Curriculum Vitae
| EDUCATION | ||||||||
| University of Delaware, Newark, DE | ||||||||
| Program in Biomechanics and Movement Science | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 01/12 – | ||||||
| Department of Physical Therapy | Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | 06/09 – 12/11 | ||||||
| Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ | ||||||||
| Rutgers College | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science | 09/04 – 05/08 | ||||||
| Minor: Psychology |
| LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS | ||||||||
| Delaware Examining Board for Physical Therapists | Licensed Physical Therapist: J1-0002848 | 04/12 – | ||||||
| American Physical Therapy Association | Credentialed Clinical Instructor | 03/12 – |
| MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS | ||||||||
| American Red Cross | Emergency First Responder | 07/11– | ||||||
| American Physical Therapy Association | Member: Sections on Research & Neurology | 01/10- | ||||||
| American Council on Exercise | Certified Personal Trainer | 01/07–01/11 | ||||||
| USAWeightlifting Association | Sports Performance Coach | 07/08–07/09 |
HONORS/AWARDS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Physical Therapist-Scientist Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2010 – 2014
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Outstanding Brother Award 2008 – 2009
Balanced Man Award 2007 – 2008
Office of Student Life, Rutgers University
Fraternity Man of the Year 2007 – 2008
Distinguished Leader Award 2007 – 2008
Outstanding Chapter President 2006 – 2007
Rutgers University
James Dickson Carr Scholarship 2004 – 2008
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Stuart Binder-Macleod Laboratory Laboratory Coordinator Newark, DE 03/2012 – Present
- Manage a scientific laboratory consisting of post-doctoral researchers, doctoral students, and undergraduate scholars.
- Assist with grant writing, review scientific papers, and train new laboratory members.
University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic Physical Therapist Newark, DE 02/2012 – Present
- Specialize in the physical rehabilitation of neurologically impaired and older adult patients.
- Serve as clinical instructor for University of Delaware Physical Therapy students.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory Research Physical Therapist Newark, DE 01/2012 – Present
- Conduct motion analysis sessions for novel rehabilitation interventions focused on gait retraining in the post-stroke population.
- Perform kinematic and kinetic data processing using specialty programs such as Cortex and Visual 3D.
- Collaborate with exercise physiologists during subject participation in VO2 testing sessions.
- Serve as backup physical therapist for protocol-guided gait retraining sessions.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory Research Assistant Newark, DE 09/2009 – 09/2010
- Assist with clinical evaluations and training sessions for novel gait retraining interventions for post-stroke individuals.
Rutgers University Recreation Assistant Fitness Coordinator New Brunswick, NJ 09/2007 – 12/2009
- Managed a staff of thirty personal trainers and student fitness professionals, as well as coordinated new employee training.
- Developed, evaluated, and implemented exercise prescriptions for various populations ranging from students and athletes to members of the faculty and administration.
RWJ Hospital Wellness Center Exercise Physiologist Scotch Plains, NJ 01/2007 – 05/2008
- Developed, evaluated, and implemented exercise prescriptions for various special populations, ranging from neuromuscular to phase III cardiac rehab, based on health screening and physician recommendations.
- Facilitated the transition from physical therapy to general fitness.
Rutgers Sports Medicine Student Athletic Trainer New Brunswick, NJ 08/2005 – 06/2006
- Collaborated with licensed athletic trainers (ATC) and physicians on the treatment of university athletes.
- Guided athletes through a routine of rehabilitation exercises/stretches and performed rehabilitation modalities such as ultrasound, muscle stim, ice/heat therapy, therapeutic massage, traction, and stretching.
PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT AFFILIATIONS
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation Rehabilitation - SCI West Orange, NJ 10/2011 – 12/2011 Johns Hopkins University Hospital Rehabilitation/Psychiatry Baltimore, MD 08/2011 – 10/2011
Kessler Rehabilitation Center Orthopedics Hawthorne, NJ 05/2011 – 07/2011
St. Barnabas Medical Center Acute Care Livingston, NJ 06/2010 – 08/2010
ACADEMIC TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
University of Delaware Nursing Dept. Guest Instructor Newark, DE 03/2010
- Facilitated the cardiothoracic, human cadaver lab for the nursing honors section of Human Anatomy.
Rutgers Exercise Science Dept. Part Time Lecturer New Brunswick, NJ 12/2008 – 06/2009
- Coordinated two sections of the Exercise Physiology Lab at Rutgers University.
- Implemented novel inter-department programming between Recreation and Exercise Science, including inaugural RU STRONG competition and various class projects in recreation facilities,.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Awad LN, Kesar TM, Reisman DS, Binder-Macleod SA. The effects of repeated treadmill testing and electrical stimulation on post-stroke gait kinematics. Gait and Posture. 2012 (Under Review).
Hanna JJ, Awad LN, Paskhover B. The second-class disease: Pediatric cancer. The Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine. 2011. 27(1), 18-19.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTED SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Awad LN, Kesar TM, Binder-Macleod SA. How many training sessions are necessary to obtain an accurate assessment of gait performance in individuals post-stroke? American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, 2011.
Awad LN, Kesar TM, Binder-Macleod SA. How many testing sessions are necessary to determine the effectiveness of post-stroke gait interventions? 8th Annual Biomechanics Research Symposium, Newark, DE. 2011.
Awad LN, Kesar TM, Binder-Macleod SA. Post-Stroke Gait: Day-To-Day and Stride-To-Stride Variability. 7th Annual Biomechanics Research Symposium, Newark, DE. 2010.
UNPUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Awad LN. The Neuroanatomy of Motor Learning: Implications for the Damaged Brain. Neuroplasticity Seminar, University of Delaware. Newark, DE. 2012
IN-SERVICE PRESENTATIONS
Awad LN. Post-stroke Gait Retraining: Research Update from the University of Delaware. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ. 2011
Awad LN. FES as a Tool for the Functional Rehabilitation of the Acute Stroke Patient / General Electrotherapy Principles for Rehabilitation Specialists. Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baltimore, MD. 2011.
Awad LN. Effective utilization of clinical predication rules in the outpatient physical therapy setting. Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Hawthorne, NJ. 2011
Awad LN. Post-Stroke Gait Variability and Residual Gait Deficits Following Conventional Rehabilitation. St. Barnabas Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Services, Livingston, NJ. 2010
Awad LN. The use of MDC scores in determining the effectiveness of post-stroke gait interventions. University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department, Class of 2012, Newark, DE. 2010
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
9th Annual Biomechanics Research Symposium Student Steering Committee Newark, DE 04/2012
- Moderated podium presentations and Q/A sessions.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Knights of Columbus Sir Knight – 4th Degree Merchantville, NJ 06/2009 – Present
- Assist in the organization and execution of various charitable projects for church and community.
The Sean Hanna Foundation Director of Outreach Piscataway, NJ 09/2007 – 08/2009
- Served on the board of directors for a successful charitable pediatric cancer foundation.
- Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with various community-based organizations for both fundraising and educational purposes.
LEADERSHIP
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Resident Scholar Newark, DE 09/2010 – Present
- Responsible for the organization, promotion, and execution of educational opportunities that bridge the realms of academia, culture, and the arts for a college based, fraternal organization.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapter Counselor New Brunswick, NJ 12/2009 – 12/2011
- Facilitate executive officer training and provide guidance for a ~100 person organization whose purpose is to partner with institutions of higher learning in “building leaders for the world’s communities.”
UD Physical Therapy Club Treasurer Newark, DE 09/2009 – 09/2011
- Responsible for the collection, management, and distribution of nearly $20,000 in student funds.
Office of Greek Life, Rutgers University Graduate Assistant New Brunswick, NJ 05/2008 – 05/2009
- Served as primary advisor for struggling university organizations.
- Facilitated staff training in the following: Event Planning, Leadership, Organizational Management, and Public Speaking.
Peithessophian Society Parliamentarian New Brunswick, NJ 12/2007 – 08/2009
- Co re-founder of historic literary society at Rutgers University whose mission is to promote debate and other social-academic endeavors amongst its members.
- Responsible for maintaining standard parliamentarian procedures during meetings.
Rutgers Interfraternity Council President New Brunswick, NJ 04/2007 – 04/2008
- Planned, organized, promoted, and executed large-scale events hosted by the Greek community and managed the Fraternity system (~800 students) through continuous communication with the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Greek Life.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Conclave Chairman of Ritual Committee Atlanta, Georgia 08/2007
- Responsible for writing and amending resolutions to Grand Chapter Bylaws and presenting final resolutions for approval.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity President New Brunswick, NJ 04/2005 – 04/2007
- Managed the day-to-day operations of an eighty-man organization with a $300,000+ budget.
- Head of all executives, chairs and committees.
- Accountable for conducting all meetings as well as communication with other campus leaders, including the Dean of Students.
Ruck Leadership Institute Ruck Scholar College of William and Mary 07/2006
- Graduated from a highly selective and intensive four-day leadership academy focused on critical mentoring, management, and leadership skills.