Prof. Fábio Lanferdini, UFSM, Brazil
Fábio Juner Lanferdini in Descanso, Brazil, is an accomplished researcher and professor specializing in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and sports performance. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Movement Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), where he also completed his master’s degree. Additionally, he pursued postdoctoral research at UFRGS and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor and leads the Research Group on Biomechanics and Energetics of Human Movement (GPBEMH) at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). His expertise spans sports science, physical training, rehabilitation, and sports nutrition, contributing significantly to research and academic advancements in the field.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Fábio Juner Lanferdini
Fábio Juner Lanferdini is a highly qualified researcher with extensive academic and professional experience in the field of Physical Education, Human Movement Sciences, and Biomechanics. His strong background, including a Ph.D. from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and two postdoctoral fellowships, demonstrates a solid research foundation.
🎓 Education
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Doctorate in Fitness (2012 – 2016) – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
- Dissertation: Effect of Low-Power Laser Therapy Dose on Cycling Performance
- Advisor: Marco Aurélio Vaz
- Funded by CAPES Scholarship
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Master’s in Fitness (2009 – 2011) – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
- Thesis: Muscular and Neural Characteristics of Cyclists and Triathletes
- Advisor: Carlos Bolli Mota
- Funded by CAPES Scholarship
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Graduation in Physical Education (2005 – 2007) – Centro Universitário Metodista, Brazil
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Postdoctoral Fellowships:
- 2018 – Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brasília, Brazil
- 2017 – 2018 – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
💼 Work Experience
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Professor Adjunct A – Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
- Leader of the Research Group on Biomechanics and Energetics of Human Movement (GPBEMH)
- Researcher at the Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEC)
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Lecturer & Researcher – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
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Expertise Areas:
- Sports Science 🏋️♂️
- Biomechanics 🏃♂️
- Kinesiology 🤸♂️
- Exercise Physiology 💪
- Sports Nutrition 🥗
- Training, Rehabilitation & Performance Optimization 🏆
🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors
- Leader of GPBEMH Research Group – Advancing biomechanics and human movement research
- Recipient of CAPES Scholarship – For Master’s and Doctorate studies
- Contributor to Multiple Scientific Publications 📖
- Mentor & Supervisor – Training students in exercise science and biomechanics
- Participation in International Conferences & Workshops 🌍
Publication Top Notes:
Anthropometric, neuromuscular, physiologic and training variables as determinants to laboratory cycling performance
Biomechanical, physiological and anthropometrical predictors of performance in recreational runners
Combination of Training to Failure and Non-Failure: An Unexplored Approach of Number of Repetitions, Rate of Perceived Exertion, Time Under Tension, Volume-Load, and Muscle Swelling in Trained Individuals
Juçara (Euterpe edulis Martius) improves time-to-exhaustion cycling performance and increased reduced glutathione: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover, and triple-blind study
Cut-off score of the modified Ashworth scale corresponding to walking ability and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke