Dr. Matthew Delmonico

Matthew J. Delmonico, Ph.D, MPH, was born and raised in South Kingstown, RI. He received a Master of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Rhode Island, a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from University of South Florida, and Ph.D in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. Dr. Delmonico is a professor of kinesiology who currently teaches at the University of Rhode Island. He has published over 50 articles in scientific journals and received an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2021. Dr. Delmonico's areas of expertise include exercise physiology, aging, sarcopenia, physical functioning in older adults, cardiovascular disease, and rehabilitation. The most rewarding part of his job is helping to train the next generation of students entering the health professions. In his free time, Dr. Delmonico enjoys resistance training, saltwater fishing, and traveling.