Dr. John Mercer
John A. Mercer, Ph.D. is a professor in the department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Mercer’s research is focused on biomechanics and physiology of endurance performance with a special emphasis on swimming, biking, and running. Dr. Mercer is co-host of a weekly podcast ‘The Evidence Based Triathlete’ which is designed to provide endurance athletes information about how science can be applied to help them achieve their endurance goals. Dr. Mercer is also working to build UNLV’s Sports Research & Innovation Imitative which will help connect sport industry, faculty, and students.