Graduate Student Directory

Sarah

Sarah Aslani

  • PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Research Interests

  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Attention
  • Motor learning
  • BCI

Education

  • BS Biomedical Engineering, AmirKabir University, Iran
Nathan Balok

Nathan Balok

  • MS Student, Kinesiology

Research Interests

  • Exercise Physiology 
  • Motor Learning

Education

  • BS, Human Biology, Michigan Technological University, 2023
Michael Bates

Michael Bates

  • MS Student, Kinesiology

Research Interests

  • Resistance training and its use for injury prevention
  • Motor learning and control
  • Exercise as medicine

Education

  • BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2022
  • Minor, Pre-Health Professions, Michigan Technological University, 2022
Abigail Brooks

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

Xinqian (Sherry) Chen

  • PhD Candidate, Integrative Physiology

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

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

Jordan Ferguson

  • MS Student, Kinesiology

Research Interests

  • Sports performance
  • Injury prevention
  • Application of biomechanics in strength and conditioning 
  • Physiological adaptations through resistance training 

Education

  • BS, Sports and Fitness Management, Michigan Technological University
  • CSCS Ceritified
Tyler Hampton

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

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

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

Blake Hewitt

  • MS Student, Kinesiology

Research Interests

  • Exercise physiology
  • Motor development

Education

  • BS, Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University, 2023
Kate Meister

Kate Meister

  • MS Student, Kinesiology

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

Greg Miodonski

  • PhD Student, Integrative Physiology

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

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
Oluwatosin Oyeniran

Oluwatosin I. Oyeniran

  • PhD Student, Integrative Physiology

Research Interests

  • Autonomic Cardiovascular Control in Humans
  • Orthostatic and Simulated Orthostatic Stress
  • Traumatic Injury and Device Development
    Physiology (Medical) Education

Education

  • MS, Human Physiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 2016
  • BS, Human Physiology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2011
Alex Rondorf

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

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

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