Instructional Associate Professor
Education:
- Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology: Neurophysiology, University of Colorado, Boulder (2018)
- M.S. in Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder (2013)
- B.A. in Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder (2011)
- B.A. in Asian Studies: Middle East, Farsi, University of Colorado, Boulder (2011)
Diba Mani earned her degrees under the mentorship of Dr. Roger Enoka in the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at the University of Colorado. Her doctoral dissertation focused on evaluating the effects of electrical nerve stimulation on motor unit discharge properties and mobility in young and older adults. Dr. Mani most enjoys the human component of any work she is engaging in, be it research in the field of geriatrics or teaching college students in the classroom – in-person or online! Dr. Mani is a regular vinyasa yoga practitioner and an internationally certified judo referee, as well as the Faculty Advisor for several organizations: Gator Judo Club, Global Medical Brigades, Hospitaliteam, and Solace. Dr. Mani is a Director for a collaborative study abroad experience between the College of Engineering and College of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests
- Effects of electrical nerve stimulation on motor unit discharge properties and mobility in special populations
- Impacts of aging on motor unit discharge properties and mobility
- Implementation of medical devices to promote mobility in special populations
- Influence of martial arts on physical and mental fitness
- Internationalization, virtual exchange, and global education in STEM classrooms