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Michael Vesia, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Movement Science
- Director, Brain Behavior Laboratory
- Graduate Faculty, Movement Science
About
Dr. Michael Vesia is an assistant professor of Movement Science and director of the Brain Behavior Laboratory at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. He received his PhD in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Vesia has published nearly 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Neurophysiology, Experimental Brain Research, and the Journal of Neuroscience. His research focuses on understanding brain network dynamics in cognition, perception, and movement after brain injuries and neurological disease. He hopes to improve movement and cognition in older adults through non-invasive brain stimulation and motor-cognitive interventions.
Dr. Vesia teaches sections of Biomechanics and Behavioral Bases of Human Movement.
Areas of Interest
Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Science
Contact
Address
830 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048
United States
Classes
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINESLGY 422 | Motor Learning | 3 | As Arranged, Winter, Fall |
| KINESLGY 429 | Lab Mtr Cnt Dev | 1 - 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| KINESLGY 685 | Res Rotation in Kin | 3 - 6 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| MOVESCI 110 | Bio&Beh Bases Hu Mvt | 3 | Fall, Winter |
| MOVESCI 422 | Motor Learning | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| MOVESCI 429 | Lab Mtr Cnt Dev | 1 - 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| MOVESCI 629 | Lab Mtr Cnt Dev | 1 - 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |