Dr. Robert Lockie is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at California State University, Fullerton and has been a researcher for over 25 years. His primary research focus is with first responders, including recruit and incumbent law enforcement officers and firefighters; custody assistants; and military populations. This research has focused on the performance aspects of tactical populations as it relates to academy survivability and job-specific tasks, injury prevention, and career longevity. Dr. Lockie has authored or co-authored over 170 manuscripts and 130 presentations on the topics of law enforcement, firefighter, and military fitness, testing, and tactical performance. Dr. Lockie has also conducted research in linear speed, change-of-direction speed, and agility; strength and power; biomechanics; and performance analysis of different sports from adolescents to elite athletes. Including sports research, Dr. Lockie authored or co-authored over 310 manuscripts and 220 presentations. From 2022-2025, Dr. Lockie has been recognized by Elsevier & Stanford University as one of the top 2% most-cited scientists in the world. In 2024, Dr. Lockie was awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year.