UNO Biomechanics

Congratulations to Joseph, Alli, Narges, and Jania!

⚾ While the CWS put baseball in the spotlight last week, local media toured the UNO Pitching Lab, where students and faculty shared how this cutting-edge facility is helping athletes elevate performance and reduce injury. Learn more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03tbszc0

@UNOBiomechanics researchers have made strides in understanding how humans rely on pink noise for nearly every movement. For Kolby Brink, a doctoral student, being part of this research team has uncovered his passion for solving problems to help people. | heyor.ca/Hgeamw

ICYMI: Assistant Dean Nick Stergiou, PhD was recently interviewed by KIOS about the expansion of the Biomechanics Research Building and what it means for the community. 🔗 kios.org/live-and-local…

Congratulations to Dr. Anastasia Desyatova on receiving an NU Collaboration Initiative grant for her project "Assessing the Effects of Complete Thoracic Aorta Restoration on Left Ventricle and Aorta". Collaborators include Drs. Jason MacTaggart and Michael Moulton from UNMC.

Congratulations to our current students! We see some UNO Biomechanics alumni on there too 👀

We're hiring! The UNO Department of Biomechanics is looking for an Assistant Professor with expertise in cardiovascular biomechanics. Apply here: unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/21353

We can't wait to see how this view changes with the next addition of the Biomechanics Research Building!

Color matters. 🌈 When Team Zuniga 3D prints prosthetic arms for kids, they let them choose the color—because having a say in how it looks can make a real difference. A prosthetic that reflects their personality is one they’re more likely to use every day!

Congratulations to the inaugural recipient of the Ali Zolfaghari Sichani Memorial Award, Sayed Ahmadreza Razian. Sayed is a 4th-year doctoral student whose research focuses on cardiovascular biomechanics. Learn more about the award: bit.ly/40xdf0b

We're hiring! The UNO Department of Biomechanics is looking for an Assistant Professor with expertise in cardiovascular biomechanics. Come be part of a team pushing the boundaries of human health research. Apply here: unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/21353

New Assistant Professor David Li, PhD is hiring a graduate assistant. 👀See flyer for more details.

🎉 UNO Biomechanics recently marked a milestone with the 10th anniversary of their annual conferences, showcasing UNO’s national and global impact in movement science and highlighting the latest advances in the field. Learn more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03sVRTS0

Catch Assistant Dean Nick Stergiou on 91.5 FM KIOS today at 7:44 AM and 3:44 PM CST. He’ll be sharing thoughts on biomechanics and research!

The College World Series is in town & we’re breaking down the science behind every pitch. ⚾ Our Sports Medicine & Biomechanics Research Lab uses motion capture & force plates to study how athletes move, how to improve performance, & prevent injury 🔗: bit.ly/3SXxMqz

Don't forget to register for our annual Nonlinear Analysis Workshop taking place next month! 🔗 bit.ly/3uQ8aiM

Summer might mean fewer classes on campus, but for our department, it’s prime research time! Our faculty, staff, and students are busy collecting data, writing grants and publications, and presenting their work at conferences.

Don't miss our upcoming webinar with Dr. Jorge Zuniga from UNO's Biomechanics Department! Discover how prosthetics affect motor learning and neural adaptability in kids with limb loss, using fNIRS to observe brain changes. Register now! buff.ly/ZXoW6EB

Over the weekend, Assistant Dean Nick Stergiou, PhD attended the induction ceremony for the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Washington DC. Read the UNO news story to learn more about his scientific achievements: unomaha.edu/news/2025/03/u…

This week, our Quantitative Analysis Core (QUARC) is presenting a workshop at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity conference in South Lake Tahoe, California. You can learn more about QUARC on our website: bit.ly/3x9QVuf