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Jenna Yentes is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University specializing in biomechanics and physical performance among older adults. Her research primarily investigates functional resiliency and the factors impacting mobility, memory, and adaptation during high-demand exercise sessions. In collaboration with fellow researchers, she aims to quantify the aspects of reserve that contribute to overall physical capabilities. Yentes also delves into the effects of equipment, specifically turnout gear, on firefighter performance, focusing on functional outcomes related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her recent studies have uncovered significant biomechanical changes in gait among COPD patients, illustrating the interplay between locomotor and respiratory systems. Additionally, she emphasizes transparency in the application of nonlinear algorithms within movement data analysis, striving for accurate interpretations. Yentes has contributed to several key publications in her field, revealing empirical methods that enhance the understanding of human biomechanics. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Nebraska in 2013 and holds degrees from California State University Fullerton and the University of Northern Colorado.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.