Texas Tech University

Joaquin U. Gonzales, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Kinesiology

Email: joaquin.gonzales@ttu.edu

Phone: (806) 834-5944

Office: Kinesiology and Sport Management, Rm 123 

Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Joaquin U. Gonzales

Education

  • 2010 — Post Doctoral Fellow, Noll Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
  • 2008 — Ph.D., Exercise Science, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
  • 2002 — M.S., Exercise and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University
  • 2000 — B.S., Kinesiology, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas

Current Courses Taught

  • KIN 3306 Applied Exercise Physiology
  • KIN 5335 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
  • KIN 7301 Advanced Exercise Physiology I

Research Interests

  • ​Age- and sex-specific differences in vascular function
  • Clinical consequences of vascular aging
  • Impact of physical activity and/or sleep on vascular function

Awards & Honors

  • 2024 — Scholarship Catalyst Award, Texas Tech University
  • 2022 — Apple Polishing Award, Mortar Board Forum Chapter, Texas Tech University
  • 2019 — Innovative Project Award, American Heart Association
  • 2017 — Phi Beta Kappa (Lambda of Texas Chapter) Commendation for Inspired Teaching
  • 2015 — Beginning Grant-in-Aid, American Heart Association, Southwest Affiliate
  • 2012 — Faculty Spotlight Award, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Texas Tech University

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

  • Address

    Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3371