Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | Physical education | Innovative Research Award 

Prof Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | Physical Education | Innovative Research Award 

Prof Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | UNIARP | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha earned his Ph.D. in Ciências Biomédicas from Instituto Universitário Italiano de Rosário (IUNIR), Argentina in 2013 under the supervision of Graciela D. Venera. He holds a master’s degree in Educação Física/Fitness from Universidade Federal do Paraná (2010) and a bachelor’s degree in Educação Física from Faculdades Reunidas de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Econômicas de Palmas (2000). He completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships, including at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (2017–2020), and several specialized courses in Fisiologia do Exercício, Treinamento Desportivo, Metodologia do Ensino Superior, Musculação, Ginástica, and Capacitação em Metodologias Ativas. He is currently a full professor at Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC), coordinating the Educação Física undergraduate program and teaching disciplines including Fisiologia do Exercício, Treinamento Desportivo, Bioestatística, Cineantropometria, Cinesiologia e Biomecânica, Musculação, Medidas e Avaliação, and Treinamento Personalizado, while also contributing to postgraduate programs in Desenvolvimento e Sociedade and Educação Básica, focusing on research fields such as Saúde e Trabalho, Qualidade de Vida e Desenvolvimento, Cultura, Ensino, Saúde e Formação Docente, Sociedade, Cidadania e Segurança, and Fisiologia do Exercício aplicada à Saúde e Desempenho Esportivo. He has extensive experience as a researcher and educator, serving in administrative roles including Coordenador do curso de Educação Física at UNOESC and vice-coordinator at Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe (UNIARP). Prof. da Rocha has been recognized multiple times as Professor Homenageado of Educação Física courses at UNIARP and UNOESC and has actively participated in funded research projects, reviewing studies on topics such as efeitos fisiológicos da temperatura da água durante terapia aquática and diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome de Addison. He has authored 147 articles listed on Google Scholar with a total of 341 citations, 163 articles with 493 citations on other sources, 12 articles with 58 citations on Web of Science, 9 articles with 62 citations on SciELO, and 7 articles with 60 citations on Scopus, demonstrating an h-index of 7. His work spans Fitness, Fisiologia do Exercício, Aptidão Física, Flexibilidade, Força, Treinamento Intervalado, and Futsal Feminino, making significant contributions to the fields of health sciences, biological sciences, and exercise physiology, with a strong focus on quality of life, development, and performance enhancement.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., de Andrade, S. F., Alberti, A., Moraes Cruz, R., da Silva, F. N., Bridi, D. A., de Souza, J. T., Pitanga, F., Bianchi, R., Pinheiro, D. F., et al. (2025). Effect of a 12-week multicomponent program on mental disorders as well as biochemical and immunological parameters in teachers with overweight. Biomedicines, 13(10), 2354.

Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., de Andrade, S. F., Alberti, A., Moraes Cruz, R., da Silva, F. N., Bridi, D. A., de Souza, J. T., Pitanga, F., Bianchi, R., Moro, A. C. L., et al. (2025). Effect of a multicomponent program on mental disorders, biochemical and immunological parameters in overweight basic education teachers. Preprint.

Alberti, A., Araujo Coelho, D. R., Vieira, W. F., Moehlecke Iser, B., Lampert, R. M. F., Traebert, E., da Silva, B. B., de Oliveira, B. H., Leao, G. M., Souza, G. de, et al. (2024). Factors associated with the development of depression and the influence of obesity on depressive disorders: A narrative review. Biomedicines, 12(9), 1994.

Almeida, A. L. R., Bridi, D. A., Mazzurana, E. R., Dummel, I. M. G., Foppa, T., Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., Prigol, E. L., Baade, J. H., da Silva, M. P., & Zwierewicz, M. (2024). Validade de constructo e confiabilidade de um questionário para análise da satisfação profissional para professores da Educação Básica. Revista de Gestão e Secretariado, 15(12), 4450.

Werner, M., & Ruppel da Rocha, R. E. (2024). Perception of health-related quality of life of breast cancer patients at different periods of treatment: A scoping review. Concilium.

Proença, R. T. de, Flores, T. B., Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., Zancanaro, V., & Pitanga, F. H. (2024). Diagnosis and treatment of Addison’s Disease: A case report. Concilium.

Mohammad Hemmatinafar | Exercise Physiology | Corporate Research Leadership Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Mohammad Hemmatinafar | Exercise Physiology | Corporate Research Leadership Award

Faculty Member, Shiraz University, Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hemmatinafar is a distinguished expert in Sport Physiology, with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran. With over 30 published journal articles, he has significantly contributed to understanding the physiological adaptations in athletes, particularly through dietary supplements and exercise intensity. Fluent in English and equipped with extensive research and teaching experience, Dr. Hemmatinafar continues to advance knowledge in sports science, with a particular interest in the impact of nutrition and exercise on cardiac health.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Mohammad Hemmatinafar holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Physiology from the University of Tehran, where he graduated with a GPA of 18.74/20.00 in 2015. His doctoral research focused on “The Impact of Exercise Intensity on Cardiac Regenerative Capacity in Rats with Myocardial Infarction,” under the supervision of Dr. Abbas Ali Gaeini, with Dr. Mohammadreza Kordi as his advisor. Prior to this, he earned his Master of Science in Sport Physiology from the same university in 2012, achieving a GPA of 18.86/20.00. His master’s project, supervised by Dr. Mohammadreza Kordi, examined “The Impact of Six Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Fibrinolytic and Inflammatory Factors in Sedentary Young Men.” Dr. Hemmatinafar completed his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in 2010, with a GPA of 18.33/20.00.

Experience 💼

Dr. Hemmatinafar has more than seven years of experience in academic research and teaching, focusing on the physiological aspects of sports and exercise. His work primarily explores the effects of dietary supplements, exercise intensity, and training regimens on athletic performance and cardiac health. His extensive research background is supported by his leadership in multiple studies and his contribution to over 30 peer-reviewed publications.

Research Interests 🔬

Dietary Supplements: Investigating the impact of caffeine, beetroot juice, proteins, and sports drinks on athletic performance and physiological adaptations.

Exercise and Diet: Exploring the effects of various diets, such as ketogenic diets, on athletes’ performance.

Cardiac Adaptations: Studying the molecular, structural, and functional adaptations of the heart in response to exercise.

Awards 🏅

Dr. Hemmatinafar has been recognized for his outstanding academic performance throughout his educational journey, including ranking 1st in his Master’s and Bachelor’s programs. His research contributions have also garnered significant attention in the field of sport physiology.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Niknam, Alireza, et al. (2024) “Low and high doses of espresso coffee improve repeated sprint performance and eye-hand coordination following fatigue status in male basketball players.” Current Developments in Nutrition: 104427. Link

Ahmadpour, Alireza, et al. (2024) “Consuming Beetroot Juice Improves Slalom Performance and Reduces Muscle Soreness in Alpine Skiers Under Hypoxic Conditions.” Current Developments in Nutrition: 104408. Link

Safa, Ghazal, et al. (2024) “Effect of off-season iron supplementation on aerobic capacity of female handball player.” Current Developments in Nutrition: 103767. Link