Ajisafe TD

Toyin D. Ajisafe, Ph.D.

Curriculum vitae

Current Address

Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiPhone: 361-825-3834

Island Hall 372 Fax: 361-825-3708

6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5820 Email:

Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Current Position

Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

College of Education

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Education

Ph.D., August 2014

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Dissertation: Locomotor differences between floor-to-stairtransition steps

Dissertation Advisor: Jianhua Wu, Ph.D.

M.S., July 2008

Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, USA

Major: Movement Science

Thesis: Effects of six weeks of training on medial tibial stress syndrome

Thesis Advisor: Claire Egret, Ph.D.

B.S. (Cum Laude), May 2006

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

Major: Physical Education

B.S. (Cum Laude), May 2005

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

Major: Physical TherapyMinor: Psychology

Professional Experience

2013-PresentAdjunct Instructor

Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

2009-2012Graduate Research Assistant

Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

2009-2012Graduate Teaching Assistant/Instructor

Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

2009-20112Writing Across the Curriculum Consultant

Centerfor Instructional Innovation, Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

2011-2012University Writing Studio Consultant

College of Art and Sciences, Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

2006-2008Graduate Assistant, Barry University

School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, Barry University

Miami Shores, FL 33161

2006-2008Adjunct Instructor

Campus Recreation and Wellness, Barry University

Miami Shores, FL 33161

Research Interest

My primary interest is tounderstandthe influence of physical training on locomotor adaptation, injury preventionand performanceenhancement in preadolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Research Experience

  1. 2012-present, Modulation of locomotor variables during floor-to-stair transition, Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302
  2. 2009-present, Research Assistant, Wu, J. Bone mineral accrual and locomotor development in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302
  3. 2008, Effect of 6 weeks of lower leg Strength training on ground reaction forces in individuals with medial tibial stress syndrome. Master’s Thesis, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 33161
  4. 2007, Ground reaction force comparison between bare, taped, and braced ankles during a submaximal drop landing task, Graduate Research, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 33161

Research Skills (systems, processes and software)

Gait analysis, Vicon motion capture system, DartFish, Zebris FDM-T instrumented treadmill, Delsys Trigno wireless electromyographic system, Signal processing, MATLAB, Polygon, and SPSS

Publications

Peer-reviewed Papers

  1. Jianhua Wu, Toyin Ajisafe(2014). Kinetic patterns of treadmill walking in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. Gait & Posture, 39(1), 241-246
  2. Jianhua Wu, Mathew Beerse, Toyin Ajisafe. (2014). Frequency domain analysis of ground reaction force in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 35, 1244-1251.

Manuscripts in Review

  1. Jianhua Wu, Mathew Beerse,Toyin Ajisafe,Huaqing Liang.(2014). Walking dynamics in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. Physical Therapy.
  2. Jianhua Wu, Toyin Ajisafe, Mathew Beerse. (2014). Effect of ankle load on ground reaction force in children and adults during treadmill walking. Gait and Posture.

Manuscripts in Preparation

  1. Toyin Ajisafe, Jianhua Wu, Mark Geil, Yong Tai Wang. (2014). Anticipatory locomotor adjustments during stair approach. Journal of Clinical Biomechanics.
  2. Toyin Ajisafe, Jianhua Wu, Mark Geil, Yong Tai Wang. (2014). Relative modulation of lower extremity joint powers during floor-to-stair transition.Journal of Biomechanics.
  3. Toyin Ajisafe, Jianhua Wu, Mark Geil, Yong Tai Wang. (2013). Peak toe kinematic magnitudes and variability during floor-to-stair transition steps. Gait and Posture.
  4. Toyin Ajisafe, Jianhua Wu, Mark Geil, Yong Tai Wang. (2014). Adaptive locomotor strategies during stair accommodation and obstacle avoidance: a literature review. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.

Selected Peer-reviewed Abstracts

  1. Jianhua Wu, ToyinAjisafe. (2011). Effect of bilateral and unilateral ankle load on gait dynamics. Poster presentation at the Progress in Motor Control VIII Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 21-23.
  2. Jianhua Wu, ToyinAjisafe. (2012). Effect of ankle load on gait patterns during treadmill walking. Poster presentation at the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Gainesville, Florida, August 15-18.
  3. Jianhua Wu, ToyinAjisafe. (2013). Sex difference in kinematic and kinetic patterns of treadmill walking in preadolescent children. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4-7.
  4. Jianhua Wu, ToyinAjisafe. (2013). Kinetic patterns of treadmill walking in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4-7.
  5. Jianhua Wu, Matthew Beerse, Toyin Ajisafe. (2014). Frequency domain analysis of ground reaction force in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome.North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity annual meeting, Minneapolis, MN, June 12-14.
  6. Toyin Ajisafe, Jianhua Wu. (2014). Effect of stair height and ankle load on toe spatiotemporal parameters during floor-to-stair transition. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, Massachusetts, July 6-11.
  7. Jianhua Wu, Matthew Beerse, Toyin Ajisafe. (2014). Frequency domain analysis of ground reaction force in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, Massachusetts, July 6-11.
  8. Jianhua Wu, Mathew Beerse, Toyin Ajisafe, Huaqing Liang. (2014). Walking dynamics in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, Washington, DC, November 15-19.

Invited presentation

Toyin Ajisafe (2011). Kinetic patterns of treadmill walking in preadolescents with and without Down syndrome. Podium presentation at the annual Kinesiology and Health Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, April 18.

REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Reviewer:

Georgia State University College of Education Technology Fees grant program

Funding

Received:

  1. Project:Modulation of locomotor variables during level surface to stair walking transition
  1. Agency: College of Education Doctoral Dissertation Support Grant, Georgia State University
  2. Role: PI
  3. Period: 01/14/2013 – 05/17/2013
  4. Amount: $1000
  1. Project:Modulation of locomotor variables during level surface to stair walking transition
  1. Agency: University Research Services & Administration Dissertation Grant Program, Georgia State University
  2. Role: PI
  3. Period: 01/14/2013 – 05/17/2013
  4. Amount: $1000

Applied, not funded or pending:

  1. Project (not funded):Locomotor differences between floor-to-stair transition steps
  1. Agency: The Dan E. Sweat Fellowship, Georgia State University
  2. Role: PI
  3. Period: 01/14/2013 – 05/17/2013
  4. Amount: $5000

Teaching

  1. KINE 4327 (Biomechanics). Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Fall 2014 (33 students). Instructor.
  2. KINE 4325 (Kinetic Anatomy). Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Fall 2014 (33 students). Instructor.
  3. KH 2220 (Anatomy in Kinesiology/Health), Georgia State University,Spring2013 (62 students), Fall 2013 (48 students). Instructor
  4. KH 2130 (Introduction to the Allied Fields of Health, Physical Education and Fitness),Georgia State University, Fall 2011 (33 students), Spring 2012 (34 students), Summer 2012 (32 students), Fall 2012 (34 students), Summer 2013 (33 students). Instructor
  5. KH 3600 (Biomechanics), Georgia State University. Summer 2010 (42 students). Instructor
  6. KH4600 (Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science), Georgia State University. Summer 2014 (24 students). Instructor
  7. KH4600 (Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science), Georgia State University. Spring 2011 (48 students), Spring 2013 (46 students). Guest Instructor
  8. KH4600 (Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science), Georgia State University. Spring 2009 (48 students), Spring 2011 (46 students), Spring 2012 (48 students), Spring 2013 (52 students). Teaching Assistant
  9. KH3600 lab (Biomechanics lab), Georgia State University. Spring 2009 (42 students), Summer 2009 (38 students), Fall 2009 (40 students), Spring 2010 (42 students), Fall 2010 (40 students). Lab Instructor
  10. ISR 159/ISR 259 (Instructional Activities in Sport and Recreation - Indoor Soccer), Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008. Adjunct Instructor
  11. ISR 199 (Instructional Activities in Sport and Recreation - Body Sculpting), Summer 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008. Adjunct Instructor
  12. ISR 170/ISR 270 (Instructional Activities in Sport and Recreation - Strength Training), Fall 2006, Spring 2007. Adjunct Instructor

Service

College

Departmental representative, Final College Days Event at Georgia State University (March 20, 2012)

University

Departmental representative, Georgia State University Study Abroad Fair (October 11, 2012; October 3, 2013)

Departmental representative, Panther Preview at Georgia State University (October 29, 2011)

Professional Development

  1. Center for Instructional Innovation, Using Technology to Provide Learning Opportunities and Feedback,Georgia State University. November 2012.
  2. Center for Instructional Innovation,Annual Graduate Teaching Assistant Pedagogy Conference,”Georgia State University. March 2011, March 2012, April 2013.
  3. Annual Prosthetic Orthotic Research Symposium, Georgia Institute of Technology, April 2011.
  4. Writing Acrossthe Curriculum Workshop, Georgia State University, August 2010, August 2011.

Fellowships/Awards/Honors

  1. Outstanding PhD student in Kinesiology & Health Award Recipient, College of Education Honors Day, Georgia State University, March 2014
  2. Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, 2013-2014 ($20,000)
  3. Barry University HPLS Coca Cola Merit Scholarship Recipient, 2007 ($3000)
  4. Sunshine State Conference Commissioner Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), Spring 2006
  5. Robert Campbell Foundation Scholarship Recipient, 2004-2005 ($1500)
  6. J.F.T. O’Connor Academic Scholarship Recipient, 2003-2004 ($1500)

Professional Memberships

National Associations

2012-presentAmerican College of Sports Medicine, Member

2012-present American Society of Biomechanics, Member

2006-2009American Council on Exercise, Member

2008Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Member

2006-2008Aerobic Fitness Association of America, Member

2004-2008American Council on Exercise, Member

2004-2006Golden Key International Honor Society, Member

International Associations

2008International Society of Biomechanics, Member

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