Sean M. Lubiak is a doctoral candidate in kinesiology at UCF under the mentorship of Associate Professor Ethan C. Hill. He earned his Bachelor of Science in human performance with a concentration in exercise physiology and his Master of Science in exercise and nutrition Science from the University of Tampa. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). His dissertation research examines the impact of cycling with and without blood flow restriction on pulmonary gas exchange and muscle function in aerobically trained females. Beyond this, his research interests include arterial stiffness, blood flow restriction, ischemic preconditioning, and exercise interventions for individuals living with multiple sclerosis. His long-term goal is to pursue a tenure-track faculty position as an assistant professor.
Lubiak has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts and over 50 presentations at national and international conferences. His work integrates applied physiology with advanced statistical approaches, including the use of Bayesian modeling. He has secured $19,000 in competitive fellowships, scholarships, and external funding for research, diversity initiatives, and validation projects, in addition to earning nine academic and professional awards. Dedicated to mentorship, Lubiak has guided undergraduate and graduate research assistants to national conference presentations and co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications. He also contributes to the scholarly community as a peer reviewer for numerous journals, most notably “Nature – Scientific Reports,” “Frontiers in Physiology,” “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism,” “The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,” and “European Journal of Applied Physiology.”
