Most of my current research interests are related to the prevention of obesity and type II diabetes.
Expertise: Exercise Science
More specifically, I am currently researching the utilization of optical body fat scanners for digital anthropometry and estimation of percent body fat. I have also completed numerous research projects investigating the effects of exercise training, nutritional interventions, and aging on the physiological adaptations and biochemical mechanisms involved in the regulation of metabolism, body composition, insulin sensitivity/glucose uptake, weight loss and weight management. Additional research interests of mine include the effects of caffeine on anaerobic exercise performance and pain perception. Below is a summary of my current projects:
- The AVATAR Study: Validation of digital anthropometric measurements of 3D virtual models and development of a prediction algorithm for percent body fat
- Impact of Body Fat Testing on Body Esteem
- Utilizing virtual 3D avatars to improve body self-perception assessments
- Energy system specific analytical techniques for Wingate anaerobic capacity tests
