Meet our Researchers

Hannah earned a master’s degree in the biological sciences at UB. Her research project determined the impact of dehydration on cognitive function, simulating a wrestling tournament.

Sofia graduated from Florida State University with a BS in dietetics and graduated with an MS in clinical nutrition at the University at Buffalo. In the HEAT Lab she researched how nutrition impacts heat acclimation. Outside of academics, she enjoys exploring Buffalo’s restaurants and coffee shops and hiking in the Adirondacks. In the future, she plans to work as a clinical dietitian in Western New York.

After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at UB, Joe completed his Master’s degree in Exercise Science. He received funding from the Mark Diamond Research Fund to test the efficacy of worker recommendations in hot conditions to maintain worker health, specifically looking at the effects of different work/rest cycles on thermoregulation. Outside of the lab, Joe plays Ultimate Frisbee, enjoys fitness, and has a passion for tea. He now works as a research technician in the HEAT Lab, running grant funded projects.

Matt completed his Master’s of science in Exercise Science from UB in 2021.  During his time in the lab, he investigated factors associated with high school athletic training services provided to student-athletes across the United States, including the presence of a football team.

Kara graduated from the UB Athletic Training Program in 2021. She created and led a study funded through the Wilderness Medical Society regarding exertional heat stroke treatment options for wildland firefighters in a remote setting, with the manuscript is in review for publication.

Keiona graduated from the UB Athletic Training Program in 2021. She created and led a study funded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association to optimize cold water immersion cooling rates for exertional heat stroke patients.

Jonathan graduated from UB with a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2020. He received funding from the Mark Diamond Research Fund to determine the efficacy of NIOSH guidelines in mitigating heat strain in workers.

Morgan is an exercise science student with a plan to become a physical therapist. She is learning in the HEAT Lab to develop her own project regarding the relationship between fatigue and proprioception.

Rachel is an exercise science student on the Pre PT track at the University at Buffalo, learning what research has to offer. She is working with multiple study leaders in the HEAT Lab and CRESE to learn the ins and outs of research.

Isabella is a UB Biomedical Science student working on a project to determine musculoskeletal injury risk in female Warfighters during ruck marching. She is also learning about scientific writing by leading a manuscript regarding cold water immersion best practices for exertional heat stroke patients.

Kevin is a UB Biological Sciences student working on a project to determine musculoskeletal injury risk in female Warfighters during ruck marching.

Prasiddhi graduated from the UB Biological Sciences Honors Program in 2023. She received UB Experiential Learning Network funding for her senior project to compare energy expenditure in female Warfighters during ruck marching between two pack loading structures.

Triniti graduated from the UB Biological Sciences Honors Program in 2021. Her senior project studied the optimization of cold water immersion to enhance cooling rates for exertional heat stroke patients.

Gabriela is an exercise science undergraduate student who completed a practicum in the HEAT Lab. She focused on updating and improving the community facing content on this website!