Reilly is a Ph.D. student in Kinesiology at Iowa State University, specializing in biomechanics. His research focuses on human movement and injury biomechanics, with an emphasis on understanding how various exercise modalities may improve longevity and healthy aging.
Reilly is currently involved in graduate student leadership as the Treasurer of the Kinesiology Graduate Student Association (KGSA) and as the College Chair for the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS). Previously, he served as President of Exercise is Medicine at the University of Wyoming. Through these experiences, he has developed an interest in creating opportunities for students to connect, share their work, and become more involved in opportunities outside of those provided by their own departments.
Outside of academics and student leadership, Reilly is a former collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, where he served as a team co-captain during his junior year, and continues to stay involved in athletics through his work with Iowa State Swimming and Diving.