career spanning more than four decades, Prof. Inchingolo has combined clinical practice, research, teaching, and international collaboration in oral and maxillofacial sciences.

Prof. Inchingolo has coordinated numerous national and international research projects, supervised over 200 academic theses, and delivered more than 200 university teaching appointments. He has established extensive collaborations with universities and research institutions across Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. His scientific contributions include hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters, and active participation in international conferences, with research focusing on innovative approaches in oral surgery, implantology, orthodontics, regenerative medicine, and dental biomaterials.

Matthias Hinz is a sport scientist affiliated with the University of Potsdam, Germany, where he pursued a Master's degree in Integrative Sport, Movement and Health Science. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Movement Science from Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, following undergraduate studies at the German Sport University Cologne.

Throughout his academic journey, Matthias has gained international experience through study programs at the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, focusing on sports injuries, sport psychology, and European sports systems. In addition to his academic background, he has worked as a teacher, sports camp leader, outdoor event moderator, and supervisor in recreational and wellness settings across Germany and Europe. His international experience includes youth sports leadership and outdoor education programs in Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and France. He is actively engaged in handball, surfing, and language learning and holds certifications in lifesaving, first aid, and advanced English proficiency.