Kristine Hallisy | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristine Hallisy | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

University of WI-Madison | United States

Dr. Kristine Hallisy, PT, DSc, is an accomplished scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States, recognized for her impactful contributions to orthopedic and geriatric physical therapy, as well as integrative health practices. Her research focuses on the integration of Tai Chi–based movement interventions into evidence-based rehabilitation for older adults, chronic pain management, and fall prevention. Through her innovative approach, Dr. Kristine Hallisy bridges traditional rehabilitation science with holistic, culturally sensitive wellness strategies that promote health equity and social inclusion. Her scholarly portfolio, reflected in Scopus (ID: 55829701700), includes peer-reviewed works in journals such as The Gerontologist, Current Geriatrics Reports, and the International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, accumulating 37 citations across 36 documents with an h-index of 2. She has authored influential publications including the Tai Chi Fundamentals® Adapted Program and the APTA-Geriatrics monograph Tai Chi for Physical Therapists and Assistants Working with Older Adults. Her research leadership has been recognized through awards such as the APTA Global Health SIG Blue Ribbon Recognition for Social Responsibility and the Institute on Aging New Investigator Award. Dr. Kristine Hallisy’s current research emphasizes the dissemination of Tai Chi Prime™ through “Train the Leader” community-based models that empower African American/Black and Latinx populations. Her sustained contributions as a mentor, reviewer, and academic innovator continue to shape the fields of physical therapy education, geriatric health, and culturally responsive rehabilitation science.

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Featured Publications

  • Reicheter A., Boissonnault W. G., Chesbro S., Williams B., Steinkamp L. A., Wilson S., & Hallisy K. M. (2007). Enhancing cultural competence of physical therapy students: a shared diversity project between Howard University and UW-Madison. JBPHPD: Research, Education and Policy, 1(1), 25–39.

  • Hallisy, K. M. (2015). Tai chi enhances biopsychosocial management of chronic low back pain (Abstract). International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.4172/2329-9096.S1.011

  • Hallisy, K. M. (2018). Tai chi beyond balance and fall prevention: health benefits and its potential role in combatting social isolation in the aging population (Review). Current Geriatrics Reports, 7, 37.

  • Hallisy, K. M. (2018). Health benefits of Tai Chi: potential mechanisms of action (Commentary). International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, 2(5), 261–264.

  • Hallisy, K. M. (2019). Tai Chi: An exercise that promotes optimal aging and well-being. International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, 3(6), 243–246. https://doi.org/10.15406/ijfcm.2019.03.00164

Nitika Dhingra | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nitika Dhingra | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Chitkara University | India

Dr. Nitika Dhingra  is an academic and researcher at Chitkara University, Punjab, India, with expertise in machine learning–integrated sensor development, non-destructive spectroscopy, and RF-based sensing technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Chitkara University, supported by an M.Tech from Punjabi University and a B.Tech from Punjab Technical University. Her research advances applications in food adulteration detection, construction material classification, and structural health monitoring of heritage sites. She has contributed significantly as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow under a DST-SHRI scheme, focusing on sensor design, embedded systems, and machine learning integration. In 2024, she secured a DST-funded research grant worth 27 Lakhs as Principal Investigator, demonstrating her leadership in high-impact projects. Her scholarly contributions include 12 publications indexed in Scopus, 9 citations across 8 documents, and an h-index of 2, along with several granted and filed patents. She has been honored with the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award, DST Senior Research Fellowship, and the Best Paper Presentation Award at ICAMSE, and was a semi-finalist in the DST–Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge. Dr. Nitika Dhingra’s career exemplifies innovation, academic excellence, and impactful contributions to science and technology.

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Featured Publications

  • Dhingra, N., Saluja, N., Garg, R., & Kanwar, V. (2023). Radio frequency as a non-destructive approach to concrete structure health monitoring. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. Cited by: 3.

  • Dhingra, N., Ghosh, D., Saluja, N., & Sabapathay, T. (2023). Radio frequency based sensor for adulteration measurement in a continuous two phase-flow of alcoholic beverages. Sensing and Imaging, 24(1), 32. Cited by: 2.

  • Dhingra, N., Saluja, N., Kanwar, V., & Garg, R. (2021). Moisture sensitive electrical property measurement in concrete slab with step graded antenna. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 5172–5176. Cited by: 2.

  • Dhingra, N., & Saluja, N. (2024). RF sensor-based adulterant discriminant estimation in mustard oil. Sensing and Imaging, 25(1), 59. Cited by: 1.

  • Dhingra, N., & Saluja, N. (2024). A novel non-destructive technique-based automated classification of construction material using machine learning. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 25(1), 805–810. Cited by: 1.

  • Geetanjali, Jindal, P., Saluja, N., Kashyap, N., & Dhingra, N. (2023). Design and optimization of wideband RF energy harvesting antenna for low-power wireless sensor applications. Proceedings of International Conference on Data Science and Applications. Cited by: 1.