Alex Ehlert, Ph.D.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
of America
9 Years Experience
Data scientist (Biomechanics) and
researcher with a passion for building
products, systems, and technologies using
a scientific and data-informed approach.
Experience
North Carolina Wesleyan
University
Assistant Professor / August, 2021 —
May, 2022
As a tenure track faculty
member in the department of
exercise science, I engaged
in scholarly research,
instructed undergraduate
courses, and supervised
students as they engaged in
academic research projects.
My research focus was on the
use of field-based
technology (GPS, radar guns,
portable force plates) to
assess and monitor athlete
health, fitness, and
performance over time. I was
also collaborating with
external colleagues on
projects related to the
measurement and use of
technology to aid coaching
and decision-making in golf
and other skill-based
sports.
Assistant Professor of
Exercise Science / May, 2021 —
June, 2022
Managed research teams
consisting of colleagues
student researchers and
external collaborators to
conduct sports science
research projects and
publish results in
scientific journals.
Developed health and
performance testing
protocols for athletes on
campus which integrated
outputs from multiple
technologies applied
statistical models and
generated reports and
dashboards to provide
data-informed insights to
student-athletes and
coaches. Created standard
operating procedures to
ensure high-quality data
collection procedures were
adhered to within the
Applied Physiology
Laboratory. Supervised
student-led research
projects including guidance
on research methodology data
collection and analysis and
preparation of scientific
reports manuscripts and
presentations.
Research Expertise
Sports Science
Biomechanics
Golf Research
Exercise Physiology
Fitness Technologies
And 5 more
About
I have a passion for where sports
science, data, technology, and
coaching intersect. Across the past 10
years, I have gotten the chance to
work on a diverse set of projects
spanning academic research, industry
R&D and data science, and applied
performance training and analytics.
This has included over 25
peer-reviewed research publications,
applied research and R&D projects
to develop and validate sports
biomechanics products, developing
applied data science workflows and
systems for performance training
facilities, and providing education
and technical expertise for coaches
and practitioners. I have a passion
for where sports science, data,
technology, and coaching intersect,
and love challenging problems which
require a blend between creative
problem solving and scientific rigor.