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Ruoli Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal Modeling
• Medical Imaging Techniques
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Ruoli Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Mechanics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds a BEng (2004) from Southeast University and MSc/PhD (2007/2012) in Engineering Mechanics from KTH. Her research focuses on biomechanical methodologies for neuromusculoskeletal systems, combining medical imaging, musculoskeletal modeling, and optimization. She leads projects on digital twins for neurorehabilitation and PelvicMIM for childbirth-related injuries. She is a member of the Promobilia MoveAbility Lab and affiliated with the Division of Paediatric Neurology at Karolinska Institutet. Awards include the ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award (2023) and Docent title in Biomechanics (2022). Her research interests include in vivo muscle morphology quantification, neural-muscle interaction, and wearable sensor technologies. She teaches courses like Biomechanics of Human Movement and oversees degree projects in Engineering Physics and Mechanics. Major grants include funding from Stiftelsen Promobilia, Carlssons Stiftelse, and the Swedish Research Council. Her lab develops non-invasive methods to estimate muscle neuromechanics, with applications in clinical assessment and biofeedback-based rehabilitation. Current projects address personalized medicine in neurorehabilitation and real-time musculotendon parameter estimation.

Stacey Ackerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Knee Joint Mechanics
• Musculoskeletal Health
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Stacey Acker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on biomechanical analysis of knee joint mechanics, particularly in high flexion postures such as squatting and kneeling. Specializing in musculoskeletal health and occupational ergonomics, her work addresses knee osteoarthritis risk factors and biomechanical adaptations in diverse populations. She leads the Biomechanics of Human Mobility Lab, investigating ergonomic interventions and workplace safety through advanced kinematic and kinetic analysis. Education background: Not explicitly listed in provided texts but inferred through her academic role and research focus. Research interests include quantifying joint loading during occupational activities, developing predictive models for musculoskeletal injury risks, and optimizing postural biomechanics through footwear and ergonomic design. Her recent studies examine thigh-calf contact mechanics, muscle activation patterns, and the impact of safety footwear on knee mechanics. Key findings from her work suggest that high flexion postures significantly influence knee joint loading, with implications for cultural practices and occupational safety. She has contributed to understanding how biomechanical parameters like knee adduction moments correlate with cartilage morphology in osteoarthritis patients. Lab/Team: Director of the Biomechanics of Human Mobility Lab, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving biomechanical modeling and clinical applications.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomechanics
• Neuromuscular Systems
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Jongsang Son is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on neuromuscular systems, biomechanics, and rehabilitation engineering, with an emphasis on understanding muscle mechanics and developing interventions for neurological conditions like stroke. His work integrates experimental and computational methods, including electromyography (EMG), mechanomyography (MMG), and machine learning. Key research areas include muscle contractile properties in vivo, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and the application of AI-driven models for motor impairment assessment. He leads a NIH-funded project (2022–2024) investigating motor unit mechanics and muscle properties. Collaborations span biomechanics, rehabilitation robotics, and neurological disorders. Publications highlight studies on joint torque prediction using BiLSTM networks, scaling of leg muscle architecture, and eccentric contraction training effects on balance. His contributions bridge basic science and clinical applications, aiming to improve mobility and recovery for patients with neuromuscular impairments.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Robotics
• Neural Engineering
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Giacomo Severini is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at University College Dublin, Ireland. He holds a MSc in Electronic Engineering (2008) and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2012) from Roma Tre University. His postdoctoral research included roles at Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in the USA. His work focuses on applying robotics to upper/lower limb rehabilitation, with contributions to muscle synergy analysis and tremor suppression systems. He participated in the EU-FP7 'TREMOR' project (2008–2011). Key research areas include EMG signal processing, cortico-muscular coherence, and rehabilitation technology. His projects emphasize clinical applications such as functional electrical stimulation and real-time movement intent detection. He has published widely in journals like IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, and conferences including the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK). His work also extends to bio-inspired neural models for tremor control and wearable robotic systems for mobility assistance. Lab affiliations include BioLab³ at Roma Tre University and the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Hospital. His research integrates robotics, neuroscience, and biomechanics to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Current efforts center on synergy-based approaches to movement analysis and robotic-assisted therapies.

• Ecotoxicology
• Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships
• Pollution Monitoring
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Melek Türker Saçan is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğaziçi University. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Boğaziçi University and leads research in ecotoxicology and chemometric modeling. Her work focuses on QSAR/QSTR modeling, pollution monitoring, and algal toxicity assessment. Recent projects include computational assessments of fullerene derivatives and toxicity modeling of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Publications emphasize predictive toxicology, with trends in nanomaterial ecotoxicity, computational methods for chemical risk assessment, and interdisciplinary approaches combining cheminformatics and environmental science.

Matthew Strattonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Nutrition
• Nutritional Interventions
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Matthew Stratton is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at the University of South Alabama's Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, housed within the College of Education & Professional Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Texas Tech University (2022), an M.S. in Applied Exercise and Health Sciences from Kennesaw State University (2019), and a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico (2017), where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Outstanding Exercise Science Graduate Award. His research focuses on nutritional interventions, supplementation, and exercise performance optimization. Key areas include the effects of intermittent fasting on body composition and exercise adaptations, molecular responses to supplements, and improving measurement methodologies for body composition (e.g., bioimpedance, 3D imaging). He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and is certified as an ACSM-EP, CISSN, and CSCS. Recent work examines sleep supplements for menopausal women, breakfast timing effects on resistance training performance, and specialty diets' adherence strategies. His articles frequently address bioelectrical impedance validity, autophagy responses to exercise, and supplement efficacy. Scientific Awards: M.S. with Honors, B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Exercise Science Graduate Award Teaching focuses on active learning in Exercise Physiology and Sport Conditioning courses. His work bridges applied research (e.g., supplement testing) and clinical practice (e.g., Parkinson's symptom mitigation via non-contact boxing). Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research on dietary interventions and body composition measurement, collaborating with sports nutrition organizations and academic peers.

Jlenia Toppiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• EEG Signal Processing
• Brain Connectivity
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Jlenia Toppi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. With a background in Biomedical Engineering (B.Sc. and M.Sc. summa cum laude from University of Rome, Ph.D. from University of Bologna), she leads research at the Neuroelectrical Imaging and BCI Laboratory, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, focusing on EEG signal processing, brain connectivity modeling, and graph theory applications in cognitive and clinical neuroscience. Education: B.Sc. Clinical Engineering (2006), M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering (2009), Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering (2013) Awards: IEEE EMBC Student Paper Finalist (2012), Young Bioingegneria Award (2012), IEEE EMBS Best Poster (2011) Her research develops advanced EEG methodologies for brain mapping and dynamic connectivity estimation , applied to disorders of consciousness, stroke rehabilitation, and social neuroscience. She pioneered hyperscanning EEG for interpersonal brain-to-brain analysis and contributed to BCI systems like RECOM and The Promotoer. Recent publications highlight her work on hybrid BCI rehabilitation , muscle synergy extraction , and multi-modal assessment of therapeutic interventions . She serves as editor for Computation and Mathematical Methods in Medicine and collaborates with international projects including Horizon 2020.

Joan M Eckersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Nutrition
• Dietary Supplements
• Exercise Performance
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Dr. Joan M Eckerson is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions within Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research program centers on the intersection of nutrition, exercise physiology, and human performance, with particular expertise in dietary supplements like creatine. She investigates their effects on athletic performance, body composition, immune function, and therapeutic applications in clinical populations. Her research interests span: Exercise Nutrition : Efficacy of ergogenic aids (creatine, pre-workout supplements) on athletic outcomes Clinical Applications : Mitigating chemotherapy-induced muscle wasting and cardiotoxicity using creatine/creatinine Physiological Assessment : Developing and validating performance tests (e.g., 3-min rowing test for VO2max estimation) Dietary Interventions : Impact of meal composition on satiety, nutrient intake, and metabolic health Gender-Specific Physiology : Nutritional needs and supplement responses in female athletes across the lifespan. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong trends in exercise oncology and the immunomodulatory effects of creatine . Her work demonstrates increasing focus on clinical applications beyond athletic performance, particularly using creatine/creatinine to counteract doxorubicin toxicity in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Methodologically, she employs diverse techniques from cellular models (myoblasts) to athlete testing and dietary intervention studies. Dr. Eckerson maintains an active role in scientific dissemination, regularly presenting findings at major conferences including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She also engages in public science communication through radio appearances discussing dietary supplements.