Marcel B. Lanza

Marcel B. Lanza is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland Baltimore. His work focuses on understanding how muscle physiology and biomechanics influence physical function in older adults and stroke survivors.

• Bachelor in Physical Education, Federal University of Acre, Brazil (2005)
• Specialization in Sports Training Methodology, IBEPEX, Brazil (2006)
• Master in Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil (2011)
• PhD in Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University (2018)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Federal University of Minas Gerais (2019) and University of Maryland Baltimore (2021)
• Research Associate at University of Maryland Baltimore (2023)

Dr. Lanza's research examines neural and morphological mechanisms of force production, balance recovery, and fall prevention. His work combines biomechanical analysis with neuromuscular activation studies using surface EMG, high-density EMG, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Recent publications emphasize muscle activation specificity, strength assessment methodologies, and functional performance in aging populations. His studies analyze hip muscle dynamics, torque development, and balance recovery mechanisms through experimental and systematic review approaches.

Current work explores how exercise interventions modulate neuromuscular efficiency and muscle morphology in post-stroke rehabilitation and geriatric populations.