Present | Assistant Professor, University of North Florida ‐ Department of Physical Therapy, Brooks College of Health | |
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2016 - 2022 | Assistant Research Director of the Movement and Neurosciences Center, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Lincoln, NE ‐ Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering | |
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2021 | Adjunct Faculty Member, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ‐ Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences | |
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2020 | Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE ‐ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine | |
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2015 - 2015 | Coordinator, Sports Biomechanics Research Volunteer Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE ‐ Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory | |
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2009 - 2014 | Graduate Teaching Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA ‐ Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy | |
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2012 - 2013 | Research assistant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA ‐ Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy | |
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2009 - 2009 | Instructor of Record. Biological Dysfunctions, Physical Activity and Health, University Centro Universitario Claretiano, Batatais, SP, Brazil ‐ Department of Physical Education | |
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2007 - 2009 | Physical Therapy Orthopedic Private Practice, Mogi das Cruzes, Sp, Brazil | |
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2004 - 2006 | Undergraduate teaching assistant, Kinesiology, University of Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil ‐ Department of Physical Therapy | |
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2001 - 2004 | Professional Basketball Athlete, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil | |
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1994 - 1996 | Professional Basketball Athlete, Valtra Tratores, Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil | |
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1994 - 1996 | Professional Basketball Athlete, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil | |
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Disciplines
Grants
2017 - 2019 | Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot for Autonomous Rehabilitation Assistance in Daily Living Tasks for Spinal Cord Injury Patients. |
University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Seed Grant - 10-8878 | |
Role: Research Scientist | |
$150,000 | |
2017 - 2018 | Pediatric ICARE Fitness Project and Research |
Barbara Gard (Family Foundation) | |
Role: Research team member | |
$10,000 | |
2013 - 2017 | A Novel Pediatric Gait Rehabilitation Device. |
National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. - 1R21HD074820 | |
Role: Research Scientist | |
$398,344 | |
2013 - 2016 | Development of a Pediatric Intelligently Controlled Assistive Rehabilitation Elliptical (Pedi ICARE) Training System to Promote Walking and Fitness in Children with Physical Limitations. |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living - 90IF0060 | |
Role: Research Scientist | |
$606,000 | |
2012 - 2013 | Development of Postural Strategies in Children during Deceleration of Running |
North American Society for the Psychology of Sports and Physical Activity, NASPSPA | |
$2,000 | |
2012 - 2013 | The Development of Postural Strategies in Children |
James H. Zumberg Research and Innovation Fund | |
Role: Research Scientist | |
$27,000 | |
2007 - 2009 | Menstrual Cycle Influence on Knee Electromyographic Activity and Kinematics during the Single Leg Drop Landing. |
Foundation of Assistance in Research from the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) | |
$18,135 | |
2005 - 2006 | Cross-Sectional Study of the Prevalence of Pain and Temporomandibular Discomfort and the Quality of Life of an Elderly Population |
Undergraduate Project Scientific Research Grant, Institutional Program of Scientific Initiation Scholarships / National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (PIBIC/CNPq) | |
$2,400 | |
2004 - 2005 | Pain and Injury Prevalence in Young Basketball Athletes and Quality of Life Assessment |
Undergraduate Project Scientific Research Grant, Institutional Program of Scientific Initiation Scholarships / National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (PIBIC/CNPq) | |
$2,400 |
Honors and Awards
- 2017: Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitations Research (TIGRR) Workshop, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- 2012: Award for Excellence in Teaching in the category of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, academic year 2012-2013. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- 2006: Honorable Mention. Poster presentation at the III International Dental Congress, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
- 2001: Outstanding Senior Sports Medicine Student Award, Christian Heritage College, San Diego, CA.
- 2000-2001: National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Scholar-Athlete Award
- 2001-2001: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award
- 2001: Christian Heritage College Athletic Program Senior Award, San Diego, CA.
- 1999-2001: All-Golden State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Award
2015 - 2015 | Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ‐ Department of Athletics | |
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2009 - 2014 | PhD, University of Southern California ‐ Biokinesiology | |
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2007 - 2008 | M.S., Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil ‐ Master of Science in Physical Therapy | |
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2004 - 2006 | B.S, University of Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil ‐ Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy | |
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1999 - 2001 | B.S., Christian Heritage College, San Diego, CA ‐ Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology | |
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1997 - 1999 | A.A.S, Grossmont Community College, San Diego, CA | |
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