جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Exercise Physiology
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Sport Performance Analysis
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Dr. Paul M Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology at the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences , Cardiff Metropolitan University. With a career spanning over 25 years, he specializes in physiological adaptations, handcycling performance, and barriers to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. BSc (Hons) in Sport Science (1992) MSc by Research in Exercise Physiology PhD via published works (11 publications) His research explores: Determinants of handcycling performance through biomechanical and physiological analyses Multidimensional barriers to physical activity for disabled individuals Exercise for health and wellbeing in adaptive populations Collaborative projects with Swansea University and ADAPT Gateway UK Ltd Recent publications address aging physiology, exercise adaptations, and antimicrobial challenges in prosthetics. His applied work includes supporting world-record handcycling achievements and developing inclusive physical activity frameworks.

Oliver Quittmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Oliver Quittmann is a Lecturer and Research Scientist at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences, German Sport University Cologne. Specializing in biomechanics and exercise physiology, his work focuses on sports performance analysis, adaptive sports, and physiological demands in elite athletes. PhD in Exercise Science (summa cum laude), German Sport University Cologne (2019) M.Sc. in Exercise Science and Coaching (2016) B.Sc. in Sport and Performance (2014) His research explores biomechanical and physiological aspects of handcycling, cheerleading, and triathlon, emphasizing kinetics, kinematics, and metabolic profiles. Recent work includes analyzing power demands in elite cycling and heart rate dynamics in cheerleaders. Notable awards include the August-Bier-Plakette for top graduate in 2014, multiple Deutschlandstipendium scholarships, and first place in DSHS-Forschungsbild des Jahres (2018). He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like Push-Pull HC and MC-Perform, focusing on menstrual cycle impacts and movement analysis. Quittmann contributes to public science through events like Science Slam Meets Breaking and Climate Slam Bonn, advocating for accessible sports science communication.

Christof Leichtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Inflammation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christof Leicht is a Reader in Exercise, Health, and Rehabilitation at Loughborough University, affiliated with the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport where he leads the Health and Wellbeing Strand. He joined the university in 2009 to pursue his PhD and has since become a prominent researcher in applied exercise physiology, focusing on populations with disabilities, spinal cord injury (SCI), upper body exercise, inflammation, and heat therapy interventions. His work addresses chronic disease risks and mobility restrictions through innovative interventions. Christof's teaching contributions include leading undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Exercise Physiology and directing the Learning and Teaching Discipline Group in Physiology and Nutrition. He developed a Windows Application for streamlined assessment feedback, now widely used across departments. His research spans topics like thermal physiology, cytokine responses, and rehabilitation strategies for individuals with SCI. Notably, he explores how passive heating and exercise can improve cardiometabolic health in mobility-restricted populations. Key research areas include the effects of heat therapy on mental health, cardiovascular risk markers, and inflammation, with a focus on SCI populations. His studies often compare physiological responses across different demographic groups and environmental conditions. Christof's work emphasizes translating scientific findings into practical applications for clinical and community settings. His publications highlight advancements in understanding thermoregulation, exercise-induced immune responses, and the efficacy of adapted sports for health promotion. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to disability sport science and rehabilitation have significantly impacted clinical practices and academic discourse in the field.

Vicky Tolfreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disability Sport
• Para Sports Science
• Biomechanics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Vicky Tolfrey is a Professor of Applied Disability and Para Sport at Loughborough University, serving as Director of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) and Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport. Her career spans roles with Paralympic teams, including work with Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, and Paratriathlon squads. She has supported athletes at major events like the Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, and London 2012 Paralympics, and is currently involved in projects for Paris 2024. Her research focuses on biomechanics, wheelchair propulsion, thermoregulation in disability sports, and classification systems. Education: PhD in Sport Science from Manchester Metropolitan University (1993) awarded the Exercise and Sport Science Department prize. Part-time PhD on wheelchair propulsion techniques (1999). Academic career includes roles at Manchester Metropolitan University (2002-2007) before joining Loughborough University in 2007. Research interests emphasize applied sport science for Paralympic athletes, injury prevention in wheelchair sports, and improving classification systems. Key work includes studies on shoulder pain mechanisms, heat stress management, and wearable technology validation for wheelchair users. She edited the seminal 'Wheelchair Sport' handbook (Human Kinetics) and developed evidence-based exercise guidelines for spinal cord injury populations. Awards: BASES Fellowship (2011), IPC Paralympic Scientific Award (2017), and recognition as one of Loughborough University's Inspirational Women in Sport. Active in international sport governance, previously serving on the International Paralympic Committee Sport Science and Medicine Group (2005-2010). Advising: Extensive mentorship in disability sport science and classification systems Grants: Multiple research grants focusing on Para sport performance and health Labs/Teams: Leads the Peter Harrison Centre, collaborating with global Paralympic organizations

Jonpaul Nevinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Strength and Conditioning
• Military Human Performance Optimization
• Sports Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonpaul Nevin is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Buckinghamshire New University and Programme Director of the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC). With a 15-year military background in the British Army and subsequent Paralympic coaching experience, he transitioned to academia in 2017. He holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, and professional certifications from UKSCA and NSCA. His research focuses on optimizing human performance in high-stress environments, particularly for military personnel and para-athletes. Education: PhD in Competitive Recumbent Handcycling Performance (Cardiff Metropolitan University) MSc in Strength and Conditioning BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning Research Focus: Applied research in military human performance optimization, tactical athlete training, handcycling biomechanics, and strength-endurance training methodologies. Key areas include load-carrying performance for soldiers, concurrent training models for para-athletes, and velocity-based resistance training. Professional Contributions: Developed the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre at BNU Authored over 14 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations Expert in applied sport science for military and para-sports contexts Labs/Teams: Leads the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC) and collaborates with military organizations on human performance optimization projects.

Riemer Vegterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomechanics
• Sports Physiology
• Rehabilitation Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riemer Vegter is an Assistant Professor of Human Movement Sciences at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), part of the University of Groningen. He coordinates the Paralympic research laboratory, focusing on the biomechanics and physiology of wheelchair athletes. In March 2022, he was appointed to the Young Academy Groningen (YAG), recognizing his impactful research and societal contributions. Vegter’s work emphasizes optimizing wheelchair propulsion techniques to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries, with a particular focus on Paralympic sports. His research interests include wheelchair biomechanics, motor learning, ergonomics, and the application of data science in sports. He has secured significant grants, including a ZonMw subsidy for the 'WheelPower' project, which explores data-driven methods to improve wheelchair athletes' performance. His studies often involve collaborations with institutions like the UMCG and international partners, addressing topics such as propulsion efficiency, ergometer design, and injury prevention. Vegter has published extensively in journals like *American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation*, *Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation*, and *Sports Engineering*. His work bridges rehabilitation science and sports technology, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications for athletes and clinicians. His professional trajectory includes teaching roles, such as his nomination for the RUG Lecturer of the Year in 2015, and leadership in organizing conferences like RehabMove. Vegter’s interdisciplinary approach integrates biomechanical analysis, physiological testing, and technological innovation to advance the field of human movement sciences.

Heiko Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Movement Science
• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heiko Wagner is a Professor of Movement Science at the University of Münster since 2006. He holds a PhD in Physics (2000) and Habilitation in Social and Behavioral Sciences (2004). His research focuses on self-stability, motor control, and chronic back pain. He leads projects on biomechanics, neuromuscular modeling, and injury prevention, collaborating with institutions like CeNoS (Center for Nonlinear Science). Key contributions include studies on joint contact forces, spinal inhibition, and skateboarding interventions for ADHD. Education: 1989–1995: Studied Sports and Physics at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main 2000: PhD in Physics, Goethe University 2004: Habilitation in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena Research Interests: Neuromuscular control and spinal stability Mechanisms linking pain and motor function Biomechanics of human movement (running, sprinting, jumping) Applications in sports medicine and injury prevention Grants & Projects: InterKI: Interdisciplinary program on machine learning (2021–2025) EVOC: Bicycle backpack airbag development (2023–2025) Smart TechTic: Inertial sensor-based motion capture (2022–2025) Chronic pain modeling for diagnostics (2010–2013) Advising: Supervised over 30 PhD/Master’s students, including work on spinal reflexes, sports biomechanics, and neuromuscular adaptations.

• Sports Physiology
• Neuroscience
• Exercise Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Zeller is a researcher at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences, German Sport University Cologne. His work focuses on sports physiology, endurance training, and adaptive sports, particularly in handcycling and spinal cord injury contexts. University: German Sport University Cologne School: Institute of Movement and Neurosciences Research Interests: Zeller investigates lactate thresholds, endurance physiology, and performance prediction models. His studies apply to athletes with disabilities, emphasizing metabolic responses and training optimization. Projects: He contributed to training support for para-athlete Dorothee Vieth (Handbike) from 2011 to 2016. His research includes collaborations with Thomas Abel, Oliver Quittmann, and Heiko Strüder. Publications: Zeller has authored studies on lactate kinetics, threshold concepts, and endurance training methodologies, with recent works published in Frontiers in Physiology and European Journal of Applied Physiology .

Gary Brickleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sports Science
• Athlete Performance
• Exercise Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary Brickley is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, Sport and Health, University of Brighton. His research focuses on sports science, athlete performance, and exercise physiology, with particular emphasis on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, soccer player performance metrics, and training load management. He holds an ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2334-8347) and can be contacted at g.brickley@brighton.ac.uk. His work explores topics such as VO2peak measurement in injured athletes, biomechanics of arm ergometry, and the physiological demands of extreme sports like tower running. He has contributed to peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from verification testing protocols to comparisons between soccer goalkeepers' and outfield players' training loads. Brickley has served as an external examiner for PhD theses in sports science, including studies on strength and conditioning in golf and critical power constructs in endurance exercise. He has also engaged in consultancy work for TV health series on cold water immersion and delivered invited talks on leadership in sport science. His research network spans international collaborations, with key areas including sports medicine, rehabilitation science, and the practical application of sports physiology principles. Despite extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his profile.

Lucas van der Woudeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rehabilitation
• Human Movement Sciences
• Ergonomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Lucas van der Woude is a Professor of Human Movement, Rehabilitation & Functional Recovery at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Center for Human Movement Sciences and the UMCG. His career includes roles at VU University Amsterdam (1989-2009) and adjunct positions at institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Loughborough University. He specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, wheelchair propulsion ergonomics, and adapted sports, with over 240 peer-reviewed publications. Education: MSc (1982), PhD (1989) in Human Movement Sciences (VU Amsterdam) Research Interests: Restoring mobility post-spinal injury, assistive technology, sports for persons with disabilities He received the 2011 Paralympic Scientific Award and leads national programs like ALLRISC. Active in organizing international congresses and supervising PhD students, he collaborates globally on projects such as SCIONN and RehabMove2025. His work bridges clinical rehabilitation with sports science, emphasizing practical applications in mobility restoration. Awards: Paralympic Scientific Award 2011 Grants: ZonMw-funded programs on spinal cord injury rehabilitation He co-founded the Northern Expert Center for Sports, Exercise, and Handicap (NESH) and remains involved in clinical teaching and advisory roles despite transitioning to reduced departmental hours post-2020.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ramin Vafa is a researcher at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences of the German Sport University Cologne , specializing in sports physiology and metabolic profiling. His work focuses on lactate accumulation, pacing strategies in endurance sports, and metabolic recovery in athletes. Active in 5000-m running prediction models Key collaborator in the MetProRun project Expertise in lactate kinetics and endurance training analysis Research trends highlight collaborations with sports informatics teams and applications to Paralympic hand-cycling. Publications emphasize biomechanical modeling , physiological limits , and data-driven performance optimization . Active in peer-reviewed journals and educational anthologies, he contributes to advancing exercise physiology through empirical studies and theoretical frameworks.

Yves Vanlandewijckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Rehabilitation Science
• Paralympic Sports Classification
• Adaptive Sports
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yves Vanlandewijck serves as a Visiting Professor in Rehabilitation Science at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics, Section for Laboratories. His research spans multiple continents with significant work in Suriname examining musculoskeletal disorders across diverse ethnic populations, and extensive contributions to Paralympic sports science. Vanlandewijck's research interests focus on rehabilitation science with particular expertise in Paralympic sports classification systems, biomechanics of athletes with disabilities, and trunk strength assessment. His work bridges clinical rehabilitation and elite sports performance, with special attention to athletes with intellectual impairment. He has pioneered evidence-based approaches to sports classification that consider both impairment types and their impact on specific sport performance. His publication record shows consistent output with recent emphasis on cognitive-motor dual-task performance in athletes with intellectual disabilities, biomechanical assessment methods for wheelchair sports, and cross-cultural studies of musculoskeletal disorders. His work frequently employs mixed-method approaches combining quantitative biomechanical analysis with qualitative insights into athlete experiences. Vanlandewijck has supervised numerous doctoral candidates and collaborators including Roi Charles Pineda, Nancy Ho-A-Tham, and Debbie Van Biesen. His research has received support from multiple international collaborations, particularly with KU Leuven in Belgium and various Paralympic sport organizations. He leads laboratory-based research examining trunk control mechanisms in adaptive sports and has developed novel assessment protocols for sit-skiing and wheelchair sports. His work on classification systems has directly influenced Paralympic sport governance and evidence-based practice in adaptive athletics.

• Adaptive Sports
• Assistive Technology
• Sports Medicine
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Wade Bleakney is a Lecturer in the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois, with affiliations to Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES), Biomedical and Translational Sciences, and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His work focuses on adaptive sports, assistive technology, and biomechanics, particularly in wheelchair mobility and coaching practices for athletes with disabilities. Research interests include human-robot interaction, sports medicine, and inclusive design for physical accessibility. Notable projects involve developing real-time assessment tools for adapted sports, user-inspired mobility solutions, and laboratory space accessibility standards. His interdisciplinary collaborations span engineering, rehabilitation, and education fields. Publications emphasize evidence-based approaches to coaching, wearable technology validation, and qualitative studies on mobility experiences. Bleakney's work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, aiming to enhance athletic performance and daily living for individuals with disabilities. Labs/Teams: Active collaborations include the Beckman Institute for cutting-edge robotics and DRES for disability resource innovation. Projects often involve multidisciplinary teams addressing biomechanical challenges in assistive technologies.

• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Skeletal Muscle Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mariana Elizabeth Kersh is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering and Biomedical and Translational Sciences. She is affiliated with the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, where she serves as Theme Lead. Biomechanics Biomedical Engineering Skeletal Muscle Architecture Musculoskeletal Modeling Her research integrates biomechanics and medical imaging to study skeletal muscle adaptation, tendon mechanics, and strain distributions in bones like the femoral neck and tibia. She employs advanced techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and finite element modeling to analyze mechanical induction in tissues and sports-related fatigue effects. Key trends in her recent publications include applications of kinematic modeling in sports rehabilitation, DTI for microstructural analysis, and finite element methods for bone strain assessment. Her work spans collaborations in biomechanical engineering, orthopedic research, and rehabilitation technology. As a researcher at the Beckman Institute, she leads initiatives in musculoskeletal biomechanics and contributes to translational studies in sports injury prevention and assistive device engineering.

• Biomechanics
• Sports Science
• Orthopaedics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Carola Birk is a Researcher at the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University Cologne, where she investigates human movement dynamics in sports contexts. Previously associated with the Institute of Movement and Neuroscience, her work bridges biomechanics and orthopaedics with applications in elite athletics and rehabilitation. Her research focuses on: Biomechanical analysis of sports movements (e.g., cycling, boxing) Kinetic and kinematic profiling of athletes Orthopaedic implications of athletic performance Individual variability in movement patterns Birk's recent publications emphasize case-specific biomechanics in handcycling and force dynamics in boxing. Her studies employ advanced measurement techniques to evaluate muscular activity, impact forces, and movement efficiency, contributing to sports performance optimization and injury prevention frameworks. As a thesis reviewer, she evaluates graduate research on gait analysis in athletes with achondroplasia and sprint mechanics in individuals with short stature, supporting academic development in sports science. She collaborates extensively with researchers at the German Sport University Cologne, including specialists in sports informatics, movement neuroscience, and gerontology.