Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Companies can greatly benefit from working with experts in the field of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. These professionals can provide valuable insights and expertise in various areas such as research, product development, and marketing. By collaborating with an academic researcher in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, companies can enhance their understanding of musculoskeletal health, improve the design and effectiveness of sports equipment and medical devices, develop evidence-based treatment protocols, and create targeted marketing campaigns to reach the sports and fitness industry.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine include Dr. Everson A Nunes, Ph.D., Gwendolyn Thomas, Ph.D., CSCS, USAW-L1, Sheila Monfared, Ph.D., Jason Keeler, PhD, Dr. Haikun Huang, Ph.D., Boki Wang, Ph.D., Chandrakanth Emani, Luke Connelly, Ayse Oktay, and Trevor Shepherd Mafu.

Dr. Everson A Nunes, Ph.D.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
19 Years Experience
Post-Doctoral Fellow at McMaster University | former Associate Professor - Physiological Sciences
Education

Universidade Federal do Paraná - Campus Centro Politécnico

PhD, Physiological Sciences / December, 2009

Curitiba

Universidade Federal do Paraná - Campus Centro Politécnico

BSc - Human Nutrition / December, 2007

Curitiba

Universidade Federal do Paraná - Campus Centro Politécnico

MSc, Physiological Sciences / March, 2005

Curitiba
Experience

McMaster University

Post Doctoral Fellow / September, 2019Present

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow / September, 2015August, 2016

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Associate professor / October, 2013April, 2022

Assistant Professor / October, 2010September, 2013

Universidade Federal do Paraná

Post-Doctoral Fellow / December, 2009September, 2010

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (40)
skeletal muscle
nutrition
physical activity
obesity
cancer
And 35 more
About
Dr. Everson A Nunes is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in the field of physiological sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a focus on Physiological Sciences from Universidade Federal do Paraná in 2009, after completing a BSc in Human Nutrition and an MSc in Physiological Sciences. He also holds a specialization in Exercise Physiology and a BSc in Biological Sciences from Universidade Federal do Paraná. Dr. Nunes has a strong background in research, having completed two post-doctoral fellowships at McMaster University and Universidade Federal do Paraná. He has also held positions as an associate professor and assistant professor at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and his research focuses on the effects of exercise and nutrition on physiological processes in the human body. In addition to his research, Dr. Nunes is also a dedicated educator. He has taught at various universities in Brazil, including Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Universidade Gama Filho, Faculdades Integradas Espírita, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, and Faculdade do Litoral Sul. He is known for his dynamic teaching style and his ability to engage students in complex physiological concepts. Dr. Nunes is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Nutrition, the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, the Canadian Nutrition Society and the Brazilian Society of Physiology. He is also a regular speaker at national and international conferences, sharing his expertise and research findings with colleagues and students. Overall, Dr. Nunes is a highly qualified and experienced professional in physiological sciences, metabolism, cancer and nutrition. His dedication to research and education makes him a valuable asset to any institution.

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Gwendolyn Thomas, Ph.D., CSCS, USAW-L1

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
17 Years Experience
Resistance Exercise Physiologist/Performance Enhancement/Optimizing RE Prescription
Education

University of Connecticut

Ph.D., Kinesiology (Exercise Endocrinology, Exercise Physiology, Resistance Exercise) / May, 2010

Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America

University of Connecticut

M.A., Strength and Conditioning / May, 2007

Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
Experience

Penn State University

Assistant Research Professor / September, 2019August, 2023

Principal Investigator of the Exercise Prescription Lab. The lab (PI: Thomas) conducts interdisciplinary and translational research on chronic diseases, publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Transform population health outcomes through data, analytics, and actionable insights. Chair the regulatory review board, overseeing IRB Administration, running meetings, and approving research protocols. Expertise in institutional, FDA, and Federal regulatory work.

Penn State Integrative Physiology

Faculty Member / September, 2019Present

Faculty Member In Integrative Physiology

Syracuse University

Assistant Professor / August, 2016August, 2019

Independent Principal Investigator: Assumed responsibility for all research studies conducted in my lab, including but not limited to oversight and training of research assistants (25), training of research assistants (30), and generating independent, high quality, reproducible results. Responsible for the management and integrity of design, conduct and reporting of the research project and for managing, monitoring and ensuring the integrity of collaborative relationships. Curriculum Committee Chair:Led Curriculum Committee and Departmental Leadership to develop Master’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning through certifying agency, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (31)
resistance exercise
obesity
breast cancer
chronic disease
inflammation
And 26 more
About
My work has focused on how we can use data to support decisions to individualize monitoring to optimize human performance.  My work has demonstrated that a one size fits all approach is not the way to optimize performance in any setting.  My monitoring approach is one that utilizes a network physiology paradigm, which focuses on nonlinear dynamic interactions. In my athlete monitoring I focus on leveraging EMA and wearables; biological sampling and resistance exercise and conditioning prescribed to elicit a specific biological response.    Additionally, as a practitioner it is important to understand the limitations of athlete monitoring, which is another area research and practice has focused.  This is an important skillset that is currently being utilized by the in a project entitled “Integrating mHealth and Physical Function to Develop a Predictors of Injury and Optimal Performance Model in Special Military Operators “with the Rangers in the 3/75 Ranger Battalion.  This approach is one that quantifies factors such as dosage variables of training and lifestyle factors (sleep, nutrition, life stress).  Using this data, we are working on individualizing acute training sessions to optimize readiness and performance enhancement.   During my time at Syracuse University, I was the professor of record to teach the NSCA CSCS preparation course and lead the strength and conditioning program.  We were developing a master’s in exercise science and I was in the process of working on certification with the NSCA.  We also worked closely with athletics to secure strength and conditioning assistantships to allow for student funding.  I am currently on several NSCA committees, which include the Education and Women’s Committee (next certification cycle).    I am particularly adept at all phases of the athletic performance enhancement and these experiences have given me expertise in evidence based program design, linear and non-linear periodization, exercise endocrinology, resistance exercise physiology and acute and chronic training readiness and non-training parameters

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Sheila Monfared, Ph.D.

5 Years Experience
Specialist in Psychology, Human Factors, and Social Engineering: Delivering Impactful Research Solutions in academia and Industry
Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral, Human Factors / August, 2020

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Florida State University

Sports Psychology / January, 2018

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Tehran University

Master of Science, Kinesiology

Tehran
Experience

Saddleback College

Strategic Planning Consultant / November, 2023Present

● An Advisory Board Member, contributing to strategic planning at Academic Center of Excellence – Cyber Defense. ● Facilitate collaborations with academic and industry partners, relying on effective communication and skills. ● Collaborate in writing grant proposals to acquire funding for cyber competitions, and internships. ● Built a women club at the intersection of leadership and cybersecurity to fill the gender gap disparity. ● Oversee the lifecycle of students' projects from inception (topic selection) to culmination (final submission) by setting and managing expectations, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to academic standards.

Innisghtful

Research Scientist / July, 2020September, 2023

● Recruited for expertise in research and collaborated with a cross-functional team of 6 engineers to validate an AI-driven wristband enhancing mental health self-awareness by Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Linguistic Processing (NLP), contributing to the product's key feature. ● Ensured project compliance with IRB, HIPAA, and FDA guidelines for 2 projects, mitigating regulatory risks and aligning with industry standards for each. ● Collaborated with the CEO and 2 other scientists to co-author a $500K grant proposal from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

TD Bank

Senior Research Analyst / October, 2021December, 2022

● Worked as a Senior Design Analyst in an Agile team, driving product development of COF (card on file) from conceptualization to release, including managing project closure activities and gathering lessons learned for continuous improvement. ● Applied human factors expertise to evaluate and refine designs from a customer perspective, providing design insights to a cross-functional team of 13 experts. ● Assisted in holding a workshop with stakeholders to gather expectations translating into design requirements. ● Designed and executed complex survey using Qualtrics, to gather insights from 1800 customers for new feature implementation, aiding in informed decision-making for the Agile team.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (13)
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Nephrology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Applied Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
And 8 more
About
Sheila Monfared, Ph.D. is a seasoned researcher and consultant with specialized expertise in human factors and sports psychology. Her advanced degrees in Sports Psychology from Florida State University and Human Factors from Georgia Institute of Technology equip her with a unique skill set that bridges the gap between technology and human performance. Sheila's Master of Science in Kinesiology from Tehran University further complements her holistic approach to enhancing performance and mental health. In her professional career, Sheila has excelled in roles such as Strategic Planning Consultant at Saddleback College and Research Scientist at Innisghtful, focusing on research and interface design. Her extensive research experience in cognitive ergonomics and human-computer interaction allows her to provide tailored solutions to individuals and organizations. Sheila's passion lies in using her diverse knowledge to drive success and innovation. Whether optimizing sports performance or enhancing user experience, she is dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential.

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Jason Keeler, PhD

13 Years Experience
Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with a broad knowledge of human physiology focused in sport, exercise, and environmental physiology.
Education

University of Kentucky

Ph.D. Exercise Physiology , Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

University of Kentucky

Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning, Graduate School

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

University of Kentucky

M.S. Exercise Physiology , Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
Experience

Indiana University

Postdoctoral Fellow / December, 2020Present

Kentucky State University

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science / August, 2017January, 2021

University of Kentucky

Graduate Teaching Assistant / August, 2011May, 2017

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (13)
exercise physiology
tactical population health and performance
integrative physiology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
And 8 more
About
Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and human research. Currently, I am a postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Zachary Schlader's Environmental and Integrative Physiology Lab at Indiana University School of Public Health. Prior to coming to IU for a post-doc, I was an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Exercise Science at Kentucky State University, where I also served as the Faculty Senate President. My research has culminated in a myriad of conference presentations, abstracts, and journal articles with primary focuses on integrative physiology, tactical population physiology, and student health. In 2021, I received the President’s Award for Best Overall Oral Presentation at the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Meeting (2021) and was awarded the Environmental & Exercise Physiology Section Dr. Charles (Tip) Tipton Postdoctoral Research Award from the American Physiological Society (2022). My current research interests are focused on tactical population health/performance, splenic adaptations to environmental stimuli, and cognitive function during varying environmental stimuli. I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

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Dr. Haikun Huang, Ph.D.

4 Years Experience
Chief Technology Officer at Great Victory Legends
Education

UMass Boston

Ph.D, Computer science / June, 2020

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Experience

Great Victory Legends

Chief Technology Officer / October, 2021Present

George Mason University

Postdoctoral Researcher / July, 2020Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (26)
Computational Design
Graphics
Vision
VR/AR/MR
Cognitive Science.
And 21 more
About
Dr. Haikun Huang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UMass Boston and is a postdoctoral research fellow at George Mason University. His graduation thesis was titled AI-driven Computational Design Tools For Synthesizing Human-centric Design and won the Umass Boston year's graduate program award. With a strong background in AR/VR/MR, computational design, graphics, HCI, and vision, he is passionate about applying artificial intelligence techniques to create innovative 3D content creation tools and virtual experiences.   Dr. Huang has published his research in prestigious conferences such as IEEE VR and ACM CHI, and his work has been recognized with a Best Paper Honorable Mention Award at CHI 2019. He is also an active reviewer for IEEE VR and CHI, contributing to advancing these fields. From 2017 to 2023, he has successfully published 21 papers, which have been cited more than 470 times. In the first half of 2023 alone, it was cited more than 180 times. At the same time, his h-index is 12, and i10-index is 15.   In addition to his academic achievements, he has years of industry experience, particularly in the game development sector. He has also been a columnist for popular game development forums in China, where he shared his expertise and insights with fellow developers.   He has also served as a teaching assistant for various computer science courses, including Computer Games Programming, Computer Vision, Programming in C, and (Computer Architecture and Organization at UMB. These experiences have allowed him to hone his teaching skills and effectively communicate complex concepts to students.   As a co-founder and CTO of Great Victory Legends, he gained valuable experience leading technical teams and developing cutting-edge solutions. He is confident in bringing this expertise into the classroom and providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.   He also runs his studio as a freelance and sells the tools on Unity Asset Store. The tools he develops are all about practical tools to improve development efficiency. UPython 3 Pro is his masterpiece. It provides real-time communication between Unity and Python. It was used in the research projects he was involved in. AR/VR researchers deeply love it.

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Chandrakanth Emani

14 Years Experience
Research Scientist at MaxGene BioScience
Education

Osmania University

Ph D, Genetics and Plant Molecular Biology, Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Department of Genetics / March, 1997

Hyderabad

University of Pune

M.Sc., Biochemistry, Biochemistry / May, 1991

Pune

Nizam College

B.Sc. Genetics, Zoology, Chemistry, Genetics / May, 1989

Hyderabad
Experience

Western Kentucky University

Associate Professor / January, 2010September, 2023

Teaching and research in plant molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, biochemistry and bioinformatics

Research Scientist - MaxGene BioScience / October, 2023Present

R&D - CRISPR editing and genetic engineering

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (16)
Plant Molecular Biology
Phytopharmaceuticals
Agrigenomics
Genetics
Agronomy and Crop Science
And 11 more
About
•I am a Research Scientist of Crop Transformation at MaxGene Bioscience. In a research career spanning 26 years, I was a Junior Research Fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation, a doctoral fellow of the Hindustan Ciba-Geigy (presently Syngenta), and a post-doctoral fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation. <br> •My current research expertise - Plant Genetic Engineering, plant-based pharmaceutical compounds as integrative treatment options for cancer, mammalian and plant tissue culture, agrigenomics, bioinformatics aimed at molecular evolution of cancer protein domains, and phytoremediation to reclaim cultivable land near oil fields. •My transferable research skills - molecular biology, cancer biology, phytopharmaceuticals, plant biotechnology, and bioinformatics On the personal side....I am a natural storyteller and more specifically a "Science Storyteller" and am passionate about promoting citizen science. I am also a bibliophile (I read books with any interesting subject...my favorites being THE DOUBLE HELIX (by James Watson), THE COMPLETE WORKS OF O. HENRY, ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE, THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO GALAXY, and THE FOUNTAINHEAD....in that order!!!). My free time is devoted to the three M's...MUSIC, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, and MOVIES.

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Luke Connelly

25 Years Experience
Professor of Health Economics, The University of Queensland, CBEH
Education

University of Queensland

PhD, School of Economics / June, 1999

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Master of Economic Studies, School of Economics / December, 1993

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Economics), School of Economics / November, 1991

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Experience

The University of Bologna

Professor

The University of Queensland

Professor of Health Economics / May, 2015Present

Professor of Health Economics and Associate Director / January, 2008August, 2015

Associate Professor and Associate Director / May, 2003December, 2007

Queensland University of Technology

Senior Lecturer in Economics / May, 2000April, 2003

Lecturer / January, 1998April, 2000

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (43)
Health economics
insurance
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Human Factors and Ergonomics
And 38 more
About
Luke Connelly is Professor of Health Economics at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health. He also holds a Professorial appointment (part-time) at The University of Bologna, to which he was appointed in 2017 via the Italian “Direct Call” ([link](https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/luke.connelly/en)) process. In 2019 he was appointed as Honorary Professor at The University of Sydney. His main interests are in health economics and insurance economics and the effects of institutions (including legal constructs) on incentives and behaviour. He has also worked in other fields of applied microeconomics, including education economics and transport economics. His publications include papers in *Review of Income and Wealth*, *Health Economics*, *Journal of Health Economics*, *Journal of Risk and Insurance*, *Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance*, *Accident Analysis and Prevention*, *Journal of Law and Medicine*, *Journal of Clinical Epidemiology*, *European Journal of Health Economics*, *International Journal of Health Economics and Finance*, *Social Science and Medicine*, *Economic Papers*, *Economic Analysis and Policy*, *Journal of Transport Economics and Policy*, *Labour Economics*, *Economics and Human Biology* as well as in a range of clinical journals, including *Lancet*. Luke has served on a number of public committees including the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), which advises the Australian Minister for Health on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and extant listings on Australia's Medicare Benefits Schedule. He has extensive service on other public committees and taskforces as well as extensive teaching and consulting engagements with industry. Over his career he has been a chief investigator on research grants and contracts totalling more than $67m. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of European Journal of Health Economics and the International Journal on Environmental Research and Public Health. He is a member of the International Health Economics Association's Arrow Awards Committee, which awards an annual prize in honour of Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow for the best paper in the field. He is currently Guest Editor (with Christophe Courbage) on a Special Issue of the Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance on Insurance and Emerging Health Risks. His current research interests include health service innovations to improve the health of people with chronic kidney disease(CKD). Ongoing interests include the economics of disability and insurance, compensable injury compensation schemes, and the determinants of health. Luke enjoys and has considerable experience teaching economics and health economics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In 2014 he was awarded the School of Economics Distinguished Teaching Award for his teaching on UQ's Master of Health Economics Program. In July 2016 and July 2019 he also taught summer schools in Health Economics and the Economics of Insurance at The University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Over the past 10 years he has been a chief investigator on grants totalling more than $70m.

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Ayse Oktay

9 Years Experience
Assoc. Prof., Yildiz Technical University
Education

Gebze Institute of Technology

PhD, Computer Engineering / July, 2011

Gebze

Fatih University

MS, Computer Engineering / September, 2006

Istanbul

Fatih University

BS, Computer Engineering

Istanbul
Experience

Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor / September, 2021February, 2024

Yapay Nazar Inc.

Data Scientist, co-founder / May, 2015June, 2022

 Visual Reality Based Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation System (2017-2022): Worked on several projects for computer-guided physiotherapy and serious games with various sensors with Becure Inc. Adopted machine learning and deep learning algorithms for monitoring patients. Developed a facial emotion recognition model.  Market Shelf Analysis (2012-2015): Co-founded a start-up named Yapay Nazar Inc. for detection and counting the FMCGs in retail shelves using machine learning and image processing methods. Developed a mobile application for shelf detection and FMCG detection.  Managed a team of 5 employees.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Other Research Expertise (35)
Medical image analysis
Computer vision
Machine learning
Pattern recognition
Data science
And 30 more
About
Experienced academic and researcher specializing in data science and computer vision, with a proven track record in academia and industry. Proficient in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Image Processing, with published many works recognized by over 1000 citations in peer-reviewed publications. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.  Advocate for teamwork, effective communication, and mentorship.

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Example Orthopedics and Sports Medicine projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine?

Research on Injury Prevention

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Product Development for Rehabilitation

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Performance Enhancement Strategies

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Clinical Trial Design and Analysis

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Marketing and Branding in the Sports Industry

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