Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hemmatinafar | Sport Nutrition | Editorial Board Member
Lecturer | Shiraz University | Iran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hemmatinafar is a highly impactful academic, currently holding the position of Associate Professor within the Sport Science Department at a major university. His comprehensive education provided him with a strong foundation, culminating in a specialization in Sport Physiology. Throughout his professional experience, he has dedicated his career to both teaching and significant research, focusing particularly on how physiological and nutritional interventions affect human performance. Dr. Hemmatinafar’s primary research interests lie in Exercise Physiology and Sport Nutrition, specifically investigating the effects of various dietary supplements—including caffeine, beetroot juice, coffee, and essential fatty acids—on athletes’ optimal performance, muscle hypertrophy, and cardiovascular adaptations following exercise. He also conducts research into practical training methodologies like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and simulation-based programs. His core research skills include advanced laboratory techniques for analyzing cellular and molecular cardiovascular adaptations, proficiency in designing and executing randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials, and expertise in data analysis related to exercise performance and physiological markers (e.g., body composition, hormonal response, and muscle soreness). Dr. Hemmatinafar’s impressive scholarly record, evidenced by an h-index of 12 and an i10-index of 15 (Google Scholar metrics), highlights his significant contributions and impact in the field, serving as his primary award and honors recognition.
Featured Publications:
Kordi, M. R., Choopani, S., Hemmatinafar, M., & Choopani, Z. (2022). The effects of six weeks high intensity interval training (HIIT) on resting plasma levels of adiponectin and fat loss in sedentary young women. Pars Journal of Medical Sciences, 11(1), 23-31. (Citations: 34)
Hemmatinafar, M., Kordi, M. R., Choopani, S., Choobineh, S., & Gharari Arefi, R. (2013). The effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on plasma adiponectin levels, insulin sensitivity and resistance in sedentary young men. Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research, 21(84), 1-12. (Citations: 25)
Hemmatinafar, M., Zaremoayedi, L., Koushkie Jahromi, M., Alvarez-Alvarado, S., Wong, A., Niknam, A., Suzuki, K., Imanian, B., & Bagheri, R. (2023). Effect of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance Recovery after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Female Volleyball Players. Nutrients, 15(17), 3763. (Citations: 15)
Javanmardi, Z., Koushkie Jahromi, M., Hemmatinafar, M., & Sharifi, M. (2021). The Effect of Simulation-based Training on Athletic Performances among Female Basketball Players. The Open Sports Sciences Journal, 14(1), 51-57. (Citations: 11)
Safari, K., Hemmatinafar, M., & Suzuki, K. (2022). Effects of Different Doses of Caffeine Supplementation on Collegiate Male Volleyball Players’ Specific Performance and Skills: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study. Nutrients, 15(18), 4049. (Citations: 9)
Niknam, A., Koushkie Jahromi, M., Hemmatinafar, M., & Oviedo, G. R. (2019). The effects of six weeks high intensity interval training (HIIT) on plasma levels of adiponectin and fat loss in sedentary young men. Life Sciences, 221, 319-326. (Citations: 40)
Imanian, B., Hemmatinafar, M., Daryanoosh, F., Koureshfard, N., Sadeghi, R., Niknam, A., Rezaei, R., & Qashqaei, A. (2024). The effect of probiotics and casein supplementation on aerobic capacity parameters of male soccer players. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 16(1), 116. (Citations: 3)