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 third 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 other balance related disorders with specific focus directed toward development of potential rehabilitation applications for persons with vestibular dysfunction.
Advisor : Dr. John Jeka
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
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
Research 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
Clift, Bryan C.
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 L. Andrews
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 : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Biomechanics, Exercise Intervention, Motor Control, Motor Development, Motor Learning, Movement Disorders, Physical Activity Intervention, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : I am a PhD candidate 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 factors, cognitive psychology and human computer interaction(HCI). My current research is focused on understanding how the central nervous system (CNS) controls the pressing and prehensile movements of a complex system like the human hand. Specifically, I am studying the role of different sensory feedback mechanisms in performing maximal and sub maximal force production tasks with the hands.
Advisor : Dr Jae Kun Shim
Neuromechanics Lab.
Kayes, Maureen K
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Aging
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
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 of locomotion, and I am a teaching assistant for KNES300 sections 101, 102, 103, and 104.
Advisor : Dr. Jae Kun Shim
Research Areas : Exercise Physiology
Research Focus : Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Exercise Intervention, Integrative Exercise Biology
Introduction : I am a first 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
Miller, Matthew Walker
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Exercise Psychophysiology, Sensorimotor Integration, Sport Psychology
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
Hatfield Lab
Department of Kinesiology; Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Mower, Ron
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Oh, Hyuk
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Oldham, Jessica
Doctoral Student, Kinesiology
Pangelinan, Melissa
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Research Focus : Developmental Motor Control, Motor Control, Motor Development, Motor Learning, Movement Disorders, Sensorimotor Integration
Introduction : I am a 5th year Ph.D. student in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program under Drs. Jane Clark and Brad Hatfield.
Advisor : Drs. Jane Clark and Brad Hatfield
Cognitive Motor Neuroscience Lab (Motor Development Team)
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program
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. Jane Clark
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program
Presacco, Alessandro
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology
Russell , Bartlett
Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : Feminist Cultural Studies, History of Sport and Physical Activity, Social Injustices and Inequalities, Sport and Cultural Studies
Introduction : I am a first-year doctoral student in Physical Cultural Studies. My area of research is professional tennis, especially during the Civil Rights era, 1958-mid 1970s. My primary interests in general are tennis, surfing, World Cup, Shakira, and, of course, women in sports. My spare time is spent with my partner, a tenured faculty member at St. Mary's College of Maryland, and our daughter. We live in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Advisor : Dr. Damion Thomas
Venezia, Andrew
Doctoral Student, 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
Research Areas : Physical Cultural Studies
Research Focus : 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
