Grant Tinsley, Ph.D.

Education

• 2016 - Ph.D., Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, and Health Promotion, Baylor University
• 2013 - M.S., Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
• 2012 - B.S., Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
• 2012 - B.S., Physiology, Oklahoma State University

Research

• Critical evaluation of body composition assessment techniques
• Energy balance manipulations ranging from intermittent fasting to overfeeding
• Sports nutrition strategies to improve performance and body composition

Courses Taught

• KIN 3347 Nutrition for Exercise and Performance
• KIN 5338 Human Body Composition
• KIN 5358 Ergogenic Aids and Human Performance
• KIN 7104 Doctoral Seminar

Awards and Honors

• Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (FISSN). 2026.
• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM). 2025.
• World's Top 2% Scientists List. 2020 - present.
• Angela Lumpkin Outstanding Research Award. 2024.
• Excellence in Research Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas Tech University. 2021.
• Nutritional Research Achievement Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2021.
• New Faculty Award, Texas Tech Alumni Association, 2019.
• Best Paper Award, European Journal of Sports Science, 2018.
• Faculty Recognition Award, Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa, 2018.