Principal Investigator

Hyung Kyung Kim

Hyun Kyung Kim, PhD.

Primary Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University

Other Professional Appointment 

  • LSU Women’s Sport and Health Initiative
  • Multidisciplinary Initiative for Neuroscience Discovery (MIND)
  • Editorial board member. Sports Biomechanics 
  • Editorial board member. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 

Education and Training 

  • Postdoc Associate. Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University
  • Postdoc Associate. Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland
  • PhD., Health Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Auckland
  • M.S., Sport and Exercise Sciences, Exercise Sciences Department, University of Auckland
  • Bachelor. Physical Education, Korea National Sports UniversitY

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ResearchGate

 

Ph.D. Student Researchers

Ali Azandariani

Ali Karimi Azandariani (2023 Fall - present)
With a background in orthotics and prosthetics and three years of professional experience, Ali is pursuing a PhD in kinesiology at LSU. His research focuses on patellofemoral pain, the measurement of muscle mass using advanced imaging techniques like 3D ultrasound and MRI, and lower extremity biomechanics using motion capture. Outside of academia, Ali enjoys working out, creating memes, and playing the electric guitar.

 

Megan Gordon

Megan Gordon (2024 Fall - present)

I am a PhD student in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Motor Behavior. Originally from England, I came to the U.S. to play Division 1 soccer and developed a deep passion for sports science and biomechanics. My interests lie in optimizing athletic performance and reducing injury risks. I also have a strong love for coaching and aspire to build a career that seamlessly integrates research with practical applications to support individuals to reach their full potential.

 

 

Undergraduate Researchers

Irene Kaiser

Irene Kaiser (2024 Fall - present)

I'm a second-year undergrad from Lafayette, LA. I'm double majoring in kinesiology: pre-athletic training and interdisciplinary studies. In my spare time, I like to rock climb and play ultimate frisbee. A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad in Paris, France last summer.

 

Mika Ndikumana

Mika Ndikumana (2024 Fall - present)

My name is Mika Ndikumana, and I am an undergraduate student at Louisiana State University majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Biological Sciences. I joined Dr. Hyun Kim’s lab to gain hands-on research experience and explore how personalized prevention strategies can improve musculoskeletal health. I am passionate about contributing to research that addresses real-world health challenges and developing skills that will support my future career in healthcare.