جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anna M. Bardone-Coneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eating Disorders
• Body Image
• Clinical Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna M. Bardone-Cone is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading the Bardone-Cone Lab. Her research focuses on eating disorders, body image, and mental health disparities, with a strong emphasis on cultural and intersectional perspectives. She is committed to training diverse students and conducting research that addresses underrepresented groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-generation scholars. Her recent work explores topics like family influences on disordered eating, cultural pressures on South Asian populations, and neurocognitive profiles in eating disorders. She has presented at major conferences like the International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) and published in outlets like the UNC JOURney. In 2023, she was selected as a Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar for her community-focused scholarship. Dr. Bardone-Cone advises multiple students, including Ale Miller, Emily Walsh, and Lauren Wash, whose theses and dissertations address eating disorder risk factors, body shame, and cultural influences. Her lab actively collaborates on projects like the South Asian Body Image Study (SABI) and advocates for inclusive research practices. Awards: Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar (2023-2025) Grants & Funding: Supported by engaged scholarship initiatives through UNC. Her research bridges clinical and cultural psychology, with a focus on translating findings into practical interventions for marginalized groups. The lab’s future work continues to prioritize longitudinal studies on neuropsychological functioning and community-based mental health initiatives.

Robert Vaughanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychology
• Sport Psychology
• Mental Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Vaughan is an Associate Professor and Head of Psychological Sciences at the University of West London's School of Human and Social Sciences since 2023. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer in Psychology at York St John University (2014–2023). His academic journey includes a BSc in Psychology (2008), MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (2014), and a PhD on 'The Role of Intelligence in Sports' (2016) from Ulster University. Research focuses on executive functions in athletes, emotional intelligence, burnout prevention, and pandemic impacts on mental health. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed works, secured £60k+ external funding, and contributed to outlets like BBC interviews. Collaborations span international researchers and students. Teaching spans undergraduate/postgraduate courses in Sport Psychology, Personality, Health Psychology, and research methods. Editorial roles include Stress & Health and Perceptual and Motor Skills, plus Research Lead for British Psychological Society's Sport and Exercise Psychology Division. Recent articles emphasize neurocognitive aspects of athletic performance, smartphone use effects, and pandemic mental health implications. His work bridges clinical psychology with applied sport science, emphasizing practical interventions for athletes' wellbeing.

Christer Malmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Proteomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christer Malm is a Professor at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Sports Medicine. His research spans molecular muscle adaptation, anti-doping technologies, and physical performance optimization for firefighters and athletes. Primary Affiliation: Umeå University, Sweden Key Focus Areas: Exercise physiology, proteomics, anti-doping, muscle disease mechanisms Research Interests: Muscle Adaptation: Revisiting the damage-repair hypothesis using proteomic screening to study cytoskeletal remodeling. Anti-Doping: Developing proteomic methods to detect autologous blood doping and investigate erythrocyte breakdown mechanisms. Work Capacity: Establishing physiological benchmarks for Swedish firefighters through extensive testing. Musculoskeletal Diseases: Comparative proteomic analysis of trapezius, vastus lateralis, and extraocular muscles to uncover disease resistance mechanisms. Exercise Impact: Exploring how physical activity modulates immunity in health and disease contexts. Scientific Contributions: Over 20 years of publications in Journal of Sports Sciences , PLOS ONE , and Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports , including studies on anabolic steroid effects and cold climate physiology. Ongoing Projects: PhD studies on blood doping detection, firefighter performance limits, and cross-country skiing physiology. Contact: christer.malm@umu.se

Albanidis Evangelosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Physical Education
• Olympic Studies
• Ancient Greek Athletics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Evangelos Albanidis is a Professor at Democritus University of Thrace (Department of Physical Education and Sport Science). He specializes in the History of Physical Education and Sports, with a focus on ancient Greek athletics, Olympic studies, and sport's sociopolitical roles. He teaches courses like Sports Sociology and History of Physical Education. His research explores ancient Greek sport practices, Byzantine therapeutic uses of exercise, and modern Olympic Games' historical contexts. He has supervised multiple doctoral and postgraduate theses, including works on Greek athletics during dictatorships and ancient Macedonian games. He served as President of the European Committee for the History of Sport (2013-2017) and President of the Greek Academy of Physical Education (2017-2019). Albanidis has been an invited speaker at global conferences in India, Spain, Hungary, and Italy, discussing topics like ancient Olympic symbolism and racism in modern sport. He contributed to editorial boards of journals like European Studies of Sports History and Scientific of Dance. His 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) cover militarization of sports during Greek dictatorships, therapeutic sport uses in Byzantium, and ancient Macedonian Olympic variations. He has also written on wrestling traditions in Thrace and political uses of sport during the Greek Civil War.

Dawson Kidgellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurophysiology of Exercise
• Neuroplasticity
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dawson Kidgell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University, Faculty of Medicine. He is an active researcher and PhD supervisor with a strong focus on the neurophysiology of exercise, particularly neuroplasticity and motor cortex responses to strength training and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). His research interests include understanding how the nervous system adapts to exercise, rehabilitation, and neuromodulation. He employs advanced electrophysiological methods—TMS, tDCS, EMG, and spinal reflex testing—to explore corticospinal excitability, intracortical inhibition, and motor learning. His work has significant implications for sports science, rehabilitation of neuromuscular injuries, and aging populations. Recent publications (2020–2024) highlight a strong trend in systematic reviews and meta-analyses on tDCS, corticospinal responses to training, and clinical applications in tendinopathy, concussion, and aging. His research frequently investigates bilateral transfer, cross-education of strength, and the neural mechanisms underlying rehabilitation interventions. Scientific Awards: University of Jyväskylä Visiting Fellow grant (2023) Research Funding and Supervision: Associate Professor Kidgell has secured over $2.5 million in research funding. He has successfully supervised 11 PhD students to completion and currently mentors 5 additional PhD candidates. His research projects include NHMRC-funded studies on neurophysiological markers of balance and equipment grants for advanced neurostimulation tools. Laboratories and Research Teams: His work is conducted within neurophysiology and exercise neuroscience labs at Monash, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focusing on motor control, rehabilitation, and sports medicine.

Virginia Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community nutrition
• Nutrition in policy
• School nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Virginia Gray serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at California State University, Long Beach's College of Health & Human Services. Her leadership spans academic administration, research, and community engagement with a focus on nutrition equity and policy. Education: Ph.D. in Nutrition, Mississippi State University M.S. in Nutrition with Minor in Sociology, Mississippi State University B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition with Minor in Spanish, University of Florida Dr. Gray's research examines community nutrition through policy analysis, school-based interventions, and global food systems. She investigates social determinants of dietary behavior, particularly among vulnerable populations including college students, children, and SNAP participants. Her work integrates cultural competency into nutrition education frameworks and develops curricula addressing food insecurity in educational settings. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on food security among college populations and CalFresh Healthy Living program implementation. Her scholarship bridges sports nutrition (especially adolescent female athletes) and community interventions, with strong emphasis on qualitative evaluation methods and policy translation. Key trends include interdisciplinary collaboration across health professions and institutional support systems for basic needs. Awards: CSULB President’s Award for Team Achievement, Basic Needs Team (2023) Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Society of Nutrition Education (2022) As Department Chair, Dr. Gray directs research teams addressing campus food insecurity through CSULB's Basic Needs Initiative. She mentors faculty in grant development for USDA-funded nutrition programs and collaborates with the Center for Latino Community Health on culturally tailored interventions. Her leadership secured institutional support for student food pantries and SNAP outreach services. Dr. Gray co-leads the Basic Needs Team and partners with the Center for Successful Aging on nutrition programs for older adults. She directs the department's CalFresh Healthy Living implementation across university sites and advises the College of Health & Human Services on community-engaged research frameworks.

• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• Text Mining
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Georgiana Ifrim is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin , where she serves as Director of Graduate Research and Co-Lead of the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning (ML-Labs). She holds concurrent appointments as an SFI Funded Investigator at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre . Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Insight Centre, Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), and Aarhus University's Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC). Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Bucharest, Romania MSc and PhD in Informatics, Max-Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany Dr. Ifrim specializes in scalable predictive modeling for diverse applications including: Sequence learning (DNA analysis, time series) Real-time prediction for streaming data (news/social media, energy) Interpretable machine learning models Knowledge graph exploitation (WordNet/Yago, Naga) Wearable sensor data analysis (sports science, health monitoring) Energy price forecasting for sustainable systems Her recent publications focus on time series explainability (TSHAP, tsCaptum), multivariate analysis (scalable channel selection), and healthcare applications (fall detection, walking speed estimation). Key contributions include open-source tools like SEQL (sequence learner) and Twitter-Topics (event detection). Scientific Awards: Winner of SNOW@WWW14 Data Challenge As Director of Graduate Research, she oversees advanced academic training while leading funded projects at the intersection of machine learning , real-time analytics , and domain-specific applications in agriculture, healthcare, and digital journalism. Her research group maintains active GitHub repositories with open-source implementations.

Daniel Groosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Medical Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Groos is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, NTNU, specializing in the development of machine learning models for medical and sports-related motion analysis. His work focuses on applying deep learning techniques to video-based movement analysis for early detection of cerebral palsy in infants and performance analysis in elite sports. Education: PhD in Medical Technology (NTNU, 2018-2022), MSc in Computer Science with specialization in AI (NTNU, 2013-2018). Research interests include interdisciplinary collaborations with St. Olavs Hospital and Norwegian Open AI Lab. Key topics are deep learning applications in healthcare, computer vision for movement analysis, and sports biomechanics. Publications emphasize automated clinical analysis, video-based diagnostics, and human pose estimation. Notable projects include a deep learning method for cerebral palsy prediction and motion tracking systems for elite ski jumpers. Collaborations with institutions like the Centre for Elite Sports Research and Olympiatoppen highlight his work in sports performance analysis. No formal scientific awards listed but active in academic outreach with lectures at European conferences on childhood disability and movement analysis.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Science
• Nutritional Science in Sports
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Kelly is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport and Health Science at Dublin City University (DCU), within the Faculty of Science and Health. He teaches across Sport Science, Athletic Therapy, and Physical Activity programs, with a focus on Applied Sport Science. David Kelly obtained his BSc in Sport Science and Health in 2010 and a PhD in Exercise Physiology in 2014, both from DCU. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in sport and health sciences. His research employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiological, nutritional, and biomechanical methodologies. Key interests include Exercise Training Specificity, Energy Demands, Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Intake of Adolescent Team Sport Players, and Performance Profiling of elite and sub-elite athletes. His work has significant application in Gaelic games and team sports performance. The most recent articles indicate a growing trend toward data-driven athlete monitoring, including machine learning applications for performance prediction, meta-analyses of training methods, physiological comparisons in Gaelic football, athlete recovery perceptions, and nutritional behaviors. These span sports science, physiology, nutrition, and data analytics. David is actively involved in national sports organizations, serving on the Sport Science Working Group for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the Player Welfare and Safety Committee for the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). These roles reflect his commitment to athlete welfare and performance optimization. There is no public information on specific research grants or students he has supervised. He is not listed as part-time, retired, or deceased, and there are no mentions of scientific awards in the provided text. He is associated with collaborative research networks and contributes to interdisciplinary projects, particularly in athlete performance and health. His work bridges academic research and practical application in elite sports settings.

Alison Oatesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Neuromuscular Adaptations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alison Oates is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Kinesiology, specializing in biomechanics and motor control. Her research focuses on neuromuscular adaptations, healthy aging, and managing chronic conditions through gait analysis and balance control. She holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, with postdoctoral training at McGill University on locomotor rehabilitation post-stroke. Her academic background includes a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from Waterloo, followed by advanced studies in dynamic stability during gait termination in Parkinson's patients. She teaches advanced courses such as Motor Control of Neurological Conditions (KIN 422.3) and Sensorimotor Control of Posture & Locomotion (KIN 822.3). Dr. Oates' research explores biomechanical and neuromuscular aspects of balance and gait, particularly in neurologically impaired populations and older adults. Recent work includes studies on haptic feedback systems, sex-and-gender-based analysis in balance research, and fall prevention strategies. Her articles highlight innovative methods like IMU-based motion capture and clinical applications for spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation. While no formal academic awards are listed, her contributions to gait rehabilitation and biomechanical measurement techniques are widely recognized. She currently oversees research projects investigating the efficacy of haptic input on walking stability and neuromuscular adaptation mechanisms. Her work bridges clinical practice and biomechanical theory to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with neurological disorders.

Manuela Angioiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Medicine
• Dance Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuela Angioi is a Reader in Sports and Exercise Medicine Education at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, leading the iBSC Sports and Exercise Medicine Course. She specializes in curriculum development for intercalated degrees, supervising student research projects and managing academic modules. Her research focuses on injury prevention in performing arts, particularly dance and judo, and the application of exercise in healthcare, such as dementia care. She collaborates with organizations like the National Centre for Circus Arts and Dancefit Prime. Teaching includes modules on research methods, exercise physiology, and dance medicine at levels 6 and 7. Research interests span physiological determinants of performance, musculoskeletal injury risk in dancers, and cardiovascular health interventions. She has contributed to high-impact journals and international conferences. Collaborations include the Royal Ballet School and NHS projects on dance-based therapies.

Navpreet Kaurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Sports Rehabilitation
• Motor Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Navpreet Kaur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Carlow University. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Orthopedics and Sports Science) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, alongside a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from Guru Nanak Dev University, India. Her research focuses on kinetic chain dynamics, balance testing (Star Excursion/Y Balance Tests), muscle activation during rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorder interventions, and educational methodologies in healthcare. Kaur has published peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and Journal of Sport Rehabilitation , and presented at conferences such as the American College of Sports Medicine. Her awards include the 2021 Board Excellence in Scholarship Award. Kaur is actively involved in professional organizations like the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and serves as a manuscript reviewer for Journal of Athletic Training and International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy . Her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with evidence-based research, particularly in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. She explores gender differences in muscle activation patterns and innovative teaching methods for physical therapy students.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Larson is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he directs the Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (CCNN) Lab. His research integrates neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience methodologies to investigate cognitive control mechanisms in healthy individuals and cognitive dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI). He employs advanced techniques including event-related potentials (ERPs) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine neural correlates of cognitive processes. Dr. Larson's research program has four primary aims: (1) Investigating behavioral and neural reflections of cognitive control using ERP/fMRI; (2) Understanding lifespan developmental trajectories of cognitive control in neurologic insult or psychopathology (TBI, autism, depression); (3) Examining cognitive control's role in exercise and food-related behaviors including obesity; (4) Determining psychometric properties of biological measures for clinical application. His work spans traumatic brain injury recovery, exercise cognition, food inhibitory control, and psychopathology-neurocognition interactions. His publication trends reveal strong focus on methodological rigor in psychophysiology, with recent articles emphasizing ERP reliability across paradigms, preregistration practices, and multiverse analysis approaches. Key research domains include TBI rehabilitation (particularly via photobiomodulation and HRV biofeedback), sex differences in concussion mechanisms through the LIMBIC MATARS Consortium, and neural markers of food-related inhibitory control. Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Psychophysiology (2016-Present) Top-Cited Scholar for Scientific Field (2019) Martin B. Hickman Innovation in Teaching Award (2018) University Young Scholar Award (2015) College Outstanding Young Alumnus, University of Florida (2014) Dr. Larson mentors students through the BYU Chapter of the Association of Neuropsychology Students and Trainees (ANST) and collaborates extensively with Dr. Tricia Merkely, Dr. Derin Cobia, and Dr. Shawn Gale on clinical neuropsychology training. His lab emphasizes rigorous methodology and psychometric validation, contributing significantly to standards in electrophysiological research through editorial leadership and methodological publications.

• Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
• Public Health Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tyler Becker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He serves as the Nutritional Sciences Experiential Learning Coordinator and chairs the undergraduate Nutritional Sciences curriculum committee. PhD, Michigan State University, 2016 MA, Central Michigan University, 2013 BA, Alma College, 2011 His research focuses on cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural populations, pediatric cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, and exercise physiology. He explores health intervention programs and public health epidemiology, with additional interests in nutrition education and curriculum innovation. Dr. Becker’s peer-reviewed articles emphasize nutrition education, dietary supplement curricula, and predictive modeling in animal health. His 2025 outreach publications address practical topics like nutrient timing for athletes and winter physical activity strategies. CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award (2024) He teaches courses including HNF 102 (Dietary Supplements: Evidence vs. Hype), HNF 250 (Contemporary Issues in Human Nutrition), and HNF 485 (Advanced Public Health Nutrition). His affiliations include the MSU Sensory Evaluation Center and the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety.

Marcelo Worsleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• STEM Education
• Multimodal Learning Analytics
• Hands-on Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marcelo Worsley is the Karr Family Associate Professor in Computer Science and Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). His research focuses on promoting STEM education for underserved populations through hands-on, project-based learning. He holds a PhD and MS in Learning Sciences and Computer Science from Stanford University, along with dual bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Portuguese. His work emphasizes inclusive learning technologies, multimodal learning analytics, and fostering agency in students to address real-world challenges. Research Interests: Worsley’s research spans four core areas: (1) designing meaningful hands-on learning experiences; (2) extracting and analyzing multimodal data; (3) developing naturalistic interfaces for education; and (4) bridging engineering education with conceptual change. His Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching (tiilt) Lab aims to address inequities in education by co-designing tools with teachers and learners. Grants & Projects: Worsley has led initiatives such as Multimodal Learning Analytics (funded by NSF EAGER) and PE++ , integrating computer science with physical education. His projects often involve intergenerational making, refugee youth engagement, and culturally responsive computing. Publications: His work appears in journals like Journal of Learning Analytics and conferences such as ICLS and EDM. Recent themes include AI in education, embodied learning in games like Minecraft, and leveraging sports for computational thinking.