Ph.D. STUDENT

Motor Neuroscience

I am on a journey to explore the boundless domains of human movement and performance. I am an international student from Taiwan, but I have been in Texas since my undergraduate study. I obtained BS in exercise physiology from Baylor University and MS in kinesiology from Texas Christian University. Before starting my master program, I was a strength and conditioning coach for youth and adults. While I was a coach, I was constantly amazed by the complexity and adaptability of human body and movement. As time went on, I had more and more questions than answers, which motivated me to pursue more and more knowledge. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, cycling, and lifting weights.

Research Interest: I am interested in the dynamic of human movements, and apply these knowledges in performance enhancement, physiological states detection, and decision making.

Favorite Planet: Fitness 🙂

Ideal Superpower: Absolute wisdom

Favorite Candy/Sweet: Vanilla ice cream on a warm chocolate chip cookie in a skillet pan

Would go viral for: Making funny faces when I get scared

PH.D. STUDENT

Exercise Physiology/Athletics

I spent about five years of my childhood living in Belgium before moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where I have spent the majority of my life. I completed my undergraduate and Master’s degree in Exercise Science from University of South Carolina. That experience not only taught me about the body and some of what we know about how it works, but also created more questions as I got further involved with athletics. While I was a Gamecock, I was able to work in a biomechanics lab as well as work in several different roles within athletics, most notably as a strength and conditioning intern, Volleyball student manager and graduate assistant, and as a Head of Operations for the Beach Volleyball team. I have always been passionate about exercise and sport as well as the factors that impact injury or performance. In my free time, you will find me at the gym, cooking, napping with my bulldog Lulu, or doing something outside. As Confucius wrote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Research Interest: To identify and fill existing holes in the literature for the application of isometric performance tests, with a particular interest in the isometric belt squat. My secondary research interest involves human muscle activation patterns.

Favorite Planet: Mars

Ideal Superpower: Teleportation

Favorite Candy/Sweet: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Would go viral for: My storytelling skills

B.S. STUDENT

Howdy, my name is Michael Young, and I am from The Woodlands, TX. I came to College Station to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Texas A&M. In my free time I play the guitar and practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! I have an interest in leveraging the fundamental principles of kinesiology to explore additional diagnostic tools within a clinical environment, aiming to enhance the assessment of an individual’s well-being.

Favorite Planet: Mercury

Ideal Superpower: Super Speed

Favorite Candy/Sweet: Brownies

Would go viral for: Drifting in a golf cart

B.S. STUDENT

Howdy! My name is Elliott and I’m from Paris, Texas. Yes, there’s an Eiffel Tower, yes there’s a cowboy hat on it, and yes, I’m proud of it. I’m an undergrad student here at A&M pursuing a degree in Motor Behavior, hoping for a future in occupational therapy to help give a better future to those who need help. My favorite thing to do is to help others, and Kinesiology gives me the perfect opportunity to guide people to learn to love life again through movement! My favorite things to do besides school are to binge watch shows, grilling, and spending time with my dog!

Favorite Planet: Earth is pretty cool

Ideal Superpower: Being able to fly

Favorite Candy/Sweet: Literally anything

Would go viral for: My dog, she’s better than your’s 🙂

HONORARY MEMBER

I grew up in a military home, so we moved around a lot but I call a little town named Pace, FL home. When I’m not studying or working, you can normally find me with my nose in a book, baking and cooking way too much food, hiking, at the gym, laughing at my own cheesy jokes, or finding some DIY project to keep me busy. I first fell in love with the field of kinesiology when I was a junior in high school. I was in a Sport Medicine class and my dad took me to the gym a lot in our free time and I absolutely loved learning how and why my body was moving the way it was as well as how to prevent and treat any sports related injuries.

Favorite Planet: Neptune

Ideal Superpower: Talking to animals

Favorite Candy/Sweet: Peanut Butter Snickers, Twix, and Sour Patch Watermelon

Would go viral for: All the things I bake