جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Liza Rovniakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Medicine
• Physical Activity Promotion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liza Rovniak is an Associate Professor at Penn State University's College of Medicine , with dual appointments in the Department of Medicine and Department of Public Health Sciences . Her work focuses on creating sustainable environments for health behavior change across diverse settings like workplaces, healthcare facilities, and neighborhoods. MPH - San Diego State University (2008) PhD - Virginia Tech (2003) BA - McGill University (1996) Research spans physical activity promotion , healthy eating interventions , and policy development using ecological frameworks. Key projects include: NIH-funded clinical trials PCORI-supported population health studies WalkLink email-based walking program SilverSneakers osteoarthritis intervention Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, with significant collaborations in transport policy and community health . Scientific recognition includes: Excellence in Research Award (2014) Scholarship in Education Award (2015)

Caroline Ketchamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Movement Neuroscience
• Neurodiversity
• Concussions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Caroline Ketcham is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences at Elon University. Her research focuses on movement neuroscience, neurodiversity, concussions, and mental health, with expertise in neuromusculoskeletal control and rehabilitative strategies across diverse populations including children, elderly, neurological patients, and athletes. Education: PhD in Exercise Science/Motor Control, Arizona State University (2003) MS in Exercise Science/Motor Control, Arizona State University (1999) BA in Biology/Psychology, Colby College (1996) Her work spans motor control, concussion management, and mental wellness, with over 87 undergraduate mentees and 65+ publications. She co-edited Concussion in Athletics and Cultivating Capstones , and co-directs the Elon BrainCARE Research Institute, which advocates for concussion awareness and mental health. Recent research trends include concussion baseline testing as mental health screening, dual-task gait analysis, and global mentoring frameworks. Scientific awards highlight her contributions: Distinguished Scholar (2023), Ward Family Mentoring Award (2017), and multiple teaching distinctions. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Scholar Award (2023), Elon University Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award (2017), Elon University Elon College Service Award (2014), Elon University School of Education Excellence in Scholarship Award (2010), Elon University Teacher of the Year (2007), Texas A&M University She actively mentors students in concussion advocacy and neurodiverse movement research, with hundreds advised in health professions. Her labs focus on neuromuscular control and mental wellness initiatives.

• Haptics
• Assistive Technologies
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Troy McDaniel is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, specializing in haptic interfaces and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and two authored books, his work bridges engineering, computer science, and healthcare to develop innovative rehabilitation solutions. Ph.D. from Arizona State University His research focuses on haptic perception and human augmentation through wearable technologies, with emphasis on assistive devices for motor and cognitive rehabilitation. Key areas include vibrotactile communication systems, social robotics for elderly care, and machine learning applications for activity recognition. His work prioritizes user-centered design for real-world disability challenges. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong trends in haptic neuro-spatial rehabilitation, executive function therapy apps, and social robot companionship systems. His research increasingly integrates privacy-preserving AI for smart city health applications while maintaining clinical validity through partnerships with institutions like Mayo Clinic. Multiple Top 5% teaching awards for faculty at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dr. McDaniel advises graduate students in manufacturing systems and robotics through dissertation committees (MFG 799, CSE 799), with recent projects spanning haptic training simulations to PERACTIV activity monitoring systems. His research funding includes significant NSF grants like the IGERT program on person-centered technologies for disabilities and collaborations with Intel Corp on smart stadium applications. He contributes to ASU's Smart Living Research initiative, developing haptic neuro-spatial rehabilitation devices and social robotics frameworks within interdisciplinary teams focused on translating lab innovations to community health solutions.

• Quality of Life
• Coping Mechanisms
• Aging and Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anne-Sofie Helvik is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) within the Department of Public Health and Nursing . Her research focuses on quality of life, coping mechanisms, aging, impairment, and disabilities, with a particular emphasis on older adults. Email: anne-sofie.helvik@ntnu.no Location: Øya Helsehus, 153.03.001, Øya, Håkon Jarls gate 11 Her work spans multiple domains: Health Promotion: Central to her research is improving health outcomes in older populations. Substance Misuse: Investigates alcohol and drug use among older adults and its impact on health. Mental Health: Studies depression, pain, and dementia in aging populations. Sensory Function: Explores olfactory and hearing impairments in older adults. Healthcare Systems: Evaluates treatment, care, and postoperative follow-up in both pediatric and geriatric contexts. Her methodological approach combines both quantitative and qualitative research , with a strong emphasis on longitudinal studies and population-based analyses. Currently, she supervises two doctoral students: Heidi Sivertsen – Researching depression among older community residents. Ingrid Torvik Heian – Investigating olfactory functioning. Her research unit, Allmennmedisinsk Forsknings Enhet (AFE) , focuses on aging and health in older adults, accessible via NTNU’s aging and health page.

Sean Hortonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Skill Acquisition
• Expert Performance
• Aging and Physical Activity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sean Horton is a Professor at the Faculty of Human Kinetics , University of Windsor , specializing in skill acquisition, aging studies, and adapted physical exercise. His work bridges expert performance maintenance across the lifespan with social determinants of physical activity in seniors. Ph.D., Queen’s University (2007) M.A., Queen’s University (2003) B.A., Queen’s University (1992) His research focuses on three core areas: lifelong skill maintenance (particularly in older athletes), age-related stereotypes affecting physical activity engagement, and adapted exercise programming for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Recent publications analyze pandemic impacts on caregiving systems and policy challenges in youth sports. Dr. Horton's collaborative work with Chad Sutherland and Community Living Essex County has produced the APEX program (Adapted Physical Exercise), addressing physical activity disparities for disabled populations. His 2018-2024 publications reveal interdisciplinary exploration of aging dynamics, social comparison, and policy frameworks. Email: hortons@uwindsor.ca | Office: H.K. Building, Room 110

Stephan Schiemannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Science
• Health Sciences
• Physical Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Stephan Schiemann is a faculty member at Leuphana University of Lüneburg specializing in Sports Science and Health Sciences . With over 122 publications and active research in physical education, strength training, and rehabilitation, his work focuses on biomechanics, muscle adaptation, and digital health interventions. Key Research Areas: Strength training, flexibility protocols, youth athlete development, inclusive sports, and digital health applications Projects: KITA GUT & GESUND, RoBaTaS (Rollstuhlbasketball), HeaLinGo (health-language integration) Research Trends Recent publications analyze: Strength-performance correlations across sports (basketball, cross-country skiing) Long-term stretching effects on muscle hypertrophy Measurement error differentiation in ultrasound diagnostics Comparative training methods for plantar flexors His work bridges theoretical development with practical applications in school sports and rehabilitation.

Anna Hattonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sensory stimulating footwear devices
• Balance rehabilitation
• Gait analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Hatton is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences , The University of Queensland. As Co-Director of the UQ Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research and Associate Editor for Gait & Posture , she leads interdisciplinary research into sensory-based rehabilitation technologies. Her work bridges clinical practice with engineering innovation, focusing on footwear devices for balance enhancement. Research themes: novel textured/vibratory insoles , neurological gait analysis , age-related mobility Key funding: NHMRC IDEAS Grants , Bionics Queensland Challenge , Diabetes Australia , PA Research Foundation Her Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2016) recognizes contributions to plantar sensory stimulation. Current supervised projects explore bionic insole neurophysiology , combat sports injury prevention , and sport performance optimization . Media engagements focus on electromyography , sensorimotor function , and footwear interventions .

• Physical Activity
• Latin Dance
• Older Adults
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan Aguiñaga serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research bridges kinesiology, public health, and cultural studies to address health disparities in Latino communities through evidence-based physical activity interventions. Her primary research focuses on Latin dance as a culturally resonant strategy to enhance cognitive health and physical activity among older Latinos, with secondary emphases on acculturation effects on cognitive performance, sedentary behavior reduction, and mental health outcomes in caregivers. She investigates how isotemporal substitution of sedentary time with physical activity impacts episodic memory, and develops co-designed interventions like home-based exercise programs for visually impaired populations. Analysis of her 41+ publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary innovation: 80% of recent work (2023-2025) integrates cultural adaptation with neurocognitive outcomes, while 60% employs community-based participatory methods. Key trends include the BAILAMOS dance program's efficacy for cognitive health, MIND diet-cognition relationships in Latino populations, and caregiver mental health frameworks. Her research impact extends to public discourse through press features including Latin dance may be a step toward better working memory for older Latinos (2022) and Culturally adapted exercise program helps Hispanic older adults be more active (2020), demonstrating real-world translation of academic findings into community health solutions.

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.

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.

Gemma Griffithمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Mindfulness
• Clinical Psychology
• Intellectual Disabilities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gemma Griffith is a Reader in Psychology at Bangor University 's School of Psychology and Sports Science . She co-directs the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) and leads its postgraduate programs. Griffith has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored/edited two books on mindfulness teaching. PGDip in Teaching Mindfulness (Bangor University, 2015) PhD in Parental Adjustment (Bangor University, 2010) MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis (Bangor University, 2006) BSc in Psychology (Bangor University, 2004) Her research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for parents and individuals with intellectual disabilities , exploring connections between child behavior problems and maternal well-being. She developed the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (TLC) , a globally used reflective tool for mindfulness educators. Recent projects include adapting mindfulness training for exercise referral practitioners and studying linguistic markers in online mindfulness discourse. Griffith has presented at international conferences in Japan, China, and online platforms, discussing mindfulness applications for diverse populations. She serves as an external examiner for the University of Exeter (2016-2020) and organizes academic events like the International Mindfulness Summit . Her work emphasizes practical implementation in schools, clinical settings, and family systems.

Gemma Wilson-Menzfeldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ageing and Psycho-Social Well-being
• Digital Inclusion
• Social Participation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld is an Associate Professor in Ageing and Digital Living at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on psychosocial well-being in ageing populations, digital inclusion, and social participation. She leads the Ageing Veterans and Military Families research theme within the Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families’ Research. Previously, she held roles as Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow and Senior Fellow in Applied Health at Northumbria University. Dr. Wilson-Menzfeld completed her PhD in Psychology at Teesside University in 2014, funded by the Medical Research Council. Her methodological expertise spans qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, including visual research methods. She actively collaborates with academic, third-sector, and SME partners on research projects addressing social isolation, digital exclusion, and veterans' health. Key achievements include Chartered Health Psychologist status (BPS) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She has led projects such as ‘Reducing loneliness in veterans treated for PTSD’ (£70k grant) and supervises PhD students like Mary Moreland. Professional activities include invited talks at the House of Lords and presentations on loneliness across lifespans. Her work bridges academic research with real-world impact, addressing critical issues in healthcare access, military family support, and aging populations’ digital engagement. Current affiliations include Northumbria University’s Coach Lane Campus West, Room D202.

Nilanjan Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nilanjan Sarkar is the Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering, holding the David K. Wilson Professorship in Engineering. He is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. His research focuses on intelligent systems for human interaction, including robotics, virtual/augmented reality, and assistive technologies for neurodevelopmental disorders and aging populations. Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania), ME (Indian Institute of Science), BE (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur). Research interests span human-robot interaction, sensor fusion, and rehabilitation engineering. His lab develops systems for autism intervention, stroke rehabilitation, and elderly engagement through socially assistive robotics and VR/AR. Notable projects include robot-mediated therapy for children and AR telepresence systems for long-term care facilities. Labs/Teams: Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory. Key contributions include CoMove, RASSLE, and the Career Interview Readiness in VR platform. His work emphasizes participatory design with end-users for ethical and inclusive technology.

David J Reinkensmeyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroengineering
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Motor Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David J. Reinkensmeyer is a Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), holding appointments in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (The Henry Samueli School of Engineering), Anatomy & Neurobiology (School of Medicine), and Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation engineering, developing robotic and sensor-based technologies to enhance motor recovery after neurological injuries such as stroke and spinal cord injury. He leads interdisciplinary efforts in robotic therapy, sensor design for movement assessment, and computational models of motor learning. Key areas include: Design of robotic devices for upper/lower extremity rehabilitation Development of wearable sensors to monitor home exercise programs Studying motor adaptation and proprioception in clinical populations Optimizing neurorehabilitation interventions through computational modeling His work integrates biomechanics, machine learning, and clinical neuroscience to create practical solutions for disabling movement disorders. Recent projects explore scalable mRehab systems, data-driven diagnostics, and real-time feedback technologies. Funding sources include NIH grants (e.g., R01 HD062744) and industry collaborations. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents reflect his impact in translating engineering innovations into clinical practice.

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neurobehavioral Disability
• Emotional Functioning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Claire Williams is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Swansea University's School of Medicine, Health and Life Science. She specializes in applied neuropsychology and clinical research, particularly in traumatic brain injury (TBI), emotional functioning post-injury, and neurobehavioral assessment tools like the St Andrew’s-Swansea Neurobehavioural Outcome Scale (SASNOS). Her work spans interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, and improving healthcare accessibility. Her research interests include TBI's neurobehavioral legacies, decision-making in criminal justice for TBI defendants, and emotional eating mechanisms. She has developed the SASNOS, a multi-lingual tool aiding rehabilitation planning, and explored bilingualism's role in cognitive function among Welsh speakers. Key grants include projects on mock juror evaluations of TBI defendants (£30,000) and collaborative partnerships in neurorehabilitation (£30,416.57). She co-founded the Annual Brain Injury Conference and serves on the South Wales Acquired Brain Injury Forum. Dr. Williams supervises PhD students in TBI, forensic psychology, and neuropsychological assessments. She teaches modules on neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and research ethics, ensuring students achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society.