Ben Smith

Ben Smith is a Senior Human Performance Researcher at Nike, with a career marked by extensive research experience in sports and exercise science. Prior to joining Nike in November 2024, Ben worked as a Research Assistant at the Nike Sport Research Lab through VanderHouwen, and held various roles at the University of Otago, including Research Technician and Laboratory Technician. Ben’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Sports, Exercise, and Health, as well as a Bachelor of Physical Education with Honours in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Otago. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Laboratory Demonstrator and Peer Assisted Study Sessions Mentor at the University of Otago, and a Research Assistant at the University of Newcastle.