Amandio Dias

**Amandio Dias** is an Assistant Professor at the Egas Moniz School of Health (Egas Moniz Higher Education Cooperative CRL) since 2022. Previously, he held roles such as Invited Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (2020–2022) and Assistant Professor at the Piaget Institute (2017–2020). He also taught in Portugal’s public education system (2005–2022) and served as a researcher at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Human Kinetics (2013).

**Education**: PhD in Human Motricity (University of Lisbon, 2018) with a thesis on *"Effects of the use of occlusal splints on neuromuscular function"*, awarded with distinction and praise. Master’s in Physiotherapy (University of Lisbon, 2008) and Bachelor’s in Physical Education (Lusophone University, 2005).

**Research Focus**: Dias specializes in neuromuscular function, sports biomechanics, and occlusal splint therapy. His work explores applications in sports performance (e.g., judo, rugby, swimming) and injury prevention. Recent studies include validating smartphone apps for jump performance analysis and investigating mandibular position effects on athletic strength.

**Publications**: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on occlusal splints, gait analysis, and sports technology. His 2024 study on smartphone app validity for jump height measurement highlights his interest in tech-driven sports science.

**Awards**: Recognized for his PhD thesis with distinction and praise (2018).

**Advising & Grants**: Supervised multiple master’s theses on topics like athletic performance, health literacy, and rehabilitation. Involved in interdisciplinary projects linking education, sports science, and public health.

**Labs/Teams**: Active in biomechanics and sports medicine research groups at Portuguese institutions. Collaborates with organizations like Manz Produções for specialized exercise training programs.