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Faculty Members
Faculty Members
Rosa Angulo-Barroso, Ph.D.
Rosa Angulo-Barroso, Ph.D.
Rosa M. Angulo Barroso obtained her BS at the University of Barcelona (Spain). She holds a MS in biomechanics and a dual PhD in kinesiology and neural sciences from Indiana University.
She has had academic appointments at the University of Michigan and the University of Barcelona. Currently, she is a full professor at CSUN.
Her research focuses on the effects of physical rehabilitation interventions on gait, mobility, physical activity levels, and quality of life in pediatric populations. Most recently, she is interested in the relationship between physical activity and learning in children.
Ovande Furtado, Jr., Ph.D.
Ovande Furtado, Jr., Ph.D.
Dr. Furtado received a B.A. in Physical Education from the Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, PR - Brazil. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Motor Behavior from the University of Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Furtado's line of research focuses on two main areas: (1) validation of observational models in psychomotor assessment instruments and (2) the relationship between motor skill competence, perceived motor competence, physical activity levels, and body composition.
Jake W. Hinkel-Lipsker, Ph.D.
Jake W. Hinkel-Lipsker, Ph.D.
Jake received his Ph.D. in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon, where he studied biomechanics and motor control of human locomotion. He has previously received a M.S. from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and B.A. from San Diego State University. His current research is focused on furthering scientific understanding of human balance and locomotion. He is also interested in studying augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/XR) systems for motor skill learning and adaptation, as well as the contribution of the visual system to human motor control.
Current Students
Current Students
Under the supervision of Dr. Hinkel-Lipsker
Under the supervision of Dr. Hinkel-Lipsker
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Pranavi Depur, B.S. is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Masters of Science in Kinesiology degree with an emphasis in Biomechanics at California State University, Northridge. Conducting research studies as a part of the Move Learn Lab at CSUN, she has spearheaded several projects involving virtual reality, and peripheral vision training. Pranavi’s personal research involves observing the effects of synchronous versus asynchronous learning through virtual yoga classes. After completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, Pranavi obtained her 200HR Yoga Teacher certification. This further sparked her interest in looking at the effects of the body as a result of yoga training from both strength and biomechanical perspectives. In the future she aspires to complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and either continue to conduct research or apply research effectively as an evidence-based practice clinician.
Michael Weise, B.S. is a first-year graduate student at California State University, Northridge majoring in kinesiology with an emphasis in motor behavior/biomechanics. In recent years Michael has been involved in various studies in areas which include his field of kinesiology, but also collaborations with the Psychology and Computer Science departments. Michael has also logged upwards of five thousand hours in various clinical settings to broaden his scope of interest. Through Michael's research, he would like to continue his interests in additional capacities of kinesiology in biomechanics and motor behavior. His future goals include applying to Ph.D. programs in the kinesiology field. His interests outside of the classroom include living an active lifestyle which include resistance training, hiking, and walking his newly adopted yellow lab, Nala.
Joshua Vicente, B.S. has been a part of the CSUN Kinesiology department for the last 2 years. Since transferring from Moorpark College in Fall 2018, he’s served as a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) for Exercise Physiology (KIN 346 & 446) as well as became a part of the CSUN Move Learn Lab. He aspires to get into Medical School and obtain his Medical Doctorate degree to be able to practice medicine and teach. After just graduating in Spring 2020 with his Bachelor’s, the journey towards his Master’s begins. Josh tries to keep busy by taking dance classes, exercising, or trying new things when he’s not working. He’s more than happy to help other students, so don’t be afraid to reach out with questions or just to chat (Joshua.vicente.9@my.csun.edu).
Cheers to all of your future success!
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Gevork 'Gev' Arzumanyan
Maria Ayala
Anthony Caliboso
Nicholas Cando
Andrew Cho
Kyle Dang
Alex Krause
Andrew St. Julian
Former Students
Former Students
Under the supervision of Dr. Furtado
Under the supervision of Dr. Furtado
Devyani Kohli (Doctor of Physiotherapy Student, New York University)
Ian Dobbs (S&C coach at Glamorgan CCC/Cricket Wales)
Lino Perez (Lecturer at CSUN)
Mackinsey Woolever (Business Owner at Evolve Youth Fitness)
Takato Sakurai (Doctor of Physiotherapy Student, Bond University)
Under the supervision of Dr. Hinkel-Lipsker
Under the supervision of Dr. Hinkel-Lipsker
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Isaiah Lachica, M.S. received his B.S. in Kinesiology (major in Exercise Science) and his M.S. in Kinesiology (with a focus in Motor Behavior) from California State University, Northridge. He is currently a Ph.D. student in Biokinesiology at the University of Southern California. Isaiah is primarily interested in understanding the neural and biomechanical processes that control locomotion, especially in people with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. He is also interested in developing non-pharmacological interventions to address Parkinsonian gait using virtual and augmented reality technology.
Nicole Stoehr, M.S. studied Kinesiology for her M.S. (Motor Behavior) and B.S. (Exercise Science) at California State University, Northridge. She hopes to obtain a PhD in a related field and continue to study the health related benefits of yoga and meditation for people with movement constraints as well as the biomechanics of the yogic practices. She has always been interested discovering the benefits of well-balanced nutrition and exercise to combat chronic disease, aging, mental disability, addiction, and obesity, and hopes that her research will have meaningful applications for under-served populations. Nicole joined the Move-Learn Lab May 2018 after completing her bachelor’s degree and continues to work on various projects with in the lab.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Zachary Dair (PT student, Azusa Pacific University) LinkedIn
Kevin Garifi
Natalie Garrison
Jonathan Manalang
Patricia Nunez
Mayan Rodriguez
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
The Move-Learn Lab (former Motor Development Lab) was created by Dr. Romack.
Jennifer Romack, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2016.
A huge, vibrant smile is the first thing we all think about when remembering Jennifer. She loved and enjoyed life with family while making many scholarly contributions. She applied Benjamin Franklin’s quote to her professional activities: “Tell me and I will forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I will learn.”
In recognition of her extraordinary record and contribution to the learning experience of her students and to her field of study, Jennifer received a CSUN outstanding faculty award in 2014, She also received the CSUN Visionary Community Service-Learning Award in 2006 for her efforts in service-learning. Our hearts collectively ache for the loss of our amazing friend and colleague.
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