Kinesiology Department Grad Assistants + Fellows
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Molecular Aspects of Exercise
Advisor : Espen E. Spangenburg, Ph.D.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Center for Campus Life, Veteran Student Life; U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Alfini, Alfonso
GA, Kinesiology
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 fifth year doctoral student studying with Dr. Jeka. My research interests are related to static and dynamic postural control and gaze stability in the presence of vestibular dysfunction. I am also involved in projects addressing other balance related disorders with specific focus toward development of novel rehabilitation applications for individuals with vestibular dysfunction or any balance disorder.
Advisor : John Jeka, PhD
The Johns Hopkins University, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : History of Sport and Physical Activity, Qualitative Research Design and Methods, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sociology of Sport, Health, and Physical Activity, Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : I am a graduate student in the Physical Cultural Studies Program -- studying cause-related marketing, media, and sports (and their confluence with race and gender).
Advisor : Dr. Damion Thomas
NASSS, NASSH, Society for the Study of Communication and Sport
Bernstein, Sam
Doctoral Student, 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
Chen, Dapeng
Teaching Assistant , Kinesiology
Chen, Qingjian
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Biomechanics
Introduction : I completed bachelor degree in sports medicine in Nanjing, and obtained my master degree in biomechanics in Tennessee. Now I am a doctoral student under Dr. Shim, also a teaching assistant for KNES300 LAB 105,106,107,108 sections.
Advisor : Dr. Shim
Clevenger, Samuel
GA, Kinesiology
Clift, Bryan C.
Doctoral Student/David H. Clarke Fellow, Kinesiology
Corrigan, Kelsey
GA, Kinesiology
Du, Yue
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Ehtemam, Farzad
GA, Kinesiology
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)
Guth, Lisa
NIH Trainee Fellow, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Molecular Aspects of Exercise
Introduction : I am a doctoral student in Exercise Physiology and currently a teaching assistant for KNES 370 (Motor Development). My goal is to become successful in research and teaching, but at the same time, still enjoy life to the fullest!
Advisor : Dr. Espen Spangenburg
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Biomechanics, Brain Machine Interaction, Developmental Motor Control, Motor Development, Motor Learning
Introduction : I am Ehsan, a first year master student. I am particularly interested in rehabilitation robotics: merging robotics and AI with bio-mechanics and neuroscience in an attempt to design smart robotic solutions for paralyzed or amputees.
Advisor : Dr. Jane E. Clark
Kayes, Maureen K
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Aging
Introduction : I am a Doctoral student in cognitive motor neuroscience in the Department of Kinesiology.My research focuses on the effect of physical activity on cognition in aging with regards to APOE genotype.
Advisor : Dr. Bradley Hatfield
Kiernan, Dovin
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Koh, Kyung
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Kregling, Alissa
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Biomechanics
Introduction : I am a masters student in Kinesiology, researching the biomechanics and dynamic stability of locomotion in unilateral amputees, and I am a teaching assistant for KNES300.
Advisor : Dr. Jae Kun Shim
Neuromechanics Lab
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Exercise Intervention, Integrative Exercise Biology
Introduction : I am a third year doctoral student working under Dr. Hagberg. I am interested in cardiovascular exercise physiology. Specifically, I am interested in the role of physical activity on novel risk factors for cardiovascular disease, especially circulating angiogenic cells.
Advisor : Dr. James Hagberg
Lo, Li-Chuan
Doctoral 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.
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
Mazala, Davi A
PhD Student, Kinesiology
McBean, James
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Mower, Ron
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Oldham, Jessica
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. Jane Clark
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program
Presacco, Alessandro
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Russell , Bartlett
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Smith, Theresa
GA, Kinesiology
Tredway, Kristi
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : Feminist Cultural Studies, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : I am a doctoral student in Physical Cultural Studies. My area of research is women's sports. For my dissertation I will be focusing on women's professional tennis.
Advisor : Dr. Damion Thomas
Graduate Certificate student, Critical Theory; Graduate certificate student, Women's Studies
Venezia, Andrew
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : Qualitative Research Design and Methods, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sociology of Sport, Health, and Physical Activity, Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : Teaching Assistant in KNES 293-History of Sport In America, KNES 287-Sport in American Society, and instructs KNES 157O-Intermediate Weight Training
Advisor : Dr. David L. Andrews
