Faculty and Staff Directory

Faculty

  • Assistant Teaching Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • 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.
  • Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Research Interests

  • Autonomic Cardiovascular Control in Humans
  • Orthostatic and Simulated Orthostatic Stress
  • Traumatic Injury and Device Development
  • Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests

  • Mobility and postural control in aging and special populations
  • Ergonomics and design of built environments for special populations
  • Interim Department Chair, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Research Interests

  • Adaptations to exercise training
  • Functional losses following injury
  • Skeletal muscle function
  • Cycling biomechanics
  • Physiology education

Kelly Kamm

  • Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Endowed Assistant Professor
  • Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Affiliated Assistant Professor, Social Sciences

Research Interests

  • Rural health
  • Maternal and child health
  • Breastfeeding
  • Care-seeking behaviors
  • Hand hygiene
  • Social determinants of health
  • Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences
  • Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering

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
  • Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
  • Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Links of Interest

Lab Website

Research Interests

  • Cognitive Aging
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Motor Learning
  • Sensorimotor Control
  • Memory
  • Cognitive Control

Affiliated and Adjunct Faculty 

  • Manager, Aquatics
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Dean, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, Baylor University
  • Affiliated Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences, Cognitive and Learning Sciences

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
  • Director, Student-Athlete Wellness & Clinical Counselor
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Assistant Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete Academic Success
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Title IX Partner
  • Assistant Professor and Regional Clinical Coordinator, CMU DPT Program, MTU Satellite
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

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 
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Research Interests

  • Educational methods
  • Student engagement and experience
  • Student community development
  • Cross discipline holistic education
  • Coach, Head Volleyball
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
  • Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Director, Pre-Health Programs
  • Pre-Health Advisor
  • Affiliated Faculty
  • Biological Sciences & Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Specialties

  • Professionalism 
  • Human Physiology & Epigenetic Influences 
  • Diversity and Equity in Healthcare 
  • Sports Injury Prevention & Treatment 
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Site Coordinator, CMU DPT Program MTU Satellite
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

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

Jess Barish

  • Department Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Graduate Program Assistant, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Amy Evans

Amy Evans

  • Office Assistant, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Rachelle Gariepy

Rachelle Gariepy

  • Research and Budget Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Tayler Haapapuro

Tayler Haapapuro

  • Academic Advisor and Outreach Coordinator, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Degrees

  • BS in Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University
  • MS in Kinesiology, Michigan Technological University 
Craig Pellizzaro

Craig R. Pellizzaro

  • Director of Intramurals and Physical Education
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology