Heather Vellers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Kinesiology
Email: Heather.L.Vellers@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 834-8554
Kinesiology and Sport Management, Rm 102
Office Hours: Thursdays 3:00 pm– 4:00 pm; or by appointment
Vitae
Education
Education
- 2010 B.S., Exercise Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 2012 M.S., Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 2016 Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, Texas A&M University
- 2018 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Institute of Environmental Health Science
Research Interests
- Mitochondrial genetics
- Genetic regulation of endurance trainability and elite athlete status
Current Courses Taught
- KIN 3305 Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4306 Exercise Testing & Prescription
Awards & Honors
- 2021 Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Award.
- 2020 Apple Polishing Award, Mortar Board, Texas Tech University.
- 2020 Honorary Faculty Member, Phi Beta Kappa, Texas Tech University Chapter.
- 2019 San Antonio Nathan Shock Center New Investigator Award.
- 2018 Fellows Award for Research Excellence, National Institute of Environment Health Sciences.
- 2016 Doctoral Honor Graduate Award, Texas A&M University.
- 2015 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Texas A&M University.
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management
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Address
Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3371