Matthew Kuennen, PhD
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D. – Exercise Physiology, University of New Mexico
- M.A. – Exercise Science, University of Northern Iowa
- B.A. – Health Promotion, University of Northern Iowa
- University Department Health and Human Performance
- Location Congdon Hall 1028
- Phone Number +1 (336) 841-9541
- Email [email protected]
Courses
- PHS 2060 Human Physiology
- EPY 2200 Exercise Physiology
- EXS 3750 Strength & Conditioning
- EPY 4850 Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
- EPY 4900 Environmental Exercise Physiology
Advising
- Exercise Science – Traditional
- Exercise Science – Health and Wellness
- Pre-Professional – Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
Research Interests
Dr. Kuennen’s research line examines basic and applied aspects of environmental and occupational physiology. Much of his work utilizes a specialized environmental chamber from the Darwin Chambers Company ®. Located in the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory, this chamber allows him to expose willing study participants to extremes of temperature, humidity, and altitude while they perform work and/or exercise. In addition to systems-level physiology variables, he examines blood, saliva, and urinary markers of gastrointestinal barrier permeability and the associated immune response.