جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Exercise physiology
• Chronic disease
• Sleep
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Yorgi Mavros is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He holds roles as Deputy Director of the Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory (TEL) and is a member of the Heat & Health Research Incubator (HHRI). His PhD was awarded by the University of Sydney. Research interests include exercise physiology, chronic disease management, sleep optimization in hot environments, and thermal physiology. Current projects focus on cooling interventions for occupational health, sleep quality improvement, and exercise therapies for conditions like ADHD and Multiple Sclerosis. Education: PhD (University of Sydney) Research Themes: Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease; Healthy Ageing; Lifespan Health Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes heat stress physiology, pediatric thermoregulation, and interventions targeting vulnerable populations like older adults and factory workers. Studies often combine clinical trials with mechanistic insights into thermal and metabolic pathways. Grants: Includes NHMRC grants for sleep quality research and dementia-focused exercise trials. Notable projects: 'Optimising sleep quality inside insecticide treated mosquito nets', 'Exercise in ADHD', and 'Frailty reduction in older adults'. Labs/Teams: Leads TEL and collaborates with HHRI on heat-related health initiatives. Active in the BOSEM network promoting sport and exercise medicine.

Anners Lerdalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fatigue Management
• Symptom Management
• Patient Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anners Lerdal is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. She is also employed at Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital where she has served as Research Director since 2016. Her academic career spans nursing science, with a PhD from 1996 and Dr. philos from 2005, becoming Professor in 2009. She has held significant roles including Editor-in-Chief of Sykepleien Forskning (2008-2014) and Fulbright Scholar at UCSF (2009-2010). Her research primarily focuses on fatigue management in neurological conditions, symptom management, patient education, and health-related quality of life. She leads research under the Research Group for Symptom Management and Quality of Life, the Research Group for Musculoskeletal Disorders at Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital, and serves as deputy leader of the NORSMAN research network. Her work spans stroke rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic outcomes, and substance use disorders. Lerdal's extensive publication record shows consistent research output through 2025, with recent work examining fatigue after stroke, digital health literacy in orthopedic patients, substance use in hospitalized patients, and symptom management in critical care. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across medical specialties with international partners including institutions in the USA, Russia, and Ethiopia. She actively supervises master's and PhD students at the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Psychology, teaching PhD seminars in Nursing Science and courses in Systematic Physical Assessment for Advanced Geriatric Nursing. Her research collaborations span multiple institutions including Oslo University Hospital, Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital, University of California San Francisco, and Jimma University in Ethiopia.

• Ageing and Gerontology
• Health Services Research
• Chronic Disease Management
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Professor Anna Williams is Deputy Head of School (Research) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and Co-Lead for the Health and Well-being Theme at UTS's Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC). She holds an honorary Adjunct Professorship at Western Sydney University. With a PhD in Public Health and Community Medicine, her research focuses on ageing, chronic disease management, health service innovation, and workforce development. Key contributions include advancing person-centered care for dementia patients, telemedicine implementation in low-resource settings, and rural nursing education reforms. Professor Williams has secured over $4.5 million in research funding in the past five years and leads multidisciplinary collaborations across Australia and internationally. She serves on boards such as Carrington Centennial Care and the Implementation Science Academy, and holds editorial roles at the Australian Journal of Primary Health. Academic Leadership: Oversees research strategy in one of Australia's leading nursing schools. Research Impact: Published 25 peer-reviewed articles in the last five years, with a focus on dementia care, telehealth, and chronic disease interventions. Professional Service: Serves on national and international bodies including the International Mixed Methods Research Association and the Age and Ageing Clinical Academic Group. Her work emphasizes cross-sector partnerships to address healthcare challenges, particularly in ageing populations and pandemic response. Recent studies include evaluating person-centered care models in hospitals and pilot telemedicine programs for maternal health in Bangladesh.

Kylie Hillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Exercise Training
• Chronic Lung Conditions
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Kylie Hill is Professor at Curtin University’s School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, specializing in respiratory rehabilitation for COPD and critical care recovery. She holds a BSc and PhD in Physiotherapy from Curtin University and works part-time. Research focuses on optimizing pulmonary rehabilitation delivery, exercise testing methods, and post-ICU recovery. Awarded the Ann Woolcock Young Investigator Award and Mayo Health Care Prize for COPD research. Publications demonstrate innovations in activity monitoring, behavioral interventions, and rehabilitation accessibility. Recent work examines wearable technology for mobility assessment, early in-hospital exercise for COPD, and digital health solutions for older adults. Studies emphasize practical implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation across care continuum.

Nadia Dominiciمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Control of Human Locomotion
• Motor Control
• Biomechanics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nadia Dominici is an Associate Professor at the Department of Human Movement Sciences in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She has additional affiliations with IBBA and AMS - Rehabilitation & Development. Her research focuses on neural control mechanisms of human and animal locomotion, motor development, and neurorehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' (2006) and a Physics degree from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2001). Dominici has received prestigious grants including the ERC Starting Grant (2016), NWO Aspasia Grant (2015), and NWO Vidi Grant (2015). She was awarded the Suzanne Klein-Vogelbach Prize (2013) and the IgNobel Prize in Physics (2013) for her work on lunar running feasibility. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Human Neuroscience since 2014. Her research interests encompass advanced statistical analysis of motor patterns, neural control of human locomotion, motor development in children and adults, proprioceptive control mechanisms, gravitational physiology, and experimental neurorehabilitation in animal models. She investigates biomechanical adaptations during walking and running, particularly in populations with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and aging. Dominici's work bridges neuroscience, biomechanics, and robotics to understand how neural systems coordinate complex movements and adapt to environmental challenges. She has pioneered markerless gait analysis techniques and explored the neural origins of locomotor primitives in toddlers and adults. Her research projects include the ERC-funded Learn2Walk (2017–2022), which examines neural-spinal interactions in toddler gait development, and the NWO-backed FirSteps (2015–2021), investigating walking emergence in children. She also leads the Transformative Appropriation for a Meaningful Understanding of Cultural Heritage project (2024–2027). Dominici's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being through innovations in neurorehabilitation and motor control understanding.

• Clinical Sciences
• Sports Science and Exercise
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc Brown is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong, affiliated with the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. His research focuses on clinical sciences, sports science and exercise, with a particular emphasis on omega-3 fatty acid interventions, exercise physiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. He has contributed to studies on the effects of fish oil supplementation on heart rate and muscle function, as well as the design of eccentric cycling ergometers for clinical applications. His work spans over two decades, with recent studies exploring the role of eccentric cycling in post-surgical recovery and the metabolic benefits of omega-3 supplementation. He has secured internal grants to develop healthcare simulation labs and investigate chronic kidney disease diagnostics. Marc has supervised five Master’s theses, focusing on topics like eccentric cycling efficacy, omega-3 interventions in aging populations, and exercise efficiency in cardiovascular patients. Key themes in his articles include optimizing exercise modalities for low-cardiopulmonary demand, improving cardiac rehabilitation protocols, and understanding hydration physiology during exertion. His research bridges clinical practice and exercise science, with applications in both healthy and clinical populations.

Rowena M. Tamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Implementation Science
• Health Disparities
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Rowena M. Tam is a Lecturer at the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, San Diego State University. She is also a pelvic health and oncology rehab physical therapy clinician, Public Health PhD Candidate (SDSU/UCSD), and certified lymphedema therapist. Her research focuses on cancer rehabilitation, implementation science, and health disparities in urban/rural healthcare services. Education : PhD in Public Health - Health Behavior (In Progress, SDSU/UCSD), Doctor of Physical Therapy (2017, SDSU), BA in Communications and Public Policy (2011, UC Berkeley) Research Interests span cancer rehabilitation, implementation science, and health disparities. Her work examines physical activity in cancer survivors, geriatric assessment practices, and socio-geographic healthcare inequities. Recent Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus on oncology rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and implementation challenges in geriatric assessments. Topics include wearable technology applications and cannabis use epidemiology. Scientific Awards : Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II Scholarship (2024), Professional Leadership Award (2017) Dr. Tam's professional affiliations include the American Physical Therapy Association, with specializations in Pelvic Health and Oncology sections.

Jessica Avilésمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Gerontology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Avilés is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Clemson University. She is affiliated with the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) and leads research in rehabilitation engineering, human factors, and healthcare ergonomics. Her work focuses on fall prevention strategies and biomechanical analysis of balance in older adults. Education: Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University B.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech Her research integrates biomechanics, ergonomics, and gerontology to improve healthcare systems design and occupational safety. Key areas include reactive balance training methodologies, fall risk assessment in senior housing environments, and optimizing work systems for industrial athletes. She leads the PHASE Lab focused on these topics. Her publications analyze treadmill-based interventions, Tai Chi applications for balance improvement, and quantitative methods for assessing mobility in aging populations. She teaches courses in work system design and occupational biomechanics. Professional affiliations include the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and American Society of Biomechanics (ASB). Current projects involve developing scalable balance training programs for senior communities and ergonomic interventions in healthcare workplaces.

Anthony Villaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
• Sarcopenia and Frailty
• Mediterranean Diet
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony Villani is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics and Honours Coordinator at the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast. He holds a PhD and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from Flinders University. An Accredited Practising Dietitian, Villani specializes in Mediterranean diet interventions and musculoskeletal health in aging populations. His research program investigates: Nutritional strategies for sarcopenia/frailty prevention Mediterranean diet implementation across health conditions Body composition assessment methodologies Dietary interventions for metabolic disorders Villani leads multiple clinical trials funded by the National Health Medical Research Council, including studies on PCOS and IVF outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate his work's focus on dietary patterns influencing physical function in diabetes and aging. Honors include Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and elected leadership roles in professional societies. Villani mentors honours and postgraduate students in nutritional sciences, fostering research excellence through his supervision program.

Andrew Novakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Death Penalty Abolition
• Comparative Criminology
• International Criminal Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew Novak is a Professor at George Mason University's Department of Criminology, Law and Society. He holds a Ph.D. from Middlesex University, J.D. from Boston University, and advanced degrees in African Politics and International Affairs. Specializing in international and comparative law, his research focuses on death penalty abolition in Africa, executive clemency, and human rights litigation. He has published extensively on topics including transnational human rights advocacy, constitutional jurisprudence in Sub-Saharan Africa, and colonial legal systems. Current projects include a comparative study of tribal court convictions in the U.S. and a book on HIV criminalization. He teaches courses like International Crimes & Accountability, Human Rights and Justice, and Capital Punishment. His legal licenses in NY and DC complement his academic work. Notable publications include *The Death Penalty in Africa* (2014) and *Comparative Executive Clemency* (2015). He collaborates with global institutions on justice reform initiatives. Research interests span LBGTQ+ rights litigation, constitutional law in post-colonial states, and sport history in colonial Zimbabwe. He advises students on topics intersecting law, criminology, and human rights. Recent work explores transnational litigation strategies and the role of legal advocacy in death penalty abolition.

• Biomechanics
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mina Mina serves as a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Derby. Their ORCID profile (0000-0001-9537-5953) documents extensive research outputs primarily focusing on human biomechanics and athletic performance. Research centers on sports biomechanics, exercise physiology, and neuromuscular performance optimization. Key areas include effects of training modalities (variable resistance, eccentric exercise) on athletic performance, thermoregulatory impacts in athletes, and biomechanical analysis of movement patterns across populations. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on applied sports science, particularly in soccer biomechanics, jump performance enhancement, and exercise-induced muscle damage. Recent work explores AI applications in neurological disease diagnosis through movement analysis.

Dan Wadsworthمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Healthy Ageing
• Rural Health
• Physical Activity
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Dan Wadsworth is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Manna Institute. His research focuses on healthy ageing, accessible physical activity, and wellbeing across the lifespan, with emphasis on rural communities. Research interests include: Promoting physical activity in older adults through multidisciplinary approaches Co-creation of health services in rural settings Intergenerational social connections and creative practices Mental health in regional communities Wadsworth's publications demonstrate consistent focus on exercise interventions for ageing populations, with recent work examining COVID-19 impacts on physical activity and mental health across multiple countries. His methodological approaches include mixed-methods designs and community-based participatory research. Awards and Fellowships: UniSC Research Excellence Award (2023) Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Impact (2023) FHEA Senior Fellowship (2022) Australian Educational Publishing Award (2022) He leads multiple research streams including Manna Institute's Health and Wellbeing in Later Life initiative and co-leads university-wide networks supporting early-career researchers and postgraduate students in rural Australia.

• Emotional Responses in Sport
• Physical Activity and Health
• Sports Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joaquín Fernando Gómez Varela is a Professor and current Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education at the University of A Coruña. He holds a permanent academic position and has served in multiple leadership roles including President of the Academic Commission and Quality Commission of the Faculty. His research focuses on emotional responses in sports, physical activity promotion, and pandemic-era sports safety protocols, particularly through the FISICOVID-DXTGALEGO initiative. His teaching portfolio includes courses like 'Final Year Dissertation' in Sports Science and 'Physical Activity in the Natural Environment'. He has directed over 15 final theses and EOG works since 2013, focusing on innovative proposals for adventure sports, bouldering, and pandemic-era sports management. Research contributions span 30+ years with notable work on Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation, post-pandemic tourism recovery, and surf culture studies. He leads the 'Learning and Human Movement Control Group' and has coordinated projects funded by Spain’s Ministry of Science (2022-2025) investigating neuro-muscular and cognitive markers in aging populations. Key professional milestones include chairing 7 university commissions, authoring 25+ publications, and developing risk assessment tools adopted across Galician sports federations. His work bridges physical education theory with real-world applications in public health and environmental policy.

Jun G. San Juanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Injury Prevention
• EMG Biofeedback
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Jun G. San Juan is Professor and Kinesiology Graduate Program Coordinator at Western Washington University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Health and Human Development department). His research focuses on biomechanics of injury prevention/rehabilitation, EMG biofeedback applications, and lower extremity kinematics. Education: PhD in Biomechanics from University of Oregon; MA in Biomechanics/Athletic Training from San Diego State University; BS in Sport Science from University of the Philippines. Research: Investigates movement mechanics across diverse populations (athletes, older adults, clinical groups) using motion capture and EMG. Current projects analyze elliptical training biomechanics, supplementation effects on performance, and climbing-related muscle activation. Directs the Biomechanics Laboratory. Teaching: Courses include KIN 311 (Biomechanics), KIN 510 (Lab Techniques), and graduate biomechanics seminars. Emphasizes practical measurement skills and clinical applications.

Anncristine Fjellman-Wiklundمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chronic Pain
• Work Environment
• Ergonomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anncristine Fjellman-Wiklund is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Umeå University, affiliated with the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation under the Faculty of Medicine. Her work integrates chronic pain, work environment, and gender perspectives in rehabilitation research. PhD in Medicine (2003), Umeå University Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Music Medicine (2005-06), University of North Texas Specialist competence in Ergonomics (2000) Master's degree in Physiotherapy (1997) Registered Physiotherapist (1976) Her research focuses on chronic pain across populations, ergonomic interventions, and gender dynamics in workplace health. Recent work includes digital tools for workplace health, flex-office ergonomics, and interdisciplinary dementia rehabilitation. She emphasizes qualitative methods and mixed approaches. Distinguished university teacher She supervises PhD students and contributes to international education programs, including roles in Tanzania, Portugal, and Ghent University. Her publications address stress-related exhaustion, TMD treatment, and aging workforce challenges.