QUT - Academic profiles - Dr Kelly Stewart

Dr Kelly Stewart has bachelor degrees in Biochemistry/Physiology and Human Movement Studies. She has completed an Honours research year in Exercise Physiology and a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Kelly completed her PhD investigating bone & high performance athletes particularly triathletes. Her other research interests include aesthetic sports such as gymnastics and ballet and metabolism in very high and very low energy consuming athletes.

Pronouns: she / her

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kelly.stewart@qut.edu.au

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Personal details

Positions

Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Health,
School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences

Keywords

Sports Nutrition, Sports Dietetics, High performance athletes, Bone mineral density, Motorsport Performance, Endurance sports (triathlon, cycling), Aesthetic sports (gymnastics, ballet), Heat stress & hydration

Research field

Nutrition and dietetics, Sports science and exercise

Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020

Qualifications

PhD (Sports Nutrition) (Queensland University of Technology)
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Deakin University)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Ex Phys) (University of Queensland)
Bachelor of Science (Biochem/Physiol) (University of Queensland)

Professional memberships and associations

Member of the Dietitians Australia Member of Sports Dietitians Australia

Teaching

Dr Kelly Stewart coordinates Exercise & Sports Nutrition and supervises final year students in the QUT Nutrition & Dietetics Sports Nutrition Clinic.

Publications

Hutchins, K., Maley, M., Bach, A., Stewart, K., Minett, G. & Stewart, I. (2025). Ice vests extend physiological work time while wearing explosive ordnance disposal protective clothing in hot and humid conditions. Applied Ergonomics, 122. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/252287
Anderson, C., Stewart, I., Stewart, K., Linnane, D., Patterson, M. & Hunt, A. (2022). Sex-based differences in body core temperature response across repeat work bouts in the heat. Applied Ergonomics, 98. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/213451
Disher, A., Stewart, K., Bach, A. & Stewart, I. (2021). Contribution of Dietary Composition on Water Turnover Rates in Active and Sedentary Men. Nutrients, 13(6). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/211348
Maley, M., Minett, G., Bach, A., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2020). Extending work tolerance time in the heat in protective ensembles with pre- and per-cooling methods. Applied Ergonomics, 85, 1–6.
Bach, A., Maley, M., Minett, G., Zietek, S., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2019). An evaluation of personal cooling systems for reducing thermal strain whilst working in chemical/biological protective clothing. Frontiers in Physiology, 10, 1–11. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/128639
Maley, M., Minett, G., Bach, A., Zietek, S., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2018). Internal and external cooling methods and their effect on body temperature, thermal perception and dexterity. PLoS One, 13(1), 1–13. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/223464
Costello, J., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2015). Inside the 'Hurt Locker': The combined effects of explosive ordnance disposal and chemical protective clothing on physiological tolerance time in extreme environments. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 59(7), 922–931. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/82428
Costello, J., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2015). The effects of metabolic work rate and ambient environment on physiological tolerance times while wearing explosive and chemical personal protective equipment. BioMed Research International, 2015, 1–7. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/78655
Stewart, I., Stewart, K., Worringham, C. & Costello, J. (2014). Physiological tolerance times while wearing explosive ordnance disposal protective clothing in simulated environmental extremes. PLoS One, 9(2), 1–7. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/67678
Stewart, K., (2011). Childhood and adolescence. Food & Nutrition: Food and Health Systems in Australia and New Zealand, 429–441. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/40751

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2025

Hutchins, K., Maley, M. J., Bach, A., Stewart, K., Minett, G. & Stewart, I. (2025). Ice vests extend physiological work time while wearing explosive ordnance disposal protective clothing in hot and humid conditions. Applied Ergonomics, Article 104388, 122. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/252287

2022

Anderson, C., Stewart, I., Stewart, K., Linnane, D. M., Patterson, M. J. & Hunt, A. (2022). Sex-based differences in body core temperature response across repeat work bouts in the heat. Applied Ergonomics, Article 103586, 98. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/213451
Stewart, K., Gallegos, D. & Cox, G. (2022). A longitudinal analysis of bone mineral density and calcium intake in elite female triathletes. 15. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/256309
Boccalatte, I., Stewart, K., Byrom, L. & De'Ambrosis, B. (2022). The role of nutrition and dietetics in acne. Opinions and Progress in Cosmetic Dermatology, 2, 40–44. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/256306

2021

Disher, A. E., Stewart, K. L., Bach, A. J. E. & Stewart, I. B. (2021). Contribution of Dietary Composition on Water Turnover Rates in Active and Sedentary Men. Nutrients, Article 2124, 13(6). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/211348

2020

Maley, M. J., Minett, G. M., Bach, A. J. E., Stewart, K. L. & Stewart, I. B. (2020). Extending work tolerance time in the heat in protective ensembles with pre- and per-cooling methods. Applied Ergonomics, Article 103064, 85, 1–6.

2019

Bach, A., Maley, M., Minett, G., Zietek, S., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2019). An evaluation of personal cooling systems for reducing thermal strain whilst working in chemical/biological protective clothing. Frontiers in Physiology, Article 424, 10, 1–11. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/128639

2018

Maley, M., Minett, G., Bach, A., Zietek, S., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2018). Internal and external cooling methods and their effect on body temperature, thermal perception and dexterity. PLoS One, Article e0191416, 13(1), 1–13. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/223464

2015

Costello, J., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2015). The effects of metabolic work rate and ambient environment on physiological tolerance times while wearing explosive and chemical personal protective equipment. BioMed Research International, Article 857536, 2015, 1–7. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/78655
Costello, J., Stewart, K. & Stewart, I. (2015). Inside the 'Hurt Locker': The combined effects of explosive ordnance disposal and chemical protective clothing on physiological tolerance time in extreme environments. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 59(7), 922–931. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/82428
Stewart, K., Cox, G., Toomey, M. & Gallegos, D. (2015). An investigation of dietary supplement intake in Australian high-performance athletes.

2014

Stewart, I., Stewart, K., Worringham, C. & Costello, J. (2014). Physiological tolerance times while wearing explosive ordnance disposal protective clothing in simulated environmental extremes. PLoS One, 9(2), 1–7. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/67678
Stewart, K., Costello, J. T. & Stewart, I. (2014). Repeated activities on the same day in extreme conditions – what are the challenges?

2013

Stewart, K. & MacKenzie, K. (2013). DXA for body composition assessment: practicalities and limitations in athlete populations.

2011

Stewart, K. (2011). Childhood and adolescence. In Wahlqvist, M. L. (Ed.), Food & Nutrition: Food and Health Systems in Australia and New Zealand (pp. 429–441). Allen & Unwin. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/40751

A complete list of publications is available at: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/kelly.stewart

Selected research projects

Title: Heat Exposure Risk Management for Operational Command (HERO)
Primary fund type: CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID: IP11-0001
Start year: 2011
Keywords: Bomb; Cognition; Heat Strain; Personal Protective Equipment; Temperature Regulation

Projects listed above are funded by Australian Competitive Grants. Projects funded from other sources are not listed due to confidentiality agreements.

Dr Kelly Stewart

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