Nat Benjanuvatra

Dr Nat Benjanuvatra is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Human Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Western Australia. He holds an MBA from the University of Western Australia and a doctorate. His teaching and research area centers on physical conditioning for health and well-being, with industry and research experience in swimming and aquatic exercise, including work with elite swimmers and people with chronic conditions. Benjanuvatra serves as course coordinator and lecturer for SSEH1103 Physical Fitness and Health, lecturer and practical coordinator for SSEH2250 Biomechanics, and practical coordinator for SSEH2240 Motor Learning and Control. He is also the Major Coordinator for Sport Science & Exercise and Health and Level 1 course advisor. His research interests encompass biomechanics and skill acquisition in swimming, aquatic exercise for health outcomes, and strength and conditioning for sport and health.

Benjanuvatra has contributed to projects such as Swim Route Optimisation funded by the Rottnest Channel Swim Association (2021–2026) and in-ground force platforms for clinical and health-related human movement analysis (2026). Key publications include 'Exploring the current landscape and aspirations of Australian strength and conditioning coaches' (2025, International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, with McGowan, Legg, Sheridan, and Buchan), 'How does multi-set high-load resistance exercise impact neuromuscular function in normoxia and hypoxia?' (2023, European Journal of Sport Science, with Bradbury, Landers, Goods, and Girard), 'Perceptions of a family-based lifestyle intervention for children with overweight and obesity: a qualitative study on sustainability, self-regulation, and program optimization' (2022, BMC Public Health, with Putter et al.), and 'Acute hyperglycaemia does not have a consistent adverse effect on exercise performance in recreationally active young people with type 1 diabetes: a randomised crossover in-clinic study' (2021, Diabetologia, with Rothacker et al.). He is a member of the AUSTSWIM State Advisory Council and has served on the WA Podium Performance Centre Management Committee for Swimming. Benjanuvatra received the Faculty of Science Excellence Award for Student Experience in 2016 and was nominated for the Faculty Excellence in Coursework Teaching Award in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Professional Email: nat.benjanuvatra@uwa.edu.au