Bridget Munro

Bridget Munro is the Nike Women's Research Director. She leads a team that uses science to develop innovative female apparel and footwear products and services. Prior to joining Nike in 2013, Munro was an Associate Professor (Biomechanics) at the University of Wollongong. Her research focused on improving athlete performance and injury prevention; clinical biomechanics and using smart materials to enhance medical device design and development.

She obtained her PhD from the University of Wollongong where she examined the effects of household footwear-surface interactions on the gait of older arthritic females

Research career Munro's academic research primarily focused on athlete performance and injury prevention; clinical biomechanics and using smart materials to enhance medical device design and development. 2013 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Interdisciplinary Research Excellence, University of Wollongong 2024 Carl F. Zorowski Distinguished Lecture, NC State University