Wagner Prado
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Bio
Dr. Wagner Prado earned his Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from the Federal University of Sao Paulo. Dr. Prado’s research agenda falls under the broad umbrella of physical activity and health. Dr. Prado has over ten years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and researcher. He has published more than 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and has been systematically funded since 2007. He loves teaching and is passionate about mentoring students at the undergraduate level.
Dr. Prado is strongly committed to teaching courses in his area of expertise, mentoring, and advising undergraduate students, as well as involving students in research and scholarly activities. He is also aiming to build scientific partnerships with colleagues from CSUSB in various disciplines.
If you need to talk with Prof. Prado during weekends, he can be find at one of the Southern California beaches, where he will be, for sure, having fun with his 2 kids and wife.
Education
1996-1999- B.S., Physical Education
Physical Education College of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
2000-2001- Specialist, Exercise Physiology (postgraduate diploma)
Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
2002-2004- M.S., Physiological Science
Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
Scholarship: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, Brazil
2005-2007- Ph.D., Nutrition Science
Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
with Sandwich doctorate at Obesity Rehabilitation Center INSULA, Berchtesgaden, Germany
Scholarship: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, Brazil
Courses/Teaching
KINE 4400 - Exercise Testing and Prescription;
KINE 3510 - Exercise Science Research Seminar;
KINE 3810 - Sports and exercise Nutrition;