Dr. Britnie Delinger Kane is an Associate Professor of Literacy Education at Zucker Family School of Education , The Citadel . She also serves as the Director of the Center for Literacy Excellence and Program Coordinator for Literacy Education . Prior to her work at The Citadel, she taught at the University of Colorado, Denver . Ph.D. in Literacy Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University M.Ed. in Secondary English Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University B.A. in English, University of South Carolina’s Honors College Research Interests center on equitable teacher learning , disciplinary literacy , writing instruction , and STEM education . Her work explores preservice teacher education, collaborative teacher talk, and instructional coaching. She has published in journals like American Educational Research Journal , Journal of the Learning Sciences , and Journal of Teacher Education . Recent Publications include studies on mathematics coaching, disciplinary literacies, adolescent literacy efficacy, and trauma-sensitive instruction. These works emphasize professional learning communities , content-specific coaching , and equity in instructional design .
Daniel Madigan is a Professor of Sport and Health Psychology at York St John University, serving as Research Lead for the School of Science, Technology and Health. With a PhD from the University of Kent, his work investigates burnout across sports, education, and healthcare, including its predictors, consequences, and prevention strategies. He also explores perfectionism in achievement contexts and has secured funding from organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency and Swedish Research Council. Key research areas: Burnout mechanisms, perfectionism dynamics, doping ethics Active in postgraduate supervision at PhD and MSc levels Recipient of multiple international research grants Published over 20 studies in top journals (Psychology of Sport and Exercise, European Journal of Sport Science, etc.) His research group Motivation, Performance, and Wellbeing (MPaW) drives cross-disciplinary analysis of mental health in high-performance environments. Current work includes the Perfectionistic Climate Questionnaire-Sport (PCQ-S) validation and longitudinal studies on athlete burnout. He actively welcomes postgraduate research collaborations.
Mahmut Esat Uzun serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Coaching Education at Karabük University's Hasan Doğan Faculty of Sports Sciences since 2023, specializing in Training Science and Exercise Physiology. His research examines physiological responses to diverse exercise interventions across multiple athletic populations. His academic background includes: Doctorate in Coach Education from Selçuk University (2019) Master's in Physical Education and Sports (Thesis) from Selçuk University (2017) Bachelor's in Sports Management from Selçuk University (2011) Uzun's research focuses on experimental analysis of exercise modalities including Zumba, Tabata, and sport-specific training protocols. His work investigates physiological adaptations in sedentary populations, elite wrestlers, football players, and adolescent athletes, with particular attention to hormonal responses, physical fitness components, and pandemic-era exercise constraints. Current projects explore warm-up optimization for football performance and neuromuscular adaptations in combat sports. His 8 journal articles (2020-2025) demonstrate evolving expertise from foundational studies on balance abilities and table tennis risk assessment toward contemporary research on warm-up protocols and pandemic exercise adaptations. Collaborative patterns reveal strong institutional ties with Karabük University colleagues, particularly in applied sports physiology research. No scientific awards or recognitions have been documented in available records. Uzun has no recorded thesis advisement and no public information regarding research grants. His publication record suggests independent research leadership with frequent co-authorship on experimental studies rather than large-scale funded projects. No specific laboratory facilities or dedicated research teams are mentioned in available documentation, though his work consistently involves collaborative research groups within Karabük University's sports science department.
Kerry Stephen Seiler is a Professor at the University of Agder in Norway, specifically within the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education under the Faculty of Health and Sport. He has been actively involved in research and consultation since the late 1990s, including roles as a research consultant for the Sorlandet Regional Hospital and the Norwegian Olympic Federation. Masters in Exercise Science (1987), University of Arkansas PhD in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry, 1995), University of Texas His research focuses on Exercise Physiology , particularly the interaction between brain and body during physical exertion and how cardiovascular systems adapt to training . He developed the SPADE research group (Sports Performance and Athlete Development Environments) and is a leading voice in 80/20 endurance training principles. Recent publications emphasize training intensity distribution , low-intensity endurance strategies , and polarized training models . His work often intersects with practical applications in professional cycling and endurance sports. Fellow, European College of Sport Science Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine He has contributed extensively to media platforms like Fast Talk Laboratories , The Roadman Cycling Podcast , and Podcast Feel Better Live More , discussing topics ranging from Zone 2 training to exercise as a longevity tool .
Dr. Kristin Knipfer is a Senior Research Fellow at the TUM School of Management and Executive Director of the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning . Her research focuses on leadership as a catalyst for organizational learning and innovation, examining how leaders influence team dynamics in academic, entrepreneurial, and corporate settings. Leadership development in academia and business Organizational learning mechanisms Knowledge management systems Digital transformation in leadership education Her recent publications explore leader identity construal, narcissistic leadership impacts, and team reflection processes. She has received multiple awards including the TUM Digital Innovations in Management Education Award and the Richard A. Swanson Research Excellence Award nomination. She leads evidence-based leadership programs for academic leaders and has co-developed digital tools like the TUM Leadership Toolbox and EMMA digital leadership coach. Her work bridges theory and practice through collaborations with institutions like the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Annette Majnemer is a Professor at McGill University's School of Physical and Occupational Therapy within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She serves as a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (IR-MUHC), where she is affiliated with both the Child Health and Human Development Program and the Center for Evaluative Research in Health. Her academic career is firmly rooted in pediatric rehabilitation science, with particular emphasis on understanding and improving outcomes for children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Majnemer's research program focuses on child, adult, and environmental factors that influence activity limitations and participation restrictions in children and youth with developmental disabilities. She has particular expertise in studying children born at high risk of impairment, including preterm survivors and children with congenital heart disease, as well as those with cerebral palsy. A significant portion of her recent work has centered on knowledge translation and exchange strategies designed to promote best practices in early identification of impairment and adoption of effective rehabilitation interventions. She leads the CHILD-BRIGHT Network, a pan-Canadian patient-oriented research strategy targeting children with brain-based disorders, which represents one of the most significant collaborative efforts in childhood disability research in Canada. Her publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in childhood disability research, with recent work increasingly focusing on innovative approaches to rehabilitation service delivery, including telehealth, digital interventions, and gamification strategies to enhance participation. The breadth of her research spans from basic understanding of developmental trajectories to implementation science examining how to effectively integrate evidence into practice. Her work consistently emphasizes patient and family engagement, recognizing the critical importance of incorporating the perspectives of children with disabilities and their families in research design and service development. Dr. Majnemer has been instrumental in developing and evaluating coaching interventions for parents of children with developmental delays, examining how to optimize leisure participation for children with disabilities, and creating tools to measure inclusion in community settings. Her work on the Child Community Health Inclusion Index represents an important contribution to the field's ability to assess and improve community participation for children with disabilities. Through her leadership of the CHILD-BRIGHT Network and numerous collaborative research projects, Dr. Majnemer has established herself as a central figure in Canadian childhood disability research, bridging clinical practice, research, and policy to improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families across the country.
Elizabeth Leisy Stosich serves as Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. Since joining the faculty in 2017, her research examines collaborative leadership practices that strengthen educational equity and student learning opportunities across district, school, and teacher levels, with particular focus on high-poverty urban contexts and ambitious academic standards implementation. Her educational background includes advanced degrees from Harvard University: Ed.D. in Education Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management M.A. in Teaching and Multiple Subjects (University of San Francisco) B.A. in Spanish and Portuguese (UC Berkeley) Stosich's research centers on education policy, school/district leadership, teacher professional development, and research-practice partnerships. She investigates how leaders create coherence among complex policies like Common Core standards and accountability systems, emphasizing collaborative structures that enable educators to improve instructional practices. Her work consistently addresses equity challenges in resource-constrained urban schools through frameworks like the Internal Coherence Framework. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals persistent themes: leadership practices that bridge policy expectations with classroom realities, the critical role of social networks in policy implementation, and strategies for building sustainable improvement capacity. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity including social network analysis, design-based implementation research, and qualitative case studies, predominantly focused on urban educational settings where equity considerations drive leadership decisions. Her significant scholarly recognition includes: 2022 AERA Division A Emerging Scholar Award 2016 AERA Leadership for School Improvement SIG Dissertation of the Year Award Stosich teaches courses including Community of Inquiry, Implementation Research, Leading Instructional Improvement, and Urban Education. Prior to Fordham, she served as a research fellow at Stanford's Center for Opportunity Policy in Education and taught elementary school in Oakland. Her co-authored book "The Internal Coherence Framework" is widely adopted in leadership programs, reflecting her commitment to bridging research and practice through ongoing partnerships with school districts. Her current work extends through research-practice partnerships where she collaborates with districts to implement leadership frameworks that foster organizational coherence, strengthen instructional systems, and develop sustainable capacity for continuous improvement in diverse educational settings.
Dr. Kelly L. Lockwood is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University, within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, and athlete development, particularly in on-ice sports like hockey. She collaborates with industry to enhance sport equipment engineering, exploring material properties and design to improve athlete performance. Dr. Lockwood teaches courses such as Coaching Theory, Advanced Coaching Theory, and Harnessing Athletic Potential. She is a Learning Facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the Founder & President of The Skating Lab Inc., a consultancy focused on sport science applications. Her research interests include skating mechanics, long-term athlete development (LTAD), and equipment design optimization. She has contributed to peer-reviewed presentations and publications on topics like blade alignment effects in goaltenders, skate boot design limitations, and relative age effects in hockey player development. Dr. Lockwood’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, impacting both athletic training and equipment innovation. Professional affiliations include the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP), International Society of Biomechanics of Sport (ISBS), and the International Skating Union (ISU). Her academic contributions emphasize translating sport science into actionable strategies for coaches, athletes, and equipment manufacturers.
Associate Professor Mitch Smith is a faculty member in the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He holds an Associate Professor position within the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy and specializes in mental fatigue's impact on performance across sports, industry, and defense sectors. Dr. Smith co-founded the Fatigue Research and Assessment Group (FRAG), a multidisciplinary team addressing physical and mental fatigue's effects on performance. His research integrates clinical physiology, psychology, motor control, and training systems to develop practical solutions for fatigue mitigation. Mitch has taught courses on motor control and skill acquisition, transitioning to blended learning formats to enhance student flexibility and engagement. This initiative earned him multiple teaching excellence awards, including the 2022 Learning Design and Teaching Innovation Award and the 2019 DVC(A) Educator Innovation Award. His collaborations span institutions globally, including Ghent University, the University of Kent, and German institutions. Key areas of research include mental fatigue in soccer, tackling technique analysis in rugby, and virtual reality applications for hazard perception. He has secured over $1.5M in grants, including the 2024 EngAGE project combating social isolation in older adults. Scientific contributions include over 30 journal articles and 14 conference presentations. Notable awards include the 2016 Aspetar Excellence in Football Research Award and recognition for teaching innovation. Mitch currently supervises PhD candidates focusing on youth talent development and collective behavior in soccer. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Technology Sydney Doctor of Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium Bachelor of Human Movement Science (Honours), University of Technology Sydney Research Interests: Mitch's work centers on understanding and mitigating mental fatigue's effects on physical and cognitive performance. He applies this knowledge to optimize outcomes in sports, workplace safety, and defense. His recent projects include analyzing fatigue effects in youth soccer, handball, and swimming, as well as developing telehealth exercise physiology services for older adults. Grants & Funding: Mitch has secured funding for initiatives such as the EngAGE program ($631K), validation of hydration status methods ($15K), and equipment grants for metabolic and performance diagnostics. His collaborative projects address talent development in sports high schools and ecological mental fatigue assessment via the Footbonaut facility in Germany. Awards: 2022 Learning Design and Teaching Innovation Award 2019 DVC(A) Educator Innovation and Impact Award 2016 Aspetar Excellence in Football Research Award Labs/Teams: Dr. Smith leads the Fatigue Research and Assessment Group (FRAG), focusing on translational research to bridge lab findings and real-world applications in fatigue management.
Lia Voerman is a Lecturer in Didactics of High Expectations at the Knowledge Center for Talent Development at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences since June 1, 2020. She holds a doctorate from Utrecht University (2014) with a thesis on teacher feedback in the classroom. Her research focuses on didactics, specifically how teachers can stimulate learning through activating interaction, questioning techniques, and effective feedback. She explores how teacher expectations influence student learning, motivation, and opportunities, with particular attention to educational equity and reducing achievement gaps. Her work examines how teachers communicate expectations through their behavior and how this affects students from diverse backgrounds. Her publications and research consistently address the practical application of educational theory, particularly through her development of Didactic Coaching. Her recent work has focused on high expectations in the classroom, the Pygmalion effect, and effective teaching strategies for online environments. Scientific Awards: Audience Award at the NRO-VOR Practice Award (2016) for 'Didactic Coaching' book co-authored with Frans Faber Lia Voerman advises teachers on implementing effective didactic approaches through her own company and serves as chairman of the Didactic Coaching Foundation. She also holds an advisory appointment at Utrecht University. Her inaugural lecture on October 7, 2021 focused on how teachers communicate expectations to students and how this influences learning outcomes. She leads research projects including 'Building Self-Regulated Learning Together (MOZAIC)' and has developed approaches to help teachers foster critical thinking in students through strategic questioning and specific feedback rather than general praise.
Sinead O'Keeffe is a Research Fellow at the University of Limerick in the Faculty of Science and Engineering , specifically within the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering . Her research bridges the technical domain of optical fiber sensor development with critical applications in radiation therapy and sports medicine. Primary Research Themes Medical radiation dosimetry using optical fiber sensors Brachytherapy dose monitoring systems Sports injury prevention in Gaelic football and running Mental health literacy in rural farming communities Key Technical Contributions Development of scintillation-based dosimeters Characterization of perfluorinated polymer fibers 3D printed sensor systems for clinical and rehabilitation applications Interdisciplinary Applications Prostate cancer radiotherapy dose measurement Mental health intervention programs for athletes Work-family conflict analysis in Irish farming Email: sinead.okeeffe@ul.ie
Dr. Shane Ball is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science at the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. He completed his PhD in 2020 at the University of Sydney, focusing on movement demands and injury characteristics in university rugby union players. His current role includes leading Strength and Conditioning units and serving on the SPARTAN Network leadership Group for high-performance sport research collaboration. His educational background includes: PhD in Health Sciences, University of Sydney (2020) Shane's research centers on athlete performance , training load , and university athletes , with emphasis on physiological monitoring and injury prevention. His work investigates rugby union biomechanics, cricket performance metrics, and environmental impacts on athlete physiology. Key methodologies include longitudinal tracking, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to optimize training protocols and reduce injury incidence in student-athletes. Publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in rugby epidemiology, with recurring themes of movement analysis, workload-injury relationships, and gender-specific performance metrics. His research bridges academic theory with practical strength and conditioning applications across multiple team sports. His notable recognition includes: SSHS teaching award (2022) for 'Fostering a sense of belonging and motivating students to learn' in EXSS1040 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning As academic coordinator for EXSS1040, EXSS2037, and EXSS2039 units, Shane developed curriculum integrating evidence-based practice with hands-on coaching. His 2022-2024 role as Health Professions Education Lead shaped departmental teaching strategy. Current research projects examining sleep patterns in athletes, cricket biomechanics, and rugby hydration dynamics indicate ongoing funding through university research channels despite no explicitly named grants. Shane co-leads the SPARTAN Network connecting academic researchers with sports coaches, while maintaining Professional Level 2 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) for applied fieldwork with developing to elite athletes.
Christopher Mark McCosker is a Lecturer in Exercise Science at the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences , affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences . His research focuses on sports science, motor learning, and biomechanics, with a particular emphasis on ecological dynamics and coaching methodologies.
Kotryna Lewis is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work sits at the intersection of Sport Psychology, Behaviour Change, and Equity & Inclusion in sports. With dual expertise from academia and applied practice as a swimming coach and Sport Psychology Consultant, she actively works to dismantle gender constraints in sports through research, education, and advocacy. Current projects focus on gender equity in elite sports Chairs BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group Accredited curriculum designer for Sport Psychology programs Her research examines how masculine-dominated sports environments affect athlete wellbeing and performance. She applies qualitative methodologies to explore cultural constraints, while developing educational frameworks for inclusive coaching practices. Her publications span topics from youth swimming motivation to systemic barriers in elite athletics. Scientific honors include 2021 Faculty of Medicine and Health/New Academic Staff Funding Grant She supervises undergraduate, Honours, Masters, and PhD students, with a focus on Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. Her teaching portfolio covers Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, and Research Methods, meeting ESSA accreditation standards.
Minh Huynh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics within the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University. His work bridges statistical methodology with practical applications in sports science, biomechanics, and health research. Position: Senior Lecturer Institution: Monash University Department: Econometrics & Business Statistics School: Faculty of Business and Economics Dr. Huynh's research focuses on the application of statistical models to real-world problems in sports performance and human health. His primary interests include sports analytics, biomechanics of cricket and football, sleep science, and the impact of lifestyle factors on athletic recovery. He employs advanced quantitative methods to analyze player performance, injury risk, and recovery strategies. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, particularly in validating new technologies (such as AI-based speed tracking), meta-analyses on sleep and alcohol, and biomechanical assessments in cricket. The articles span high-impact journals in sports science and medicine, indicating a rigorous, peer-reviewed research trajectory with practical implications for coaching and athlete management. While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his work has been widely disseminated, appearing in 45 research outputs with significant media and academic attention, including coverage by over 100 news outlets and engagement on social platforms. Dr. Huynh collaborates extensively with researchers in sports science and medicine, suggesting active involvement in research teams and potential supervision of students, though no advisees are explicitly named. His research likely involves data-driven projects in sports performance labs or collaborative health studies. He has not indicated any part-time status, retirement, or former staff designation, and remains an active academic contributor.
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