Dr Benjamin Miller-Mills | Kinesiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Benjamin Miller-Mills | Kinesiology | Best Researcher Award

PhD Benjamin Miller-Mills , University of Southern California,United States

Dr. Benjamin Miller-Mills is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor at the University of Queensland, specializing in human movement and nutrition sciences. His work focuses on implicit motor learning, particularly in relation to auditory and visual feedback. With extensive experience in both research and teaching, Dr. Miller-Mills has contributed significantly to the fields of cognitive neuroscience and motor control.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, 2023
    Dissertation: Implicit Motor Learning to Perturbed Visual and Auditory Feedback
  • Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology, U.C. Berkeley, 2016
    Concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience

Experience đź’Ľ

  • Assistant Professor, University of Queensland, Department of Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences (Jul 2023 – Jan 2024)
    Coordinated and designed course materials for Motor Control and Learning (NEUR2530) and Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement (NEUR3733).
  • Research Assistant, U.C. Berkeley, Department of Psychology (Jan 2017 – Aug 2018)
    Conducted MRI, fMRI, and EEG research, and initiated tDCS/sleep research.
  • Research Assistant, Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Jan 2017 – Jan 2018)
    Operated MRI equipment and scanned subjects with autism and attention disorders.
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Queensland (Jan 2019 – Jun 2023)
    Facilitated lectures and workshops in various psychology and neuroscience courses.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Miller-Mills’ research interests center around implicit motor learning and adaptation to sensory feedback, including both auditory and visual modalities. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience with practical applications in motor control and rehabilitation.

Awards 🏆

Note: There are no specific awards listed in the provided information.

Publications đź“š

  1. Miller-Mills, B., McAnally, K., Leow, L., Keane, B., Grove, P., & Carroll, T.J.
    “Implicit Audiomotor Adaptation.” Neuroscience (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.08.026
  2. Keane, B., Reuter, E., Manzone, J., Miller-Mills, B., Leow, L., Welsh, T.N., & Carroll, T.J.
    “Enhanced neural representation of reach target direction for high reward magnitude but not high target probability.” PsyArXiv (2023). https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.12.13.571560

 

 

Maryam sasanfar | Physical education | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Maryam sasanfar | Physical education |  Best Researcher Award

Maryam sasanfar at shiraz university, Iran 

 

Maryam Sasanfar is a seasoned physical education expert, coach, and researcher with extensive experience in sports science, particularly in exercise physiology and competitive sports. With a solid educational background and numerous contributions to the field, Maryam has established herself as a respected figure in the world of physical education and sports coaching. Her work spans various roles, including personal training, coaching national teams, and presenting research at international conferences.

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Education

Maryam Sasanfar holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education with a focus on exercise physiology from Shiraz University, International Branch, completed between 2008 and 2010. Her thesis explored the physiological and psychological effects of competitive anxiety on female athletes. Additionally, she has two Bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education from Islamic Azad University, Tehran-center (2004-2006) and the Branch unit (2000-2002).

Research Focus

Maryam’s research primarily revolves around the physiological and psychological impacts of exercise on athletes. Her Master’s thesis, “The Effect of a Race Session and Competitive Anxiety on Blood Uric Acid and Cortisol Changes in Female Athletes,” delved into how competition influences stress markers in athletes. Her work also examines the effects of different exercise modalities, such as aerobic exercise, water walking, and yogic exercise, on anxiety and endorphin levels in young women.

Professional Journey

Maryam has a diverse professional background that includes roles as a personal trainer, coach, and university instructor. She has served as the coach of Iran’s National Women’s Hockey Team and the Fars Province Hockey Team, showcasing her leadership in sports coaching. Her teaching experience includes positions at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and conducting coaching courses in Tabriz and Zahedan. Additionally, she has managed and trained clients in gym settings, both in-person and online.

Honors & Awards

Throughout her career, Maryam has been recognized for her contributions to sports and physical education. She has been invited to numerous national hockey camps and participated in various national tournaments, earning accolades such as first place in Armenia’s friendly hockey matches in 2005 and second place in the Indoor Hockey Tournament in Zanjan in 2003. Her role as a coach and referee in multiple sports has also garnered her significant recognition.

Publications Noted & Contributions

Maryam has presented her research at several prestigious international conferences. Notable presentations include:

  • “Comparison of influence of aerobic exercise, in water walking and yogic exercise, on β-endorphin and anxiety in girls” (2010, Antalya, Turkey)
  • “Comparison of anxiety between students of physical education & sport science and other students in Iran” (2010, Antalya, Turkey)
  • “Comparison of anxiety between professional and amateur players of pankration” (2011, Antalya, Turkey)
  • “Comparison of anxiety between professional players of pankration and kickboxing” (2011, Antalya, Turkey)

These contributions highlight her focus on understanding and mitigating anxiety in athletes through various physical activities and competitive scenarios.

Maryam Sasanfar’s extensive research and practical experience in physical education and sports science make her a valuable asset to the field, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications in sports coaching and athlete training.