جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sports Science
• Football (Soccer) Analytics
• Cognitive Psychology in Sports
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Daniel Memmert is a Professor at the German Sport University Cologne, leading research in Sport Informatics and Sports Games within the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics. His work focuses on cognitive aspects of sports performance, decision-making, and data-driven analysis in football (soccer) and other sports. He has published extensively on topics like penalty kick strategies, home advantage dynamics, artificial intelligence applications in coaching, and route-setting in climbing. Memmert's research bridges sports science, computer science, and psychology, with over 550 publications and 41 projects to his name. He frequently engages with media, explaining complex sports phenomena to the public. Key Research Areas: Football analytics, cognitive psychology in sports, sports technology, decision-making under pressure Media Contributions: Over 50 media features discussing topics such as AI in coaching, referee bias, and athlete creativity Projects: Includes initiatives on sports data visualization, performance metrics, and prevention of sports betting addiction His work emphasizes translating academic findings into practical tools for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations, combining rigorous data analysis with real-world applications.

• Sports Psychology
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Adolescent Athletics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Urban Johnson is a Professor at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in sports psychology with a focus on sustainable participation in sports, health, and physical activity. His research examines psychological aspects of sports injury (pre- and post-injury) and healthy athletic engagement, particularly through pandemic-era studies of Swedish upper secondary sport students. Johnson's research interests center on: Psychological mechanisms in sports injury rehabilitation and prevention Adolescent athlete mental health and dropout dynamics Pandemic impacts on sport education systems Gender-specific responses to athletic challenges Longitudinal behavioral patterns in youth sports His work integrates qualitative analysis of student-athlete experiences with clinical psychology frameworks. His publication trends reveal intense focus on pandemic-related disruptions (2020-2025), with 12 of 15 recent articles examining COVID-19's impact on student-athletes, teachers, and sports systems. Key thematic clusters include: Sport injury psychology (ACL re-ruptures, prevention) Adolescent mental health during crises Fun/motivation dynamics in youth sports Cross-contextual leadership challenges Johnson actively supervises students at basic, advanced, and doctoral levels while teaching methodology courses. His collaborative projects include the Karolinska Football Injury Cohort Study and consensus statements on sport injury psychology. Current work emphasizes cocreation of injury prevention programs and psychological support services for elite handball.

Grethe Myklebustمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Injury Prevention
• ACL Injuries
• Shoulder Injuries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Grethe Myklebust is a Professor at the Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where she serves as Program Coordinator for the Master in Sports Physiotherapy and teaches courses including Injury Prevention and Clinical Sports Physiotherapy. She holds a PhD (2003) focused on ACL injury prevention in handball and has 20+ years of experience as a physiotherapist for national teams in handball, football, and beach volleyball, including Olympic health teams in Seoul and Sydney. Her research centers on sports injury mechanisms, risk factors, and prevention strategies—particularly for shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries in handball and football. She investigates how to disseminate prevention knowledge to athletes, coaches, and parents, with projects like Prep to be PRO and Safeplay targeting youth athlete development. Her work emphasizes neuromuscular training, injury epidemiology, and implementation science in sports contexts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) reveals dominant themes: ACL injury rehabilitation/return-to-sport decisions (6 studies), youth athlete injury prevention (5 studies), sport-specific biomechanical risks (3 studies), and translational research frameworks (1 study). Her cohort studies and RCTs consistently address gender differences, training load effects, and barriers to implementing prevention programs. She leads multiple projects including Injury Prevention in Youth Sports and collaborates with the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC), focusing on practical interventions for athlete resilience. As a board member of the Sports Physiotherapy group (FIA) and former IHF Medical Commission member, she bridges clinical practice with academic research.

Bård Erlend Solstadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Children and Youth Sports
• Sports Psychology
• Coach Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bård Erlend Solstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder. His research focuses on youth sports psychology, athlete development, and coach education, with a particular emphasis on the impact of training loads, motivation, and injury prevention in young athletes. He holds a postdoctoral fellowship from the Norwegian Research Centre for Children and Youth Sports (2017–2020) and was a Research Fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2012–2017). Key affiliations: ROPE (Research in Outdoor and Physical Education), SPADE (Sports Performance and Athlete Development Environments). Research interests include the psychological aspects of sport injury, perfectionism in elite performers, and the motivational climate in youth sports. His work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to address issues like athlete well-being, coaching practices, and retention in organized sports. Recent studies have explored factors influencing dropout rates in youth soccer and the efficacy of interventions like the FUEL program for female endurance athletes. Solstad has advised on coach education initiatives, emphasizing empowering coaching behaviors and the psychological needs of athletes. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance athlete development programs and policy recommendations.

Ina Fichtnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Sports Informatics
• Data Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ina Fichtner is a Professor at the Faculty of Digital Transformation of University of Applied Sciences HTWK Leipzig since 2022. Previously, she led the MINT department at the Institute for Applied Training Science (IAT) in Leipzig for 13 years (2009–2022), focusing on integrating mathematics, informatics, and natural sciences into sports research. Her work bridges computer science , biomechanics , and sports informatics , with extensive projects on athlete movement analysis, data systems (IDA), and digital tools for elite sports. PhD in Computer Science (2007) from TU Dresden and Leipzig University Diplom in Mathematics and Computer Science (2002) from Jena, Dresden, and Sheffield Her research spans data science , sports technology , and applied informatics , particularly in ski jumping , dive analysis , and athlete biomechanics . She has co-authored numerous publications in theoretical computer science and applied sports informatics , including studies on 3D body scanning , inertial sensors , and force-velocity profiling . She served as Alumni Representative and Treasurer of the Friends' Association at HTWK Leipzig, with memberships in German Mathematical Society and German Sports Science Association .

• Sports Medicine
• Physiology
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamara Stojmenović is a faculty member at Singidunum University within the Faculty of Physical Culture and Management in Sports . She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Belgrade (2003-2010), a Specialist in Sports Medicine from the University of Belgrade (2014-2017), and a PhD in Experimental and Applied Physiology with Sports Medicine from the University of Kragujevac (2011-2019). Her research focuses on Sports Medicine , Physiology , and Cardiorespiratory Fitness , particularly examining: Cardiovascular responses to exercise Post-COVID-19 physiological impacts on athletes Physical activity optimization through ventilatory threshold analysis Comparative physiological profiles across sports disciplines Recent trends in her publications include athlete cardiac health, strain-specific SARS-CoV-2 effects, and injury prevention in basketball players. Her work appears in journals like Journal of Clinical Medicine , Diagnostics , and Medicina (Kaunas) , covering topics from maximal oxygen consumption to sports injury epidemiology. Professional Contributions: Co-author of two textbooks: Corrective gymnastics and kinesitherapy in sports (2021) and Sports medicine - through questions and answers (2020) Presented at multiple conferences on topics including ACL rupture prevention and athlete overtraining Conducts applied research on sports performance, physical activity prescription, and injury rehabilitation

• Physical Education
• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandar M. Ignjatović is a Full Professor of Physical Education and Methodology at the Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, University of Kragujevac in Jagodina. He holds a PhD in Physical Education with a specialization in teaching methodology (2021), a Master's in Physical Education and Sports (2011), and a Diploma in Physical Education (2006) from the University of Niš. His research focuses on biomechanics of movement, strength and conditioning physiology, and pedagogical methods in physical education. He has contributed to projects like 'Effects of Applied Physical Activity on the Population of Serbia' (MIII 47015) and 'Biomechanical Efficiency of Elite Serbian Athletes' (OI 179019). He actively collaborates with institutions in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Japan through research visits and invited lectures. Key achievements include the Tallinn Young Researcher Award (2017) and peer-review roles for SCI journals (M21-M24). He has presented at international conferences in Russia, Czech Republic, and Japan, and serves as a reviewer for EU Tempus projects. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education methodology, anthropomotorics, and recreational theory. International Collaborations: Visiting scholar at Graz University's Institute of Sport Sciences, Bratislava's Comenius University, and others. Professional Memberships: FIEP, AIESEP, ACSM, ECSS.

• Talent development
• Elite sports
• Sports psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stig Arve Sæther is a Professor of Sports Science at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. His research focuses on talent development, elite sports, and sports psychology, with specific emphasis on transitions from junior to senior elite, stress, perfectionism, and coach-athlete relationships. He leads the research group Skill and Performance Development in Sports and School (SPDSS) and the NTNU Sports Network. Primary research areas: Talent development environments, dual careers, relative age effects, and athlete stress Ongoing projects: Female athlete development, Norwegian football club mergers, international youth football environments, senior transitions in school sports, and destructive leadership in sports Collaborations: Rosenborg Ball Club, Kristiansund Ball Club (NEAS Academy), Norwegian Handball Association, Norwegian Ice Hockey Association Editor-in-Chief: Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology His recent research explores gender differences in talent environments (handball/ice hockey), parental impacts on biathlon transitions, and communication barriers around menstrual cycles in female football. With 60+ international journal articles and multiple books, his work bridges academic rigor and practical sports insights. Media presence spans 200+ TV/radio/podcast appearances (TV2 Sporten, NRK, GameChanger) and newspapers (Wall Street Journal, Aftenposten). Key students include Max Bergström (PhD) and 46+ master’s graduates. Awards not explicitly mentioned, but his editorial and research group leadership highlight institutional recognition.

Antonio Dello Iaconoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sports Science
• Strength and Conditioning
• Exercise Physiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonio Dello Iacono is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Strength and Conditioning at the University of the West of Scotland's Division of Sport, Exercise, and Health within the School of Health and Life Sciences. With 20 years of combined experience in elite sport practice, teaching, and research, his work focuses on elite performance conditioning, training load monitoring, and technology integration in sports. He leads the Sports Performance Interest Group, coordinating industry-collaborative applied research projects. His research aims to develop personalized exercise prescription models to enhance individualized training outcomes, reduce overtraining risks, and improve health outcomes. Education & Positions Scientific Associate at University of Split (since 2017) Research Focus His primary research goals involve transitioning from rigid exercise protocols to personalized approaches tailored to individual abilities and stressors. Key areas include autoregulation methods in resistance training and interdisciplinary research integration. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Collaborations & Activities Peer reviewer for Frontiers in Physiology (2022) Invited speaker at ECSS conferences (2018–2021) Media engagements include discussions on mental training's physical benefits and collaborative partnerships Lab/Teams Leads the Sports Performance Interest Group, fostering applied research with industry partners.

Michał Krzysztofikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Resistance Training
• Eccentric Training
• Post-Activation Performance Enhancement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michał Krzysztofik is a Professor at the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, specializing in sports science and exercise physiology. He holds a Master's degree (2014), PhD in Physical Culture Sciences (2018), and a post-doctoral habilitation in Medical and Health Sciences (2022). His research focuses on resistance training strategies, post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE), eccentric training, and blood flow restriction techniques. He collaborates with national sports associations like the Polish Athletic Association and Handball Association, providing scientific support to elite athletes. Notable awards include the Silesian Science Award (2021) and a Ministry of Education Scholarship (2022). Research interests emphasize optimizing athletic performance through biomechanical and physiological interventions. Key areas include sprint mechanics, muscle-tendon stiffness modulation, and training protocols for combat sports. His work integrates practical applications with elite athletes in volleyball, soccer, and track & field. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2021 explore topics like PAPE repeatability, plyometric-isometric combinations, and sprint performance optimization. Personal athletic achievements include Vice-Champion of Poland in Bodybuilding (2017) and Wielkopolska Champion in Bodybuilding (2017). His studies often employ crossover trials and randomized controlled designs to evaluate acute and chronic adaptations in trained populations.

• Exercise Physiology
• Clinical and Sports Nutrition
• Sports Science and Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephen Bird is a renowned performance scientist and strength and conditioning expert at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), leading the School of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds the title of Professor (Sport and Exercise Science) and directs the High-Performance Sport program. His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning and advisor to organizations like the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Education: BHumMov(ExSc), BHumMov(Hons), and PhD from Charles Sturt University. Research Focus: Strength and conditioning methodologies, nutritional supplementation, athlete recovery, and technology-driven performance optimization. Key Projects: '2 WIN 2032' student-athlete empowerment initiative, NBA sleep health studies, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training for muscle/bone health in space travel. Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) peer review, and collaborations with Flinders University, University of Gloucestershire. Research interests span elite athlete performance (basketball, rugby, hockey), female athlete health, and applications of pupillometry and wearable tech for fatigue monitoring. Awards include the prestigious ESSA Medal (2006) and Life Membership (Western Region Academy of Sport). Teaching includes courses on strength training, sports nutrition, and athlete workload monitoring. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and master’s students, contributing to >40 research outputs annually. Grants include a $832k Quantum wearable sensor project (2024) and $240k AI-driven motion capture initiative. His work bridges academia and elite sport, advising teams like the Brisbane Bullets (NBL) and GB Women’s Basketball. Recent trends in publications emphasize NBA performance metrics, sleep science, and interdisciplinary solutions for athlete resilience.

Joseph Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sport Psychology
• Athlete Development
• Talent Identification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Joseph Baker is a faculty member at the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, specializing in optimal human development and athlete expertise. His research examines psychosocial and environmental factors in athletic skill acquisition, talent identification, and aging in sports. Institution: York University School: School of Kinesiology and Health Science Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests His work spans high-performance athlete development , Masters athlete aging studies , relative age effects , and talent wastage . He investigates how environmental constraints and practice structures influence expertise, with applications in para-sport and life-long physical activity . Publication Trends Recent studies focus on early specialization in hockey, talent selection policies , and psychological drivers of athlete longevity. Collaborations include analyses of physical load in handball, self-regulated learning in training, and barriers to sports participation for older adults. Students & Funding He mentors 15+ graduate students and has secured funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada , Sport Canada , and Canadian Institutes of Health Research . His team explores topics like paralympic pathways , coach decision-making , and genetic/environmental interactions in performance.

Siv Gjesdalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sports Psychology
• Coaching
• Soccer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Siv Gjesdal is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences , affiliated with the Department of Sport and Social Sciences. She teaches soccer to first-year undergraduates and PETE students, with a focus on Sports Psychology , Coaching , and Youth Sports . Education: BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, University of Bath MSc and PhD in Coaching and Psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Her research examines Motivational Climates , Nonverbal Communication , and Injury Prevention in youth sports. Recent work includes a comparative study of coach practices across 9 European countries and analyses of injury prevention behaviors in youth handball and football. She also investigates psychosocial development and well-being in athletes. Publications span topics like autonomy-supportive coaching, motivational strategies in competitive environments, and emotional cues in elite soccer. Her studies often employ cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, emphasizing coach-player dynamics and health compliance.

Arne Feddersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Economics
• Applied Regional and Urban Economics
• Media Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arne Feddersen is a Professor at the Department of Business and Sustainability within the University of Southern Denmark . His academic work spans Sports Economics , Applied Regional and Urban Economics , and Media Economics , with a focus on empirical analyses of sports events, betting markets, and regional development. He holds a Dr. rer. pol. degree (Doctor of Economics) and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0001-8935-4021). Research highlights include: Economic impacts of Formula One, Tour de France, and Olympic Games Competitive balance dynamics in professional sports Sentiment bias in betting markets (NBA, NFL, European football) Agglomeration effects from transport infrastructure Media demand analysis for sports broadcasts Recent work analyzes event hosting valuation , gambling market anomalies , and sports regulation frameworks . He serves on editorial boards and departmental councils while supervising courses in sports economics and management.

• Sports Sciences
• Sports Management
• Physical Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. İlhan TOKSÖZ is a Professor and currently serves as the Department Head of Sports Management Sciences at Trakya University's Faculty of Sports Sciences. He has held various academic and administrative positions at Trakya University since 1985, including Founding Director of the School of Physical Education and Sports (16 years), Director of the Kırkpınar and Values Research and Application Center, and Member of the University Senate. He is also actively involved with the Turkish National Olympic Committee, serves on the Boards of Directors of federations affiliated with the Ministry of Sports, and works as a consultant for international universities. His educational background includes: Bachelor's Degree (1984) - Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education Master's Degree (1988) - Marmara University Institute of Social Sciences (Thesis: Determination of Aerobic Capacities of Male University Students) PhD (1992) - Marmara University Health Sciences Institute (Thesis: A Study of the Relationship of Lipoproteins with Training on Various Sports) Post Doctorate (2006) - Kadir Has University Sports Law Research and Application Center Bachelor's Degree (2020) - Anadolu University Health Management Prof. Toksöz's research spans sports management, physical education, sports psychology, recreation studies, and traditional Turkish sports. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications in sports administration, athlete development, and community recreation programs. He has made significant contributions to understanding Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling as cultural heritage and has published extensively on sports biomechanics, exercise physiology, and recreation management. His research often focuses on practical applications for improving athletic performance and developing effective sports management strategies across Balkan countries. His publication record shows a consistent focus on practical sports science applications, with recent articles emphasizing mindfulness in sports education, recreation's impact on quality of life, and traditional Turkish sports. His earlier works focused more on physiological assessments of athletes in various sports including handball, wrestling, and tennis. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong connection between academic research and practical sports applications. Prof. Toksöz has received several prestigious awards including the International Publication Incentive Award (2011) and multiple appreciation certificates from governmental institutions. He has served as an advisor for 44 completed postgraduate theses and has been involved in numerous research projects, including the Balkan Sports Games Project and comparative studies of higher education systems in the Balkans. He has also served as editor for multiple journals and as scientific committee member for numerous international conferences. As a founding figure in sports education at Trakya University, Prof. Toksöz has established research centers, organized international symposiums on Kırkpınar wrestling, and contributed to sports policy development at national and international levels. His leadership in establishing the Kırkpınar and Values Research and Application Center demonstrates his commitment to preserving traditional Turkish sports culture while advancing modern sports science.