Editorial board

Editor-in-Chief

Yáñez-Sepúlveda, Rodrigo - Universidad
Andres Bello
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Education and Humanities,
School of Sport Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Vina del Mar,
Chile

Short Profile: PhD and postdoctoral researcher with
expertise in psychophysiology, physical activity and sports sciences,
and data science engineering. Specialist in AI analysis and senior
researcher at elite institutions such as CESCA and EIEH. Author of
more than 300 indexed publications, with work in high-performance
training, defense, and international sport consultancy.

Email:
rodrigo.yanez.s@unab.cl |
ORCID:
0000-0002-9311-6576

Executive Editor

Hervás-Gómez, Carlos - University of
Seville
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: Department of Didactics and Educational
Organization, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Seville,
Spain

Short Profile: PhD in Pedagogy from the University of
Seville. Full Professor at the University of Seville, Faculty of
Educational Sciences. His research addresses ICT integration in
teaching and learning through active and innovative methodologies,
with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Email:
hervas@us.es |
ORCID:
0000-0002-0904-9041
Neagu, Sonia Gabriela - Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu
Academic Title: Assistant, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Sciences, Department of
Environmental Sciences, Physics, Physical Education and Sport, Lucian
Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: Assistant Professor whose activity
focuses on movement science, physical education, psychomotricity,
gymnastics, and dance, with interest in motor development and
functional capacity. Her work connects education, sport performance,
and health. She is also involved in organizing international
conferences and sport events for students and young athletes.

Email:
soniagabriela.neagu@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0000-3064-5537
Sopa, Sabin - Lucian Blaga University of
Sibiu
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu,
Romania

Short Profile: Lecturer Sopa Sabin is a distinguished
academic at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, specializing in
physical education and sports science. His research focuses on sports
pedagogy, the optimization of motor skills, and physical activity
management. He is actively involved in academic leadership and the
organization of major sports science conferences.

Email:
sabin.sopa@ulbsibiu.ro

Head of Advisory Editors

Clemente-Suárez, Vicente Javier -
University of the Coast
Academic Title: Professor,
PhD

Institution: University of the Coast (Universidad de
la Costa), Colombia

Short Profile: Clemente-Suárez Vicente Javier is a
prominent researcher specializing in psychophysiology, sports science,
and human performance. His main research addresses the biological and
psychological markers of stress in athletes and military personnel,
contributing significantly to high-performance training methodologies
on an international scale.

Email:
vclemente@cuc.edu.co

Coordinating Advisory Editors

Neagu, Sonia Gabriela - Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu
Academic Title: Assistant, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Sciences, Department of
Environmental Sciences, Physics, Physical Education and Sport, Lucian
Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: Assistant Professor whose activity
focuses on movement science, physical education, psychomotricity,
gymnastics, and dance, with interest in motor development and
functional capacity. Her work connects education, sport performance,
and health. She is also involved in organizing international
conferences and sport events for students and young athletes.

Email:
soniagabriela.neagu@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0000-3064-5537
Sopa, Sabin - Lucian Blaga University of
Sibiu
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu,
Romania

Short Profile: Lecturer Sopa Sabin is a distinguished
academic at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, specializing in
physical education and sports science. His research focuses on sports
pedagogy, the optimization of motor skills, and physical activity
management. He is actively involved in academic leadership and the
organization of major sports science conferences.

Email:
sabin.sopa@ulbsibiu.ro

Technical Editors

Radu, Antonia - Lucian Blaga University
of Sibiu
Academic Title: Assistant, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Science, Department of
Environmental Science, Physics, Physical Education and Sports, Lucian
Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: Holds a PhD and is active in physical
education, research, and sports. She has a strong basketball
background and is involved in academic and educational initiatives.
She is also the founder of a school magazine created to encourage
student expression, creativity, and dialogue.

Email:
antonia.radu@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0002-2674-2232
Stanciu, Cristian Dumitru - Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu
Academic Title: University
Assistant, PhD

Institution: Sciences Faculty, “Lucian Blaga”
University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: University lecturer in Physical
Education and Sport with teaching and research interests in sports
training methodology, physical conditioning, and performance
optimization in combat sports, especially judo and sambo. Combines
over 15 years of practical high-level judo experience with academic
research and international collaborations.

Email:
cristiandumitru.stanciu@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0000-0002-7648-6057

Zaharie, Nicoleta Veturia - Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Sciences, “Lucian Blaga”
University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: Graduate of ANEFS Bucharest
(Bachelor’s), holder of a Master’s degree in IT technologies for
sports organization management, and PhD in Physical Education and
Sport. Her main interests are gymnastics and research methodology in
sport science. She has 10 years of competitive gymnastics experience,
10 years of coaching, and currently serves as a national and
international judge.

Email:
nicoleta.zaharie@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0000-0001-5489-4626

International Advisory Board

Aburto-Corona, Jorge A. - Universidad
Autónoma de Baja California
Academic Title: Full
Professor, PhD

Institution: Laboratorio de Biociencias de la
Motricidad Humana, Facultad de Deportes Tijuana, Universidad Autónoma
de Baja California, México

Short Profile: Jorge A. Aburto-Corona is a full-time
research professor at the Faculty of Sports in Tijuana, Mexico. He
holds a Ph.D. in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, as well as
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical activity and health. He
serves as Coordinator of Research and Graduate Studies and is
responsible for the Human Motor Biosciences Laboratory and the Digital
Interactive Physical Activity Laboratory. He is a member of the
research group CA-341 Physical Performance and Health at the Faculty
of Sports in Tijuana, the American Network for Research in Human
Movement Sciences, and the Interuniversity Network on Healthy Aging in
Latin America and the Caribbean. He has been a member of the National
System of Researchers (SNII Level 1) in Mexico since 2026.

Email:
jorge.aburto@uabc.edu.mx
| ORCID:
0000-0002-9272-3294
Alacid, Fernando - University of
Almería
Academic Title: Full Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Almería, Faculty of
Education Sciences, Spain

Short Profile: Dr. Alacid Fernando is a prominent
academic and researcher, currently serving as a Full Professor at the
University of Almería. Holding a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport
Sciences, he has authored over one hundred scientific articles and
possesses an extensive track record in educational innovation. An
expert in kinanthropometry, he has served on the ISAK executive
committee and currently chairs the Ibero-American Network of
Researchers in Applied Anthropometry.

Email:
falacid@ual.es |
ORCID:
0000-0001-6126-5289
Albertus Cámara, Inés - University of
Murcia
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Murcia, Spain

Short Profile: Academic and researcher at the
University of Murcia. As an active member of the Ibero-American
Network of Researchers in Applied Anthropometry (RIBA2), her work
focuses on kinanthropometry, sports performance, and body composition
assessment.
Arancibia Cid, Claudia - University of
Santiago de Chile
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Santiago de Chile, Chile

Short Profile: Academic at the University of Santiago
de Chile. She specializes in sports sciences and physical education,
with an active role in applied anthropometry research and physical
conditioning methodologies.
Argüelles Estrada, Brenda Carolina -
Autonomous University of Zacatecas
Academic Title:
Professor, PhD

Institution: Autonomous University of Zacatecas,
Mexico

Short Profile: Member of the coordination committee
for the Ibero-American Network of Researchers in Applied Anthropometry
(RIBA2). She contributes to the advancement of sports nutrition,
kinanthropometry, and athletic performance evaluation in Latin
America.
Barajas Pineda, Lenin Tlamatini -
Universidad de Colima
Academic Title: Full
Professor, PhD

Institution: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación,
Universidad de Colima, México

Short Profile: Lenin Tlamatini Barajas Pineda.
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sport from the University
of Colima, Colima. Master of Science in Sport, High Performance, from
the University of Football and Sport Sciences, Pachuca, Mexico. PhD in
Research on Teaching and Learning in Experimental, Social, and
Mathematical Sciences, as well as Physical Education and Sport, from
the University of Extremadura, Spain. Full-time Professor and
Researcher at the Faculty of Educational Sciences of the University of
Colima. Member of Academic Body UCOL-101 “Physical Culture.” Research
line: Physical Education and Sport linked to quality of life. Member
of the National System of Researchers (SNI Level 1). ISAK Level 3
Anthropometrist.

Email:
lenin_barajas@ucol.mx |
ORCID:
0000-0003-0975-8144
Branquinho Gomes, Beatriz - University
of Coimbra
Academic Title: Assistant Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Coimbra, Portugal

Short Profile: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of
Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra. She
holds a PhD in Sport Sciences and has extensive research experience in
Health Sciences emphasizing sports, with numerous publications and
participations in international projects.
Canda Moreno, Alicia Sofía - Agencia
para Proteccion de la Salud en el Deporte
Academic Title:
PhD, Specialist in Sports Medicine

Institution: Agencia para Proteccion de la Salud en
el Deporte (AEPSAD), Spain

Short Profile: A leading kinanthropometrist and
sports health specialist in Spain. Her extensive work involves the
morphological evaluation of elite athletes, health protection in
sports, and anti-doping education and research.

Email:
alicia.canda@aepsad.gob.es
Carpio Rivera, Elizabeth - University of
Costa Rica
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Short Profile: Academic researcher focusing on the
epidemiology of physical activity, sports psychology, and health
interventions. She plays a pivotal role in advancing physical
education standards and research methodologies in Latin America.

Email:
elizabeth.carpio@ucr.ac.cr
Carvajal Veitía, Wiliam - Institute of
Sports Medicine
Academic Title: Biologist, Doctor of
Science (PhD), MSc

Institution: Institute of Sports Medicine, Havana,
Cuba / Currently based in Tenerife, Spain

Short Profile: Wiliam Carvajal Veitía is a biologist
and Doctor of Science specializing in biological anthropology applied
to sport, with more than twenty years of experience in research,
teaching, and morpho-functional assessment of high-performance
athletes. As an ISAK Level 3 Instructor, he has conducted extensive
work on body composition, growth, biological maturation, and
morphological optimization in elite sports populations. His career
includes the evaluation of over 99 Olympic medalists and the
supervision of more than 60 undergraduate, specialty, and doctoral
theses. He has an extensive scientific output in indexed journals and
has contributed to institutional projects focused on performance,
health, and human development.

Email:
wiliamcarvajal790@gmail.com
Córdoba Rodríguez, Dianoa Paola -
Pontifical Xavierian University
Academic Title:
Professor

Institution: Pontifical Xavierian University,
Colombia

Short Profile: Academic at Pontifical Xavierian
University, integrating physical activity studies with applied health
sciences. Her research encompasses body composition and sports science
applications.
Correas Gómez, Lorena - University of
Málaga
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Málaga, Spain

Short Profile: Member of the coordination committee
of RIBA2. She specializes in sports science research, physical
conditioning, and applied kinanthropometry within the academic
framework of the University of Málaga.
Cuestas Calero, Bernardo José - European
University of Valencia
Academic Title: Professor,
PhD

Institution: European University of Valencia, Spain

Short Profile: PhD in Physical Activity and Sports
Sciences. He is a professor in the master’s program in nutrition in
physical activity and sports at the European University of Valencia.
He has contributed to over 60 international conferences and numerous
JCR-indexed publications.
Daoud, Esraa - University of
Helwan
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Helwan, Egypt

Short Profile: Academic and researcher at the
University of Helwan, specializing in physical education, human
movement science, and international sports performance
strategies.
de Souza Lima, Josivaldo - Universidad
Andres Bello
Academic Title: Professor, PhD(c)

Institution: Faculty of Education and Social
Sciences, Institute Sports and Wellbeing, Universidad Andres Bello,
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

Short Profile: Researcher and university professor in
sport sciences, physical activity, and health. Affiliated with
Universidad Andres Bello and currently pursuing doctoral studies at
the University of Granada, Spain. Research focuses on physical
activity epidemiology, sport talent identification, exercise oncology,
and health outcomes across populations.

Email:
josivaldo.desouza@unab.cl
| ORCID:
0000-0003-4372-0836
Fernandes, Rui António - University of
Coimbra
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Coimbra, Portugal

Short Profile: Renowned academic in the field of
sports sciences and physical education at the University of Coimbra,
focusing on performance analysis and
biomechanics.
Gámez Rosales, Beatriz Alicia -
Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
Academic Title:
Professor

Institution: Autonomous University of Aguascalientes,
Mexico

Short Profile: Academic specializing in physical
activity, sports sciences, and kinanthropometry, actively
collaborating within the RIBA2 network to promote nutritional and
sports research in Mexico.
García Vega, Álvaro - University of
Alicante
Academic Title: Physiotherapist and Sports
Rehabilitator

Institution: University of Alicante, Spain

Short Profile: Physiotherapist and sports
rehabilitator specializing in the sports field, with extensive
experience in sports clubs and private clinics. He combines treatment
for high-level athletes with general population health interventions.

Email:
alvaro.garcia@ua.es
García Zepeda, Carlos Eduardo - Center
for Nutrition and Physical Conditioning (CNA)
Academic Title:
Professor

Institution: Center for Nutrition and Physical
Conditioning (CNA), Mexico

Short Profile: Expert in sports nutrition and
physical conditioning. He applies kinanthropometry and nutritional
science to optimize athletic performance and general health
outcomes.
Girona Maciá, Diego - University of
Alicante
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Alicante, Spain

Short Profile: Academic at the University of
Alicante, engaged in sports science research, body composition
analysis, and innovative physical education
methodologies.
Gómez Bruton, Alejandro - University of
Zaragoza
Academic Title: Assistant Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Zaragoza, Spain

Short Profile: Assistant Professor at the University
of Zaragoza. He is an ISAK Level II anthropometrist and the author of
more than 40 JCR publications evaluating body composition, physical
fitness, and anthropometric variables.

Email:
bruton@unizar.es
González Agüero, Alex - University of
Zaragoza
Academic Title: Full Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Zaragoza, Spain

Short Profile: Full Professor at the Faculty of
Health and Sport Sciences, University of Zaragoza. He is an ISAK Level
2 Anthropometrist, deeply involved in research regarding sports health
and physical performance.
González Fernández, Francisco Tomás -
University of Granada
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Granada, Spain

Short Profile: Academic and researcher at the
University of Granada, specializing in physical education teaching
methodologies, sports pedagogy, and performance
assessment.

Guzmán Muñoz, Eduardo - Universidad
Santo Tomas
Academic Title: Kinesiologist, MSc, PhD

Institution: Universidad Santo Tomas (Talca), Chile

Short Profile: Academic at Universidad Santo Tomas
and member of the Master’s core team in Physical Activity and Sport
Sciences. His research line is human movement analysis, with over 130
publications in Scopus and Web of Science. He is a Senior Collaborator
at IHME and part of the DeepDXA international project. He serves as a
reviewer/editor in international journals and is currently
vice-president of the institutional Scientific Ethics Committee.

Email:
eguzmanm@santotomas.cl |
ORCID:
0000-0001-7001-9004
Hernández López, Omar Arturo -
Universitat de Valencia
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: Medical Fitness / Universitat de
Valencia, Mexico/Spain

Short Profile: Professional blending medical fitness
and academic research. His work connects practical sports training
with rigorous scientific analysis in
kinanthropometry.
Herrera-Amante, Carlos Abraham -
University of Guadalajara
Academic Title: DSc

Institution: Nutritional Assessment and Nutritional
Care Laboratory (LECEN), Division of Health Sciences, Tonalá
University Center, University of Guadalajara, Tonalá, México

Short Profile: DSc. Herrera-Amante Carlos Abraham is
the General Coordinator of the Ibero-American Network of Researchers
in Applied Anthropometry (RIBA²). He holds a Doctorate in Sports
Education and Sports Sciences and two Master’s degrees in Sports
Nutrition. He has been an instructor on more than 150 international
accreditation courses in Kinanthropometry and is a Level 3
anthropometrist certified by ISAK.

Email:
carlos.amante@academicos.udg.mx
| ORCID:
0000-0002-3645-3621
Hes, Bartlomiej Patryk - University of
Zielona Gora
Academic Title: PhD

Institution: Institute of Sport, Tourism and
Nutrition, Department of Sports and Health Promotion, University of
Zielona Gora, Poland

Short Profile: Research and teaching staff member,
lecturer in gymnastics theory and methodology, gymnastics, acrobatics,
and trampoline gymnastics, and coach in sports acrobatics and
trampoline gymnastics. Research Interests: Biological development of
children and adolescents in relation to varied physical activity;
factors determining athletic performance in gymnastics; health
behaviors across stages of life.

Email:
b.hes@wnb.uz.zgora.pl |
ORCID: 0000-0001-7747-6056
Isidori, Emanuele - University of Rome
Foro Italico
Academic Title: Full Professor

Institution: University of Rome Foro Italico, Italy

Short Profile: Expert in sports studies and
methodology of educational research applied to sports and physical
activity. Main interests include sports ethics, diplomacy, and the
education of PE teachers and sports coaches.

ORCID:
0000-0002-5214-6015
López-Plaza Palomo, Daniel - University
of Zaragoza
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Zaragoza, Spain

Short Profile: PhD with “Cum Laude” honors in Sports
Science and member of the coordination committee for RIBA2. His main
research areas include maturation, anthropometry, canoeing, and
swimming.
Mancini, Nicola - Università Telematica
Pegaso
Academic Title: Tenure-Track Researcher
(RTT), PhD

Institution: Department of Education and Sport
Sciences, Università Telematica Pegaso, Naples, Italy

Short Profile: Mancini Nicola is a Tenure-Track
Researcher in Exercise and Sport Sciences at Università Telematica
Pegaso. He holds an international PhD in “Neuroscience and Education”
and “Physical Education and Sport” (European PhD Label). His research
focuses on motor coordination development, the integration of
executive functions and motor performance, and the application of
digital technologies for performance analysis and monitoring in youth
populations.

Email:
nicola.mancini@unipegaso.it
| ORCID:
0009-0005-4566-6417
Martínez Aranda, Luis Manuel -
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Academic Title: Senior
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: SEJ-680 Science-Based Training (SBT)
Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Pablo de
Olavide, Spain

Short Profile: Luis Manuel Martínez Aranda is a
Senior Lecturer at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Spain). He earned a
PhD in Research Methodology in Health Sciences and completed a
postdoctoral fellowship at the Muscle and Exercise Physiology
Laboratory, Karolinska Institute (Sweden). His academic background
also includes degrees in Sport Sciences, Psychology, and Pedagogy, as
well as master’s degrees in Physical and Sport Performance, Research
in Psychology, and Human Nutrition, among other areas. He has built an
extensive scientific career, with more than 90 publications including
journal articles and book chapters, and has accumulated broad
experience in student supervision, competitive research funding,
innovation projects, and international collaborations. His current
research focuses on the multifactorial physical, technical, and
psychological analysis of sport performance, the effects of eccentric
training on physical and physiological parameters in both athletic and
health-related populations, and the study of psychological variables
in sport, health, and education.

Email:
lmmarara@upo.es |
ORCID:
0000-0002-6188-9443
Martínez-Rodríguez, Alejandro -
University of Alicante
Academic Title: Professor,
PhD

Institution: University of Alicante, Department of
Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Spain

Short Profile: Martínez-Rodríguez Alejandro is a
Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Alicante.
He possesses a multidisciplinary profile that includes a PhD and
degrees in nutrition and sports science, and is also an ISAK Level 3
anthropometrist. With over a decade of experience, he has published
more than 120 indexed scientific articles and led research projects
securing over one million euros in funding. He has supervised five
doctoral theses and received prestigious awards.

Email:
amartinezrodriguez@ua.es
| ORCID:
0000-0002-7499-1471
Matute Llorente, Ángel - University of
Zaragoza
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Zaragoza, Spain

Short Profile: Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in
Evaluation and Physical Training for Health at the University of
Zaragoza. He is an ISAK Level 2 anthropometrist with a strong
background in exercise physiology and health.

Email:
amatute@unizar.es
Optiz, Álvaro - Universidad San
Sebastian
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: Universidad San Sebastian, Chile

Short Profile: Academic involved in physical
education and sports sciences, actively participating in applied
anthropometry and athlete development
networks.
Orozco Torres, Alejandro - Universidad
Contemporanea de las Americas
Academic Title:
Professor

Institution: Universidad Contemporanea de las
Americas, Mexico

Short Profile: Academic and researcher focusing on
sports training methodologies, body composition, and physical
education in Latin America.
Ortiz Rodríguez, Briseidy - Autonomous
University of Chihuahua
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: Autonomous University of Chihuahua,
Mexico

Short Profile: Specialist in kinanthropometry and
sports science, contributing to academic research and the promotion of
physical well-being.
Paramio Rodríguez, Agustín - Institute
of Sports Medicine
Academic Title: Researcher / MD

Institution: Institute of Sports Medicine, Cuba

Short Profile: Medical Doctor and Specialist in
Family Medicine, holding a Master’s in Satisfactory Longevity. He
serves as the Head of the Physical Activity and Health Department at
the Institute of Sports Medicine, Cuba.

Email:
aparamio@infomed.sld.cu
Paredes Ruiz, María José - University of
Murcia
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Murcia, Spain

Short Profile: Academic researcher contributing to
the fields of movement science, biomechanics, and sports pedagogy at
the University of Murcia.
Peñaranda Moraga, David Marcelo -
University of Alicante
Academic Title: Professor,
PhD

Institution: University of Alicante, Spain

Short Profile: Researcher focusing on human
performance, physical education, and applied
anthropometry.
Quiroga Morales, Luis Aarón - Autonomous
University of Guadalajara
Academic Title: Professor,
PhD

Institution: Autonomous University of Guadalajara,
Mexico

Short Profile: Member of the coordination committee
for RIBA2. He is dedicated to advancing sports science,
kinanthropometry, and athletic evaluation standards in
Mexico.
Ramos Campo, Domingo Jesús - Polytechnic
University of Madrid
Academic Title: Assistant
Professor, PhD

Institution: Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

Short Profile: Assistant Professor at the Department
of Health and Human Performance. He holds a PhD in Health Sciences and
Sports Sciences and has published over 75 JCR articles focusing on
resistance training, hypoxia, and exercise physiology.

Email:
domingojesus.ramos@upm.es
Ramos García, Cezar Octavio - University
of Guadalajara
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: University of Guadalajara, Mexico

Short Profile: Secretary of the Ibero-American
Network of Researchers in Applied Anthropometry (RIBA2), heavily
involved in the structural advancement of sports science
research.
Sánchez Oliver, Antonio Jesús -
University of Seville
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Seville, Spain

Short Profile: Professor at the University of Seville
with research interests in sports nutrition, dietary supplementation,
and sports management. He is actively involved in studies evaluating
the habits of fitness center users and athletes.

Email:
sanchezoliver@us.es
Santiago Delgado, Ernesto Julián - ITESO
- Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
Academic Title:
Professor, PhD

Institution: ITESO – Universidad Jesuita de
Guadalajara, Mexico

Short Profile: PhD in Sports Education and Sports
Sciences. He is a specialist in physical conditioning and
supplementation, an ISAK Level 2 instructor, and serves as a sports
nutritionist and scientific advisor for elite athletes in
Mexico.
Spena, Luciano - University of
Morón
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: University of Morón, Argentina

Short Profile: Academic and sports science expert
focusing on kinanthropometry and athletic performance evaluation in
Argentina.
Vega, Silvia Adriana - National
University of San Luis
Academic Title: Professor

Institution: National University of San Luis,
Argentina

Short Profile: Researcher active within the RIBA2
network, contributing to the development of applied anthropometry and
sports science methodologies in South America.

National Advisory Board

Aducovschi, Daniela - University of
Bucharest
Academic Title: PhD University Professor

Institution: University of Bucharest, Department of
Physical Education and Sport, Romania

Short Profile: Graduated from the National Academy of
Physical Education and Sport (ANEFS), Bucharest, Romania, in 1991,
with a Bachelor’s Degree, specializing in Rhythmic Gymnastics. I
obtained my second specialization in dance sport, and in 2005 I
obtained my PhD in Physical Education and Sport, with a topic in dance
sport. Since 1986 I have been a Master of Sports in rhythmic
gymnastics. I am the author of gymnastics and dance sport courses and
9 ISI Web of Science articles.

Email:
daniela.aducovschi@g.unibuc.ro
| ORCID:
0000-0001-7178-0786
Badau, Dana - Transilvania University of
Brasov
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Physical Education and
Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Short Profile: Romanian professor specializing in
physical education, sport sciences, and human movement sciences. Her
research includes physical education methodology, motor performance,
fitness, wellness, and Sport for All programs. She has authored many
internationally indexed publications and contributes to research on
motor assessment, physical activity, and health promotion.

Email:
dana.badau@unitbv.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-1881-3531
Coltan, Judit - Bogdan Vodă University
of Cluj-Napoca
Academic Title: Lecturer Dr., PhD

Institution: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport,
“Bogdan Vodă” University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Short Profile: Lecturer, PhD at the Faculty of
Physical Education and Sport within “Bogdan Vodă” University of
Cluj-Napoca. Specializing in physical education and gymnastics, the
academic activity focuses on the development of practical-methodical
skills and motor control. Contributing to the academic community
through specialized articles and participation in national programs.
Committed to guiding students toward professional excellence in the
field of sports and gymnastics.

Email:
judit.coltan@ubvonline.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0002-1779-5439
Corlaci, Ionuț - National University of
Physical Education and Sports of Bucharest
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: National University of Physical
Education and Sports of Bucharest, Faculty of Physical Education and
Sport, Romania

Short Profile: Over 30 years of higher education
teaching experience. Emeritus coach, with activity at CSS Steaua and
CSA Steaua (1995-2013), and coach of the Romanian National Olympic
team in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (seniors and youth, 2012-2018).
Achieved multiple European, world, and Olympic medals with athletes.
International men’s gymnastics judge, member of FRG Technical
Commission and Executive Committee.

Email:
ionut_corlaci@yahoo.com
Cristea, Dana - University of
Oradea
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: University of Oradea, Romania

Short Profile: Associate Professor with a strong
focus on sports pedagogy, gymnastics, and movement analysis. She
actively contributes to the development of academic curricula and
empirical research in physical education.

Email:
dcristea@uoradea.ro
Dobrescu, Tatiana - Vasile Alecsandri
University of Bacau
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau,
Romania

Short Profile: A leading professor in physical
education and sports, focusing on pedagogy, sports management, and
motor evaluation. She has significantly contributed to the academic
literature regarding the optimization of educational processes in
sports.

Email:
tatiana.dobrescu@ub.ro
Domokos, Cerasela - Universitatea de
Vest din Timișoara
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Facultatea de Educație Fizică și Sport,
Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara, Romania

Short Profile: I am involved in academic and research
activities. My scientific interests focus on gymnastics and expressive
sports, areas in which my primary area of expertise is history,
complemented by the analysis of training mechanisms, performance, and
motor expressiveness. At the same time, I have a constant interest in
outdoor activities, which I explore from the perspective of motor,
educational, and experiential development.
Fleancu, Leonard - National University
of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, University Center Pitesti, Romania

Short Profile: Respected academic with extensive
experience in sports training methodology, track and field athletics,
and the physiological assessment of athletes. He actively coordinates
scientific research projects within the university.

Email:
leonard.fleancu@upb.ro
Gavojdea, Ana-Maria - National
University of Physical Education and Sport
Academic Title:
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport,
National University of Physical Education and Sport, Romania

Short Profile: Graduate of the National University of
Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest. Completed Bachelor’s studies
in Kinetotherapy (2009), Master’s in Artistic Gymnastics (2011), and
PhD in Human Movement Sciences (2016). She has 13 years of higher
education teaching experience and is a former high-performance
gymnast. She has published two books and over 20 articles in
internationally indexed journals.

Email:
anagavojdea@gmail.com
Grigoroiu, Carmen - National University
of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Academic Title:
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania

Short Profile: Graduate of the University of Physical
Education and Sports – Bucharest. Master Degree in Physical Education
and Sports – Motor Anthropology. Ph.D. in Physical Education and
Sports domain. The work experience in the domain is of 23 years, 2 of
them are in middle school education activity and the other 21 are in
higher education activity.

Email:
daniela.grigoroiu@upb.ro
| ORCID:
0000-0003-0602-8154
Grosu, Emilia Florina - Babes-Bolyai
University
Academic Title: Professor, PhD

Institution: Facultatea de Educație fizică și Sport,
Universitatea “Babes-Bolyai”, Cluj-Napoca, România

Short Profile: Graduated from Institut of Physical
Education and Sport (IEFS), Bucuresti, Romania, in 1984. Master’s
Degree in 2018 in Landscaping. Completed in 1999 the title of Doctor
in: Physical Education and Sport, with specialisations in Psychology
of Sport. She is a member of FIEPS Europe, author of 34 articles
indexed in ISI Web of Science database.

Email:
emiliaflorina.grosu@gmail.com
| ORCID: 0000-0002-2846-9586
Grosu, Vlad Teodor - Technical
University of Cluj-Napoca
Academic Title: Associate
Professor, PhD

Institution: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca,
Facultatea de autovehicule rutiere, mecatronică și mecanică, Romania

Short Profile: Graduated from Faculty of Physical
Education and Sport (FEFS), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2010. Master’s
Degree in 2012, and completed in 2015 the title of Doctor in: Human
Motricity Science. Institution history: 2015–2026 Technical University
of Cluj-Napoca. Member of FIEPS Europe, author of 31 articles indexed
in ISI Web of Science.

Email:
vtgrosu@gmail.com |
ORCID:
0000-0002-4846-4491
Hăisan, Angel-Alex - 1 Decembrie 1918
University of Alba Iulia
Academic Title: Associate
Professor, PhD

Institution: Univ. “1 Decembrie 1918” Alba Iulia,
Departamentul de Educație fizică și sport, Romania

Short Profile: Since 2016, Hăisan Angel-Alex has
served as a member of the Physical Education and Sport Department and
as Director of the Research Center in Physical Education, Sport and
Physical Therapy at the “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia,
specializing in physical education and sport sciences. His extensive
academic background includes Ph.D. studies in both Sociology and Sport
Sciences, complemented by a professional history as a volleyball
player.

Email:
angel.haisan@uab.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-0565-405X
Hăisan, Petronela Lăcrămioara - 1
Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia
Academic Title:
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Univ. “1 Decembrie 1918” Alba-Iulia,
Departamentul de Educație fizică și sport, Romania

Short Profile: Lecturer PhD at the Department of
Physical Education and Sport, she coordinates seminars and practical
courses in Anatomy, Kinesiotherapy for Neurological Disorders,
Secondary and Tertiary Kinesiotherapy, and Semiology for students in
Kinesiotherapy and Special Motricity. Alongside her academic role,
she’s a kinesiotherapist.

Email:
petronela.haisan@uab.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0001-6958-0267
Hasmasan, Ioan - Lucian Blaga University
of Sibiu
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu,
Romania

Short Profile: Associate Professor at Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu. Detailed profile information will be updated
soon.
Iordan, Daniel-Andrei - “Dunărea de Jos”
University of Galați
Academic Title: Associate
Professor, PhD

Institution: Department of Individual Sports and
Kinetotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Dunărea de
Jos” University of Galați, Romania

Short Profile: Iordan Daniel-Andrei, PhD, is an
Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. He
is also Director of the University Center for Physio-Kinetotherapy
within the same institution. His academic and research activities
focus on physical therapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, postural
assessment, and therapeutic exercise programs. His work integrates
evidence-based rehabilitation approaches with modern assessment
methods.

Email:
daniel.iordan@ugal.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-1084-7710
Lebada, Ioana Codruta - Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu
Academic Title: Assistant
Professor, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: Specialist Endocrinologist, PhD,
Assistant Lecturer in Medical Sciences (Endocrinology). Clinical and
research interests include thyroid and parathyroid disorders,
osteoporosis, obesity, and nutrition.

Email:
codruta.lebada@ulbsibiu.ro
| ORCID:
0000-0002-3938-705X
Martinescu-Bădălan, Fabiana - Nicolae
Balcescu Land Forces Academy
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: “Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy,
Faculty of Military Sciences, Sibiu, Romania

Short Profile: She holds degrees in sciences and
physical education, and a PhD in Physical Education and Sport. She has
over 20 years of teaching experience in middle school and higher
education. She has also served as an international FIBA referee for
more than 10 years.

Email:
martinescu.fabiana@armyacademy.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0000-3580-6176
Mihăilescu, Niculina Liliana - National
University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Academic Title:
Professor, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Doctoral School of Sport Science and
Physical Education, Romania

Short Profile: PhD supervisor in Sport Science.
Research focuses on the theory and practice of sports training. Author
of books and scientific articles in journals indexed in international
databases.

Email:
niculina.mihailescu@upb.ro
| ORCID: 0000-0001-5702-8360
Monea, Dan - Babes-Bolyai
University
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca,
Romania

Short Profile: Highly regarded professor specializing
in sports science, physical therapy, and biomechanics. His academic
contributions are essential to the development of modern sports
rehabilitation and training programs in Romania.

Email:
dan.monea@ubbcluj.ro

Nanu, Marian Costin - University of
Craiova
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Physical Education and
Sports, University of Craiova, Romania

Short Profile: I graduated from the Faculty of
Physical Education and Sports in Craiova in 1996, as the head of the
class, and then from the Faculty of Economics and Business
Administration in 2005. In 2006 I obtained the title of Doctor of
Physical Education, and in 2025 I obtained the qualification in the
field of Sports Science and Physical Education, currently being a
doctoral supervisor.

Email:
marian.nanu@edu.ucv.ro |
ORCID:
0009-0006-2951-3610
Onu, Ilie - Grigore T. Popa University
of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
Academic Title:
University Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine
and Pharmacy Iasi, Romania

Short Profile: Onu Ilie is a physiotherapist,
university lecturer, and researcher specializing in rehabilitation
science and evidence-based physiotherapy. He has authored 65 Web of
Science–indexed articles and 24 PubMed-indexed publications, with an
H-index of 11. His research focuses on osteoarthritis, postoperative
rehabilitation, and the integration of innovative technologies such as
electrostimulation, virtual reality, and musculoskeletal imaging. He
actively contributes to international scientific publishing as a peer
reviewer.

Email:
ilie.onu@umfiasi.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-1003-0719
Ordean, Mircea Nicolae - 1 Decembrie
1918 University of Alba Iulia
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba
Iulia, Romania

Short Profile: Experienced academic in physical
education and sports. His research areas include motor development,
physical conditioning, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle
through systematic physical activities among students.

Email:
mircea.ordean@uab.ro
Pata, Oana-Cristina - Ștefan cel Mare
University of Suceava
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Physical Educațion and Sports Faculty,
”Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Romania

Short Profile: Teaching and research activity in the
field of gymnastics, expressive sports and winter sports. Research
directions in the field of gymnastics and expressive sports aimed at
the motor, educational and experiential development of the application
of gymnastics in physical education lessons but also in order to
prevent functional physical deficiencies in children.

Email:
oana.pata@usm.ro
Pelin, Raluca Anca - National University
of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Academic Title:
Professor, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania

Short Profile: I graduated from the University of
Physical Education and Sport – Bucharest, Master in Physical Education
and Sport – Pscyhomotor Physical Education and Ph.D studies in the
field of Physical Education and Sports. My professional experience in
the field is of 31 years in the higher education activity.

Email:
raluca.pelin@upb.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-9634-3280
Popa, Daniela - Transilvania University
of Brasov
Academic Title: Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Transilvania University of Brasov,
Romania

Short Profile: Academic focused on physical
education, sports psychology, and inclusive education through sport.
She is a dedicated researcher aiming to improve educational strategies
and motor skill acquisition in schools.

Email:
daniela.popa@unitbv.ro
Rosa, Alin Cristian - University 1
Decembrie 1918 of Alba Iulia
Academic Title:
Lecturer

Institution: University “1 Decembrie 1918” of Alba
Iulia, Romania

Short Profile: Competence areas include dance sport,
chess, body expression and eurythmy, and body modeling.

Email:
alin.rosa@uab.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-3900-2308
Roșu, Daniel - National University of
Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Pitesti University Centre, Faculty
of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, Romania

Short Profile: Specialist in physical education and
sports, former performance athlete, physical education teacher,
successful coach, and university lecturer. He promotes extracurricular
activities, entrepreneurship, combat sports, winter sports, and guided
adventure among students.

ORCID:
0009-0005-2701-7501
Rozsnyai, Radu Adrian - Gheorghe Dima
National Music Academy
Academic Title: Assistant
Professor, PhD

Institution: “Gheorghe Dima” National Music Academy,
Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Short Profile: Academic focusing on the intersection
of movement, body expression, and physical education. He specializes
in optimizing the physical posture and motor skills necessary for
performing arts students.

Email:
radu.rozsnyai@amgd.ro
Rusu, Alina Cristina - Technical
University of Cluj-Napoca
Academic Title: Associate
Professor, PhD

Institution: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca,
Romania

Short Profile: Academic focused on human movement
science and the application of physical education in technical
university environments. Her research explores student health, fitness
assessment, and the ergonomics of movement.

Email:
alina.rusu@utcluj.ro
Sabau, Anca Maria - University of
Oradea
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: Department of Physical Education, Sport
and Kinetotherapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sport, University
of Oradea, Romania

Short Profile: Associate Professor with over 25 years
of academic and professional experience in Physical Education and
Sport Science. Her research focuses on sports performance
optimization, educational innovation, and the impact of physical
activity on cognition, health, and psycho-emotional balance. She is
also active in rhythmic gymnastics coaching at national and
international levels.

Email:
asabau@uoradea.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-0624-4714
Steff, Norbert - George Emil Palade
University of Medicine
Academic Title: Senior
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: “George Emil Palade” University of
Medicine Pharmacy Science and Technology of Targu Mures, Romania

Short Profile: Steff Norbert, PhD, is a Senior
Lecturer specializing in sport science and physical education. His
research focuses on athlete development, motor coordination,
performance optimisation, and the integration of modern technologies
in sport training. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications
in international journals indexed in Web of Science.

Email:
norbert.steff@umfst.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0001-6812-6230
Stoian, Iulian - Lucian Blaga University
of Sibiu
Academic Title: Associate Professor, PhD

Institution: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu,
Romania

Short Profile: Associate Professor at Lucian Blaga
University of Sibiu. Detailed profile information will be updated
soon.

ORCID:
0000-0002-0461-6369
Tiuca, Ioana Codruța - 1 December 1918
University of Alba Iulia
Academic Title: Lecturer,
PhD

Institution: 1 December 1918 University of Alba
Iulia, Faculty of Law and Social Science, Department of Sport and
Physical Education, Romania

Short Profile: PhD in Sports Science and Physical
Education, Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sport
at 1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia.

Email:
codruta.tiuca@uab.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0002-2215-1251
Toma, Geanina - Universitatea Națională
de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnică București
Academic Title:
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: Universitatea Națională de Știință și
Tehnologie Politehnică București – Centrul Universitar Pitești,
Romania

Short Profile: Faculty of Sciences, Physical
Education and Informatics, Department of Physical Education and
Sports. I am a teaching staff member with 23 years of experience in
higher education, former high-performance athlete and within the
bachelor’s programs Physical Education and Sports and Motor
Performance Sports and Kinetotherapy and Special Motricity.

Email:
geaninatoma2712@upb.ro |
ORCID: 0000-0001-6555-4811
Toma, Ștefan - National University of
Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, MSc, PhD

Institution: National University of Science and
Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

Short Profile: I am, a faculty member engaged in
research and higher education for over 25 years; with extensive
experience in post-traumatic rehabilitation in elite sports; Member of
the Medical Commissions and Medical Teams of the Romanian Olympic and
Sports Committee and the Romanian Judo Federation; participant in
national and international scientific and sports events for more than
25 years.

Email:
Stefan.toma1305@upb.ro |
ORCID:
0000-0001-8786-5370
Tomescu, Gabriela - Ovidius University
of Constanta
Academic Title: Assistant, PhD

Institution: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport,
Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania

Short Profile: She is a graduate of the National
University of Physical Education and Sport in Bucharest and has
completed her doctoral studies in Sports Science and Physical
Education. She has practiced competitive ballroom dancing, and since
2019 she has been a faculty member at Ovidius University in Constanța.
Currently, she is furthering her studies and research into the effects
of dance as a means of developing and improving health in children and
adults.

Email:
gabriela.tomescu@365.univ-ovidius.ro
| ORCID:
0009-0002-6371-6666
Vasile, Luciela Maria - National
University of Physical Education and Sports
Academic Title:
Professor, PhD (habil.)

Institution: National University of Physical
Education and Sports (UNEFS), București, Romania

Short Profile: Professor and PhD supervisor (habil.)
at UNEFS Bucharest. Her expertise encompasses the theory and
methodology of performance swimming, adapted aquatic activities, and
hydrokinetotherapy. She serves as the Director of the Council of
University Doctoral Studies (CSUD) and coordinates the “Alexandru
Partheniu” Interdisciplinary Research Center. A former Master of
Sports in Swimming (1980).

Email:
Lucielav05@gmail.com |
ORCID:
0009-0001-8966-6807
Zahiu, Mihaela - National University of
Physical Education and Sports
Academic Title:
Lecturer, PhD

Institution: National University of Physical
Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania

Short Profile: Competence areas include human
motricity, physical education and sports theory and methodology,
dancesport, expressive physical activities, and eurythmy.

ORCID: 0009-0001-4334-727X