Anoop T. Balachandran

Anoop T. Balachandran

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. | Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, FL

M.S. | Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

M.S. | Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), IL

B.Tech | Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India

CURRENT POSITION

Assistant Professor                                                                              August 2018 – Present

Family Nutrition & Exercise Science, Queens College, NY

Graduate Advisor                                                                                        August 2019 – Present

Exercise Science Specialization

Family Nutrition & Exercise Science, Queens College, NY

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

Postdoctoral Associate                                                                     October 2016 – July 2018 Institute on Aging, Dept. of Aging & Geriatric Research

University of Florida, Gainesville Area: Physical function in aging Mentor: Todd Manini, PhD

·         Supervised all aspects of 2 large NIH funded studies. CHORES XL(NIH/NIA) & PEAKS (NIH/NCI)

·         Prepared peer reviewed manuscripts and wrote grant proposals

·         Trained and mentored new staff and interns

Research Assistant                                                                         August 2012 –August 2016 University of Miami, FL (Max Orovitz Lab)

·         Conducted studies to improve body composition and physical performance in older adults

·         Developed study designs, recruited participants, collected data, conducted statistical analyses, and prepared manuscripts

·         Mentored and supervised research interns and volunteers.

Research Assistant                                                                         January 2006 – July 2007

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Muscle Physiology Lab)

·         Research focused on the molecular mechanisms behind muscle atrophy

 

Health & Fitness Coordinator                                               September 2007 – August 2012 University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie

·         Hired, trained, and evaluated personal trainers, group fitness instructors, & fitness staff

·         Designed and led fitness, strength, and nutrition clinics.

·         Mentor for health & fitness professions, member of graduate thesis committee & campus wellness committee

Personal Trainer & Fitness Room Attendant                           August 2002 ¬ January 2006 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), IL

TEACHING

Assistant Professor                                                                                August 2018 – Current

Queens College, NY

·         FNES 353: Physical Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (2018- Current)

·         FNES 342: Physiological Principles of Fitness (2019- current)

·         FNES 720: Exercise Physiology (Graduate) (2018- Current)

·         FNES 722: Nutrition, Exercise & Weight Control (Graduate) (2018-2021)

·         FNES 796: Research Methods in Exercise and Nutrition (Graduate) (2023-Current)

·         FNES 797: Independent study (Graduate) (2018-2024)

Co-Instructor                                                                                      August 2017 – July 2018

University of Florida, Gainesville

·         GMS-6485: Population-based Research on Aging – Online Course

·           Assist instructor in preparing curriculum, assignments, and grading

Instructor                                                                                  August 2013 – December 2016

University of Miami, FL

·         Kin 222: Exercise Physiology Laboratory (Neuromuscular) – lecture and laboratory class

·         Taught, prepared curriculum and assignments, and graded tests

 Instructor                                                                                      January 2002 – January 2004

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), IL

·         KIN 225 – Strength Training (Intermediate)

·         KIN 275 – Exercise Testing & Prescription.

·         Taught, prepared curriculum, and assignments, and graded tests

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Key: mentored students. GGraduate, UGUndergraduate

1.      Balachandran AT, Orange ST, Wang Y, Lustin RG, Vega AUG, Quiles N. (2024). Comparison of Two Popular Transducers to Measure Sit-To-Stand Power in Older Adults. PLOS One. In Press.

2.      Quiles NN, Uher D, Balachandran A, Ortiz A, Garber C. (2024). Comparison of Two Brief Physical Activity Questionnaires with Accelerometry in Ethnically Diverse Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 1(aop), 1-7. Citations: 0.

3.      Balachandran A, Wang Y, Szabo FUG, Watts-Battey CG, Schoenfeld BJ, Zenko Z, Quiles N. (2023). Comparison of traditional vs. lighter load strength training on fat-free mass, strength, power and affective responses in middle and older-aged adults: A pilot randomized trial. Experimental Gerontology, 178, 112219. Citations: 5.

4.      Balachandran A, Evans WJ, Cawthon PM, Wang Y, Shankaran M, Hellerstein MK, Qiu P, Manini T. (2023). Comparing D3-Creatine Dilution and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Muscle Mass Responses to Strength Training in Low-Functioning Older Adults. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, 78(9), 1591–1596.Citations: 5.

5.      Rosa A, Vazquez G, Grgic J, Balachandran A, Orazem J, Schoenfeld BJ. (2023). Hypertrophic Effects of Single-Versus Multi-Joint Exercise of the limb Muscles: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 45(1), 49-57. Citations: 8.

6.      Balachandran A, Steele J, Angielczyk DUG, Belio MU, Schoenfeld BJ, Quiles N, Askin N, Abou-Setta AM. (2022). Comparison of power training vs traditional strength training on physical function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 5(5), e2211623. Citations: 38.

7.      Quiles N, Balachandran A, Ortiz A. (2022). Longitudinal association between cardiometabolic comorbidities and physical activity in middle aged and older adults living with HIV. Experimental Gerontology, 163, 111797. Citations: 1.

8.      Balachandran A, Vigotsky AC, Belio MUUG, Quiles N, Mokkink LBC, Glenn JC. (2021). Validity, Reliability, and Measurement Error of a Sit-to-Stand Power Test in Older Adults: A Pre-Registered Study. Experimental Gerontology, 145, 111202. Citations: 21.

9.      Balachandran A, Gundermann DM, Walkup MP, King AC, Ambrosius WT, Kritchevsky SB, Pahor M, Newman AB, Manini TM. (2020). Association of Fish Oil and Physical Activity on Mobility Disability in Older Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 52(4), 859–867. Citations: 2.

10.  Handing EPC, Chen HC, Rejeski JC, Rosso AC, Balachandran A, King AC, Kritchevsky SBC. (2019). Cognitive function as a predictor of major mobility disability in Older Adults. Innovation in Aging, 3(2), 1-8. Citations: 9.

11.  Balachandran A, Gandia KUG, Jacobs KA, Streiner DL, Eltoukhy M, Signorile JF. (2017). Power training using pneumatic machines vs. plate-loaded machines to improve muscle power in older adults. Experimental Gerontology, 98, 134-142. Citations: 45.

12.  Balachandran A, Streiner DL, Signorile JF. (2017). Comment on “Sub-anesthetic Xenon Increases Erythropoietin Levels in Humans: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. Sports Medicine, 47(2), 379. Citations: 39.

13.  Leyva A, Balachandran A, Britton JC, Eltoukhy M, Kuenze C, Myers ND, Signorile JF. (2017). The development and examination of a new walking executive function test for people over 50 years of age. Physiology & Behavior, 171, 100-109. Citations: 7.

14.  Balachandran A, Martins MMUG, De Faveri FGUG, Alan O, Cetinkaya F, Signorile JF. (2016). Functional strength training: Seated machine vs standing cable training to improve physical function in elderly. Experimental Gerontology, 82, 131-138. Citations: 49.

15.  Balachandran A, Verduin CNUG, Potiaumpai MUG, Ni M, Signorile JF. (2016). Validity and Reliability of a Video Questionnaire to Assess Physical Function in Older Adults. Experimental Gerontology, 81, 76-82. Citations: 9.

16.  Leyva A, Balachandran A, Signorile JF. (2016). Lower-body torque and power declines across six decades in three hundred fifty-seven men and women: A cross-sectional study with normative values. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(1), 141-158. Citations: 30.

17.  Balachandran A, Signorile JF. (2015). How to improve reporting of the short physical performance battery scores. The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 70(12), 1595-1596. Citations: 9.

18.  Ni M, Signorile JF, Balachandran A, Potiaumpai M. (2015). Power training induced change in bradykinesia and muscle power in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 23, 37-44. Citations: 83.

19.  Ni M, Signorile JF, Mooney K, Balachandran A, Potiaumpai M, Luca C, Perry AC. (2015). Comparative impact of power training and high-speed yoga on motor function in older patients with Parkinson’s disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97(3), 345-354. e15. Citations: 129.

20.  Balachandran A, Krawczyk SNUG, Potiaumpai MUG, Signorile JF. (2014). High-speed circuit training vs hypertrophy training to improve physical function in sarcopenic obese adults: A randomized controlled trial. Experimental Gerontology, 60, 64-71. Citations: 162.

21.  Ni M, Mooney K, Balachandran A, Richards L, Harriell K, Signorile JF. (2014). Muscle utilization patterns vary by skill levels of the practitioners across specific yoga poses (asanas). Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(4), 662-669. Citations: 39.

22.  Ni M, Mooney K, Harriell K, Balachandran A, Signorile J. (2014). Core muscle function during specific yoga poses. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(2), 235-243. Citations: 70.

23.  Ni M, Mooney K, Richards L, Balachandran A, Sun M, Harriell K, Signorile JF. (2014). Comparative impacts of tai chi, balance training, and a specially-designed yoga program on balance in older fallers. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95(9), 1620-1628. Citations: 94.

BOOK CHAPTERS
Key: *indicates Invited

1.      Balachandran A* & Schoenfeld B. (2021). Chapter: Evidence-Based Practice in Personal Training. pp: 5-19. Advanced Personal Training: Science to Practice (2nd edition). Routledge Publishers

2.       Balachandran A* & Batrakoulis A. (2024). Chapter: Exercise Program Design. Weight Management and Obesity: A Professional’s Guide to Exercise and Programming. Human Kinetics. (In Press)

PRESENTATIONS
Key: *indicates Invited

1.      Balachandran A. Research in Exercise Science. Exercise Science Student Club, Queens College, NY, February 28, 2024.*

2.      Balachandran A. Navigating the Path to an Academic Career after your PhD. Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, FL, April 23, 2023 (Zoom)*.

3.      Balachandran A. Power Training and Testing in Older Adults: Where are we? ACSM Annual Meeting & World Congresses, Colorado, June 2, 2022.

4.      Balachandran A. Using Confidence Intervals to Interpret Results. Research Design and Statistics (Dental Residents), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, March 28, 2018*.

5.      Balachandran A. Fish Oil and Physical Function: Secondary Analysis of the LIFE study. LIFE Steering Committee Conference Call, University of Florida, Gainesville, June 6, 2017*.

6.      Balachandran A. Power Training in Older Adults. KIN Graduate Research Symposia Series, University of Miami, FL, October 23, 2015.

7.      Balachandran A. Why We Need an Evidence-Based Approach in Fitness. ULIFT Powerlifting Club, University of Miami, FL, December 10, 2015*.

8.      Signorile JF, Eltoukhy M, Potiaumpai M, Balachandran A. EMG and Weight Training with Sebastian the Robot. Mr. and Ms. South Miami NPC SomiClassic, Coral Gables, FL, September 5, 2015.

9.      Balachandran A. A Scientific Approach to Training for Muscle Growth. National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2012 Wisconsin State Clinic, Waukesha, WI, April 14, 2012.

10.  Balachandran A. Is Exercise the Magic Pill? University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wellness Week, December 5, 2011*.

GRANTS

Intramural

·         Principal Investigator: A Time-Efficient Strength Training Program in Older Adults. PSC-CUNY Research Awards (Traditional A). TRADA-55-312. Grant amount: $3,500. December 6, 2023. The purpose of the grant is to assess the efficacy of a novel time-efficient strength training program in older adults. Status: Funded.

·         Equipment Grant (Principal Investigator): Graduate Research Technology Initiative (GRTI),

CUNY. Grant amount: $18,000. August 2023. The goal of the project was to purchase 3 lower body pneumatic exercise equipment for research and teaching purposes. Status: Completed.

·         Principal Investigator: Validity and Reliability of Commercially Available Linear Position Transducers to Measure Sit to Stand Power in Older Adults. PSC-CUNY Research Awards (Traditional A). TRADA-52-167. Grant amount: $3,000. December 6, 2020. Status: Completed.

·         Principal Investigator: Can strength training reverse chair rise disability in low-functioning older adults? PSC-CUNY Research Awards (Traditional A). TRADA-53-297. Grant amount: $3,000. December 12, 2021. Status: Completed.

·         Principal Investigator: Effect of resistance training load on body composition, physical function, and strength in older adults. PSC-CUNY Research Awards (Traditional A). TRADA-51-220. Grant amount: $3,000. December 9, 2019. The purpose of the project was to compare the efficacy of a new lighter load strength training program to traditional resistance training in middle and older age adults. Status: Completed.

·         Equipment Grant (Principal Investigator): Graduate Research Technology Initiative (GRTI), CUNY. Grant amount: $48,000. December 6, 2018. The goal of the project was to purchase a DEXA unit to measure body composition for the upcoming projects and for teaching purposes. Status: Completed.

·         Principal Investigator: Effect of resistance training load on body composition, physical function, and strength in older adults. PSC-CUNY Research Awards (Traditional B). TRADB-50-123. Grant amount: $6,000. December 6, 2018. Status: Unfunded.

·         Equipment Grant (Principal Investigator): Comparison of high-velocity training using plate-loaded vs pneumatic machines on power and physical function in older adults. Tendo Sports Machines, Slovak Republic. Amount: $2,250.00. (September 2015). Status: Completed.

Extramural
·         Principal Investigator: Improving Strength Training in Older Adults. National Institute of Health Research Enhancement Award (R15). 1R15AG085170-01. Grant Amount: $300,000. September 1, 2023. The purpose of the project was to compare the efficacy of a lighter load strength training program to traditional resistance training in older age adults. Status: Funded.

·         Principal Investigator: Validity and reliability of a novel test to assess lower body power in older adults. National Institute of Health Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Pilot Project Award (SC2). 1 SC2 GM141926-01. Grant Amount: $300,000. September 1, 2021. The purpose of the project is to assess the validity and reliability of a new test to examine lower body muscle power in older adults. Status: Unfunded

·         Principal Investigator: Time Course Adaptations using Deuterated Creatine (D3Cr) Method.

University of Florida’s Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) and National Institute of Aging. P30AG028740. Grant Amount: $100,000. September 2017. The overall goal of the project is to evaluate the time course changes in muscle and physical performance using a novel method (D3-Cr) to measure muscle mass in low-functioning older adults. Status: Completed.

·         Principal Investigator: Smartwatch Assessment of Physical Activity and Dietary Intake in Homebound Elders. ILSI North America Technical Committee on Balancing Food & Activity for Health. Amount: $50,000. March 2017. The overall goal of the project was to develop a smartwatch designed to assess both activity and nutrition in older adults. Status: Unfunded (Top 5 out of 40 grants).

·         Postdoctoral Fellow: Evaluating D3-creatine dilution estimates of functional muscle mass due to weight loss and exercise in older adults who have obesity. National Institute of Health (RO1). (December 2017). The objective was to evaluate a new method of assessing functional muscle mass in low functioning older adults with obesity. Status: Unfunded.

POSTER/PEER-REVIEWED ABSTRACTS
Key: mentored students. GGraduate, UGUndergraduate

1.      Tan JAG, Quiles N, Balachandran A. Responsiveness of the Sit-to-Stand Test to Measure Lower Body Power. Greater NY Chapter ACSM Conference, NY, April 20th, 2024.

2.      Balachandran A, Wang Y, Lustin RG, Lewis AUG, Vega AUG, Quiles N. Comparison of Two Popular Linear Transducers to Measure Sit-to-stand Power in Older Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2024.

3.      Balachandran A, Wang Y, Watts-Battey CG, Szabo FUG, Schoenfeld BJ, Quiles N. Comparison of Light vs Moderate Load Strength Training on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Power in Middle-aged and Older Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2023, 55(9S).

4.      Manini T, Evans W, Cawthon P, Hellerstein M, Shankaran M, Balachandran A. Resistance Training Muscle Adaptations Using D3-creatine Dilution in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2023, 54(9S).

5.      Balachandran AT, Steele J, Angielczyk DG, Belio MUG, Quiles N, Schoenfeld B. Power Training Vs. Traditional Strength Training on Physical Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2023, 54(9S).

6.      Quiles N, Balachandran A, Ariza V, Ali R, Ortiz A. Comparison of The Exercise Vital Signs (EVS) Questionnaire with Accelerometry in People Living with HIV. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2022, 54(9S).

7.      Balachandran A, Vigotsky AC, Quiles NCQ, Belio MUUG, Angielczyk DG. Power Vs. Strength: Sit-to-stand Power Shows Greater Associations than Grip Strength with Performance Outcomes in Older Adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2021, 53(5).

8.      Miguel LMG, Balachandran A. Physical Activity-based Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2021, 53(5).

9.      Balachandran A, Belio M*, Angielczyk D*, Quiles N. Validity and Reliability of a Lower Body Power Test in Older Adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2020, 52(5).

10.  Balachandran A, Corbett DB, Wanigatunga AA, Lin B, Manini T. Metabolic Cost of Walking in Low Functioning Older Adults. American College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, May 28-June 1, 2018. (Poster Presentation).

11.  Balachandran A, Lin BG, Manini T. Dynapenia and Subsequent Serious Fall Injuries in Older

Adults. International Conference on Sarcopenia and Frailty Conference. Miami Beach, FL, March 1- (Poster Presentation).

12.  Balachandran A, Walkup M, Ambrosius WT, Kritchevsky SB, Pahor M, Newman A, Abby K, Manini T; LIFE study Investigators. Association of Fish Oil & Mobility Disability in Older Adults. 8th Annual Spotlight on Aging Research: Focus on Data Science. University of Florida Gainesville. April 27. (Poster Presentation).

13.  Balachandran A, Krawczyk SKUG, Potiaumpai MUG, Siegel JUG, Gandia KUG, Adeyemo AOUG, De Faveri FGUG, Dalal S, Pacheco M, Signorile JF. A Novel Progression Method for Power Training Based on Power Plateaus. American College of Sports Medicine, 61st Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, May 28-June 1, 2014.

14.  Rendos NK, Harriell K, Dowen KL, Balachandran AT, Jun H, Signorile JF. Comparison of Laboratory and Field Balance Tests in Healthy Adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2014; 46(5 Suppl): S2552.

15.  Ni M, Harriell K, Balachandran A, Mooney K, Signorile JF. Muscle Utilization Patterns Vary by Skill Levels of the Practitioners Across Specific Yoga Poses. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2014; 46(5): S113.

16.  Krawczyk S, Balachandran AT, Potiaumpai M, Seigel J, Gandia K, Adeyemo AO, Signorile JF. Time Course Changes in Power Output Between Upper Body and Lower Body Exercises After 7 Weeks of High Velocity Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2014; 46(5): S382.

17.  Potiaumpai M, Balachandran AT, Krawczyk SN, Gandia K, Signorile JF. Optimal Loads for Power Vary by Pneumatic Exercise Movement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2014; 46(5): S694.

18.  Ni M, Mooney K, Balachandran A, Signorile JF. The Comparative Effects of Tai Chi, Balance Training and a Specially Designed Yoga Balance Program on Balance Performances in Older Fallers. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2014; 62:S160.

19.  Heredia-Vargas H, Eltoukhy M, Asfour S, Figueroa Y, Jun H, Botross S, Biagioli B, Asfour Y, Balachandran A, Signorile JF. EMG Changes of Eight Muscles During the Performance of the Power Clean by Novice Lifters. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2013; 45(5):S489.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

·         American Council of Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer (T100747)

·         American Red Cross Certified CPR & First Aid Instructor (6169562)

·         Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) (200939725)

·         American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Member (730982) (2012 – Current)

·         ACSM Greater New York Regional Chapter Member. (2018 – Current)

·         ACSM Exercise Science Education Special Interest Group (2018 – Current)

AD HOC REVIEWER

·         Strength & Conditioning Journal, (NSCA) (2012 – Present)

·         Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, Associate Editor (NSCA) (2015- Present)

·         Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) (2016-present)

·         Experimental Gerontology (2016 – present)

·         PLOS ONE (2017 – Present)

·         Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences (2019-Present)

·         Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open (2021-Present)

·         Journal of Gerontology (2021-Present)

·         The Lancet – Healthy Longevity (2022- Present)

·         Journal of Sport & Science (2020- Present)

MEDIA INTERVIEWS
·         Weight training can be easy and still build strength. Here’s how”. July 19, 2023. The Washington Post. Link

·         More repetitions with lighter weights is key for middle-aged men, women July 21, 2023. WCBS NY

Radio. Link

·         Fit for the Ages. November 2021. Experience Life Magazine. Link

·         A Guide to Exercise at Any Age. May 24, 2018. Experience Life Magazine. Link

SERVICE
·         Department representative, Academic Senate, Queens College, 2018-2020.

·         Member, Search committee member for Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Queens College, 2021.

·         Member, Search committee member for Assistant Professor in Nutrition, Queens College, 2022.

·         Graduate Exercise Science Newsletter, 2023. Link

·         Associate Editor, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2016 – Present.

·         NIH Early Career Reviewer. Lifestyle Change and Behavioral Health section (LCBH), 2023 – Present.

·         Personal health and fitness site: www.exercisebiology.com (over 170 articles)

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
·         Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, FL, 2016.

·         Award of Academic Merit, Graduate School, University of Miami, FL, 2016.

·         Travel Award, ACSM Conference, University of Miami FL, 2014.

·         Research Support Award, School of Education, University of Miami FL, 2015.

·         NSCA Personal Trainer Executive Council- one of the five members., 2009-2011.

·         Grinter Fellowship, University of Florida, January 2006.

MENTORING & THESIS COMMITTTEE

·         Graduate Mentor, Jose Antonio. Responsiveness of the Sit to stand test to measure muscle power. Fall 23 & Spring 2024.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Andy Vega, Comparison of commercially available linear transducers to measure sit to stand power in older adults. Spring & Summer 2023.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Anika Lewis, Comparison of Commercially Available Linear Transducers to Measure Sit to Stand Power in Older Adults. Spring 2023.

·         Graduate Mentor, Renee Lustig, Comparison of Commercially Available Linear Transducers to Measure Sit to Stand Power in Older Adults. Summer 2022 – Fall 2022.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Esteban Caballero, Effect of Resistance Training Load On Strength, Hypertrophy, and Function: A Pilot RCT. Summer 2021 – Spring 2022.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Frank Szabo, Effect of Resistance Training Load On Strength, Hypertrophy, and Function: A Pilot RCT. Summer 2021 – Spring 2022.

·         Graduate Mentor, Paola Garcia, Effect of Resistance Training Load On Strength, Hypertrophy, and Function: A Pilot RCT. Fall 2021 – Fall 2021.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Aleksandr Arakelov, Effect of Resistance Training Load On Strength, Hypertrophy, and Function: A Pilot RCT. Fall 2021 – Fall 2021.

·         Graduate Mentor, Lenard San Miguel, Physical Activity-based Interventions for Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review. Fall 2020 – Spring 2021.

·         Graduate Mentor, Daniel Angielczyk, Power training vs traditional strength training to improve physical function in healthy, community-living older adults: Meta-analysis. Spring 2019 – Fall 2020.

·         Undergraduate Mentor, Mark Belio, Validity and Reliability of a Lower Body Power Test in Older Adults. Summer 2019 – Fall 2019.

·         Master’s Thesis Committee for Melanie Mertes. Food and Nutritional Science. University of Wisconsin-Stout. (2009)

·         Master’s Thesis Committee for Braden Sowle. Food and Nutritional Science. University of Wisconsin-Stout. (2011)

·         Mentored graduate student, Tanner Steinlicht from University of Wisconsin-Stout as part of his internship. (Fall and Spring 2011)

·         Mentored undergraduate student, Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa from University of Minnesota Morris as part of the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Program. (Summer 2013)

·         Mentored high-school students, Jason Wheelock and Karina Steel for the Summer Scholars program as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program. (Summer 2014)

·         Mentored high school students, Matthe Petrakis and Pablo Kurzan for the Summer Scholars program as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program. (Summer 2015)

·         Mentored undergraduate student, Maria Carolina Massoni Martins from Brazil as part of the county’s Scientific Mobility Program, named Science without Borders. (Summer & Fall 2015)

·         Mentored undergraduate students, Chelsea Verduin, Jordan Hirsch, Fredericho Faveri from University of Miami as part of their research internship (Fall 2015)

·         Mentored undergraduate students, Ilana Anmuth, Caitlin Anne Lowe, and Kylee Brea from University of Miami as part of their research internships (Summer 2016 & Fall 2016)

·         Mentored high-school students, Karla Cejas, Samone Cowart, and Renu Sara Nargund for the Summer Scholars program as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program (Summer 2016)