Assoc. Prof. Tatyana Yordanova is affiliated with the National Academy of Sports in Bulgaria, where she serves in the Faculty of Sports and Department of Technical and Ice Sports . She holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and has been leading the department since 2024. Education: Master's from State Central Institute of Physical Culture (1987); Doctorate in Sports Science (2019) Languages: English, Italian, Russian Her research focuses on technical elements in figure skating , speed-power abilities , balance stability , and judging systems . She has extensively studied jump mechanics and anthropometric factors in skaters. Her publications from 2018-2024 include studies on judging systems, jump techniques, and sports management. Key themes in her work involve training methodology, competition analytics, and biomechanics of skating. Since 2002, she has worked as an international figure skating judge, including at the Sochi 2014 Olympics . She chaired the Bulgarian Skating Federation (2011-2023) and participated in projects like Erasmus+ mobility (2022, 2024). Her pedagogical career includes roles as scientific assistant (1988), senior assistant (2006), and associate professor (2023).
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Takeshi Ikenaga is a Professor at Waseda University’s School of Fundamental Science and Engineering and Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems . He earned his Ph.D. in Information & Computer Science from Waseda University in 2001, following B.E. and M.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering (1988–1990). His career spans roles at NTT LSI Laboratories (1990–2002), Kitakyushu Foundation for Advancement of Industry, Science and Technology (FAIS) (1999–2002), and visiting researcher at the University of Massachusetts (1999–2000). Research Interests : Application-specific SoCs for video/image processing, including compression (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC), filters (super-resolution, noise reduction), recognition systems (feature detection, object tracking), and communication (UWB, LDPC). He also works on many-core processor design, ultra-low-delay vision systems, and sports analytics (volleyball, figure skating) with real-time 3D pose estimation and ball tracking. Awards : Recipient of the Furukawa Sansui Award (Waseda University, 1988) IEICE Research Encouragement Award (1992) Multiple Best Paper/Presentation Awards (2006–2022) at conferences including DAC/ISSCC, LSI IP Design, ISOCC, ISPACS, and CVIT APSIPA Distinguished Lecturer Certificate (2015) Waseda University Presidential Teaching Award (2020)
Moa Jederströmمشاهده پروفایل
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Moa Jederström is a Medical Doctor and Clinical Researcher at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) , affiliated with the Athletics Research Center and Barnafrid (National Center for Knowledge on Violence Against Children). Her research focuses on youth athlete well-being, mental health in sports, and safeguarding children in sports environments. Doctor of Medical Science, 2025 ST Doctor (Specialist Registrar) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2024 Medical Degree, 2021 Research Interests: Dr. Jederström's work explores health risks in young athletes, particularly in aesthetic sports like figure skating. Key research areas include: Sports injury prevention Mental health issues in youth athletes Nutritional challenges in competitive sports Safeguarding mechanisms in sports environments Scientific Contributions: Her 2025 thesis Physical and mental health among Swedish figure skaters revealed significant health risks intensified with age, while subsequent studies have examined: Social media's impact on athlete self-objectification Injury determinants in female skaters Intervention strategies for sports high schools Global child psychiatry workforce development Collaborations: Works with Prof. Toomas Timpka and Assist. Prof. Carolina Lundqvist on multiple projects, and collaborates with Monash University on disability sports research.
Michael J. Fischer is a Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, renowned for foundational contributions to distributed systems theory, cryptography, and parallel algorithms. His work includes the seminal impossibility result for distributed consensus with faulty processes and the development of the parallel prefix algorithm fundamental to modern parallel computing. His educational background: B.S. in Mathematics, University of Michigan (1963) M.A. in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University (1965) Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University (1968) Fischer's research spans theoretical and applied computer science with emphasis on distributed systems (consensus protocols, fault tolerance), cryptography (information-theoretic security, card-based protocols), and electronic voting systems . His work bridges abstract theory with practical security applications, particularly in trust modeling for e-commerce. Current investigations focus on algorithmic approaches to establishing trust relationships in distributed environments. His publication trajectory reveals evolving expertise from early parallel algorithms (1970-80s) to distributed consensus breakthroughs (mid-1980s), then cryptographic protocols and secure e-voting systems (1985-2000s), with recent work synthesizing these domains through trust frameworks. Key thematic threads include fault tolerance in unreliable networks and verifiable security mechanisms. Scientific recognition: ACM Fellow Fischer has held significant leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the ACM , chair of the Max-Planck-Institute for Computer Science International Scientific Advisory Board, and founding member of the Computing Research Association's subcommittee on Women in Computer Science. His advisory work extends to the National Science Foundation and Wuhan University's State Key Laboratory on Software Engineering. Outside academia, he actively participates in the Yale Figure Skating Club, having served multiple terms as president. He maintains international collaborations as Guest Professor at Wuhan University and through editorial roles including Acta Informatica , while continuing to teach core computer science courses from data structures to cryptography at Yale.
- Distributed Systems
- Cryptography
- Electronic Voting
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Courtney Sztoمشاهده پروفایل
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Courtney Szto is an Associate Professor in Physical Cultures and Intersectional Justice at Queen's University. She holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University, MSc from University of Toronto, and BHK from University of British Columbia. Szto's research explores the relationship between physical cultures and intersectional justice, examining how racism, sexism, ableism, and environmental issues manifest in sport. Her award-winning book 'Changing on the Fly: Hockey through the voices of South Asian Canadians' examines hockey's multicultural dimensions. Current projects investigate how historically marginalized groups create community spaces through outdoor activities, bicycle waste streams, and gender equity in hockey. Szto's documentary 'Revolutions' won Best Canadian Short Documentary at the BC Environmental Film Festival for its examination of bicycle waste. She teaches courses on socio-cultural dimensions of sport, race in physical activity, and sport-environment relationships.
Linda Duffyمشاهده پروفایل
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Dr. Linda Duffy is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Middlesex University, where she conducts research at the intersection of sport psychology, cognitive development, and behavioral rehabilitation. Her work spans diverse populations, from elite athletes to youth offenders and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Interests: Her primary fields include sport psychology, expert performance, gender differences in motor skills, and psychological rehabilitation through physical activity. She investigates how mental skills, personality, and social context influence athletic performance and behavioral outcomes. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on darts as a model for studying expert performance, alongside broader inquiries into autism, youth sports dropout, and cross-cultural child development. Her work often employs mixed methods and comparative designs, emphasizing both empirical rigor and practical application. Scientific Engagement: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record in journals such as Frontiers in Psychology and Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation underscores her academic impact. She also contributes to public discourse through blog posts on platforms like Psychreg. Advising and Collaboration: Dr. Duffy frequently collaborates with researchers such as Baluch, Ericsson, and Cohen. Though specific advisees are not named, her role as Associate Professor implies graduate student mentorship. Her research has been downloaded over 1,200 times, indicating strong academic engagement. Laboratories and Teams: While no formal lab name is mentioned, her research group appears to focus on sport and exercise psychology, with ongoing projects involving darts performance, rehabilitation through rugby, and cognitive development in children.
Steven Charlesمشاهده پروفایل
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Steven Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on understanding human movement control, characterizing movement disorders, and developing robotic technologies for rehabilitation. He has held academic and research positions at institutions including MIT, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Johns Hopkins University, and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Ph.D. in Mechanical and Medical Engineering from Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (2008) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2004) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University (2001) Dr. Charles’s research lies at the intersection of biomechanics, neuroscience, and robotics. He investigates how humans control movement, the role of passive stiffness in wrist dynamics, and the application of technologies like rehabilitation robots and motion capture systems to assess and assist patients with movement disorders. His work has significant implications for neurorehabilitation and prosthetics. His recent publications emphasize essential tremor analysis, motor control in upper limb disorders, and the development of quantitative assessment tools using motion capture and robotics. Studies include tremor decomposition methods, coherence frameworks for motor inputs, and markerless monitoring systems for movement disorders. Dr. Charles has contributed extensively to neuromechanics and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on translating biomechanical insights into clinical applications. His work spans both theoretical modeling and practical device development, including instrumented figure skating blades and compliant robots for human-robot interaction.
- Biomechanics
- Neuroscience
- Robotics
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Lauren Reichart Smith is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Rowan University’s Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. Her academic focus bridges sports and mass media, examining media portrayals of athletes, gender/race dynamics, nationalism, and fan psychology. She holds a Ph.D. (2010) from the University of Alabama and previously worked as a TV producer, earning an Emmy nomination in 2005. Her research explores athlete activism, media framing, and the emotional impact of sports coverage. She is affiliated with Rowan’s Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, University of Alabama (2010). Professional Background: Former television producer in Atlanta/Birmingham markets with Emmy recognition. Research Interests: Sports media, media psychology, gender representation, athlete activism, nationalism in sports broadcasting, and visual framing effects. Recent work analyzes NBC’s Olympic coverage gender/nationalist framing, athlete image repair strategies, and social media’s role in sports consumption. Publications highlight Olympic broadcast analysis, gender equity in sports media, and media responses to scandals like the Larry Nassar case. Awards include 2005 Emmy nomination for television production. Labs/Teams: Active in Rowan’s Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact, focusing on media’s societal impact through sports. Personal achievements include Ironman competitions and USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships qualifications.
Ellen Geminianiمشاهده پروفایل
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Dr. Ellen Geminiani is an Attending Physician at Boston Children's Hospital's Sports Medicine Division and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She serves as Chair of the Sports Science & Medicine Committee for US Figure Skating and Medical Director/Club MD at The Skating Club of Boston. With clinical expertise in figure skating injuries, dance medicine, and general musculoskeletal trauma, she provides care across multiple locations including Boston, Waltham, and Lexington. Wheaton College (Undergraduate) Albany Medical College (Medical School) Harrisburg Hospital (Family Practice Residency) Harrisburg Hospital (Sports Medicine Fellowship) Her research focuses on sports medicine with emphasis on figure skating injury patterns, dancer health, and concussion recovery dynamics. Key publications examine hallux sesamoid injuries in athletes, dual-task gait analysis post-concussion, and sport specialization impact on musculoskeletal development. Specializing in pediatric sports medicine, her clinical work integrates dance medicine and figure skating injury prevention. While no explicit awards are listed, her leadership roles with US Figure Skating and Boston Ballet affiliation demonstrate professional recognition. She works closely with Boston Children's Hospital's multidisciplinary team including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and mental health specialists in the Sports Medicine Division.
Wendy Parkesمشاهده پروفایل
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Wendy Parkes is an Assistant Professor at Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law since August 2018, teaching Legal Research and Writing, Professional Responsibility, Tort Law, and Environmental Law with a focus on Indigenous legal education and student mentorship. She holds degrees in Law and Geography from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Common Law and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. Her research centers on Curriculum Development , Identity Theft , Data Breaches , and Privacy Law , with significant contributions to Indigenous legal scholarship through programs at the University of Saskatchewan's Native Law Centre and Nunavut Law Program. Publications demonstrate specialization in Aboriginal law documentation and legal research methodologies, particularly through contributions to the Canadian Native Law Reporter. Professor Parkes actively mentors Indigenous students and tutored Inuit youth at Nunavut Sivuniksavut, while previously leading a CIPPIC-funded research study on identity theft frameworks. She chairs the Faculty of Law Natural Resources and Environmental Law Committee, serves on the Appointments Committee, represents the faculty at the Canadian Association of Law Teachers, and participates in the Thunder Bay figure skating community as a Skate Canada Senior Competitive Judge.
- Indigenous Law
- Environmental Law
- Privacy Law
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Kathryn Moncrief is the Paris Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Head of the Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She holds a Ph.D. in English (Shakespeare in Performance) from the University of Iowa (2000), an M.A. in English/Theatre Arts and Dance from the University of Nebraska (1991), and a B.A. in English and Psychology from Doane College (1989, summa cum laude). Previously, she served as Professor and Chair of English at Washington College, where she received the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011). Her research focuses on Shakespeare, early modern literature and performance, dramaturgy, and gender studies. She co-edits the Shakespeare Life and Times section of the Internet Shakespeare Editions and has authored/co-authored books such as Shakespeare Expressed (2013), Performing Pedagogy in Early Modern England (2011), and Performing Maternity in Early Modern England (2007). Her recent articles explore themes like audience responses to Shakespearean performance, memory in Hamlet, and gendered pedagogy in Renaissance drama. Moncrief’s awards include the 2001 Voice of Youth Advocates Nonfiction Honor List for Competitive Figure Skating for Girls . She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Shakespeare Association of America and the Modern Language Association. Her work bridges scholarship and practice, including directing and dramaturgy roles in theatre productions like Twelfth Night and The Winter’s Tale .
Charles D. Rosenمشاهده پروفایل
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Charles D. Rosen, M.D. is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he practices and teaches spinal surgery. He is also actively involved in medical ethics, serving as President of the Association for Medical Ethics, an organization he co-founded to combat industry influence in medicine. His research spans spinal biomechanics, surgical outcomes, and ethical challenges in orthopaedics. Dr. Rosen has published extensively on artificial disc replacement failures, spinal fusion, and the ethical implications of physician-industry relationships. His recent publications reflect a dual focus: advancing the biomechanical understanding of spinal motion and advocating for ethical transparency in medical practice. Articles from 2010–2018 emphasize informed consent, conflicts of interest, and complications of spinal procedures such as rhBMP-2 use and heterotopic ossification. U.S. Surgeon General short list for nomination by Obama administration in December 2008 Albert M. Betcher Scholarship Award for Fellowship Study in Orthopaedic Surgery Robert Hamburger Memorial Thesis Award - Runner-up for Senior Medical School Thesis Gold Medal in Figure Skating (Ice Dancing) Dr. Rosen has advised on ethical policy and testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. He mentors medical students and residents at UCI and volunteers weekly at the Long Beach VA. His work integrates clinical excellence with a strong commitment to patient safety and ethical integrity. He is associated with research teams focusing on spinal biomechanics and outcomes, and leads initiatives through the Association for Medical Ethics to promote unbiased research and education in spine care.
Joanne C. Gerstner is a Lecturer and Brandt Fellow in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU), serving as coordinator of the Sports Journalism program. She teaches intermediate/advanced sports journalism courses, directs the Paris-Rome study abroad initiative, and participates in the MSU Athletics Department Faculty Council. Specializes in sports media, concussion research, women's leadership, and athlete mental health Author of 6 books including 2017 Clarion Award winner Back in the Game 2019-2023 Fulbright Specialist in journalism leadership Pioneering 2015 Jacobs Foundation neuroscience fellow Detroit Chapter Headliner Award winner Research Focus: Interdisciplinary examination of sports through neurological, sociological, and media lenses. Key areas include concussion impacts on youth athletes, gender equity in sports leadership, and media's role in mental health advocacy. Recognitions: 2021 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame induction 2017 Faculty Impact Award winner 2020 Oakland University Distinguished Alumni 2014 Ann Miller Award for advancing women in media 2021 Brandt Fellowship for creative scholarship Industry Contributions: Regular expert commentary for CNN, BBC, and NPR. Former AWSM president and 2012-13 Knight-Wallace concussion researcher at University of Michigan.
Julie Hanمشاهده پروفایل
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Julie Han, MD is an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Attending Physician in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in non-surgical orthopedic care for conditions affecting tendons, bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, with clinical sites in Peabody and Waltham, Massachusetts. As a Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Han prioritizes evidence-based conservative management approaches for active patients and athletes across all levels of competition. Dr. Han's educational background includes undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Internal Medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and dual fellowships in Sports Medicine at Cleveland Clinic and Musculoskeletal-Sports Ultrasound at Boston Children's Hospital. Her clinical and research interests focus on artistic sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound applications, platelet-rich plasma, and regenerative medicine approaches. As a former professional figure skater who performed onboard cruise ships prior to her medical career, she maintains a unique perspective on performance-related injuries and serves as a team physician for United States Figure Skating. Dr. Han's publications from 2018-2023 demonstrate consistent research activity in specialized areas including figure skating injuries, musculoskeletal considerations during pregnancy, ultrasound-guided interventions, and lower back pain in weightlifters. Her work shows particular expertise in translating clinical ultrasound findings into practical treatment approaches for athletes. Board certified by both the American Board of Emergency Medicine (Sports Medicine) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (General), Dr. Han provides comprehensive care for conditions including ankle sprains, hip pain, Osgood-Schlatter disease, overuse injuries, patellofemoral pain, plantar fasciitis, Sever's disease, sprains and strains, stress fractures, and tennis elbow. Dr. Han's approach emphasizes individualized care to help patients return to active and healthy lifestyles, whether they are high-level athletes with acute injuries, recreational athletes with chronic conditions, or elderly patients seeking to maintain activity levels. Her dual background in internal medicine and sports medicine provides a holistic perspective on athlete care.
Karen Mcgarry serves as Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University, where she is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology. With a PhD from York University and undergraduate and master's degrees from Trent University, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in cultural and sociocultural anthropology. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Trent University Master of Arts from Trent University Ph.D. from York University Mcgarry's research focuses on the anthropology of sport, spectacle, and mass media, with particular emphasis on how Canadian nationalism intersects with race, class, gender, and sexuality in high-performance figure skating. Her work also examines material culture theory, critical pedagogy, and scuba diving tourism in the Virgin Islands. She has made significant contributions to critical race theory within multiculturalism and higher education curriculum development. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with identity politics, representation, and cultural phenomena through an anthropological lens, with notable publications spanning from 2005 to 2020. Her research consistently explores how bodies become sites of political struggle and national identity formation, particularly in Canadian contexts. As an educator, Mcgarry has taught a diverse range of courses including Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food and Death; Anthropological Perspectives and Debates; Tourism: Sex, Sun and Sightseeing; Anthropology of Zombies and the Undead; and Doing Ethnography: Research Methods. Her teaching demonstrates a commitment to innovative pedagogical approaches that engage students with contemporary anthropological issues.