About
Roger Kollock, Ph.D., is an associate professor and director of the Biomechanics Research Laboratory within the Oxley College of Health Sciences. He received his postdoctoral training at Auburn University’s Warrior Research Center. Kollock holds a Ph.D. in Human Movement Science from Old Dominion University. His research interests center on neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristics that influence injury risk in traditional and nontraditional athletes, such as firefighters and military personnel. The aim of his research agenda is to develop evidence-based approaches for optimizing performance and reducing injury risk in athletic populations.
Awards & Honors
- Most Valuable Professor (MVP) Award Recipient, Department of Athletics, The University of Tulsa, 2023, 2021, 2020
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Award, The University of Tulsa, 2022-2023
- Outstanding Research Award, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences, The University of Tulsa, AY 2020-2021, AY 2017-2018
- Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences, The University of Tulsa, 2021, 2017
Education
- Postdoc, Auburn University
- Ph.D., Human Movement Science, Old Dominion University
- Dissertation: “The Association between Different Clinical Methods for Evaluating Lower Extremity Muscular Function”
- M.A., East Tennessee State University
- Dissertation: “The Relationship between Video Game Playing Habits and Reaction Time in Males and Females of Different Age Groups”
- B.S., Gardner-Webb University
Research Interests & Areas of Expertise
- Sports medicine
- Clinical biomechanics
- Occupational health
- Human performance
- Assistive robotics
