جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maggie Schumacherمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Global Health
• Clinical Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maggie Schumacher is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She co-directs the PT clinical education program in the Dominican Republic through the Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC), emphasizing global health and cross-cultural clinical training. Her research focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, international clinical education models, and evidence-based practice in resource-limited settings. Dr. Schumacher holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. Her work integrates service-learning with veterans with disabilities and evaluates the impact of global health experiences on student development. She has co-led research funded by the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, examining physical therapy student immersion programs with injured military veterans through adaptive sports. Key Roles: Coordinator of Physical Therapy for ILAC, Director of International Clinical Programs Key Areas: Geriatric fall prevention, global health education, cross-cultural clinical training Her presentations span topics from fall risk mitigation in elderly populations to interprofessional education outcomes. Dr. Schumacher's international collaborations include 20 years of clinical program development in the Dominican Republic and research in China, emphasizing culturally competent healthcare delivery.

Richard Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human and Exercise Physiology
• Sports Performance
• Health and Wellbeing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Ferguson is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Human and Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. His research focuses on enhancing human performance and health through exercise interventions, particularly in endurance sports and muscle physiology. He has collaborated with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and has over 25 years of experience in Sport and Exercise Science. Prior to joining Loughborough in 2007, he worked at the University of Strathclyde and completed his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University, with research at the August Krogh Institute in Denmark. Education: BSc in Sport and Exercise Science (University of Birmingham), MPhil (University of Birmingham), PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University). He teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Sport and Exercise Science. Research interests include exercise physiology, skeletal muscle adaptations, blood flow restriction training, and endurance performance modeling. His work explores how physiological factors like mitochondrial function and oxygen uptake influence athletic performance. Recent studies investigate novel interventions such as Tetraselmis chuii supplementation and the EFRT fatigue model. Professional activities include advising on cycling performance and participating in international research collaborations. He is an active cyclist himself, blending personal passion with professional expertise.

Dominic Malcolmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Sport
• Concussion in Sport
• Health and Wellbeing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Dominic Malcolm is a Professor of Sociology of Sport at Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. He holds roles as Deputy Theme Lead for Sport, Business and Society and Deputy Director of Doctoral Programmes. His research focuses on the sociocultural dimensions of sport, particularly concussion, health promotion, and the intersection of sport with business and public policy. Education: BA in Politics (Nottingham University), MA in Sociology of Sport (Leicester University), PhD (Leicester University). Affiliations: NIHR Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity Biomedical Research Unit. His work explores the social roots of contemporary issues like the concussion crisis, medicalization of sport, and neoliberal influences on health policies. He has authored influential books such as The Concussion Crisis in Sport and edited volumes on sport sociology and cricket’s global development. Research interests span interdisciplinary approaches to sport-related health, ethical dimensions of sports medicine, and the cultural significance of sports like cricket and rugby. His recent studies address concussion management in universities, pulmonary rehabilitation in diverse contexts, and the sociopolitical dynamics of sport.

• Physical Activity and Diabetes
• Exercise Physiology
• Health Promotion through Physical Exercise
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Massimo Bags is a Full Professor at the Department of Human Motor Sciences and Health at the University of Rome 'Foro Italico'. He currently serves as Director of the Department and leads research in the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology. His work focuses on physical activity's role in diabetes management, health promotion through exercise programs, ventilatory responses during exercise, and sport nutrition. He is particularly interested in cycling physiology and its physiological adaptations. Research Interests: Physical activity interventions for diabetes patients Ventilatory control mechanisms during exercise Nutrition strategies in sports performance Cycling physiology and training adaptations Muscle fatigability in metabolic diseases Teaching Responsibilities: Biomedical Issues in Health and Exercise (LM67I-1B) Physical Activities for Health and Efficiency (LM67-01) Preventive and Adapted Physical Activity (L22-08) Recent Research Trends: His publications (2017–2020) emphasize interdisciplinary studies combining exercise physiology with clinical applications, particularly in diabetes management. Key themes include ventilatory control modeling, muscle fatigue mechanisms in metabolic disorders, and supplementation effects on recovery. Collaborations involve clinical trials like the IDES_2 project assessing behavioral interventions for diabetes patients. Lab & Teams: Coordinates research in the Exercise Physiology Lab, focusing on translational studies between basic science and clinical practice. Active in international collaborations on sport science and public health initiatives.

Mar Cortesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Plasticity
• Motor Recovery
• Neurological Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mar Cortes, M.D. is a former Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She held adjunct roles as a Lecturer in the Intensive Course in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on neural plasticity mechanisms in motor recovery following neurological injuries like stroke and spinal cord injury, combining robotic training and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques. She has explored interventions such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and spinal associative stimulation to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Education highlights include a Research Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the Burke Neurological Institute, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Bellvitge University Hospital (Spain), and an M.D. from the University of the Basque Country. Her work has been recognized with awards including the 2013 Young Investigator Award from the NYC Neuromodulation Conference and the 2012 Neurotrauma Travel Grant from the University of Western Australia. Research interests emphasize clinical applications of neuromodulation and robotics, with studies demonstrating the efficacy of robotic-assisted gait training, the impact of virtual reality on pain management in spinal cord injury patients, and the role of tDCS in enhancing motor recovery. She is affiliated with the Friel Lab, contributing to projects on Motor Recovery and Pain & Sensory Recovery. Her recent work addresses post-acute COVID-19 syndrome's neurological and functional impacts, leveraging interdisciplinary methodologies to advance personalized rehabilitation strategies.

Alex Todhunter-Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Systematic Reviews in Healthcare
• Neurological Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Todhunter-Brown is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at Glasgow Caledonian University. His research focuses on stroke rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and systematic reviews in healthcare. He leads major projects including the SPRUCE Cochrane review and the NIHR Evidence Synthesis Programme, emphasizing evidence-based practices. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Key roles: Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple funded projects Research collaborations: Cochrane Stroke Group, University of Stirling, Monash University Key areas: Stroke recovery, multimorbidity, ME/CFS evidence mapping Recent articles highlight his work on post-stroke mobility, vascular disease exercise interventions, and chronic conditions evidence synthesis. He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications with significant citations. Grants/Projects: Includes £M funding for stroke rehabilitation (SPRUCE), chronic constipation in children (SUCCESS), and GRADE methodology development. He oversees interdisciplinary teams addressing global health challenges through rigorous evidence synthesis. Labs/Initiatives: Active in the Cochrane Stroke Group and NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland, advancing clinical guidelines and healthcare policies.

• Sports Sciences
• Neuromuscular Function
• Human Motricity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

**Amandio Dias** is an Assistant Professor at the Egas Moniz School of Health (Egas Moniz Higher Education Cooperative CRL) since 2022. Previously, he held roles such as Invited Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (2020–2022) and Assistant Professor at the Piaget Institute (2017–2020). He also taught in Portugal’s public education system (2005–2022) and served as a researcher at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Human Kinetics (2013). **Education**: PhD in Human Motricity (University of Lisbon, 2018) with a thesis on *"Effects of the use of occlusal splints on neuromuscular function"*, awarded with distinction and praise. Master’s in Physiotherapy (University of Lisbon, 2008) and Bachelor’s in Physical Education (Lusophone University, 2005). **Research Focus**: Dias specializes in neuromuscular function, sports biomechanics, and occlusal splint therapy. His work explores applications in sports performance (e.g., judo, rugby, swimming) and injury prevention. Recent studies include validating smartphone apps for jump performance analysis and investigating mandibular position effects on athletic strength. **Publications**: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on occlusal splints, gait analysis, and sports technology. His 2024 study on smartphone app validity for jump height measurement highlights his interest in tech-driven sports science. **Awards**: Recognized for his PhD thesis with distinction and praise (2018). **Advising & Grants**: Supervised multiple master’s theses on topics like athletic performance, health literacy, and rehabilitation. Involved in interdisciplinary projects linking education, sports science, and public health. **Labs/Teams**: Active in biomechanics and sports medicine research groups at Portuguese institutions. Collaborates with organizations like Manz Produções for specialized exercise training programs.

Eric Greskaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Eric Greska is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences. His research focuses on reducing lower-extremity injuries and improving physical performance through interventions, particularly in athletic populations and post-surgical rehabilitation. He uses technology to assess outcomes like range-of-motion and quality of life in patients recovering from surgery. Education: Ph.D. in Human Movement Science, Old Dominion University (2012) M.S. in Exercise Science, University of West Florida (2008) B.S. in Physical Education, University of West Florida (2006) Research Interests: Combining biomechanical analysis with clinical applications, Dr. Greska explores injury prevention strategies, neuromuscular training effects, and the biomechanics of athletic movements. His work emphasizes translating findings into practical interventions for athletes and aging populations. Publications Trends: His recent articles focus on jump mechanics, ACL injury prevention, and gait modification in post-surgical patients. He has investigated optimal training protocols for athletes and seniors, emphasizing kinetic analysis and functional outcomes. Teaching & Service: Teaches courses in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology fundamentals. Engaged in community outreach and interdisciplinary initiatives through the College of Health Sciences.

• Community Resilience
• Earthquake Engineering
• Open Source Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jong Sung Lee serves as Deputy Associate Director at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and holds a Lecturer position in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work bridges computational science and disaster resilience, focusing on infrastructure systems and decision-support frameworks. Research interests center on community resilience to natural hazards, structural health monitoring, and open-source cyberinfrastructure development. His contributions include the IN-CORE modeling environment for interdependent infrastructure analysis and the CoverCrop Analyzer decision support system. Recent scholarship emphasizes quantitative approaches to seismic resilience, disaster risk mitigation, and physical activity patterns analysis. Lee collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, urban planning, and public health sectors. His work has been featured in Structural Engineering International, Resilient Cities and Structures, and AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. The IN-CORE project has garnered significant attention with over 100 Mendeley readers and 11 policy mentions.

Marina Mourtzakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Skeletal Muscle Health
• Body Composition Analysis
• Nutrition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marina Mourtzakis is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research at the University of Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on skeletal muscle health, nutrition, and body composition in health and disease, particularly in cancer patients. She leads the Integrative Metabolism and Body Composition (IMBC) Lab, exploring mechanisms of muscle wasting and developing rehabilitative strategies through imaging (e.g., ultrasound, CT) and metabolic studies. Mourtzakis holds a PhD from the University of Guelph and undergraduate degrees from McMaster University. Her work bridges clinical and translational research, addressing muscle atrophy in critically ill patients and cancer survivors. Key tools include CT-based body composition analysis and ultrasound protocols for bedside applications. She teaches courses such as KIN 204 (Movement Assessment) and KIN 607 (Integrative Energy Metabolism). Her interdisciplinary approach integrates nutrition, exercise physiology, and molecular biology to improve patient outcomes. Research interests center on the interplay between nutrition, exercise, and muscle metabolism, with a focus on cancer-related muscle loss and its impact on survival and physical function. Her studies also examine glucose metabolism in prostate cancer and the role of obesity in disease progression. Mourtzakis supervises graduate students in these areas and collaborates on projects spanning clinical nutrition, imaging innovation, and muscle physiology. Her lab develops practical methods for assessing muscle quality and identifying mechanisms for targeted interventions.

James Rushمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physiology
• Nutrition
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Rush is a Professor at the University of Waterloo specializing in Physiology and Nutrition . His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology , exercise interventions , and spaceflight-induced physiological changes , particularly in relation to hypertension and metabolic disorders. Specialization: Physiology and Nutrition Email: jwerush@uwaterloo.ca His work spans vascular biology , muscle atrophy , and resveratrol’s therapeutic effects , with a strong emphasis on animal models (rats, pigs) and human clinical studies . Key themes include: Endothelial dysfunction and hypertension Exercise and pharmacological treatments for vascular/muscle health Spaceflight impacts on cardiovascular systems Lipid-based food formulations and metabolic responses Recent publications highlight trends in cardiovascular pharmacology , aging physiology , and nutritional interventions , particularly in rodent and astronaut cohorts.

Ken Starkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Lipidomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ken Stark is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. He specializes in Physiology and Nutrition, focusing on lipid metabolism, dietary fatty acid intake, and their impacts on health. His research integrates macrolipidomics and microlipidomics techniques to explore biomarkers in blood and tissue samples, particularly in populations facing nutritional challenges or health disparities. Research areas include: Omega-3 fatty acid dynamics in human and animal models Cardiac and renal lipid metabolism mechanisms Genetic influences on fatty acid desaturation pathways (FADS1/2) Environmental contaminants (mercury) in food systems Public health interventions targeting malnutrition and cardiovascular risk Recent studies highlight trends in: Optimizing dietary lipid intake through structured interventions Elucidating lipidomic biomarkers for disease prediction Sex-specific differences in nutrient metabolism and clinical outcomes Methodological advancements in lipid analysis (LC-MS, dried blood spots) His work addresses critical global health issues such as nutritional recovery in malnourished children, risk-benefit assessments of fish consumption in Indigenous communities, and the role of lipidomic profiling in understanding chronic disease pathways. Dr. Stark collaborates extensively with clinical and environmental researchers to bridge laboratory findings with real-world applications.

Kristofer Hedmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Pulmonary Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristofer Hedman is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University (Sweden) within the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences. His research focuses on cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to physical activity, including blood pressure responses during exercise, preoperative risk assessment for major surgeries, and physiological mechanisms underlying post-COVID-19 symptoms. He leads projects involving cardiopulmonary exercise testing, epigenetic biomarker identification in post-acute SARS-CoV-2 cases, and collaborations with KU Leuven and regional healthcare networks. Education: MSc in Medicine (LiU, 2012), BSc Physiotherapy (LiU, 2009), MD/Physician (2016), PhD (2016) Postdoc at Stanford University (2018-2019) Clinical affiliation: Department of Clinical Physiology, Linköping University Hospital Research interests span clinical cardiology, exercise physiology, and translational medicine. Notable projects include defining abnormal blood pressure patterns during exercise as predictors of hypertension/cardiovascular mortality and refining preoperative evaluations for abdominal cancer surgeries using ventilatory efficiency metrics.

Marta Ghisiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
• Body Image
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marta Ghisi is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, Italy, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, body image, and mental health interventions. Her research emphasizes validating self-report instruments for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders. She has conducted extensive work on body image issues in diverse populations, including adolescents, cancer survivors, and athletes, as well as the impact of social media and photo-based behaviors on mental health. Her research interests include the Tripartite Influence Model, intolerance of uncertainty, and the development of interventions such as the More Than Body Appearance (MBA) program to promote positive body image. She has explored the efficacy of yoga and Tai Chi in improving workplace psychological well-being, particularly among female university employees. Her work also addresses post-COVID-19 neuropsychological outcomes and the role of parental modeling in disordered eating behaviors. Dr. Ghisi's articles consistently investigate transdiagnostic risk factors, cross-cultural measurement invariance of mental health scales, and the psychosocial implications of chronic health conditions. Her studies highlight innovative approaches to mental health assessment and intervention, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in clinical and community settings.

• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Corien D.M. Nikamp-Simons is a Visiting Scholar in the Biomedical Signals and Systems research group at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology. With an MSc qualification, she has established herself as a productive researcher in rehabilitation engineering with 44 research outputs spanning from 2008 to 2025. Dr. Nikamp-Simons specializes in developing and evaluating assistive technologies for neurological rehabilitation, particularly for stroke survivors. Her research focuses on: Soft-robotic devices for hand function assistance Timing and clinical applicability of ankle-foot orthoses in stroke rehabilitation Telerehabilitation approaches combined with caregiver-mediated exercises Usability and clinical effectiveness of wearable rehabilitation technologies Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong trend toward home-based rehabilitation solutions, particularly wearable soft-robotic devices that patients can use independently in daily life. Her work increasingly incorporates user-centered design principles to ensure technologies meet both clinical needs and patient preferences, with emphasis on usability testing and patient satisfaction metrics. Dr. Nikamp-Simons maintains active collaborations with clinical and engineering researchers including J.S. Rietman, J. Buurke, A.I.R. Kottink, and G.B. Prange-Lasonder. She has presented her research at numerous conferences, with 12 recorded oral presentations focusing on practical implementation challenges of rehabilitation technologies. With an h-index of 12 and 315 citations according to Scopus metrics, her work demonstrates meaningful impact in the rehabilitation engineering field. Her research trajectory shows consistent productivity with outputs in most years from 2008 through 2025, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing rehabilitation technology.