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V Ambati

V Ambati

Assistant Professor,

Contact

Assistant Professor
Kinesiology
Office Phone(909) 537-3579
Office LocationHP-201

Bio

Dr. Ambati, hailing from India, underwent his initial training and education primarily in Engineering schools at Osmania University, India, and the University of South Florida, Tampa. Subsequently, he attained his doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from the esteemed University of Texas at El Paso. Within the department of Kinesiology, Dr. Ambati adeptly instructs numerous courses encompassing Biomechanics, Motor Learning and Control, Motor Development across the Lifespan, and Principles of Human Movement. His research primarily centers around comprehending the pivotal role of vision in movement, while concurrently delving into motor control and motor learning in children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Furthermore, he delves into the application of mechanical principles to refine motor skills, such as back squats, as part of his diverse research endeavors.

Education

Ph.D - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso

M.S - Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida

B.E - Biomedical Engineering, Osmania University, India

Courses/Teaching

KINE 3200 - Principles of Human Movement

KINE 3500 - Motor Development Across a Lifespan

KINE 4100 - Motor Learning and Control

KINE 4800 - Biomechanics

Research and Teaching Interests

Motor control and motor development in typically developing children and children with developmental disorders.

Biomechanics - Kinematics and kinetics of back squats