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Exercise Science and Health Promotion

Phil (Chun-Jung) Huang, Ph.D. - Visiting Assistant Professor


OFFICE ADDRESS

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
777 Glades Road, FH11-24D
Boca Raton, FL
Phone: 561.297.1271
Fax: 561.297.2839
E-mail: chuang5@fau.edu


EDUCATION

2006/8-2009/7 Doctor of Philosophy

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Rehabilitation and Movement Science (Exercise Physiology)
Advisor: Edmund O. Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM

Dissertation Title: The Impact of Mental Challenge on Indicators of Endothelial Function in Obese Individuals

2005/1-2006/7 The University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
Doctoral Program (Exercise Physiology), 24 credit hours
Advisor: Edmund O. Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM

2003/8-2004/12 Master of Science

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
Exercise Science

Thesis Title: Physiological Determinants of Rowing Performance

1996/9-2000/6 Bachelor of Science
Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
Physical Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009-present Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

2006-2009 Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Department of Health and Human Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

2005-2006 Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi

2004-2005 Computer Consultant
Computer Lab
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana

HONORS/AWARDS

•  Dissertation Fellowship

Virginia Commonwealth University, Graduate School, 2009

•  Schumacher Dissertation Research Award

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, 2009

•  Academic Scholarship (Tuition Waiver)

Indiana State University, Department of Physical Education, 2003-2004

Fourth Place Winner, Taiwan Intercollegiate Rowing Competition (4×), 1998

Bronze Medal Winner, Taiwan Intercollegiate Rowing Competition (2×), 1997

•  Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Department of Physical Education, Fu-Jen Catholic University, 1997

CERTIFICATIONS

•  Certified as a Phlebotomist by National Health Career Association (Certification number 0311-9693).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Florida Atlantic University

PET 4351 – Exercise Physiology

PET 3361 – Nutrition in Health and Exercise

PET 4430C – Kinesiology

Virginia Commonwealth University

HPEX 200 – Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

HPEX 250 – Medical Terminology

HPEZ 334 – Measurement and Analysis Lab

HPEZ 375 – Exercise Physiology Lab

HEMS 601 – Movement Physiology

University of Mississippi

ES 147 – Tennis

ES 151 – Weight Lifting

ES 153 – Sports Conditioning

ES 156 – Jogging

ES 475 – Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Huang, C.J., Garten, R.S., Wade, C, Webb, H.E., & Acevedo, E.O. Physiological Responses to Stair Climbing in Professional Firefighters Wearing Rubber and Leather Boots. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2009: 107: 163-168.

Warnick, J.E., Huang, C.J. , Acevedo, E.O., & Sufka, K.J. Modeling the Anxiety-Depression Continuum in Chicks. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2009: 23(2): 143-156.

Huang , C.J , Nesser, T.W., & Edwards, J.E. Physiological Determinants of Rowing Performance. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 2007: 10(4): 43-50.

MANUSCRIPTS IN REVIEW

Huang, C.J., Webb, H.E., Garten, R.S., Kamimori, G.H., Evans, R.K., & Acevedo, E.O. Stress Hormones and Immunological Responses to a Dual Challenge in Professional Firefighters. International Journal of Psychophysiology.

Huang, C.J., Webb, H.E., Ronald, R.K., McCleod K.A., Tangsilsat, S.E., Kamimori, G.H., & Acevedo, E.O. Psychological Stress during Exercise: Immunoendocrine and Oxidative Responses. European Journal of Applied Physiology.

Huang, C.J., Stewart, J.K., Franco, R.L., Evans, R.K., Lee, Z.P., Dawson-Cruz T., & Acevedo, E.O. LPS-stimulated Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha and Interleukin-6 Cytokine and RNA Expression Following Acute Psychological Stress. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

Huang, C.J., Stewart, J.K., Franco, R.L., Evans, R.K., Lee, Z.P., Dawson-Cruz T., & Acevedo, E.O. The Impact of Mental Challenge on LPS-stimulated TNF-a and IL-6 cytokine and mRNA expression in obese individuals.

Huang, C.J., Franco, R.L., Evans, R.K., & Acevedo, E.O. Forearm Blood Flow and Total Antioxidant Capacity Following Acute Psychological Stress in Lean and Obese Individuals.

Huang, C.J., Stewart, J.K., Franco, R.L., Evans, R.K., Lee, Z.P., Dawson-Cruz T., & Acevedo, E.O. The effect of acute psychological stress on LPS-stimulated IL-17 in Healthy Male Subjects.

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AS PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Huang, C.J ., Webb, H.E., Evans, R.K., McLeod, K.A., Tangsilsat, S.E., &., Kamimori, G.H., & Acevedo, E.O .  (2009, May).  An Examination of Immunoendocrine and Oxidative Responses Utilizing a Dual Stress Model.  Paper to be presented at the Annual American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle , WA . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 41 (5), S400.

Huang, C.J. , Webb, H.E., Evans, R.K., & Acevedo, E.O. (2008, May). Effects of a Dual Challenge on Stress Hormones, Th1/Th2 Cytokines, and Lymphocyte Responses in Firefighters. Paper presented at the Annual American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ;45(5): S431.

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS (not included in abstracts)

Huang, C.J. , Garten, R.S., Wade L.R., Acevedo, E.O. (2008, April). Physiological Responses to Stair Climbing In Professional Firefighters Wearing Rubber and Leather Boots. Paper presented at the Annual American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Conference, New York, NY.

Huang , C.J , Nesser, T.W., & Edwards, J.E. (2005). Physiological Determinants of Rowing Performance. Paper presented at the Annual National Strength Conditioning Association Conference, Las Vegas NV.

REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

Huang, C.J., Webb, H.E., Ronald, R.K., & Acevedo, E.O. (2009, February). An Examination of Catecholamine and Interleukin-2 Responses on Oxidative Stress Utilizing a Dual Stress Model. Paper presented at the Annual Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Huang, C.J. , Webb, H.E., Evans, R.K., & Acevedo, E.O. (2008, February). Effects of a Dual Challenge on Stress Hormones, Th1/Th2 Cytokines, and Lymphocyte Responses in Firefighters. Oral Presentation at the Annual Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Birmingham, AL.

UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENT/PRESENTATIONS

Huang, C.J . Garten, R.S., Wade L.R., Acevedo, E.O. (2009, April). An Examination of Immunoendocrine and Oxidative Responses Utilizing a Dual Stress Model . Poster Presented at the 12 th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium and Exhibit, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Huang, C.J . Garten, R.S., Wade L.R., Acevedo, E.O. (2008, April). Physiological Responses to Stair Climbing In Professional Firefighters Wearing Rubber and Leather Boots. Poster Present ed at the 11 th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium and Exhibit, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Huang, C.J. (2008, November). The Measurement of Gene Expression with RT-qPCR Techniques to Examine Adaptations to Physical Activity. Doctoral Seminar Series. Department of Health and Human Performance. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Huang, C.J. (2008, February). Effects of a Dual Challenge on Stress Hormones, Th1/Th2 Cytokines, and Lymphocyte Responses in Firefighters. Doctoral Seminar Series. Department of Health and Human Performance. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Huang, C.J. (2007, March). The Stress Response and Immune system. Doctoral Seminar Series. Department of Health and Human Performance. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Huang, C.J. (2006, October). The Effects of Immolina Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness and Indicators of Inflammation and Tissue Damage. Doctoral Seminar Series. Department of Health and Human Performance. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

GRANTS

 Huang, C.J. Graduate Student Research Fund. Indiana State University, Fall 2004. “Physiological Determinants of Rowing Performance” $500.

GRANT PROPOSALS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED

Huang, C.J.

•  American College of Sports Medicine Doctoral Research Grants, “The Impact of Mental Challenge on Indicators of Endothelial Function in Obese Individuals” $5,000, 2009.

•  American Psychological Foundation. “The Impact of Mental Challenge on Indicators of Endothelial Function in Obese Individuals” $20,000, 2009

Evans, R.K., Huang, C.J. , & Acevedo, E.O. Jeffress Memorial Trust, “The effects of repeated bouts of intense exercise on the Th-1/Th-2 cytokines balance and vascular function in obese individuals” $29,565, 2007.

Acevedo, E.O. , Taylor , K.F., & Huang, C.J . Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Research Award, “Effects of Chronic and Acute Stress on the Th-1/Th-2 Cytokine Balance in Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients” $39,884, 2007.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

The University of Mississippi

•  Instructor Search Committee, Exercise Science, 2006.

•  President of Taiwanese Student Association, 2005.

 Fu-Jen Catholic University

•  President of Taitung City Student Association, Taiwan , 1997.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

•  Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society, 2007 - present

•  The American Physiological Society, 2005 - 2006

•  American College of Sports Medicine, 2004 - present

•  Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 2005 - present

FAU Campuses: Boca Raton/Davie/Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale/Jupiter/Treasure Coast

Boca Raton 561-297-3000 Davie 954-236-1000 Dania Beach 954-924-7000 Fort Lauderdale 954-236-1000 Jupiter 561-799-8500 Treasure Coast 772-873-3300