Andrew Meszaros, Ph.D., PT

Title: Associate Professor — Physical Therapy
Office: 1026 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-8697
Fax: (248) 364-8660
E-mail: [email protected]

Educational Background:
NIH post-doctoral fellowship, Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center
Ph.D., Exercise Science, University of Iowa
B.S., Physical Therapy, Bowing Green State University

Teaching Interests:
Neuroscience
Motor Control
Anatomy
Epistemology and Perception

Experience
Dr. Andrew Meszaros has been a licensed physical therapist for over 25 years. His patient care experience spans a variety of clinical settings, including Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center (Virginia), a pioneer in combined medical and vocational rehabilitation. Dr. Meszaros' academic career has emphasized the integration of exercise science, neuroscience and bioengineering into rehabilitation. Academic positions have included The Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, West Virginia University (College of Medicine) and The University of Toledo (Departments of Neuroscience and Physical Therapy). In 2012, Dr. Meszaros was on the leadership team that founded the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at George Fox University (Oregon). At Oakland University, a primary focus is on continued growth of the University's innovative multi-disciplinary Ph.D. program in Human Movement Science.

Research/Scholarship:
Dr. Meszaros’ primary research goal is to help people reduce injury risk, optimize training and enhance motor performance by developing novel wearable devices that shape human movement. This is accomplished by first studying sensorimotor and perceptual interactions during tasks, then devising specific tactile, mechanical or visual cues that modulate motion in real-time via customized algorithms. Related topics include center-of-mass control, isoperception, and the Size-Weight Illusion during whole body loading and unloading. 

He has received a number of awards for professional excellence and service at the institutional and national levels. Internationally, a Fulbright grant allowed Dr. Meszaros to live and work with top movement scientists and clinicians in Europe. He has served as a manuscript reviewer for prominent publications such as the Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Neurophysiology, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

Professional Affiliations:
Society for Neuroscience
American Physical Therapy Association
International Society of Motor Control
International Society of Posture and Gait Research
The Polanyi Society