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John Paul SchroeppelView profile

Associate Professor

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopic Surgery
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Dr. John Paul Schroeppel serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. He holds dual leadership roles as both an academic faculty member and department administrator. His professional background includes: BS in Human Biology and Chemistry from the University of Kansas MD from University of Kansas School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship at TRIA Orthopedic Center Dr. Schroeppel specializes in arthroscopic management of hip, knee, and shoulder injuries with particular expertise in hip preservation surgery and complex knee reconstruction procedures. His clinical practice focuses on both professional athletes and everyday patients, serving as Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the Kansas City Chiefs and Assistant Team Physician for the Kansas City Royals, while also providing care for four area high schools. His research output centers on rehabilitation protocols following orthopedic procedures, with recent publications examining rotator cuff repairs, ankle ligament surgery, and ACL rehabilitation. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of collaboration with colleagues including the Vopat brothers and other sports medicine specialists. Professional leadership includes: Executive Board Member, Kansas Orthopedic Society Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (2013-Present) Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America (2013-Present) Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2007-Present) Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine, Dr. Schroeppel maintains clinical practices at multiple locations including the Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Overland Park and the Arrowhead facility, treating patients across all age groups from children to seniors.

Samantha JuryView profile

Researcher

• Contemporary Arts Practice
• Visual Arts
• Interdisciplinary Art
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Samantha Jury is an interdisciplinary artist at the University of Hertfordshire 's School of Creative Arts , specializing in the intersection of film-based imagery, trauma studies, and climate change discourse through installations, photography, and sound art. Her practice bridges art with psychology via collaborations like the one with Prof. Christian Klöckner at NTNU, Norway. Education details not explicitly mentioned in available texts. Research Interests Her work examines how media-replayed traumas shape societal understanding ( suspended traumas ), environmental extremity documentation, and the psychological impact of visual arts on climate change perception. Projects integrate choreography, writing, and psychology for holistic exploration. Exhibition Highlights 2013 solo show Coerced Nature at Rose Art Museum, USA 2009-10 Artist-in-Residence at Irish Museum of Modern Art Grants & Collaborations Funded by Norwegian Research Council , Arts Council England , and The Elephant Trust . Collaborates with institutions like Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Angela EggletonView profile

Lecturer

• Emerging Technologies
• Robotics
• Healthcare
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Angela Eggleton is a Teaching Fellow in Law at the Birmingham Law School , University of Birmingham. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and is a Fellow of Advance HE. Her teaching spans Contract, Criminal, Land, and Public Law, with prior experience in Tort Law and Legal Solutions modules. She actively contributes to the Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER), supervising pro bono initiatives. Eggleton's interdisciplinary research focuses on emerging technologies and their regulatory challenges, with emphasis on: Robotics in healthcare systems Legal frameworks for electric vehicles and circular economies Intellectual property in tech innovation Environmental law applications Her publications explore themes like patient safety legislation , AI ethics in medicine, and socio-legal aspects of robotics. Recent works demonstrate a consistent focus on technology governance, healthcare policy, and sustainability law. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of Advance HE (Higher Education Academy) She leads a pro bono family law project with local barristers, supervising 30+ students to assist litigants. As former Client Interviewing Lead, she elevated the university's national competition performance. Eggleton is affiliated with the Birmingham Institute for Robotics and Clinical Legal Education Organisation (CLEO), with project experience including NERC robotics-law initiatives and the Faraday Institution's lithium-ion battery recycling program.

Brian SchillingView profile

Professor

• Human Performance
• Exercise Physiology
• Military and Tactical Physiology
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Brian Schilling is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he has served since 2016. His academic work centers on human performance optimization for physically demanding professions, including military, law enforcement, and first responders. Schilling leads the Physically Demanding Professions Research Laboratory , focusing on training methodologies and physiological adaptations. He teaches Research Methods , Scientific Writing & Communication , and courses on Military/First Responder Human Performance . Education: M.S. in Exercise Science, Appalachian State University (1999) Ph.D. in Biology, University of Memphis (2004) Research Focus: Physical demands of tactical professions (military, law enforcement, fire/rescue) Exercise Physiology as a STEM discipline for workforce development Neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training Oxidative stress and recovery mechanisms Parkinson's disease rehabilitation through resistance training Publication Trends: His recent work investigates tactical athlete performance metrics, military equipment ergonomics, and physiological responses to training interventions. Articles from 2017-2024 emphasize biomechanics , fatigue analysis , and specialized training protocols for extreme environments. Additional Roles: Schilling serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research , contributing to evidence-led practices in sports and military performance domains.

Janna SmirnovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental economics
• Circular economy
• Institutional development
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Janna Smirnova is Assistant Professor in Economic Policy (SECS-P/02) at the University of Calabria , Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance. She earned her PhD in Firm, State and Market from the same university, preceded by a Master of Arts in Economics from University College Dublin and earlier degrees from the National Research University of Electronic Technology (MIET, Russia). Since 2011 she has taught macroeconomics, growth theory and international economics across Bachelor, Master and PhD curricula and since 2017 has served as Delegate for Internationalization and President of the International Relations Committee of her department. Research Interests Environmental and resource economics, circular economy and renewable energy policies Institutional development, rule of law and governance quality Gender economics and women’s leadership effects on firm productivity Education economics and long-run impacts of remedial programs Foreign direct investment, innovation diffusion and firm efficiency Her empirical work combines panel econometric techniques with large firm-level and cross-national datasets to evaluate policy effectiveness, environmental regulation and the interplay between institutions and economic outcomes. Research Projects & Funding Scientific Coordinator, University of Calabria Local Unit – GPS Education – Green & Pink for Sustainable Education (PNRR-TNE, 2024-2026) Member, CERERE agri-food supply-chain resilience project (PRIMA, 2024-2026) Member, Institutional Systems and Hospital Performance (PRIN-PNRR 2022, 2023-2025) Member, Ecosystems of Innovation – Tech4You PNRR Mission 4 (2023-2025) Coordinator, Erasmus+ KA171 & KA107 programs with Vietnam, Russia, Czech Republic and Slovakia (2014-2027) Editorial & Peer-Review Service Editorial board member, Modern Economy (SCIRP) and Economic and Socio-Humanitarian Research (MIET) Referee for more than 15 SSCI journals including Energy, Sustainability, International Journal of Finance & Economics, Kyklos, Labour Economics Teaching & Doctoral Supervision PhD supervisor (XXXVII cycle) and tutor (XXXII cycle) Lecturer, Advanced Macroeconomics – Theory of Economic Growth (PhD) Course leader for Macroeconomics (BSc), International Economics (MSc), Theory of Growth (MSc) Invited lecturer, University of Hanoi & University of Danang (2024), Mendel University Brno (2022), Pan-European University Bratislava (2014)

Giorgia MariniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health economics
• Policy impact evaluation
• Performance evaluation
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Giorgia Marini is an Assistant Professor of Public Economics at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies (DSGE) at Sapienza University of Rome. She holds National Scientific Qualifications for Associate Professor positions in both Public Economics (valid 2025-2037) and Economic Policy (valid 2025-2037). Dr. Marini earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata in 2005, following an MSc in Econometrics and Economics from the same institution in 2001 and a BA in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome in 2000. Her academic journey includes research positions at the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York and visiting scholar positions at Stanford University and Imperial College London. Her extensive research focuses on health economics, policy impact evaluation, performance measurement, digital health, hospital mergers, and migration economics. Recent work examines institutional impacts on health status, hospital merger effects, environmental crime consequences, and the economic dimensions of migration in Italy. Her publications appear in leading journals including Health Economics, European Journal of Health Economics, and International Journal of Computational Economics and Econometrics. Dr. Marini has secured multiple research grants, including a €224,338 PRIN 2022 grant on migration and religion. She serves on the Executive Council of the Italian Association of Health Economics (AIES) and co-founded the Economics of Digital Health Technology Special Interest Group within the International Health Economics Association. She actively supervises PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students, with numerous BA students listed from 2014-2024. Her teaching includes undergraduate courses in Regulatory Impact Analysis, Public Policy Analysis, and Public Economics. Dr. Marini also serves on various university committees including the Departmental Board and Faculty Board.

Chi-An W. EmhoffView profile

Associate Professor

• Exercise Physiology
• Metabolism
• Female Physiology
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Chi-An W. Emhoff serves as Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Interim Director of the School of Science at Saint Mary's College of California, where she also chairs the Kinesiology Department and coordinates the Exercise Science track within the School of Liberal Arts. Her educational foundation includes: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. in Human Physiology from University of Oregon Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from University of California, Berkeley Dr. Emhoff's research centers on energy metabolism adaptations in endurance training, with specialized focus on female athletes and chronic disease prevention . Her work examines carbohydrate storage/utilization mechanisms and metabolic flexibility through clinical exercise physiology, integrating perspectives from engineering and biology to address gaps in women's health research. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: lactate metabolism methodologies (including clamp techniques), endurance adaptations in clinical populations (e.g., sickle cell disease), and hormonal interactions with exercise metabolism (particularly prolactin). These studies demonstrate increasing translational focus on metabolic health interventions. Her scientific recognition includes: Intercultural Center’s Dean Grace Cardenas-Tolentino Award (2024) 2024-2025 Provost Research Grant Fulbright US-France Scholar Award (2022) Invited Researcher Award from Université Savoie Mont Blanc (2022) Emerging Professional Award (2018) As an educator, Dr. Emhoff implements active learning frameworks across kinesiology curricula while mentoring through Engineer Girl to advance women in STEM. Her Fulbright and Provost grants support international collaborations examining metabolic flexibility, with current projects investigating exercise interventions for hemoglobinopathies and hormonal impacts on athletic performance. She leads departmental initiatives integrating engineering principles into exercise science pedagogy.

Philipp AgerView profile

Professor

• Economic History
• Applied Microeconomics
• Immigration
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Philipp Ager is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, Germany. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and an editorial board member at Explorations in Economic History . His research integrates economic history and applied microeconomics to explore topics such as immigration, demography, and structural change. Professor, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research Editorial Board Member, Explorations in Economic History His work spans interdisciplinary themes, including: Economic history of migration and labor markets Demographic shifts and their economic impacts Technological change and gender roles Disaster resilience in historical contexts Education policy and intergenerational mobility Recent publications highlight his focus on historical analysis to inform contemporary economic challenges, with a methodology rooted in empirical microeconomics. These include studies on urban resilience, pandemics, medical technology, and immigration restrictions. Contact: philipp.ager@uni-mannheim.de

Bart MoensView profile

Research Fellow

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Spatial Audio
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Bart Moens is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM) within Ghent University's Department of Art, Music and Theatre Sciences. His work bridges music cognition, technology development, and rehabilitation science through embodied interaction research. He holds a PhD in Art Science and Computer Science Engineering. His doctoral research on the D-Jogger gait synchronization system generated a patent application, over 20 publications, and formed the foundation for the EU/FP7 BeatHealth personalized health project (2013-2016). Moens' research centers on human-computer interaction with focus on synchronization phenomena and artistic technology integration. He investigates how spatial audio, sonification, and adaptive music systems influence motor control in rehabilitation contexts including Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, dementia care, and developmental disorders. His methodology combines quantitative analysis with artistic performance frameworks. Publication trends from 2014-2025 reveal consistent advancement in auditory-motor synchronization research across neurological populations. His work progresses from foundational D-Jogger studies to current neural entrainment investigations, maintaining focus on real-world rehabilitation applications through spatial audio and XR technologies. Moens has secured major research funding: Methusalem project (2009-2024): Served as postdoctoral researcher and technical staff EU/FP7 BeatHealth project (2013-2016): PhD researcher role where his D-Jogger work provided the conceptual basis He founded the artist collective Hangaar (2012-2017), producing 14 international theatre/music productions featuring interactive video projections. Currently, he leads technological deployment of IPEM's ArtScienceInteractionLab (ASIL), a 10x10x7m facility for XR research in music interaction, spatialized sound, and augmented reality.

• Organizational Identity
• Human Resources Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
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Stéphanie Havet-Laurent is a Lecturer at iaelyon School of Management , Jean Moulin University Lyon 3. Her teaching focuses on Human Resources Management , particularly in the course Managing careers (06211189) . As a researcher, she explores organizational identity, temporary organizations, and the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS), with a specific emphasis on live performance and nonprofit governance. Her research examines identity work in volatile contexts, HR practices in performing arts associations, and governance challenges during professionalization. She also investigates volunteer dynamics, social innovation, and post-crisis well-being in cultural organizations. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights from nonprofit and artistic sectors. Her publications since 2017 highlight tensions in associative management, identity negotiation in recurring temporary organizations, and the role of governance in organizational transitions. Recent articles (2024–2025) address solidarity in management sciences, social innovation during crises, and HR challenges in remote coworking environments. Themes consistently revolve around nonprofit identity , volunteer integration , and hybrid work models . She is affiliated with the Human Resources Research Group at iaelyon and contributes to pedagogical developments in ESS education. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her work underscores the interplay between organizational ambiguity , collaborative governance , and employee well-being in culturally significant, community-driven organizations.

Betty LaiView profile

Professor

• Disaster Mental Health
• Child and Adolescent Trauma
• Health Psychology
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Dr. Betty Lai is Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology department at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She directs the Lai Lab , which investigates how children and families respond to disasters and other traumatic stressors, with an emphasis on mental and physical health outcomes and school functioning. Education Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Miami M.S.T. in Education, Pace University B.A., Columbia University Research Interests Dr. Lai’s theory-guided research centers on three primary themes: Understanding how community resources and individual factors help youth prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Examining the pathways linking disaster exposure to psychological distress (PTSD, depression, anxiety), health behaviors (physical activity, diet), and biological health outcomes (blood pressure, cardiovascular risk). Translating findings into policy and practice through schools, evidence-based interventions, and advanced statistical modeling. Recent Research Trends Across her 2023-2025 publications, Dr. Lai has focused on integrating large public datasets to model post-disaster trajectories, evaluating innovative science-communication strategies, and co-designing community-school partnerships that bolster youth well-being after environmental jolts such as hurricanes and COVID-19. Awards & Honors Distinguished Research Award in Counseling, AERA Division E (2022) Dorothy Booz Black Award for Outstanding Contributions in Health Psychology, APA Div. 17 (2022) Diane J. Willis Early Career Award, APF/Div. 37 (2018) APA Early Career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families (2017) Excellence in Instruction Award, Georgia State University School of Public Health (2017) National Scholar, Academy on Violence and Abuse (2014) Mary Fran Myers Scholarship for Disaster Research and Practice (2014) Grants, Training & Leadership Dr. Lai’s work has been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She currently leads a $50,000 Grodman Family Foundation project on “Climate Impacts on Youth,” a $40,000 Boston College Research Across Departments grant evaluating science-communication practices, and an $11,500 Schiller Institute exploratory collaboration grant. She is also Principal Investigator on an NIMH-funded study examining child PTSD trajectories after natural disasters. Beyond grants, she mentors the next generation of scholars through her lab, authored the best-selling Grant Writing Guide: A Road Map for Scholars (Princeton University Press, 2023), and is preparing the forthcoming The Public Scholar (Princeton University Press). Labs & Teams Betty Lai directs the Lai Lab , an interdisciplinary research group that applies advanced statistical and psychometric techniques to large-scale survey and biomarker data. The lab collaborates with the International Consortium to Predict PTSD and partners with school districts, community organizations, and international agencies to translate research into scalable interventions for children and families affected by trauma.

Kent Adsbøll WickstrømView profile

Associate Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Design
• Knowledge Management
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Kent Adsbøll Wickstrøm is an Associate Professor in Organization and Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Denmark, specifically within the Department of Business and Sustainability (DBS Kolding). He also serves as Head of Research Group for Supply Chain & Technology Management and maintains an affiliation with the Sino Danish Center for Education and Research in Beijing, China. His academic career at the University of Southern Denmark spans from Research Assistant (2001) through Assistant Professor (2005-2008) and Postdoc (2008-2009) to his current Associate Professor position (2009-present). Wickstrøm's research focuses on mechanisms shaping entrepreneurial cognition, behavior, and performance, with particular emphasis on how country-level institutions influence entrepreneurial outcomes across different demographic groups. His work examines export aspirations, growth trajectories, innovation patterns, and well-being outcomes for entrepreneurs. A significant portion of his research investigates how small and medium-sized enterprises adapt to Industry 4.0 technologies, exploring implementation challenges and performance impacts. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on digital transformation in manufacturing SMEs, with numerous studies examining supply chain resilience, additive manufacturing adoption, cybersecurity practices, and reshoring trends. These works frequently employ large-scale survey data from Danish manufacturing firms and leverage international comparative frameworks. Best paper award (2019) Chinese Firms' Specialization benefiting Innovation award (2016) Wickstrøm actively supervises graduate students and teaches courses including Advanced Organization Theory, Organization Design, and International Management at the master's level. His research collaborations span multiple projects, particularly those involving Danish-Chinese research partnerships focused on entrepreneurial innovation. He has participated in numerous conferences as both presenter and program committee member, and serves as an ad hoc reviewer for journals including Organization Science and Management Information Systems Quarterly.

• Athletic Training
• Injury Prevention
• Talent Identification
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Norikazu Hirose is a Professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, School of Sport and Sciences at Waseda University. With a PhD from the University of Tokyo, he has established himself as a leading expert in sports science with a focus on athletic training and injury prevention. His professional experience spans across multiple elite sports organizations including INAC Kobe Leonessa Conditioning Advancer (2025.06-Present), Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza Physical Coach (2022.02-2022.05), and the Japan Football Association where he served as Physical Coach for the Japan Women's National Football Team from 2008-2021. Dr. Hirose earned his PhD from the University of Tokyo Graduate School, Division of General Culture in 2004, and completed his undergraduate studies in Sports Sciences at Waseda University Faculty of Human Science in 1997. His academic foundation combines deep theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application in elite sports settings. Dr. Hirose's research centers around Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Talent Identification, Growth & Maturation, and Soccer performance. His work bridges laboratory research with practical sports applications, with particular emphasis on understanding movement mechanics, muscle activation patterns, and recovery protocols. Recent work has expanded into interdisciplinary areas including the relationship between primitive reflex retention and social development in children with developmental disorders. Analysis of Dr. Hirose's recent publications reveals a strong focus on biomechanics of athletic movement, particularly in soccer players. His work examines change of direction mechanics, hamstring injury prevention, and the effects of various training interventions using advanced measurement techniques including motion capture systems and electromyography. His research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, combining sports science with child development and neurological considerations. 100th Anniversary Merit Award (2025.03) - Saitama Prefectural Sports Association Good Practice Report (July 2023) - Japanese Society of Athletic Training 100th Anniversary Special Achievement Award (2021.09) - Japan Football Association Best Poster Award (2017.12) - NSCA Japan Young Scientific Researcher Award (2016.01) - Japan Training Instructors Association 優秀ポスター賞 (2015.12) - NSCA Japan Dr. Hirose serves as Associate Member of the Science Council of Japan, Board member of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapies, and Editorial Board Member of the Japan Society of Training Science. He has been instrumental in developing consensus recommendations for sports injury and illness surveillance in Japan. His committee memberships include Director of the Japanese Society of Athletic Training and multiple editorial roles in prominent sports medicine journals. Dr. Hirose leads a research laboratory focused on athletic performance and injury prevention, with particular emphasis on soccer biomechanics and youth athlete development. His team utilizes advanced motion analysis systems and physiological monitoring to investigate movement patterns associated with performance and injury risk. Current projects include examining primitive reflex retention in children with developmental disorders and its relationship to motor skills, as well as optimizing injury prevention protocols for elite athletes through innovative approaches like Nordic hamstring exercises with varying knee and hip angles.

Blake RushingView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cancer Metabolism
• Metabolomics
• Nutritional Biochemistry
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Dr. Blake Rushing serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health and Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). He holds membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and an adjunct appointment in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. His educational background includes a BS in Chemistry from Catawba College (2013) and PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from East Carolina University (2018). Dr. Rushing's research applies multi-omics approaches to investigate metabolic dysregulation in cancer and chronic diseases, with emphasis on precision oncology applications through nutritional and pharmacological strategies. Recent publications reveal strong focus on cancer metabolism (particularly lung, breast, and endometrial cancers), environmental toxicology impacts on development, and nutritional interventions across diverse populations. Key themes include metabolite signatures of disease progression, therapy resistance mechanisms, and race-specific metabolic responses to dietary factors. Major awards include the Emerging Leader Award in Metabolomics Service Cores (2024), NRI Research Development Award (2023), and Frank C. Lu student award from the Society of Toxicology (2017). As Associate Director of NRI's Metabolomics and Exposome Laboratory (MEL), Dr. Rushing leads NIH-supported initiatives including HHEAR and NPH programs. He recently secured a $3.9 million NCI grant to develop the Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas. His teaching includes co-directing NUTR714: Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolism and Health.

Heidi KluessView profile

Associate Professor

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Human-Animal Interaction
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Dr. Heidi Kluess serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University, Alabama, where she directs the Human-Dog Bond with Sports and Exercise Laboratory. With 38 peer-reviewed publications, her academic profile bridges human exercise physiology and canine sports science, emphasizing translational research on interspecies health impacts. Her research investigates how dog sports participation influences body condition, fitness metrics, and cognitive function in both canines and human handlers. Specializing in activities including Obedience, Rally, Barn Hunt, Dock Jumping, and Nosework, she examines physiological mechanisms linking owner-dog dyads through metabolic, cardiovascular, and behavioral lenses. This work uniquely integrates veterinary kinesiology with human sports medicine. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant trends in canine-human exercise physiology, with recurring themes in body condition assessment methodologies, metabolic responses to sport-specific activities, and neuropeptide regulation in dual-species contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach combines molecular exercise biochemistry with observational field studies of dog sports communities. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine As laboratory director, Dr. Kluess oversees research on canine fitness protocols and human health outcomes within dog sports ecosystems. Her team employs dual-species assessment tools to quantify how competitive activities like Dock Jumping modulate physiological markers in handler-dog pairs, establishing foundational data for veterinary sports medicine and human-animal bond therapeutics.