Nathan Edwards, PhD

Dr. Nathan Edwards is is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine in The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a Core Faculty Member within the Human Performance Collaborative and leads their Tactical Research Program. He has expertise in tactical athlete movement assessments and the application of biomechanics to human performance, and he is also interested in improving the holistic health of first responders. He has worked with local law enforcement to improve testing and evaluation of physical performance and equipment carriage. Nathan is currently leading the integration of sports science methods into law enforcement training with a local sheriff’s department.

Research Focus

Optimizing tactical athlete performance and reducing injury prevalence through a holistic approach to health, wellness, and performance initiatives. This focus primarily targets law enforcement and other first responders.