Personal profile
Biography
Matt lectures at the University of Northampton on the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science course, teaching across Health and Exercise Physiology, Fitness Training and Dissertation modules.
Matt studied at Kingston University London where he graduated with a BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science and MSc Sport and Exercise (Performance). After graduating in 2018, he went onto pursue a Doctorate in Sports Science also at Kingston University London, which he is nearing completion in.
Matt's current research area is the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on exercise performance.
Matt's other research interests involve the potential role of ketones for metabolic and neurological diseases, in addition to ergogenic aids within endurance exercise performance.
Matt is an Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy and a member of The Physiological society. Please do not hesitate to contact Matt for potential research collaborations on [email protected].
Research Interests
- The Health and Performance Implications of Exogenous Ketones
- The Impact of Carbohydrate Manipulaiton and Ketogenic Diets on Exercise Performance
- Nutritional and Physiological Ergogenic Aids
- Metabolism and Nutritional Physiology
- Aging
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Sport and Exercise (Performance), Kingston University
2017 → 2018
Award Date: 1 Oct 2018
Bachelor, BSc Sport Science, Kingston University
2014 → 2017
Award Date: 1 Jun 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Research output
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Strategic carbohydrate feeding improves performance in ketogenic trained athletes
Carpenter, M., Brouner, J. & Spendiff, O., 3 Jul 2025, In: Clinical Nutrition. 51, p. 212-221 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbohydrate supplementation improves ultra-endurance performance in a keto-adapted individual
Carpenter, M., Brouner, J. & Spendiff, O., 27 Jun 2024, In: Kinesiology. 56, 1, p. 78-86 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Why Chocolate Milk is a Gold-Standard Recovery Drink, According to Science
1/09/25
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Keto-Adapted, Carb-Smart: What Actually Helps on Race Day - with Matthew Carpenter & Prof Paul Laursen
15/08/25
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The Truth about Lactate, Ketones and VO2max - With Matthew Carpenter
8/08/25
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Fuelling Performance with Low Carb & Keto - Matt Carpenter PhD
15/10/21
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