This individual is a distinguished research scientist and academic with extensive expertise in metabolism, nutrition, and exercise physiology, particularly regarding ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, and type 1 diabetes management. Their research is highly translational, spanning human performance (including military and space applications), metabolic disease, and cancer. They hold a PhD and a faculty position at a major state university. Their profile demonstrates a prolific research career with numerous high-impact publications, significant grant funding (including NIH and DoD awards), patents, and a strong record of national/international presentations, media engagement, and mentoring.