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Helaine Alessio, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health within the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University. After serving 17 years as Department Chair, she has returned to full-time teaching and research. She is a recognized leader in exercise science, oxidative stress, aging, and public health, with interdisciplinary collaborations across biology, chemistry, psychology, and audiology.
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, University of Maryland
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins University and National Institute on Aging
- M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Ithaca College
- B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Special Education, Douglass College, Rutgers University
Dr. Alessio's research spans exercise physiology, gene expression, oxidative stress, aging, and public health, with a growing focus on active transportation and hearing health. She investigates how physical activity impacts metabolic, cognitive, and auditory health in both animal and human models. Her work emphasizes community engagement, ecological literacy, and sustainable lifestyles.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in e-bike research, examining their cardiometabolic and glucose-regulating benefits, as well as their role in sustainable commuting. She also explores academic integrity in online learning, dual-task exercise for older adults, and hearing acuity in college students. These diverse but interconnected themes reflect her interdisciplinary, applied, and socially conscious research agenda.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Benjamin Harrison Award (2024) – Miami University’s highest faculty honor
- Prodesse Quam Conspici Award (2022) – For exceptional service
- ACSM Midwest Chapter Founders’ Award (2009)
- Best Paper Award, Translational Journal of ACSM (2021)
- Paper of the Year, American College of Sports Medicine (2020)
- Listed in top 2% of cited scientists in Exercise Science (Stanford University)
Dr. Alessio has secured significant research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), private foundations, and corporate sponsors like Bosch and Gazelle. She mentors students through hands-on research and community projects, such as building sustainable trails and promoting active transit. Her teaching philosophy embodies the teacher-scholar model, integrating research into pedagogy and empowering students as engaged citizens.
She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has held leadership roles, including past President of the ACSM Midwest Chapter and service on NIH and CDC advisory boards. Her recent teaching at the Miami University Dolibois European Center highlights her global educational impact.
