Katherine Sullivan

Katherine Sullivan is an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University's Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies within the College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology - Exercise Science from the University of Alabama (2023) and certifications including Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and USA Weightlifting Coach.

• Ph.D., University of Alabama (2023)
• MS, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2013)
• BS, Marywood University (2011)

Her research focuses on Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Health Disparities, particularly among sexual minority populations. She utilizes quantitative methods to study body composition assessment, physical activity trends, and injury prevention in sports medicine contexts.

Recent publications highlight her work in: 2D imaging for body composition validation (2024-2020), physical activity disparities in LGBTQ+ communities (2024, 2023), and biomechanical assessment of athletic performance (2020). These studies span fields like Sports Science, Biomechanics, and Public Health.

She teaches courses in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Fitness Assessment. Her responsibilities include teaching, advising, committee work, and serving as primary investigator for research in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory.