Singh Harshvardhan

Implementation Scientist

Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute

BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

▪ With over 15 years of research experience, I am an accomplished clinician-scientist, with proficiency at clinical development planning, program management, and cross- collaborative projects resulting in significant outcomes. 
▪ I am passionate about advancing research and seeking novel outcomes in science, making meaningful contributions leveraging my subject matter expertise on neuromotor sciences, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases, and pharmacology. 
▪ I have demonstrated my involvement in the scientific community acting as invited speaker, notably at prestigious events like the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research. 
▪ I have led/managed 17 cross-collaborative projects, resulting in 4 grants, >40 peer-reviewed publications, and 11 IRB-approved studies. My studies range across my subject matter expertise in neuromotor sciences, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, and pharmacology. I have delivered >50 presentations at esteemed conferences such as American Academy of Cerebral palsy and Developmental Medicine, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, etc. I have led interdisciplinary research across R1 universities, collaborating globally (USA, Sweden, India, Egypt) to develop research products including novel wearable technologies and exercise programs enhancing human performance. With over 20 research projects and 40 published manuscripts, I foster innovation and apply science to real-world healthcare challenges.

▪ As a clinician-scientist I develop wearable devices that enhance movement efficiency by harnessing neuromotor properties. My novel approach optimizes movement economy and reduces injury risk in high-impact activities, advancing performance and biomechanics applications.

 

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Implementation Scientist
    Oklahoma State University, Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United StatesNov 2025 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Physical Therapy, Birmingham, United States15 Jun 2017 - 31 Oct 2024
  • University of Maryland Advanced Neuromotor Rehabilitation Research Training Postdoctoral Fellow
    University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, United States7 Jul 2015 - 10 May 2017

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Delaware, Newark, United States
  • MS
    University of Oklahoma, Norman, United States
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
    Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, India

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • University of Maryland Advanced Neuromotor Rehabilitation Research Postdoctoral Training
    University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, United States

FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT

  • Faculty/Staff

CAMPUS

  • Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

AVAILABILITY

  • Masters or PhD research supervision
  • Collaborative projects
  • Industry projects
  • Research design
  • Mentoring (short-term)
  • Mentoring (long-term)
  • Speaking engagements
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Undergraduate research supervision

LANGUAGE

  • English
  • Hindi

DEPARTMENT

  • Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute

FIELDS OF RESEARCH