Director’s Biosketch
Dr. Jeffrey Eggleston, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jeff Eggleston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at El Paso, joining the department in Fall 2018. Dr. Eggleston completed is PhD at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, with a focus in Biomechanics. Dr. Eggleston’s primary research interest include lower extremity function during locomotor activities in individuals with chronic disorders and diseases, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additional interests include examinations of lower extremity movement during walking workstation use and during jumping and landing activities.
Doctoral Students
Alyssa Olivas, BS
Research Interests:
- Lower extremity biomechanics in children with Autism
- Load accomidation strategies
- Cognition and mobility relationships in children with Autism
Emily Chavez, MS
Research Interests:
- Lower extremity gait biomechanics/tripping kinematics in over ground vs. treadmill walking
- Gross and fine motor dual-task performance in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- EEG device analytics in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Heather Vanderhoof, MS
Research Interests:
- Alterations to functional biomechanics throughout pregnancy
- Balance and fall risks
- Gait differences within children with autism spectrum disorder
Master's Students
Maria Gutierrez, BS
Research Interests:
- Lower extremity biomechanics in individuals with Cerebral Palsy
- Gait analysis and lower extremity mechanics in children with Autism
- Effects of whole-body vibration exercise in individuals with neurological gait impairments
Rene Sanchez, BS
Research Interests:
- Gait analysis between different athletic populations
- Sports biomechanics and injury prevention
- Neuropathic gaits and EMG activity
Post-Bac Students
Chris Bryant, BS
Research Interests:
- Upper and lower extremity changes in sport-specific movements after strength training interventions
- Lower extremity mechanics in youth athletes during sports-specific movements
- Sports biomechanics and injury prevention
Graduated Students
Ileana Jarquin, MS
Graduated Summer 2022
Thesis Title:
- The Effects of the Dual Tasking: Walking While Texting on Slip Recovery Mechanics
Fabricio Saucedo, PhD
Graduated Spring 2020
Dissertation Title:
- The effects of a 6-week controlled whole-body vibration training program in reducing falls risk among health older adults
Christian Sanchez, MS
Graduated Fall 2020
Thesis Title:
- A full collegiate volleyball season does not influence jumping or landing performance in freshmen and sophomore players
