Faculty
Qing-Hui Chen
- Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology and exercise science.
- Neural mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders.
- Neural mechanisms of exercise training in regulating autonomic and cardiovascular function.
William H. Cooke
- Portage Health Foundation Endowed Professor of Preventative and Community Health, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Acting Chair, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- wcooke@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3389
- SDC 236D
Research Interests
- Autonomic Cardiovascular Control in Humans
- Orthostatic and Simulated Orthostatic Stress
- Traumatic Injury and Device Development
Carolyn A. Duncan
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- caduncan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2147
- SDC 121A
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Mobility and postural control in aging and special populations
- Ergonomics and design of built environments for special populations
Steven J. Elmer
- Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- sjelmer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2324
- SDC 121B
Research Interests
- Adaptations to exercise training
- Functional losses following injury
- Skeletal muscle function
- Cycling biomechanics
- Physiology education
Megan C. Frost
- Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- mcfrost@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3350
- SDC 231
Research Interests
- Nitric oxide releasing polymers
- Implantable sensors
- Biological response to polymeric materials
- Wound healing
- Antimicrobial and viral inactivation
Kelly Kamm
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- kbkamm@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1039
- SDC 236C
Research Interests
- Rural health
- Maternal and child health
- Breastfeeding
- Care-seeking behaviors
- Hand hygiene
- Social determinants of health
Zhiying (Jenny) Shan
- Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- zhiyings@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1757
- Dow 501
Research Interests
- Central Mechanism of Salt Sensitive Hypertension
- Brain Prorenin Receptor and Hypertension
- Brain Orexin System and Hypertension
- Stress and Neuroinflammation and Hypertension
- Neuronal Mechanism of Metabolic Syndrome
Kemmy Taylor
- Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Undergraduate Internship Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- kemmyt@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2839
- SDC 230
Professional Record
Owner, Clinician, Managerial Member, Superior Family Chiropractic, PLLC, Chassell, MI
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2001
- Undergraduate Pre-Medical Studies at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, 1998
Kevin M. Trewartha
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Graduate Program Director, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- kmtrewar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3206
- Meese Center 211
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cognitive Aging
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Motor Learning
- Sensorimotor Control
- Memory
- Cognitive Control
Affiliated and Adjunct Faculty
Eric Bausano
- Athletic Trainer
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- ejbausan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3070
- SDC Athletic Training Room
Ann Bengry
- Manager, Aquatics
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- ambengry@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2995
- SDC 120B
Jason R. Carter
- Adjunct Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Autonomic and Cardiovascular Control in Humans
- Neurovascular Responses to Mental Stress
- Sleep and Autonomic Activity in Humans
- Sex Differences and Sympathetic Activity
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Balance in Elite Athletes
Sarah Dowd
- Director, Student-Athlete Wellness & Clinical Counselor
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- sedowd@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3595
- SDC 220
Rhys Edwards
- Assistant Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete Academic Success
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Title IX Partner
- rhyse@mtu.edu
- 906-487-0914
- SDC 228
Caroline Gwaltney
- Assistant Professor and Regional Clinical Coordinator, CMU DPT Program, MTU Satellite
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- gwalt1c@cmich.edu
- 906-487-3244
- ATDC 302
Certifications
- American Board of Wound Management, Certified Wound Specialist
- American Physical Therapy Association, Credentialed Clinical
- Parkinson Wellness Recovery, Certified PWR! Therapist
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Chair-elect, Upper Peninsula District
- APTA section member of the Education and Home Health sections, Electrophysiology/Wound Care, and Geriatric sections/academies
- Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
Todd Hall
- Athletic Trainer
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Brett Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- bhhamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1965
- Dillman 104C
Research Interests
- Educational methods
- Spatial visualization
- Heat transfer
- Biomechanics
Matt Jennings
- Coach, Head Volleyball
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- mjenning@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2427
- SDC 215
Nate Larson
- Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- nelarson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1610
- SDC Athletic Training Room
Kevin Luke
- Director of Athletic Sales
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Suzanne Sanregret
- Athletic Director
- Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Korinne Umlauft
- Athletic Trainer
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Timothy Vayder
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Links of Interest
Cameron Williams
- Site Coordinator, CMU DPT Program MTU Satellite
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- cameronw@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2345
- ATDC 301
Teaching Interest
- Physical Therapy
- Clinical Orthopedics
- Human Pathophysiology
- Medical Science
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
- Orthopedic, Education, Geriatric, and Health Policy and Administration Sections Member of the APTA
Staff
Jess Barish
- Department Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- jebarish@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2725
- SDC 231
Rachelle Gariepy
- Research and Budget Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- rmgariep@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2341
- 300 ATDC
Tayler Haapapuro
- Academic Advisor and Outreach Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- tmhaapap@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3169
- SDC 229
Degrees
- BS in Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University
- MS in Kinesiology, Michigan Technological University
Craig R. Pellizzaro
- Director of Intramurals and Physical Education
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- crpelliz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3040
- SDC 202B