جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Built Environments and Health
• Geospatial Analytics
• Physical Activity Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

J. Aaron Hipp is a Professor of Community Health and Sustainability at NC State University, affiliated with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. He serves as the Associate Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the Center for Geospatial Analytics and holds a leadership role in the Global One Health Academy. His work focuses on the intersection of built environments, physical activity, and health equity through innovative geospatial and sensor-based methodologies. Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management CGA Fellow for Social and Behavioral Science Applications Associate Director, Center for Geospatial Analytics Executive Core Member, Global One Health Academy Hipp develops advanced approaches to studying human-environment interactions using webcams, GPS, accelerometers, and crowdsourcing technologies. His research emphasizes: Geospatial decision support systems Workplace health infrastructure Park accessibility and usage patterns Equity-focused community engagement Visualization of health-environment dynamics Rural/urban health disparities Recent publications highlight his work on scaling physical activity studies via technology, curling as a recreational intervention, international nature-prescription frameworks, and child play environment analysis. Collaborative projects include rural action plans and pandemic-era wellbeing evaluations. Professional recognition includes the CGA Fellow title. He actively mentors students in built environment impact studies and advises on geospatial health analytics.

• Exercise Physiology
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brett Gordon is an Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Head of Department for Rural Clinical Sciences at La Trobe University's Rural Health School in Bendigo, Australia. He is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with over a decade of academic experience and nearly ten years of clinical practice. PhD from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (2012) MAppSc (Exercise Rehabilitation) from Victoria University BAppSci (Human Movement) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Professor Gordon's research focuses on the role of exercise in managing chronic disease, particularly examining how exercise can be optimally assessed and prescribed for people with cardiometabolic health conditions. His work utilizes continuous glucose monitoring systems, accelerometers, and GPS monitors to study both healthy individuals and those with health conditions. Early in his career, he investigated exercise benefits for children with chronic fatigue syndrome before shifting focus to cardiometabolic health. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of exercise physiology in real-world settings, particularly in rural communities. His research spans walking football programs for older adults, optimal exercise dosing for cardiac rehabilitation, e-bike health benefits, military transition health issues, and telehealth applications for cardiac rehabilitation. A consistent theme across his work is addressing health disparities in rural populations. Member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research Committee Associate Editor for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Member of Scientific Reports Editorial Board Member of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professor Gordon has successfully supervised numerous students to completion, including 3 honours students (all H1), 1 master's student, and 5 doctoral students. He currently supervises 5 PhD candidates and 2 Master by Research candidates. His funded research includes projects on walking football for older adults and exercise demands in adolescent athletes. He maintains a broad collaborative network including institutions such as Auckland, Swinburne, Sheffield Hallam, Murdoch, RMIT, and Deakin universities, as well as Bendigo Health, The Austin Hospital, and the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. His current research projects focus on prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, hospital care, military transition, and resistance training, demonstrating his commitment to translating exercise science into practical health interventions for diverse populations.

• Physical Education Inclusion
• Sport for Social Justice
• Superdiverse Communities and Health
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Professor Symeon Dagkas serves as Head of the School of Psychology & Life Sciences at the University of East London, specializing in the intersection of physical education, social inclusion, and superdiverse communities. His research critically examines barriers to sport participation among marginalized groups, particularly focusing on Muslim women, ethnic minorities, and youth from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in East London contexts. His primary research interests center on physical education inclusion , superdiverse health equity , and critical pedagogies for diverse classrooms . Through Bourdieusian frameworks, he investigates how race, religion, and social class intersect to shape physical culture experiences. Key projects include the Newham Every Child a Sport Person (NECaSP) initiative and Schools on the Move intervention, examining family structures, pedagogical practices, and institutional barriers affecting youth physical activity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on intersectional exclusion mechanisms in sport settings, with increasing emphasis on superdiversity theory and decolonizing physical culture . His work bridges academic research and practical interventions, documenting discrimination patterns among Asian European footballers while developing inclusive pedagogical models for culturally diverse classrooms. Professor Dagkas has led significant funded projects including: Youth Sport Trust's 'Schools on the Move' evaluation Newham Borough's Every Child a Sport Person program BASS Project on Muslim girls' participation His scholarly contributions include edited volumes like 'Families, Young People, Physical Activity and Health: Critical Perspectives' (Routledge, 2016), establishing him as a key voice in critical sport pedagogy. His research teams frequently collaborate with East London community organizations, focusing on: Racialization in physical culture Family health pedagogies Religious inclusion frameworks Urban youth engagement models Current work examines superdiverse adolescents' activity patterns through mixed-methods approaches, developing context-specific inclusion strategies for London's multicultural schools.

• Physical Education
• Sports Science
• Physical Activity Monitoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jesús Viciana Ramírez serves as a University Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada. His academic work centers on innovative physical education methodologies and technology integration for youth activity promotion. His teaching schedule includes consistent office hours across semesters in Building D - Office 4.3. Research interests focus on physical activity monitoring using wearable technology, gamified teaching models in physical education, and environmental influences on student engagement. His work bridges sports science with educational technology through rigorous validation studies and cluster-randomized trials. Analysis of recent publications reveals dominant trends in Wearable device validation for adolescent activity tracking Intermittent teaching units combining gamification and technology Cross-cultural fitness assessment frameworks with strong emphasis on objective measurement through accelerometers and real-world school implementation. His leadership in the School-Fit and Fit-Person studies demonstrates commitment to evidence-based physical education practices. Current research explores psychological mediators of activity interventions and environmental knowledge assessment through tools like CENAFI.

• Sports Science
• Biathlon Training
• Physiological Responses
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marko Laaksonen is a Professor at the Department of Health Sciences (HOV) at Mid Sweden University, specializing in winter sports biomechanics and performance analysis. He is affiliated with the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, focusing on biathlon and cross-country skiing. His research examines physiological responses to training, rifle carriage effects on skiing mechanics, and performance indicators in biathlon. Key areas include exercise intensity distribution, shooting precision, and muscle metabolism during endurance activities. Recent publications analyze biathlon shooting performance under varying conditions, training load measurement, and equipment impacts on athlete efficiency. Over 15 articles demonstrate expertise in winter sports analytics and physiological monitoring.

• Motivational experiences of young athletes
• Role of coaches in creating motivational climates
• Physical activity measurement in children and adolescents
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Susan Bock is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University , within the Faculty of Social Sciences . Her work bridges physical activity measurement in youth populations and pedagogical strategies in higher education. Her research focuses on motivational climates in youth sport , high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions in school settings, and energy expenditure modeling in children and young adults. She has contributed to studies like Project FFAB and The MOVE Project , which explore health promotion and educational outcomes . Using hybrid methodologies like accelerometry and heart rate synchronization , her work addresses public health challenges related to adolescent inactivity. She has presented at major conferences including the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference , with outputs spanning journal articles and conference contributions .

Anthony McGarryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Biomechanics
• Gait Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony McGarry is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. With over 50 research outputs spanning two decades, his work focuses on prosthetics, orthotics, biomechanics, and rehabilitation engineering. His research has significantly contributed to understanding prosthetic socket design, gait analysis, measurement reliability, and physical activity in amputees. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including prosthetics and orthotics, biomechanics, gait analysis, CAD/CAM systems, measurement reliability, physical activity in amputees, rehabilitation engineering, lower limb amputation, microprocessor prosthetics, and 3D printing applications. His work often bridges clinical practice with engineering solutions, focusing on improving patient outcomes through technological innovation. Dr. McGarry's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued innovation in the field, with work on 3D-printed cranial helmets, vision-based motion capture for gait analysis, and service quality assessment in prosthetics and orthotics. His research shows a consistent trend toward improving measurement techniques, enhancing prosthetic design, and understanding patient experiences. His scientific achievements include: Converge Challenge Competition runner up (2024) PCAD Prosthetic CAD shape capture in a weight bearing environment award (2022) FIA Foundation Research Award Dr. McGarry has been actively involved in research projects including the PCAD project (2023-2025) focusing on prosthetic CAD shape capture in weight-bearing environments, and has supervised three research students. His work on the reliability of measurement systems, particularly goniometers and activity monitors, has been widely cited and has influenced clinical practice. His research group at Strathclyde focuses on developing innovative solutions for prosthetic and orthotic challenges, with particular emphasis on measurement systems, CAD/CAM applications, and patient-centered outcomes. Current projects are exploring how weight-bearing environments affect prosthetic socket design and how emerging technologies can improve clinical outcomes.

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dylan Kobsar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University . His research focuses on making biomechanics and human movement analyses more accessible and real-world relevant through wearable inertial sensor technology. Primary Research Areas Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Machine Learning Rehabilitation Sciences His work has been funded by the Labarge Catalyst Grant in Mobility in Aging , Ontario Research Fund , and Early Researcher Awards Program . He develops machine learning models for clinical gait analysis and musculoskeletal disorder tracking. Recent Scientific Contributions Markerless motion capture validation Wearable sensor-based osteoarthritis monitoring Biomechanical asymmetry detection in athletes Accelerometer data for frailty assessment Pain phenotype analysis in arthritis Dylan teaches courses including: Advances in Biomechanics and Human Movement Analyses Scientific Computing and Wearable Technology Neural Control of Human Movement

• Physical Activity
• Childhood Health
• Clinical Biomechanics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jan Christian Brønd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, where he is affiliated with RICH - Research In Childhood Health. His work bridges clinical biomechanics, public health, and pediatric physical activity research. University: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics Research Group: RICH - Research In Childhood Health His research focuses on physical activity, sedentary behavior, motor skill development in children, and the use of accelerometers for objective measurement in clinical and population settings. He investigates health outcomes in children, individuals with multimorbidity, and chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on randomized controlled trials, longitudinal interventions, and device-based data collection. Key themes include childhood obesity prevention, inflammation in chronic disease, rehabilitation in neurological conditions, and the impact of screen time on physical activity. Scientific contributions include high-impact studies published in journals like Nature Medicine , BMJ Public Health , and European Journal of Sport Science . He has taught courses such as Clinical Movement Analysis , Learning and Cognition , and Best Practice in Childhood Physical Activity and Health . He has also supervised students and led components of major research trials. Public engagement includes media appearances discussing calorie expenditure beyond gym settings. His research network spans national and international collaborations, particularly in public health and chronic disease management.

Peter Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Epidemiology of Work-Related Injuries
• Labour Market Inequalities
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Smith is President & Senior Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (Toronto) and Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health , University of Toronto. His research focuses on occupational health disparities, particularly gender/sex differences, labor market inequalities, and vulnerable worker subgroups. Education : Master's in Public Health (University of New South Wales), PhD (Institute for Medical Science, University of Toronto) Research Interests His work examines intersections between work environments and chronic disease risks, trends in occupational health systems, and equity in return-to-work processes. Projects include AI applications in injury prevention and psychosocial hazard analysis. Scientific Awards CIHR New Investigator Award (2008-2013) Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2012-2014) CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health (2014-2018) Grants & Projects Current funded initiatives include AI in occupational safety (WSIB), migraine measurement studies (CTV News), and Alberta workplace vulnerability assessments. Past projects explored newcomer labor integration and pandemic-era physical activity patterns.

Ann Swartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Activity
• Sedentary Behavior
• Health Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ann Swartz is a tenured Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research program investigates the health impacts of physical activity and sedentary behavior across diverse populations including aging adults, schoolchildren, and individuals with chronic conditions. PhD in Exercise Physiology (University of Tennessee) MS in Exercise Science (Ball State University) BS in Kinesiology (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Her research focuses on: Linking physical activity patterns to metabolic and cardiometabolic health Developing novel assessment methodologies for activity monitoring Designing interventions to reduce sedentary behavior Examining mobility limitations in aging and disabled populations Recent publications emphasize wearable technology validation, sedentary behavior interventions, and functional assessment in aging adults. She has received multiple research awards including the European Journal of Sport Sciences Best Paper Award and has been recognized for her methodological contributions to activity measurement. KIN 330: Exercise Physiology KIN 530: Physiology of Performance KIN 531: Clinical Exercise Physiology KIN 532: Electrocardiography Interpretation KIN 930: Seminar in Exercise Physiology

Wagner Ourique De Moraisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)
• Smart Home Systems
• Healthcare Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wagner Ourique De Morais is a Lecturer at the Academy of Information Technology , Halmstad University, with a focus on Smart Home Systems and Healthcare Technology for elderly populations. Doctoral Thesis : Architecting Smart Home Environments for Healthcare: A Database-Centric Approach (2015) Key Research Areas : Ambient Assisted Living (AAL), Graph Neural Networks for Clinical Prediction, IoT-Edge-Cloud Offloading, and Wearable Health Monitors His work spans 15+ years , including publications on Zero-Day Attack Detection in Vehicular Networks (2025), Graph Neural Networks for Clinical Risk Prediction (2024), and Smart Medication Organizers (2017). Research trends emphasize sensor integration , context-aware computing , and security in smart environments . He contributes to projects like the "Safe at Night" initiative and has developed middleware for heterogeneous sensor networks (2008). Current teaching and research at Halmstad University prioritize technology-enabled elderly care and cyber-physical system design .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Case-Based Reasoning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Kerstin Bach is affiliated with the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics at NTNU's Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their applications in health informatics and robotics. Notable projects include the selfBACK app for musculoskeletal pain management and reinforcement learning for robotic systems. She has supervised numerous doctoral students in areas like activity recognition and explainable AI. Education: Formal academic degrees not explicitly listed in text. Research interests span: - Case-Based Reasoning for clinical decision support - EHealth/mHealth applications (e.g., wearable sensor analytics) - Explainable AI methodologies - Human activity recognition using accelerometer data Recent work emphasizes: - Machine learning models for health monitoring (sleep/wake detection, gait analysis) - Reinforcement learning for robotics and autonomous systems - AI-driven clinical tools for pain management Key Projects: selfBACK app: Digital self-management tool for musculoskeletal pain (RCT validated) UtiliGEM: Energy management framework for IoT devices Labs/Teams: Active in NTNU's AI research groups focusing on healthcare informatics and robotics. Collaborates with medical institutions on clinical AI applications.

• Physical Activity
• Meta-Analysis
• Systematic Review
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Borja del Pozo Cruz serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Research Unit of Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics and maintains an active research profile with 83 research outputs documented. His ORCID profile is available at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3944-2212 . Dr. del Pozo Cruz specializes in physical activity research with particular expertise in accelerometer-based measurements, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. His research fingerprint reveals significant contributions to Physical Activity (100%), Meta-Analysis (49%), Systematic Review (47%), Accelerometer applications (35%), Longitudinal Analysis (29%), Cardiovascular Disease research (28%), Biobank studies (23%), and UK Biobank investigations (21%). His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, with research spanning multiple countries and continents. His recent publications (2025) reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based analysis of movement behaviors, cardiovascular health, and screen time effects on children. These works appear in high-impact journals including Circulation , British Journal of Sports Medicine , and Psychological Bulletin , demonstrating the significant reach and influence of his research. His studies frequently employ meta-analytical approaches to synthesize evidence across multiple investigations. Dr. del Pozo Cruz has received notable media attention for his research, particularly regarding screen time effects on children. His systematic review analyzing 681 studies on children's screen use was picked up by over 160 news outlets, blogged about by 13 sources, and shared across social media platforms by numerous users. This work challenged prevailing notions about screen time 'hysteria,' finding only small benefits and drawbacks associated with children's screen use. His research has generated substantial academic engagement, with multiple publications accumulating significant reader metrics on platforms like Mendeley and receiving attention across various social media channels including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Bluesky. His work on screen time effects alone was referenced by policy sources, demonstrating real-world impact beyond academic circles.

Vahid Farrahiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physical Activity and Health
• Wearable Technology
• Behavioral Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vahid Farrahi is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the Technical University of Dortmund, Faculty of Arts and Sports Sciences, where he serves as Head of Department 7: Data Analytics in Sport Sciences. He collaborates with fellow professors to design a new master's program in sports data science scheduled for launch in Winter 2024. Dr. Farrahi completed his MSc in Information Technology at Shiraz University of Technology (2016) and earned his PhD from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu (2017-2021) with a prestigious Marie Curie grant. His doctoral work earned him the 'Best PhD Thesis Award 2021' and 'Exemplary PhD Thesis Award.' His research focuses on device-based measurement of movement behaviors, physical activity and health relationships, data-driven health interventions, and wearables for population health. He specializes in analyzing 24-hour movement and non-movement behaviors using wearable accelerometer-based activity monitors, applying machine learning and data mining techniques to understand health outcomes. Dr. Farrahi's publication record shows a strong trend toward digital phenotyping, machine learning applications in movement behavior analysis, and compositional data analysis of 24-hour movement patterns. His work bridges sports science, public health, and data analytics, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for health monitoring and intervention. His notable academic honors include: Best PhD Thesis Award 2021 from Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu Exemplary PhD Thesis Award from University of Oulu Graduate School Marie Curie grant recipient Dr. Farrahi serves as Associate Editor for the Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour and on editorial boards for the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors and Journal of Physical Activity and Health. He has delivered numerous invited presentations including at ISBNPA 2023 and University of Oulu's Science Day 2023, and reviews for over 20 scientific journals. He actively seeks talented researchers and students to join his team, with a focus on those passionate about executing tasks with precision and accuracy in behavioral and health data science.