Ms Nicole Jones

Biography

Nicole is a PhD researcher in Biomechanics at University of Southern Queensland, focusing on exercise-induced muscle damage, repeated bout effects, and neurophysiological adaptations to acute eccentric exercise. She began her academic career as a secondary educator in Physics and Mathematics before transitioning to higher education and research, driven by a passion for biomechanics and motor control.

Nicole holds a Master of Science (Distinction) in Sport & Exercise from UniSQ, where she received the Dean’s Commendation for academic excellence. Her current doctoral research investigates neuromuscular adaptations and muscle-tendon mechanics, specifically examining triceps surae strength assessment protocols and the contralateral repeated bout effect. Through this work, she aims to enhance the understanding of muscle resilience and recovery, with applications in rehabilitation and athletic performance.

Since joining UniSQ, Nicole has contributed to biomechanics and motor control education as a sessional lecturer, mentoring undergraduate students and integrating research-led teaching into the curriculum. She has collaborated on biomechanics research projects alongside national and international scholars. Her expertise spans experimental methodologies including electromyography, ultrasonography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and computational data analysis.

Beyond her research, Nicole is committed to advancing biomechanics education and engagement. She is an Associate Fellow of AdvanceHE and advocates for evidence-based learning in sports science. With the long-term goal of bridging biomechanics research with practical applications in technique enhancement, strength training and rehabilitation, Nicole aims to contribute to both academia and industry, while fostering the next generation of researchers and educators.

Employment

Expertise

Biomechanics

Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Repeated Bout Effects

Neurophysiological Adaptations

Eccentric Exercise

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Electromyography (EMG)

Teaching

SES1002 Introduction to Sport and Exercise

SES2202 Biomechanics

SES6001 Advanced Biomechanics

SES2102 Motor Control and Learning

SES6003 Advanced Motor Control and Learning

Fields of Research

• 420701. Biomechanics
• 420702. Exercise physiology
• 420703. Motor control
• 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified

Professional Membership