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João Miguel Santos Bruno

Portuguese Air Force, University of Coimbra

ORCID iD 0000-0001-9656-1563
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About

João Miguel Santos Bruno is affiliated with the University of Coimbra and the Portuguese Air Force. He has an academic background in Sports Science and applied exercise physiology, with professional experience spanning higher education, military performance, and operational human factors.

His research focuses on aerospace physiology, G-force tolerance, pilot safety, and human performance in high-acceleration military aviation environments. In particular, his work explores how targeted physical preparation, respiratory muscle training, neck and trunk conditioning, and evidence-informed exercise strategies may support fighter pilot health, resilience, and operational readiness.

He is the corresponding author of research examining fighter pilot G-tolerance and evidence gaps in this field, with a broader scientific interest in translating exercise physiology into practical interventions for high-performance and high-risk populations. His work also extends to strength and conditioning, youth athlete development, and the methodological quality of evidence synthesis in sport and exercise science.

Through his academic and applied roles, João aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, contributing to safer, more effective, and evidence-based approaches to human performance in military aviation and other demanding performance environments.

Employment

  • Portuguese Air Force Exercise Physiologist F-16 Pilots
    2023 - Present
  • University of Coimbra Assistant Teacher
    2022 - 2023

Education

  • University of Coimbra Msc in Youth Sports (Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education)
    2020 - 2022
  • University of Coimbra Bsc in Sport and Physical Ecucation (FCDEF-UC)
    2016 - 2019

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (14)