Kinesiology Department Grad Assistants + Fellows
Anson, Eric
Teaching Assistant/David H. Clarke Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Motor Control, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : I am a physical therapist and second year doctoral student studying with Dr. Jeka. My research interests are related to static and dynamic postural control in the presence of vestibular dysfunction and potential rehabilitation applications for persons with vestibular dysfunction.
Advisor : Dr. John Jeka
Batts, Callie
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Introduction : Callie is a third-year doctoral student in the Physical Cultural Studies program and a teaching assistant for KNES287 (Sport and American Society) and KNES293 (History of Sport in America). Her research interests include contemporary urban yoga culture, the links between sport and militarism, and the political mobilization of the sporting body.
Advisor : Dr. David L. Andrews
Bauer, Joy A
Teaching Assistant/David H. Clarke Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Introduction : Joy Bauer is a second-year doctoral student in the Physical Cultural Studies program and a teaching assistant for KNES 287--Sport and American Society. In her first year, she served as a teaching assistant for both KNES 287 and KNES 293 (History of Sport in America) in class and online. She plans to find her research niche in issues of the dialectical relationships between gender performances, politics, corporeality and elite sport.
Advisor : Dr. Jaime Schultz
Baum, Brian
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Biomechanics
Introduction : I am a PhD student in Biomechanics under the direction of Dr. Jae Kun Shim. I am interested in all aspects of biomechanics; however, my current research interests pertain to amputee locomotion. Using a combination of motion capture, material testing, and computer modeling, I am studying the mechanical properties of running-specific prostheses and the biomechanical adaptations that occur during running with these devices.
Advisor : Jae Kun Shim, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
Bernstein, Sam
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Bjork, Lori
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Aging, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Integrative Exercise Biology, Molecular Aspects of Exercise
Introduction : Lori is a second year Master's student under the direction of Dr. Hagberg. She is interested in understanding the effects of regular exercise and age on novel cardiovascular disease risk factors. Among these novel risk factors are markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) number and function.
Advisor : Dr. Hagberg
Bradberry, Trent
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Bulkley, Bartlett
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Bustad, Jacob
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : History of Sport and Physical Activity, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sociology of Sport, Health, and Physical Activity, Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : Jake is a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology.
Advisor : Dr. Damion Thomas
Cipriani, Kristin
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Clift, Bryan
Doctoral Student/David H. Clarke Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : Feminist Cultural Studies, Qualitative Research Design and Methods, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sociology of Sport, Health, and Physical Activity, Sport and Cultural Studies
Advisor : Dr. David Andrews
Collins, Jennifer
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Costanzo, Michelle
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Introduction : I am a first year Master student with Dr. Jane Clark. My undergraduate background is Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Now, I am researching on the sensory-motor model, especially on children's ability to adapt visual and acoustical information in upper and lower limbs movements, and on investigating whether there is transfer of learning from upper to lower limbs in children with developmental coordination disorder(DCD). My research also focuses on overflow study of finger force control in children who have DCD.
Advisor : Dr. Jane E. Clark
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Sport Psychology
Introduction : Jay Goldstein's research interests lie in the area of sport psychology. He examines social psychological factors related to the current youth sports environment (e.g., the interplay between athletes, coaches, and parents) by drawing upon theories and constructs from disciplines such as psychology, education and human development (socialization).
Advisor : Dr. Seppo Iso-Ahola
Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Member (2003 Present) North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Exercise (NASPSPA), Member (2003 Present)
Gollmann, Ashley
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Introduction : I am fascinated by gender and sexuality as they articulate with the construct of race. The areas of gender and sport and media text analysis have sparked my interest as well.
Advisor : Dr. Jaime Schultz
Guth, Lisa
NIH Trainee Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Aging, Exercise and Genomics
Introduction : My research interests are in the area of strength training, muscle physiology, and cancer. Here at Maryland, my work has focused on older adults and their responses to strength training, and their improvements in physical function. Currently, we are working on a project that examines genetic aspects that may be associated with muscle fatigue. In the future, I would like to continue to investigate the use of strength training to treat the side effects associated with cancer treatments, with the hopes of improving quality of life.
Advisor : Dr. Ben Hurley
Horowitz, Jonathan
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : I am starting graduate school this year at the University of Maryland in Physical Cultural Studies. I began my graduate studies in Summer 2009 by taking an overseas studies course in London through the University of Maryland on Sport and Culture in the Global Marketplace.
Advisor : Dr. David Andrews
Hsu, Jeffrey
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Huang, Junfeng
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Hunt, Carly
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Aging, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Integrative Exercise Biology, Molecular Aspects of Exercise
Introduction : I am a third-year Ph.D. student in exercise physiology under Dr. Hagberg's direction. I am interested in the cellular aspects of exercise as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease. The overall goal of my research is to determine the effects of exercise and physical inactivity on endothelial progenitor cell function.
Advisor : Dr. James Hagberg
Exercise Physiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Introduction : I am a first year PhD student in the Neuromechanics Lab and work with Dr Jae Kun Shim. My research areas are motor behavior and control, neuromuscular biomechanics, human motion analysis, Human Machine Interfaces and Human Computer Interfaces.
Kayes, Maureen K
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Introduction : Maureen is a Doctoral student in cognitive motor neuroscience in the Department of Kinesiology.Her research focuses on the effect of physical activity on cognition in aging with regards to APOE genotype.
Advisor : Dr. Bradley Hatfield
King, Bradley
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Developmental Motor Control, Motor Development, Motor Learning, Movement Disorders, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : I am a 4th year PhD student in the Motor Neuroscience Laboratory with Dr. Jane Clark.
Advisor : Dr. Jane Clark
Kleinhans, Jennifer A.
Masters Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Introduction : Li-Chuan is a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology and currently working with Dr. Hatfield in the Cognitive Motor Neuroscience lab. She is interested in the emotional impacts on brain dynamics and precision motor performance by utilizing psychophysiological methods. She received her B.S. in physical education and M.S. in exercise and sport science in Taiwan and had several years of working experience with children in elementary school.
Advisor : Dr. Brad Hatfield
Logan, David
Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : David Logan is a Research Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology and is enrolled in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program. He is currently working in the Neuromotor Physiology section at the Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome, IT.
Advisor : John Jeka, PhD
Jeka Lab Department of Kinesiology, UMD College Park, MD, USA; Lacquaniti Lab, Department of Neuromotor Physiology IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia Rome, Italy
Ludlow, Andrew
NIH Trainee Fellow, Kinesiology
Marshall, Mallory
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Mazala, Davi
Masters Student, Kinesiology
McBean, James
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Miller, Matt
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Exercise Psychophysiology, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : I am a graduate student in the Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science and a graduate assistant in the Department of Kinesiology
Advisor : Dr. Brad Hatfield
Mower, Ron
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Oh, Hyuk
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Oldham, Jessica
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Park, Jaebum
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Phillips, Jennie
Phillips Dissertation Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Introduction : Jennie has been a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology, and is now a Phillips Dissertation Fellow. Her research interests are child and adolescent fitness, sport participation, physical activity and obesity.
Prashad, Shikha
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Computational Motor Neuroscience, Movement Disorders, Neural Modeling
Introduction : I am a PhD student in the Neuroscience & Cognitive Science program and a graduate assistant in the Department of Kinesiology.
Advisor : Dr. Jose Contreras-Vidal
Scott, Ginny
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Sport Psychology
Introduction : Ginny Scott is a Master's student in the area of sport and exercise psychology. Her area of interest centers on the relationship between exercise and depression. She is also a teaching assistant for both activity classes and KNES360.
Advisor : Dr. Iso-Ahola
Shannon, Caitlin
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Sheppard, Ryan
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Solomon, Ghedem
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Sood, Suchi
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Venkatakrishnan, Anusha
Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Brain Machine Interaction, Computational Motor Neuroscience, Motor Learning, Movement Disorders, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : Anusha is a Doctoral student in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program.
Advisor : Dr. Jose Contreras-Vidal
