Meet Our 

Phys TikTok

 Team

Prof. Hashini Mohottala

An Associate Professor of Physics  at the University of Hartford. Among others, she teaches the Mechanics of the Human Body course . She came up with this idea of creating short Tik-Tok videos, that are called  Phys-TikToks to reach her students and make learning Physics a fun activity. This is not just a tool that she uses in the class, but also a part of her ongoing pedagogical research.

Marcus SantaMaria

 A second-year student at the University of Hartford, he is studying Exercise Science as part of their DPT program. He wants to become a certified sports specialist in Physical Therapy, work with athletes, and start a private practice. ( Phys TikTok communication manager)

Rohan Jacob

A Sophomore in college studying Exercise Science at the University of Hartford enrolled in their DPT program (Phys TikTok Creative Director)

           Ravindu Karunaratne 

A Freshman at Hamden Hall Country Day School. Participates in the Connecticut Invention Convention and likes to create inventions solving problems related to Parkinson's disease. (PhysTikTok Web Master

Mitchell Hart

A sophomore student at University of Hartford studying Exercise Science as part of the Doctoral Physical Therapy program. (Phys TikTok member)

Hailey Martinez 

A second-year student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at the University of Hartford. She hopes to graduate and become a pediatric physical therapist specializing in helping children with special needs. (Phys TikTok member) 

Carla Silva

A second-year student majoring in physical therapy at the University of Hartford. She wants to train as a physical therapist so she may work with kids who have disabilities and even start her own practice. (Phys TikTok video editor)

William Downey

A second-year student attending University of Hartford studying exercise science on the Pre-Med path. (Phys TikTok member)