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• Exercise Science
• Muscle Hypertrophy
• Sports Nutrition
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Dr. Bradley Schoenfeld is a Professor of Exercise Science at Lehman College, serving as Graduate Director of the Human Performance and Fitness program. He previously acted as Sports Nutritionist for the New Jersey Devils hockey team. His research focuses on the effects of exercise on body composition, particularly muscle hypertrophy and fat loss, along with related nutrition interventions. Schoenfeld has authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers and the influential textbook Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy . He has received notable awards including the 2016 Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award and 2018 NSCA Young Investigator of the Year. His work examines muscular adaptations from exercise variables manipulation, body composition changes, and supplementation effects. Key research themes include resistance training protocols, load progression strategies, and the physiological mechanisms underlying muscle growth. Education: Doctoral degree in Exercise Science Key Affiliations: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA Fellow) Publications consistently address practical applications of resistance training science, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to optimize muscle development. His studies frequently explore training variables like volume, frequency, intensity, and rest periods. Grants and collaborations have supported investigations into deload strategies, isometric training effects, and nutritional strategies for hypertrophy. Labs/Teams: Conducts research through Lehman College's Human Performance Lab Future Work: Continuing exploration of training variables optimization and nutritional ergogenic aids

• Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Mechatronics
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Alexis Lussier Desbiens is an Associate Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke in the Department of Mechanical Engineering , Faculty of Engineering. He co-founded several research labs and initiatives including NSERC CREATE CoRoM (Collaborative Robotics in Manufacturing) and NSERC CREATE UTILI (Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Training). His work bridges robotics, mechanical design, and sports equipment innovation. PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 2012) BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Université de Sherbrooke, 2005) Postdoctoral Research (Harvard University, 2013) His research focuses on robotics and automation , particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with bioinspired design principles for mechanical intelligence. Key areas include: Autonomous UAV perching and climbing Hybrid locomotion systems Sports equipment dynamics (skis, hockey sticks) Magnetorheological actuator applications Conservation biology tools via aerial sampling Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in robotics , sports engineering , and ecological monitoring . His projects often integrate mechanical design with environmental or human-centric applications. Scientific recognition includes: Best Student Paper (IEEE SMC, 2021) Best Poster (ISEA, 2020) National Geographic Explorer (2020) CSME Gold Medal (2005) Current grants (2020-2023) include: $339,000 - High-performance UAV for power line interactions $1.65M - NSERC CREATE UTILI training program $120,000 - Intelligent hockey stick development He also leads the CREATEK Research Lab and maintains global collaborations with institutions like Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, and EPFL.

• Physiology
• Sports Science
• Molecular Biology
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Tommy Lundberg is a Senior Lecturer and Docent in Physiology at Karolinska Institutet. He works at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Physiology. His email address is tommy.lundberg@ki.se, and his postal address is H5 Laboratoriomedicin, H5 Klinisk Fysiologi Gustafsson, 141 52 Huddinge. Lundberg is affiliated with the university library and has held positions since 2022. Research Interests: Lundberg's research focuses on skeletal muscle mass and function adaptation, particularly in athletic performance, disease contexts, aging, and transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy. He investigates molecular, metabolic, morphological, and functional responses to resistance and aerobic exercises. His work also explores biological maturity selection biases in youth sports, bio-banding applications in soccer and ice hockey, and the impact of anti-inflammatory drugs on muscle hypertrophy. Article Trends: Lundberg's recent publications (2025–2024) cover topics like sex differences in disc golf, muscle atrophy in space exposome, longitudinal hormone therapy effects in transgender individuals, and bio-banding in youth sports. Earlier works delve into molecular pathways in muscle hypertrophy, concurrent training effects, mitochondrial function, and imaging techniques (CT/MRI) for muscle assessment. Scientific Recognition: Most prominent young researcher in Sport Science, Swedish Central Association for Sport Promotion (SCIF), 2017 Teaching and Editorial Roles: Lundberg teaches human physiology and sports science in nursing, physiotherapy, and biomedical analytics programs. He leads a contract education course in advanced exercise physiology and contributes to a PhD course on scientific writing. He is an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Physiology - Exercise Physiology (2022) and a member of the editorial board for Translational Exercise Biomedicine (2024). Collaborations and Expertise: He collaborates with the Swedish Football Association and Swedish Ice Hockey Association on bio-banding studies. Lundberg served as an invited speaker at the ACSM Annual Meeting (2024) on transgender athletes and as an expert panelist for World Rugby's transgender workshop (2020). His supervision includes Andrea Tryfonos (2021) and thesis evaluations at Mid Sweden University and Linköping University.

Martin Carlsson-WallView profile

Professor

• Accounting in sports organizations
• Accounting in inter-organisational relationships
• Management control
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Martin Carlsson-Wall is a Full Professor at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) in the Department of Accounting within the House of Governance and Public Policy. He serves as Center Director for both the Center for Municipality Governance and the Center for Security and Resilience. In 2024, he was named "The Linder Chair in Sports and Business," the first Chair at SSE on Sports and Business topics. Since 2017, he has been Program Director for the MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management, and in 2015, he founded the Center for Sports and Business, which now includes 40 faculty members and has strategic partnerships with major Swedish sports organizations across football, hockey, golf, and skiing. Martin Carlsson-Wall's research focuses on accounting in sports organizations and accounting in inter-organisational relationships across both private and public sectors. His work extensively examines management control systems , particularly in contexts of innovation , growth companies , and risk management . His research often takes a qualitative approach, investigating how accounting practices function in extreme situations (such as the Swedish migrant crisis), high-intensity organizations (like football clubs), and during organizational change processes. Analysis of Professor Carlsson-Wall's recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on the intersection of accounting practices with sports management and public sector administration. His work demonstrates how management control systems adapt to different organizational contexts, from football clubs to technology firms and public administration during crises. A recurring theme is how accounting practices mediate tensions between different stakeholder interests and how they evolve in response to organizational challenges. His research methodology typically employs in-depth case studies that examine accounting as a social practice rather than merely a technical function. Professor Carlsson-Wall has received significant recognition through his appointment as "The Linder Chair in Sports and Business" in 2024, establishing the first dedicated research position at SSE focusing on the business aspects of sports. As an educator, Professor Carlsson-Wall serves as Program Director for the MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management and teaches several key courses including BE901 Hybrid Organizations: Value Creation and Strategy at the bachelor's level, and course 3313 Investments and Value Creation in Global Sports (which he directs) and course 3302 Management Control at the master's level. He also supervises master's theses in Accounting and Financial Management. In Executive Education, he teaches on management control, costing, performance management, transfer pricing, investment management, and financial analysis through both open programs and customized corporate offerings. Professor Carlsson-Wall founded and directs the Center for Sports and Business, which has grown to include 40 faculty members and established partnerships with major Swedish sports organizations. He also leads the Center for Municipality Governance and the Center for Security and Resilience, demonstrating his commitment to applying accounting and management control research to practical governance challenges in both public and private sectors.

• Educator Evaluation
• Instructional Coaching
• Education Policy
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Dr. Seth B. Hunter is an Associate Professor of Education Leadership at George Mason University ’s College of Education and Human Development . He serves as a Senior Fellow at EdPolicy Forward (Mason’s Center for Education Policy) and a Fellow with the Tennessee Education Research Alliance . His work bridges educator effectiveness, policy implementation, and human-machine collaboration in education. PhD in Education Policy from Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Dr. Hunter’s research integrates educator evaluation systems , instructional coaching , and policy impacts on educational outcomes . He employs mixed methods (econometric, psychometric, qualitative) and interdisciplinary frameworks (psychology, economics, leadership theory). Notably, he investigates how feedback mechanisms and human-machine partnerships shape instructional quality. His recent publications focus on teacher evaluation policy effects , instructional coaching distribution , and equity in rural education . Articles span topics like feedback valence, policy implementation in rural districts, and intersectional impacts of leadership demographics. Though no scientific awards are listed, his work informs state-level policies in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Dr. Hunter previously served K-12 organizations as a teacher, union representative, and professional association president. He teaches courses on school improvement , instructional supervision , and doctoral research . Personal interests include barbecuing , ice hockey , and music .

• Disaster Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Mass Gathering Medicine
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Andrew M Milsten serves as Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, specifically within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Division of EMS/Disaster. His work bridges clinical emergency medicine with large-scale disaster response systems. His educational foundation includes a BA in Biology from Bucknell University, an MS in Emergency Health Services from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and an MD from George Washington University. Milsten's research centers on disaster behavioral science and mass gathering medicine , with signature studies analyzing injury patterns at NHL/MLB games, marathons, and concerts. His recent work explores augmented reality applications for field procedures and ethical frameworks for hospital active shooter incidents. He has significantly contributed to disaster medicine standardization through the 2023 Model Core Content development. Publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from foundational mass gathering epidemiology (2000-2010) toward behavioral disaster science and technological integration (2020-2024), primarily in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine and similar journals. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) Through his Division of EMS/Disaster affiliation, Milsten collaborates with national bodies like the National Association of EMS Physicians to shape position statements and resource documents. His research consistently informs operational guidelines for event medical planning and disaster response protocols. He maintains active leadership in disaster medicine education and operational research within UMass Chan's emergency medicine infrastructure.

Russell FieldView profile

Associate Professor

• Canadian Sport History
• Social Justice in Sport
• Sport and Resistance/Protest
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Russell Field is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of sport and physical activity, particularly historical analyses of global sporting events as sites of resistance, people’s history, and sport’s intersection with visual culture. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2008) and degrees from Queen’s University. **Education:** PhD, University of Toronto, Graduate Program in Exercise Sciences (2008) A., University of Toronto, Department of History (2000) B.A., Queen’s University (1991) A., Queen’s University (1989) **Research Interests:** Canadian sport history Sport and social justice Sport as a site of protest and resistance Sport and international development Sport’s visual representation in film and media Decolonization and Indigenous sport resurgence **Grants & Funding:** SSHRC Insight Grant: “A People’s History of Sport in Canada” (2022-27, PI) UM/SSHRC Explore Grant: “The Peace Corps, Sport, and Cold War Development” (2023-24, PI) His publications span monographs, edited collections, and journal articles exploring sport’s role in socio-political contexts, including the Cold War, Indigenous rights, and decolonization. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Sport History and International Journal of the History of Sport .

Chaseten RemillardView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Communication
• Social Justice
• Environmental Justice
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Chaseten Remillard is an Associate Professor and Program Head of the Master of Arts in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University. His research focuses on visual communication, social/environmental justice, and how images reinforce cultural narratives. He earned a PhD and MA in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary (SSHRC scholarships recipient) and a BA in History/English Literature from McGill University. Teaching Experience: University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, international institutions in India/Costa Rica Awards: Multiple SSHRC scholarships, GG Academic Gold Medal nominee Consultancy: Co-founded communications consultancy specializing in medical program applicant coaching Research explores topics like homelessness representation in media, Indigenous artist Bill Reid, hockey art, Alberta Oil Sands discourse, and shark films. Current book project examines visual communication of homelessness in Canadian journalism. Key Themes: Visual rhetoric, media ethics, environmental communication, cultural symbolism Professional service includes designing conflict resolution courses in Montenegro and co-organizing the annual Communication Ethics Conference. His work bridges academic research with practical professional communication training.

• Talent development
• Elite sports
• Sports psychology
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Stig Arve Sæther is a Professor of Sports Science at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. His research focuses on talent development, elite sports, and sports psychology, with specific emphasis on transitions from junior to senior elite, stress, perfectionism, and coach-athlete relationships. He leads the research group Skill and Performance Development in Sports and School (SPDSS) and the NTNU Sports Network. Primary research areas: Talent development environments, dual careers, relative age effects, and athlete stress Ongoing projects: Female athlete development, Norwegian football club mergers, international youth football environments, senior transitions in school sports, and destructive leadership in sports Collaborations: Rosenborg Ball Club, Kristiansund Ball Club (NEAS Academy), Norwegian Handball Association, Norwegian Ice Hockey Association Editor-in-Chief: Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology His recent research explores gender differences in talent environments (handball/ice hockey), parental impacts on biathlon transitions, and communication barriers around menstrual cycles in female football. With 60+ international journal articles and multiple books, his work bridges academic rigor and practical sports insights. Media presence spans 200+ TV/radio/podcast appearances (TV2 Sporten, NRK, GameChanger) and newspapers (Wall Street Journal, Aftenposten). Key students include Max Bergström (PhD) and 46+ master’s graduates. Awards not explicitly mentioned, but his editorial and research group leadership highlight institutional recognition.

• Exercise Physiology
• Clinical and Sports Nutrition
• Sports Science and Technology
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Professor Stephen Bird is a renowned performance scientist and strength and conditioning expert at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), leading the School of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds the title of Professor (Sport and Exercise Science) and directs the High-Performance Sport program. His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning and advisor to organizations like the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Education: BHumMov(ExSc), BHumMov(Hons), and PhD from Charles Sturt University. Research Focus: Strength and conditioning methodologies, nutritional supplementation, athlete recovery, and technology-driven performance optimization. Key Projects: '2 WIN 2032' student-athlete empowerment initiative, NBA sleep health studies, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training for muscle/bone health in space travel. Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) peer review, and collaborations with Flinders University, University of Gloucestershire. Research interests span elite athlete performance (basketball, rugby, hockey), female athlete health, and applications of pupillometry and wearable tech for fatigue monitoring. Awards include the prestigious ESSA Medal (2006) and Life Membership (Western Region Academy of Sport). Teaching includes courses on strength training, sports nutrition, and athlete workload monitoring. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and master’s students, contributing to >40 research outputs annually. Grants include a $832k Quantum wearable sensor project (2024) and $240k AI-driven motion capture initiative. His work bridges academia and elite sport, advising teams like the Brisbane Bullets (NBL) and GB Women’s Basketball. Recent trends in publications emphasize NBA performance metrics, sleep science, and interdisciplinary solutions for athlete resilience.

Brian MacdonaldView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Statistics and Data Science Education
• Sports Analytics
• Environmental Data Science

Brian Macdonald serves as Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Yale University, concurrently holding the position of Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies. His academic work bridges theoretical statistics with real-world applications across multiple domains. Prior to Yale, Dr. Macdonald held significant industry-academic hybrid roles including Director of Sports Analytics at ESPN and Director of Hockey Analytics with the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. He maintained concurrent faculty appointments at West Point, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Miami, and Florida Atlantic University, demonstrating consistent cross-sector engagement. His educational foundation comprises: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University Dr. Macdonald's research profile uniquely integrates sports analytics (informed by professional hockey experience), environmental data science applications, and innovative statistics pedagogy. His industry background directly shapes his approach to data science education, emphasizing practical implementation alongside theoretical rigor. As Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies, he plays a pivotal role in curriculum development and academic administration within Yale's statistics program, though specific advising records aren't documented in the source material.

James T. EcknerView profile

Associate Professor

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Concussion Research
• Sports Medicine
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James T. Eckner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School. He serves as the Director of Clinical Research at Michigan NeuroSport and collaborates with sports medicine programs at Eastern Michigan University, the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and the University of Michigan Injury Center. Education: MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2003) Residency: University of Michigan Health System (2007) Dr. Eckner specializes in mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) research in athletes , focusing on reaction time testing for concussion assessment, biomechanics of head trauma, the role of neck strength in reducing concussion risk, and long-term neurocognitive effects of sport-associated head injuries. His work integrates clinical practice with innovative approaches like body-worn impact sensors. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Collegiate Athletic Association, US Department of Defense, University of Michigan Injury Center, and the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

James ForbesView profile

Associate Professor

• Dynamics and Control
• Robotics
• Nonlinear Control
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James Forbes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. He holds the title of William Dawson Scholar and is affiliated with the Dynamics Estimation & Control of Aerospace & Robotics Systems research group. His primary research focus is on Dynamics and Control, with emphasis on navigation, guidance, and control (GNC) techniques for robotic systems. He teaches courses such as MECH 309 (Numerical Methods), MECH 412 (System Dynamics), and advanced topics in control systems. Forbes earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto, following an M.A.Sc. from the same institution and a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. His research interests include nonlinear state estimation (batch methods, filtering), control synthesis via optimization (LQR, LMI approaches), and data-driven modeling using Koopman operator techniques. Applications span unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and SLAM systems. He has developed the navlie Python package for state estimation on Lie groups. Notable awards include the William Dawson Scholar distinction. His recent work focuses on multi-UAV localization, robust control algorithms, and sensor fusion techniques. He collaborates on projects involving UWB-based positioning and inertial navigation systems.

Christopher M. MorettiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer Science Education
• Distributed Computing
• Storage Systems
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Christopher M. Moretti is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He has taught foundational courses including COS126 (Introduction to Computer Science), COS217 (Systems Programming), COS326 (Functional Programming), and COS333 (Software Engineering) since joining Princeton in 2010. He serves as academic advisor for computer science majors (classes of 2017, 2021, 2024) and freshman engineering students (classes of 2016, 2017), and holds the role of department placement officer. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2010) M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2007) B.S. in Computer Science, College of William and Mary (2004) Dr. Moretti's research centers on Computer Science Education and Distributed Computing and Storage . In education, he develops advanced K-12 professional development content and innovative teaching methodologies. His distributed systems work focuses on scalable frameworks for campus grids, cloud computing, and storage solutions like the Chirp filesystem. He directs undergraduate independent work projects across distributed computing, sports analytics, and software engineering. His publication history reveals consistent contributions to practical distributed systems infrastructure, with recent emphasis on educational applications and bioinformatics scalability. Key themes include abstraction layers for heterogeneous computing environments and pedagogical approaches for complex CS concepts. He has received significant recognition for teaching excellence: SEAS Excellence in Teaching Award (2024) SEAS Excellence in Teaching Award (2023) Dr. Moretti actively mentors undergraduate researchers through independent work projects, though specific student names are not documented. His grant activities likely support distributed systems research and educational initiatives, though explicit funding details are absent from the source material. He maintains strong connections to the Cooperative Computing Lab from his Notre Dame doctoral work under Professor Doug Thain. Outside academia, he participates in Princeton sports culture (particularly hockey), enjoys tennis and trivia competitions, and travels with a focus on zoological institutions. A Notre Dame athletics enthusiast, he previously contributed to sports statistics and media relations during graduate studies.

Kelly L. LockwoodView profile

Associate Professor

• Sport Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Athlete Development
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Dr. Kelly L. Lockwood is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University, within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, and athlete development, particularly in on-ice sports like hockey. She collaborates with industry to enhance sport equipment engineering, exploring material properties and design to improve athlete performance. Dr. Lockwood teaches courses such as Coaching Theory, Advanced Coaching Theory, and Harnessing Athletic Potential. She is a Learning Facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the Founder & President of The Skating Lab Inc., a consultancy focused on sport science applications. Her research interests include skating mechanics, long-term athlete development (LTAD), and equipment design optimization. She has contributed to peer-reviewed presentations and publications on topics like blade alignment effects in goaltenders, skate boot design limitations, and relative age effects in hockey player development. Dr. Lockwood’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, impacting both athletic training and equipment innovation. Professional affiliations include the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP), International Society of Biomechanics of Sport (ISBS), and the International Skating Union (ISU). Her academic contributions emphasize translating sport science into actionable strategies for coaches, athletes, and equipment manufacturers.