Joe Baker received his PhD in Applied Exercise Science from Queen's University (Canada).
He is currently the Tanenbaum Chair in Sport Science, Data Modelling and Sport Analytics in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto (Canada). His research considers the varying influences on optimal human development, ranging from issues affecting athlete development and skill acquisition to performance forecasting and talent identification. He is the author/editor of 13 books and more than 300 peer reviewed articles and book chapters.