MML People

Herman van Werkhoven, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Kinesiology (Biomechanics), Pennsylvania State University, 2014

M.S., Kinesiology (Biomechanics), Pennsylvania State University, 2008

B.Soc.Sci., Sports Psychology, University of Pretoria, 2004

B.Eng., Electrical Engineering, University of Pretoria, 1998

Jake Stanley

Research Assistant

Jake is currenty in his final year of the M.S. in Kinesiology program. He is interested in evaluating motion-capture software and its potential to improve sports coaching. After graduating, he plans to continue his education at the next level.

B.S. Kinesiology, Appalachian State University, 2025

Brian Mercier

Research and Teaching Assistant

Brian is a Kinesiology M.S. student with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning interested in understanding how human movement can be used to improve athletic performance. After graduation, he plans to work with teams and athletes to maximize athletic potential through evidence-based strength and conditioning practices.

B.A. Exercise Science, Westfield State University, 2025

Ryan Troiano 

Research Assistant

Ryan is currently a senior studying kinesiology and is interested in analyzing baseball pitching kinematics. After graduation he plans to go to graduate school to study biomechanics 

Luke McCool

Research Assistant