
Sarah Aslani
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- saraasla@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2127
- Harold Meese Center 212
Advisor
Research Interests
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Attention
- Motor learning
- BCI
Education
- BS Biomedical Engineering, AmirKabir University, Iran

Nathan Balok
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Exercise Physiology
- Motor Learning
Education
- BS, Human Biology, Michigan Technological University, 2023

Michael Bates
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
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Resistance training and its use for injury prevention
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Motor learning and control
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Exercise as medicine
Education
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2022
- Minor, Pre-Health Professions, Michigan Technological University, 2022

Abigail Brooks
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Exercise physiology
- Physical activity and memory
- Exercise and attentional processes
Education
- BS, Physiology, Michigan State University, 2022

Xinqian (Sherry) Chen
- PhD Candidate, Integrative Physiology
- xinqianc@mtu.edu
- Dow 521 ESE
Research Interests
- The role of orexin system on stress-induced hypertension in rats
- Neuroinflammation and hypertension
- Neural mechanism of Exercise training on stress-induced hypertension
Education
- MS, Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 2020
- BS, Biological Sciences, Shenzhen University, 2019

Felix Cottet-Puinel
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Altered cognitive abilities during exercise
- Periodization of training in aerobic sports
Education
- Undergraduate Degree, Université Grenoble Alpes, France

Jordan Ferguson
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Sports performance
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Injury prevention
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Application of biomechanics in strength and conditioning
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Physiological adaptations through resistance training
Education
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BS, Sports and Fitness Management, Minchigan Technological University
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CSCS Ceritified

Tyler Hampton
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Impacts of resistance training on sports performance and wellness
Education
- BS, Sports and Fitness Management, Michigan Technological University 2022
- Minor Business Michigan Technological University 2022

Lily Hart
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Environmental design effects on human mobility
- Gaze behavior in various lighting conditions
- Cognitive demands on postural control within special populations
Education
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2022
- Minor, Psychology, Michigan Technological University, 2022

Ashley Hawke
- PhD Student, Integrative Physiology
Research Interests
- Application of Exoskeletons for Safe Patient Handling
- Evaluation of Intervention Methods for Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Roofers
- Occupational Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
- Neuromuscular Function & Dysfunction
Education
- MS, Exercise Science, Northern Michigan University, 2019
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2016
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2016

Blake Hewitt
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Exercise physiology
- Motor development
Education
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2023

Kate Meister
- MS Student, Kinesiology
- kdmeiste@mtu.edu
- SDC 236
Research Interests
- Vision health in the underserved elderly
- Clinical quantification of deep tendon reflexes (DTR)
Education
- BS, Human Biology, Michigan Technological University, 2023
- Minor, Pre-Health Professions, Michigan Technological University, 2023

Greg Miodonski
- PhD Student, Integrative Physiology
- gjmiodon@mtu.edu
- Dow 414
Research Interests
- Autonomic Regulation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Neural Mechanisms of Heart Failure
- Pathogenesis of Congestive Heart Failure
Education
- MS, Kinesiology, Michigan Technological University, 2022
- BS, Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 2019

Armando Motz
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Physical activity as a vital sign
- Use of resistance training in injury rehabilitation
Education
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2023

Alex Rondorf
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Exercise and human nutrition
- Molecular exercise physiology
- Strength and conditioning
Education
- Master's of Business Administration, Michigan Technological University, 2023
- BS, Human Biology, Michigan Technological University, 2022
- Minor, Pre-Health Professions, Michigan Technological University, 2022
- Minor, Psychology, Michigan Technological University, 2022

Gracie VanLangevelde
- MS Student, Kinesiology
Research Interests
- Clinical applications between deep tendon reflexes and concussions
- Altered cognitive functions due to brain injuries
- Visual and vestibular rehabilitation
Education
- BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2023

Kyle Wehmanen
- PhD Student, Integrative Physiology
Research Interests
- Human locomotion
- Novel training techniques to optimize human performance
- Environmental effects on human performance.
Education
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2018
- MS, Exercise Science, University of Utah, 2014
- BS, Exercise Science, University of Utah, 2011