Faculty
- 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.
- Department Chair, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- wcooke@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3389
- SDC 231
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
- 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
- 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
- Portage Health Foundation Endowed Assistant Professor
- 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
- Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated 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
- 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
- Athletic Trainer
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- ejbausan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3070
- SDC Athletic Training Room
- Manager, Aquatics
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- ambengry@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2995
- SDC 120B
- Dean, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, Baylor University
- Affiliated 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
- Director, Student-Athlete Wellness & Clinical Counselor
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- sedowd@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3595
- SDC 220
- 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
- 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
- Athletic Trainer
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- bhhamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1965
- Dillman 104C
Research Interests
- Educational methods
- Student engagement and experience
- Student community development
- Cross discipline holistic education
- Coach, Head Volleyball
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- mjenning@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2427
- SDC 215
- Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- nelarson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1610
- SDC Athletic Training Room
- 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
- kemmyt@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3585
- Dow 715
Links of Interest
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
- 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
- Graduate Program Assistant, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- jebarish@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2725
- SDC 231
Amy Evans
- Office Assistant, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- amye@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2715
- 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