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Karen MickleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biomechanics
• Footwear Science
• Sports Medicine
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Dr. Karen Mickle is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics within the discipline of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Newcastle. She holds ESSA Sports Science (L2) and Athletics Australia running coach accreditation. Her research focuses on lower limb biomechanics, particularly foot structure and function, footwear, and running biomechanics. She is internationally recognized for her work on ultrasound assessment of foot structures and serves as President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics and Secretary-General of the Footwear Biomechanics Group. Education: PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Wollongong (2009) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the same university (2006). Research interests include the biomechanics of foot function in aging, obesity-related foot issues, and injury prevention in sports. Her work emphasizes novel techniques like ultrasound imaging to study muscle and tendon dynamics. Recent studies explore footwear interventions for hallux valgus and the role of plantar flexor muscles in medial tibial stress syndrome. Publications highlight her contributions to understanding foot biomechanics across diverse populations, including athletes, older adults, and children. She has secured over $461,000 in grants, including a Women in STEM initiative for mentoring girls in biomechanics. Supervised 12 research students (8 completed, 4 current) in areas like sports science, injury prevention, and foot health. Current roles include course coordinator for Advanced Biomechanics and Biomechanics courses at the University of Newcastle. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span sports science, gerontology, and pediatric health.

Shota MommaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Syntax
• Sentence Production
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Shota Momma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, serving as TA Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland, a B.S. in Psychology, and a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Washington, Seattle. His research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying sentence production and comprehension, particularly the interaction between syntax and psycholinguistics. He runs the Grammar And Processing (GAP) lab, where he investigates real-time sentence structure assembly in languages like English and Japanese using EEG, eye-tracking, and computational modeling. Current projects explore dependency planning, cross-linguistic production differences, and the role of grammatical constraints in spoken language. His academic background includes an Associate of Arts from Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom. Research interests span psycholinguistics, syntax, bilingual processing (especially Japanese/English), and experimental methods. He teaches courses on psycholinguistics, research methods, and syntax. Lab members include graduate students Erika Mayer (Semantics/Psycholinguistics) and Michael Wilson (Syntax/Production), along with multiple undergraduates working on syntax, computational linguistics, and sentence processing. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his prolific publication record since 2014 indicates active research engagement. His work often addresses the timing and mechanisms of verb selection, dependency formation during production, and the relationship between syntactic structure and real-time processing. Major themes include how speakers mentally represent grammatical structures and how these representations influence speech generation and comprehension accuracy.

• Organelle organization and function
• Mitochondrial biology
• Phototaxis and cytoskeletal asymmetry
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Carol L Dieckmann is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Arizona , where she has held a faculty position since 1984. Her work bridges fundamental cellular processes across yeast and green algae, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial function and eyespot assembly mechanisms. PhD in Biology (University of California, San Diego) BSc in Biological Science (University of California, Irvine) Research interests focus on: Coordination of mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis with RNA processing and respiratory complex assembly Genetic regulation of phototaxis through eyespot-chloroplast interactions Microtubule rootlet dynamics in cellular asymmetry establishment Lipoic acid biosynthesis and its role in enzyme complex activation Her 15 most recent publications (2003-2021) span mitochondrial gene expression regulation, phototaxis mutants, and cross-kingdom studies of organelle biogenesis. Key subfields include: Mitochondrial-nuclear crosstalk Protein lipoylation pathways Cytoskeletal patterning of organelles Photoreceptor trafficking mechanisms RNA processing-degradation interplay Evolution of eukaryotic flagella Teaching includes: Molecular Basis of Life (MCB 301) Senior Capstone courses (BIOC 498/MCB 498) Directed Research (MCB 392/BIOC 392)

Guillaume MilletView profile

Professor

• Exercise Physiology
• Neuromuscular Fatigue
• Sports Science
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Guillaume Millet is a Professor at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Étienne, France, where he leads the ActiFS (Physical Activity, Fatigue, Health) academic chair. He is also the Director of the inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Biology and a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France. Previously, he directed the Neuromuscular Fatigue Lab at the University of Calgary and held research positions at INSERM. His work bridges exercise science, clinical rehabilitation, and human performance. PhD, Dr. Guillaume Millet Professor, Jean Monnet University Senior Member, Institut Universitaire de France (2019) Director, Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (2020) Recipient, IDEXLYON Fellowship (1.16 million €) His research centers on neuromuscular fatigue, exploring its physiological, neurophysiological, and biomechanical underpinnings in both elite athletes and clinical populations such as those with neuromuscular disorders, cancer, or ICU-related fatigue. He aims to translate fatigue mechanisms into tailored rehabilitation strategies to improve quality of life. His work spans extreme endurance, hypoxia, and locomotor biomechanics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on endurance performance, ultra-running, trail running, and the application of elite sport research to public health. His work integrates biomechanics, physiology, and clinical outcomes, with recurring themes of fatigue assessment, performance optimization, and cross-disciplinary translation. He frequently publishes in high-impact sports medicine journals such as Sports Medicine , Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , and European Journal of Applied Physiology . IDEXLYON Fellowship (1.16 million €) Senior Member, Institut Universitaire de France (2019) Guillaume Millet has supervised 37 postdoctoral fellows and PhD students from 13 countries and served as an external reviewer for over 60 PhD candidates. His research is supported by major grants including the IDEXLYON fellowship, enabling interdisciplinary work on fatigue and physical activity. He actively collaborates across institutions and disciplines, particularly in exercise oncology and rehabilitation science. He leads the ActiFS academic chair and previously directed the Neuromuscular Fatigue Lab at the University of Calgary. His teams integrate researchers, clinicians, and trainees focusing on fatigue mechanisms, human movement, and clinical applications. The inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Biology fosters collaboration across Saint-Étienne, Lyon, and Chambéry.

• Competition Law
• Procedural Law
• Judicial Decision-Making
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Johannes Kruse is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods , where he focuses on Competition Law , Procedural Law , Judicial Decision-Making , Computational Legal Studies , and Behavioural Law and Economics . His work bridges legal theory with empirical and computational approaches. He earned his Dr. iur. (Doctor in Law) from the University of Münster in 2023 and passed the Second State Exam in Law in 2022 after a Legal Clerkship (2020–2022) . He studied Law and Economics at the University of Münster, University of Turin, and FernUniversität in Hagen. Kruse’s research integrates computational methods with legal analysis , particularly in competition law and procedural law. His recent work includes AI-driven legal commentary, empirical studies on judicial behavior, and neuroscientific perspectives on fundamental rights. His publications emphasize quantitative legal analysis , AI applications , and evidence-based legal frameworks . Key trends include computational antitrust , economic evidence in court , and neurojurisprudence . Scientific recognition includes the WuW Award „Future of Competition” (2024) for his computational analysis of Article 102 TFEU. He contributes to legal education through empirical case studies and digital legal tools , with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Computational Conservation
• Remote Sensing
• Drone Technology
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Professor Barbara Bollard is a distinguished academic at the University of Wollongong with over 20 years of experience in computational conservation and remote sensing. She is recognized as a leader in the field, particularly for her innovative use of drone technology for ecosystem mapping and monitoring, with special emphasis on Antarctic environments. Her research interests span multiple domains within environmental science and technology: Computational conservation methodologies Remote sensing applications for ecosystem monitoring Drone technology for environmental data collection Machine learning applications in ecological research Antarctic and polar ecosystem studies Conservation of fragile ecosystems Professor Bollard's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on applying cutting-edge drone technology and artificial intelligence to monitor and conserve vulnerable ecosystems, particularly in Antarctica. Her work bridges the gap between technological innovation and practical conservation applications, with numerous publications on drone-based monitoring of moss communities, lichen distribution, and other fragile Antarctic vegetation. Her research has significant implications for understanding climate change impacts on polar environments. Among her notable achievements is the leadership of the major ARC-funded project "Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future" which runs from 2021-2030, demonstrating her standing as a key researcher in Antarctic environmental science. Professor Bollard is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers, currently supervising PhD students working on: Remote sensing and conservation of Antarctic moss communities Using remote sensing and hydrological mapping to determine water availability for nonvascular plants in Antarctica

Anamaria Diana SovaView profile

Lecturer

• International Trade and Competitiveness
• Environmental Economics
• Financial Development
• +7 more

Dr Anamaria Diana Sova is a Lecturer in Economics at the Department of Economics and Finance, College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Brunel University London. Her research focuses on international trade, financial development, environmental economics, and panel econometrics, with a regional emphasis on Europe and emerging economies. PhD in Economics, Université Paris1-Panthéon Sorbonne, France MSc in Economics, Université Paris1-Panthéon Sorbonne, France Her research interests include International Trade and Competitiveness , Environmental Economics , Financial Development , and Panel Econometrics . She applies advanced econometric methods to study trade dynamics, financial integration, and policy impacts on economic growth, particularly in the context of European integration and developing economies. The most recent publications highlight trends in analyzing the effects of global shocks—especially the COVID-19 pandemic—on European trade patterns using dynamic panel models and sectoral data. Her work frequently explores the interplay between trade openness, financial development, and economic growth, often employing threshold and asymmetric adjustment models to capture nonlinearities in economic behavior. Dr Sova has received research funding from the British Academy for her project The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade flows and pattern: evidence from Europe (October 2021 – September 2022). While no formal scientific awards are listed, her consistent publication record in high-quality journals reflects scholarly recognition. Co-investigator: Trade flows and the pandemic: evidence from Europe Funded by: British Academy Duration: October 2021 – September 2022 She contributes to academic collaboration through her co-author network, prominently with Prof. Guglielmo Maria Caporale, and maintains an active research profile via her ORCID (0000-0003-3410-6543). Though specific students are not named, she supports graduate research within her domain. She teaches undergraduate modules including Foundations of Economics (AF1601) and Further Econometrics (EC3608) .

Michael ShelleyView profile

Professor

• Biophysics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Active Matter
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Michael Shelley is the Lilian and George Lyttle Professor of Applied Mathematics at New York University and a Director at the Simons Foundation's Center for Computational Biology . He serves as Co-Director of NYU's Applied Mathematics Laboratory and Senior Research Scientist in Biophysical Modeling. Education: B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Colorado Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona His research bridges applied mathematics , biophysics , and fluid dynamics , with a focus on active matter , microscale propulsion , and biological transport networks . He develops computational models for self-propelled particles , viscoelastic flows , and cytoskeletal dynamics in systems ranging from Caenorhabditis elegans to liquid crystal elastomers . Notable scientific awards include: François Frenkiel Award (APS) Julian Cole Lectureship (SIAM) Fellow of American Physical Society Fellow of Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member of National Academy of Sciences Shelley's work spans microswimmer dynamics , viscoelastic fluid modeling , and biological morphogenesis , often combining theoretical analysis with experimental validation in collaboration with physicists and biologists.

• Running Biomechanics
• Knee Mechanics
• Motion Imaging
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Wenjin Wang is a researcher in Exercise Science with a PhD from German Sport University Cologne, currently affiliated with the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics. Their research focuses on biomechanical analysis of running and recovery processes following endurance events. Wang's primary research interests center on running biomechanics, with particular emphasis on the physiological and mechanical changes that occur during and after marathon and half-marathon events. Their work systematically examines the time course of recovery in lower extremities, knee kinematics , gait patterns , and muscle function following endurance running. This research employs advanced motion analysis systems to track biomechanical changes with precision, contributing valuable insights to sports medicine and athletic training. Analysis of Wang's publications from 2023-2025 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on the biomechanical consequences of long-distance running. Their work demonstrates sophisticated methodology in tracking time-dependent changes in joint mechanics and muscle function, with particular attention to the differences between concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. The research has gained notable attention in academic circles, with multiple publications accumulating significant reader metrics on platforms like Mendeley. Wang maintains active research collaborations within the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, working closely with established researchers including Wolfgang Potthast (with whom they have five shared publications), Igor Komnik, and Marvin Zedler. Their research is conducted within the framework of the German Sport University Cologne's biomechanics research infrastructure, utilizing advanced motion capture and analysis systems to investigate sports performance and injury prevention.

Jonas RohlederView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gymnastics
• Sports Pedagogy
• Motor Learning
• +5 more

Dr. Jonas Rohleder is a Senior Lecturer at the German Sport University Cologne, working within the Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications, specifically in the Section Didactics and Methodology in Sports. He teaches gymnastics ('Turnen') across various programs, including 'Bewegen an Geräten - Turnen' for teacher education students and 'Spezialsportart Turnen' for sports and performance students, with a focus on movement analysis. Bachelor: Sport und angewandte Trainingswissenschaft Master: Sportwissenschaft - Prävention, Regeneration und Rehabilitation PhD: Sportwissenschaft (Dissertation: 'Handstandvermittlung im Turnen: Praktische Auswirkungen forschungsgeleiteter Lehrkonzepte auf das Bewegungslernen von Novizen und Nachwuchsathleten') Dr. Rohleder's research focuses on safety in teaching gymnastics within school physical education, examining how to safely instruct movements on apparatus. He also investigates the evolving importance of difficulty versus execution quality in men's artistic gymnastics performance assessment. His work bridges theoretical sports science with practical teaching applications, emphasizing evidence-based instruction methods. His recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong focus on digital transformation in sports education, safety protocols in gymnastics instruction, and inclusive teaching methods. The research spans multiple formats including journal articles, film recordings demonstrating techniques, and conference contributions, showing his commitment to both academic scholarship and practical application in the field. Lehrpreis der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln: Kategorie Praxiskurs (2016) Lehrpreis 'e-Lehre' der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln: Kategorie Praxiskurs (2020) Dr. Rohleder actively participates in multiple externally funded research projects including ComeNet 2 and ComeSport (both running through 2026), which focus on digital learning in sports education. He collaborates extensively with colleagues like Tobias Vogt (30 shared publications) and serves in external roles including as a trainer educator for the German Olympic Sports Confederation and member of the Presidential Commission for Qualification for the Rheinischer Turnerbund. His work is organized around practical application, with significant contributions to developing safe teaching methods in gymnastics, particularly through multimedia resources that demonstrate proper techniques for instructors.

Zsuzsanna LiptákView profile

Associate Professor

• String Algorithms
• Combinatorics on Words
• Algorithmic Bioinformatics
• +18 more

Zsuzsanna Lipták is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Verona, Italy, where she has been a faculty member since November 2011. Her research is centered on string algorithms, combinatorics on words, and algorithmic bioinformatics, with a particular focus on the Burrows-Wheeler Transform (BWT) and its applications in data compression and biological sequence analysis. She is an active member of the Algorithmic Bioinformatics and Natural Computing Group and the Algorithms Group at the university. She leads research within the PRIN-funded project 'PINC – Pangenome Informatics: From Theory to Practice' and collaborates internationally with institutions in South Africa, Finland, Chile, and the USA. Her research interests include string indexing, suffix trees, suffix arrays, data compression, computational biology, and combinatorial properties of permutations and BWT. She has made significant contributions to the theory and application of BWT variants, matching statistics, and de Bruijn sequence construction. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on improving the efficiency and understanding of text indexing and compression methods, particularly in the context of genomic data. These works often involve both theoretical analysis and experimental validation, bridging the gap between pure theory and practical implementation. Lipták actively supervises PhD and master’s students, including Davide Cenzato, Sara Giuliani, Francesco Masillo, and Martina Lucà. She teaches advanced courses such as 'Fundamental Algorithms for Bioinformatics,' 'Computational Analysis of Genome-Scale Sequences,' and 'Advanced Data Structures for Textual Data.' She has also supervised numerous bachelor’s theses and student projects. She has secured research funding through national projects like PRIN and has collaborated on international initiatives, including a Marie Curie IEF fellowship during her postdoctoral work. She is deeply involved in the academic community, having served as PC chair for SPIRE 2024, PC co-chair for CPM 2023, and a member of the Steering Committee of SPIRE since 2024. She has served on the program committees of major conferences such as ESA, DLT, WABI, and IWOCA. She co-organizes the weekly 'Monday Meetings' seminar series for the Algorithms Group and has co-edited special issues and conference proceedings in journals like Theory of Computing Systems , Discrete Applied Mathematics , and European Journal of Combinatorics . She earned her Diplom in Mathematics from Freie Universität Berlin and her PhD in Computer Science from Bielefeld University, Germany, where her thesis addressed algorithmic problems in mass spectrometry. She has held research positions at ETH Zurich, Bielefeld University, and Salerno University, and has been a visiting researcher at the Rényi Institute (Hungary), University of the Witwatersrand, and SANBI (South Africa). She is the scientific coordinator for Erasmus+ exchanges with Bielefeld and Jena Universities.

Ash WillmottView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Exercise Physiology
• Environmental Physiology
• Heat Stress Adaptation
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Dr. Ash Willmott is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Research at the Cambridge Centre for Sport & Exercise Sciences (CCSES) within Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. He teaches across Sport and Exercise Science programs and holds leadership roles including Lab Director, Chair of the Climate Change Action Team (CCAT), and Course Leader. A BASES-accredited scientist and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), his research focuses on human physiological responses to environmental extremes. His expertise spans heat acclimation strategies, altitude physiology, thermoregulation, gut health during exercise, and energy expenditure analysis. He maintains active collaborations with national sports institutes and elite athletes, and serves as a trustee for the altitude awareness charity Para-Monte. Dr. Willmott's publication trends reveal a focus on environmental physiology (heat/altitude stress), sports nutrition interventions, Paralympic athlete performance, and applied thermal management strategies. Recent work emphasizes nutritional phytocomplexes, COVID-19 rehabilitation, and athlete monitoring technologies. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Chartered Scientist (CSci) BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist He currently supervises 7 PhD students researching topics including injury prevalence in footballers, classification systems for visually impaired golfers, marathon pacing, and hypoxia applications. His research funding includes projects for Para-Monte, BodyChilz Ltd., and the UK National Fire Service, alongside consultancy for extreme environment expeditions and sports technology validation. Dr. Willmott directs research operations at CCSES and leads the Climate Change Action Team, facilitating industry partnerships and knowledge translation in environmental physiology.

Shawn FarrokhiView profile

Professor

• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Biomechanics
• Clinical Trials
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Dr. Shawn Farrokhi is a Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy at Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, joining in Summer 2023. With over 20 years in academia, clinical research, and patient care, he specializes in musculoskeletal rehabilitation for civilian and military populations. His research integrates epidemiological and clinical trial methodologies to address knee pain, low back pain, and amputation-related conditions, with a focus on movement retraining and biomechanical analysis. Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Science University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science in Clinical Research University of Southern California, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Farrokhi’s work bridges biomechanics, psychology, and clinical practice, targeting: Joint coordination in amputees Phantom limb pain Telehealth interventions Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Pain management during military service Running injury prevention His recent publications focus on low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and rehabilitation protocols. Trends include: Biomechanical adaptations post-amputation Psychosocial health in chronic pain Criteria-based rehabilitation programs Scientific award: NIH K12 Career Development Award Dr. Farrokhi has collaborated on large-scale pragmatic trials like the Pain Management Collaboratory, evaluating telehealth interventions and healthcare utilization patterns. His work emphasizes clinical translation and military-specific rehabilitation needs.

Dmitry FedosovView profile

Researcher

• Biophysics
• Active Matter
• Blood Flow
• +4 more

Dmitry Fedosov serves as Acting Director of the Theoretical Physics of Living Matter group (IAS-2) at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute for Advanced Simulation. His research integrates computational physics, biophysics, and machine learning to investigate active matter systems and cellular mechanics, with particular focus on blood flow dynamics and microswimmer behavior. Fedosov's work centers on theoretical modeling of biological systems at multiple scales. His group develops advanced simulation frameworks to study red blood cell mechanics in microcirculation, malaria parasite invasion mechanisms, and collective dynamics of active matter. Key methodologies include dissipative particle dynamics, mesoscopic membrane modeling, and machine learning-enhanced predictive algorithms. Research spans fundamental biophysics questions like cell deformability under shear flow and applied biomedical challenges including neuroacanthocytosis diagnostics and drug delivery optimization. Analysis of Fedosov's recent publications reveals dominant themes in active matter physics and blood cell mechanics. His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation, particularly in hemorheology and microfluidics. Major contributions include elucidating the mechanical basis of bacterial run-and-tumble motion, characterizing erythrocyte aggregation/disaggregation phenomena, and developing frameworks for synthetic cell modeling. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between soft matter physics, computational biology, and clinical applications. As leader of the IAS-2 group, Fedosov directs a research team specializing in multiscale computational modeling of living matter. The group maintains strong collaborations with experimental biophysics laboratories and clinical researchers, particularly in hematology and infectious disease. Their work leverages Forschungszentrum Jülich's high-performance computing infrastructure to tackle complex biomechanical problems requiring massive computational resources.

• Circadian Rhythms
• Neurophysiology
• Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
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Hugh Piggins, BSc, PhD is an Honorary Professor in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on circadian biology with particular emphasis on the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) as the master circadian clock in mammals. His primary research interests include: Mechanisms of biological timing and circadian clocks Relationship between molecular clocks and neuronal electrical activity Circadian function deterioration during aging Role of neuropeptides in circadian regulation Habenula circadian properties and neuropsychiatric implications Piggins employs advanced techniques including whole-cell patch clamp recording, bioluminescent reporters, and mathematical modeling to investigate circadian mechanisms. His recent work demonstrates how timed exercise can stabilize behavioral rhythms in aged mice and explores the therapeutic potential of photo-activatable melatonin receptor ligands. Notable research contributions include: Discovery of depolarization patterns in SCN neurons during high period1 expression Identification of habenula as an intrinsic circadian oscillator Development of exercise-based interventions for circadian dysfunction Piggins actively supervises research students and contributes to academic programs through teaching Advanced Behavioural Neurobiology (Biol30351) and Chronobiology (Biol31431) courses. He serves as Tutor for 3rd year Zoology students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects related to aging research through the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing.