David Looney

Senior Research Physiologist / Human Performance Data Scientist

Research Expertise

Exercise Science
Predictive Modeling
Human Physiology
Metabolism
Cardiometabolic

About

Innovative human performance data scientist and senior research physiologist who creates data-driven, scientifically validated solutions for end users with many general applications. Research deliverables impact athletes, warfighters, tactical professionals, and other populations that must perform in even the most extreme conditions. Authored 116+ scientific articles on research topics including predictive algorithms, exercise science, human performance optimization, body composition, strength and conditioning, and physiological monitoring technologies.

Education

University of Connecticut

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Kinesiology and Exercise Science / December, 2016

University of Connecticut

Master of Science - MS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science / December, 2013

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition Sciences / December, 2011

Dean College

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience

CoachMePlus

Human Performance Data Scientist / January, 2024Present

Data Scientist / August, 2024Present

Lead performance and health data science for commercial, military, and government users; build data pipelines, benchmark-style datasets, validation workflows, and analytics environments for wearable-enabled decision support.

US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Research Physiologist / January, 2017January, 2024

Maximize Human Performance, LLC

President / May, 2024Present

Build scientifically validated algorithms, evaluation tools, and decision aids for organizations using physiological and performance data to guide health, safety, and operational decisions.

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM)

Researcher / November, 2017May, 2024

Set and executed research agendas for biomedical modeling, wearable monitoring, physiological validation, environmental health protection, occupational performance, and tactical-health decision support.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Postdoctoral Researcher / July, 2016November, 2017

Designed applied biomedical and physiological research studies in exercise physiology, occupational health, environmental medicine, wearable/metabolic measurement, and performance decision-making.

University of Connecticut

Phd Researcher Assistant / August, 2013May, 2016

Built a longitudinal NCAA Division I men’s soccer monitoring database connecting training load, biomarkers, wellness, readiness, injury/fatigue indicators, and performance outcomes.

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