Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Amber Murphy, PhD
Sports Biomechanist · Researcher · Author · Expert Witness
Academic
Education
PhD, Exercise Science
Concordia University Chicago
MS, Education
Walden University
BS, General Science
University of Florida
Collegiate sprinter, University of Florida track & field program
Experience
Professional positions
Sports Biomechanist & Director
CompuSport · Melbourne, FL
Applies proprietary 2D modeling, AI, and biomechanical analysis to elite athlete performance across sprinting, hurdling, starting mechanics, distance running, and team sports.
Expert Witness — Biomechanics & Sports Science
Independent
Retained expert in biomechanics. Qualified in biomechanics, sports medicine, fitness for duty evaluation, and sprint & movement mechanics.
Researcher & Biomechanics Practitioner
Track & Field — Collegiate & Professional
Over two decades working with athletes from youth to Olympic level, including collegiate and professional track & field athletes and collegiate football players.
Research
Selected publications
The Science of Speed
Murphy, A. & Mann, R. · 2024
Co-authored with the late Dr. Ralph Mann, USA Track and Field Hall of Famer. Translates 30+ years of elite athlete research into a practical guide covering sprint mechanics, injury prevention, and talent identification across track and field, team sports, and winter sports.
Learn more about the book →Speaking
Presentations & speaking
Dr. Murphy has been presenting on biomechanics for over 20 years, delivering keynotes and workshops to coaches, athletes, sport scientists, and sport medicine professionals at conferences, universities, and athletic programs nationwide.
Specialisation
Areas of expertise
- Sprint & movement biomechanics
- Injury prevention through biomechanical analysis
- Talent identification & athlete development
- 2D motion analysis & AI-assisted modeling
- Fitness for duty evaluation
- Long-term speed development
Affiliations
Professional memberships
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)