Mason Howard is a doctoral student in Kinesiology under the mentorship of Dr. Ethan Hill in the Strategies for Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Optimization (STRONG) Laboratory. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, he earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Exercise Science from Northern Kentucky University. His research focuses on the physiological and neuromuscular mechanisms underlying blood flow restriction (BFR) training, with an emphasis on optimizing resistance exercise strategies and examining the role of passive BFR in recovery. His current work investigates acute neuromuscular responses to BFR protocols to refine their application for enhancing performance, mitigating fatigue, and improving recovery.
Mason has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences. His research has been supported through competitive fellowships and grants, including the Graduate Dean’s Fellowship and Summer Mentoring Fellowship. In the classroom, he has taught and assisted in courses such as Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Kinetic Anatomy, and Strength and Conditioning. He has also mentored undergraduate and graduate research assistants. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Mason integrates applied practice with laboratory-based research to advance understanding of exercise, fatigue, and recovery.
