Vincent Chen

Assistant Professor
Exercise Science & Wellness

vchen@georgian.edu
Wellness Center 525, 900 Lakewood Ave. NJ 08701

EDUCATION

Received my Ph.D. degree from Texas A&M University in 2017

TEACHING

Currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgian Court University after 8 years of teaching in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University

WORK

Experienced in UX/UI and graphic design, online marketing, and startup

RESEARCH

Research interests include exercise physiology, nutrition, muscle biology, and incorporating technology into training

ACTIVITIES

Involved in technology development and affiliated with several professional organizations

HONORS

Received several awards for research, design, and technology development

 EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 2017

Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Kinesiology

National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2005

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Health and Leisure Studies

 TEACHING

Assistant Professor, Georgian Court University 2017-present

• Department of Holistic Health and Exercise Science
• Courses taught:
  • ES111 Foundation of Exercise Science and Wellness
  • ES330 Exercise Physiology
  • ES360 Administrative Aspects of Sport
  • ES320 Gender in Sports
  • ES325 Wellness Program Management 
  • ES350 Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • ES390, ES391, ES392  Internship

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Raritan Valley Community College (NJ-STEP Program) 2018-present

• New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education in Prisons Consortium (NJ-STEP)
• Work in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Corrections and State Parole Board to provide Exercise Science course for students under the custody of the State of New Jersey while they are incarcerated and assist in the transition to college life upon their release into the community
• Taught NJ-STEP classes in South Woods State Prison
• Taught NJ-STEP classes in Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
• Course taught
  • FITN115 Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness 

Instructor, Texas A&M University 2015-2017

• Developed and designed the Computer Technology in Health and Kinesiology class
• Coordinated with the Office of Digital Learning Technologies
• Course taught
  • HLTH240 Computer Technology in Health and Kinesiology 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University 2009-2015

• Taught in the Nutrition in Sport and Exercise class (Graduate Level, KINE628)
• Developing and taught the Computer Technology in Health and Kinesiology online and hybrid classes (HLTH240, KINE240)
• Coordinated with the Office of Digital Learning Technologies

Professional Internship (Teaching), Texas A&M University 2010

• Taught in the Therapeutic Principles class (KINE427)
• Taught in the Applied Exercise Physiology class (Graduate Level, KINE649)

Teacher, Ming Chuan Elementary School 2006

• Taught a fourth grade class in Taiwanese, Mandarin, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Science

 WORK

Chief Designer, Co-founder, PrepFlash Inc. 2014-2018

• Co-found PrepFlash Inc., a technology company developing artificial intelligence for education
• Work with computer engineers in production of mobile apps, websites and cloud systems
• Lead the design team, conduct and oversee the design of marketing material and the user experience and interface (UX/UI) of mobile applications, websites, cloud systems
• Manage projects on product development
• Supervise the business team

Research Assistant, Texas A&M University 2009

• Assisted in researches conducted in the Human Countermeasures Laboratory
• Schemed out the details of the research, applied for IRB approval, recruited subjects, supervised student interns, administered the dietary supplement, instructed subjects in the training sessions, performed blood draw, assisted muscle biopsy protocol, analyzed blood samples, conducted measurements including body composition, strength, power, and RMR

Physical Therapy Aide, Kaohsiung Municipal Min Sheng Hospital, Taiwan 2004

• Provided physical therapy to the handicapped, disabled, and degenerative elderly

Assistant Athletic Trainer, National Sports Training Center, Taiwan 2004

• Offered therapy to prevent sports injuries for Olympics athletes

Occupational Therapy Aide, Kaohsiung Kai Suan Psychiatric Hospital, Taiwan 2004

• Provided occupational and game therapy for psychiatric patients

Online Marketing Manager / Website Designer, Sun-Pro Health World 2006-2007

• Provided advices to customers on exercise and health products
• Administered the online market and sold products on the internet
• Designed and maintained the company website
• Designed direct mail advertising and fliers

Graphic Designer / Website Designer, self-employed 2005-2007

• Designed websites, direct mail advertising, fliers, signboards, trademarks, brands for companies in business and leisure industry, government and education institutes

Management Assistant, Ambassador Hotel, Kaohsiung 2004

• Observed and assisted in hotel management and human resource practices

 RESEARCH

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

• Riechman SE, Lee T V, Chen VCW, Lee CW, Bui S. Whole Egg as an Athlete’s Training and Performance Superfood. Watson, Ronald Ross FDM, ed. Handbook of Eggs in Human Function. Vol 9. Human Health Handbooks. Wageningen Academic Publishers; 2015:215-230.
• Riechman SE, Lee CW, Chikani G, Chen VCW, Lee T V. Cholesterol and Skeletal Muscle Health. World Rev Nutr Diet. 2009;100:71-79. 
• Lee CW, Galvan E, Lee TV, Chen VCW, Bui S, Crouse SF, Fluckey JD, Smith SB, Riechman SE. Lower Choline Intake is Associated with Diminished Strength and Lean Mass Gains in Older Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 49(5S):321, May 2017
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Bui S, Riechman SE. Skeletal Muscle PPAR-delta Increases Acutely with Resistance Exercise Inversely Proportional to Body Fat Percentage. FASEB J, 30:lb708, April 2016
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Bui S, Lee TV, Fluckey JD, Riechman SE. Skeletal Muscle PPAR-delta increases with 10 Weeks of Resistance Training. FASEB J. 28:lb819, April 2014
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Lee TV, Bui S, Fluckey JD, Riechman SE. Changes in Body Composition with Six Weeks of Resistance Training. FASEB J. 27:lb759, April 2013
• Lee T V, Bui S, Lee CW, Chen VCW, Fluckey JD, Riechman SE. The Effects of Dietary Cholesterol and Resistance Training as Countermeasures to Accelerated Muscle Loss. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 45(5):185, May 2013
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Lee TV, Bui S, Riechman SE. The Effect of Resistance Exercise Combined with Cholesterol Intake on Serum Lipid Profile in Elderly Men and Women. FASEB J. 26:1142.3, April 2012
• Riechman SE, Lee CW, Chikani G, Lee TV, Chen VCW. Dietary Omega-3/Omega-6 Fat and Muscle Responses to Resistance Training In Older Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5):305, May 2011
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Lee TV, Bui S, Riechman SE. The Effect of Acute High-intensity Resistance Exercise and Dietary Cholesterol on PPARδ Protein Content in Skeletal Muscle. FASEB J. 25:lb598, April 2011
• Bui S, Lee CW, Lee TV, Chen VCW, Riechman SE. The Effects of Habitual Caffeine Intake on Lean Body Mass and Strength Performance during 12-weeks of Resistance Exercise Training. FASEB J. 25:lb568, April 2011
• Lee TV, Lee CW, Chen VCW, Bui S, Gasier H, Riechman SE. The Effects of Dietary Cholesterol and Resistance Training on Lean Mass Change and Cholesterol Metabolism in Rat Skeletal Muscle. FASEB J. 25:1057.18, April 2011
• Lee CW, Lee TV, Chen VCW, Bui S, Riechman SE. Dietary Cholesterol Affects Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Following Acute Resistance Exercise. FASEB J. 25:lb563, April 2011
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Lee TV, Chikani G, Bui S, Riechman SE. Blood Pressure is Decreased after Resistance Training in Stage 1 Hypertensive but not Normo- or Pre-hypertensive Elderly Men and Women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol 42, pp 356, June 2010
• Riechman SE, Lee CW, Lee T, Chen VCW, Bui S. Effect of Dietary Cholesterol on Blood Biomarkers during Resistance Training: Randomized Controlled Trial. FASEB 24:lb669, June 2010
• Lee CW, Lee TV, Chen VCW, Bui S, Riechman SE. Dietary Choline Affects Strength Gains in Elderly People. FASEB J. 24:618.5, April 2010
• Lee TV, Swift JM, Chen VCW, Lee CW, Bui S, Riechman SE. The Effects of Hindlimb Suspension on Proteins Essential to Cholesterol Metabolism in Rat Skeletal Muscle. FASEB J. 24:lb681, April 2010
• Chen VCW, Lee CW, Lee TV, Chikani G, Riechman SE. Lean Mass gain with Resistance Training Is Independent of Gender. FASEB J. 23:955.26, April 2009
• Lee TV, Lee CW, Gasier HG, Chikani G, Chen VCW, Riechman SE. Does Post Exercise Protein Reduce Total Protein Needs for Optimal Skeletal Muscle Responses to Resistance Training in Older Adults? FASEB J. 22:753.23, April 2008
• Lee CW, Gasier HG, Chikani G, Lee TV, Chen VCW, Riechman SE. Does Dietary Cholesterol Increase Cardiovascular Risks in Exercising People? A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial. FASEB J. 22:1175.8, April 2008

LAY ARTICLES

• Chen VCW. The Secret Power in Eggs– Its Fat! The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2016
• Chen VCW. The Leaner You Are, The Easier to Keep Lean! The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2016
• Chen VCW. PPAR-delta, the New Potential Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome, May Be Produced by Your Own Body. The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2015
• Chen VCW. Don't Want to Lose Muscle Mass While Dieting? Take BCAAs! The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2014
• Chen VCW. Resistance Exercise: a Less Painful Start for Losing Weight and Fighting Obesity for Those with Low Aerobic Capacity. The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2014
• Chen VCW. Should Women Do Resistance Exercise? The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2013
• Chen VCW. Resistance Exercise: Turning Bad into Good. The Sydney & J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance (huffinesinstitute.org), 2013

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Applying Multiplex Adaptable Speed-Endurance Training Algorithm to Manage Aerobic, Anaerobic and Knee Proprioception Adaptation 2017-Present

• Determine the effect using our proprietary training algorithm has on both overall fitness and knee proprioception
• Determine whether by adding multiple changes of direction, acceleration, and deceleration to a standard training program, if knee joint position sense (proprioceptive acuity and precision) can be positively impacted. Future research on the proposed project will consist of the development of a novel sensor array to take physiological data and feedback via machine learning to make real time adjustments to the exercise program, based on hydration status, heart rate, ambient temperature, etc.

PPAR-delta and Resistance Exercise, 2012-2017

• Investigated the acute and chronic effects of resistance exercise on PPAR-delta protein contents in young adults
• Investigated the effects of resistance exercise training on lipid metabolism in young adults
• Determined the association of PPAR-delta protein contents and lipid profile before and after resistance exercise training

The Effect of Choline Intake on Exercise Performance in Older Adult 2012-2016

• Investigated the effects of dietary choline on the adaptation to resistance exercise in older adults

The Effects of Caffeine on Muscle Protein Synthesis Post Resistance Exercise 2011-2015

• Investigated the effects of caffeine intake on the skeletal muscle adaptation to resistance exercise in animal subjects
• Investigated the effects of caffeine intake on the skeletal muscle adaptation to resistance exercise in young adults

Dietary Cholesterol and Resistance Training as Countermeasures to Accelerated Muscle Loss 2009-2013

• Investigated the utilizing of dietary cholesterol and resistance exercise as countermeasures to accelerated skeletal muscle loss induced by hindlimb suspension, mimicking the effects of microgravity on skeletal muscle in space, using animal model

The Effect of Cholesterol on Protein Synthesis Following High Intensity Muscle Contractions 2009- 2011

• Investigated the effects of dietary cholesterol on skeletal muscle adaptation to high intensity resistance exercise in young adults
• Investigated the effects of dietary cholesterol and high intensity resistance exercise on PPAR-delta protein content in young adults

Egg Cholesterol Consumption, Blood Cholesterol and Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy 2007-2010

• Investigated the effects of dietary cholesterol on skeletal muscle adaptation to resistance exercise in older adults
• Investigated the effects of fatty acids on skeletal muscle adaptation to resistance exercise in older adults
• Investigated the effects of dietary cholesterol and resistance exercise training on blood pressure in older adults

 ACTIVITIES

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Development of an artificial intelligence system converting texts and images to educational material 2015

• $100,000 Intel and $55,000 SeedSumo

Development of real-time disease tracking technology 2013

• $10,000 Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering

SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, and ACTIVITIES

Policy Manual Committee, Georgian Court University 2018-present

• Committee Member

Student Internship Faculty Coordinator, Georgian Court University 2018-present

• Exercise Science

Search Committee for Director of Career Services, Georgian Court University 2018

• Committee Member

Commencement Committee, Georgian Court University  2018

• Committee Member

President, Taiwan Study Club, College Station 2016-2017

• Lead and plan public events and organization activities

Supervisor, Student Supervisory Committee, National University of Kaohsiung 2004-2005

• Supervised the Student Association of National University of Kaohsiung
• Oversaw activities and financial status of all student organizations 

Founding President, Departmental Student Association 2002-2003

• Founded and organized the Departmental Student Association
• Supervised all aspects of the 200-member organization 

Chief Executive, Roller-skating Club 2002-2003

• Co-founded the Roller-skating Club
• Supervised all aspects of the 20-member club
• Organized exercise-related activities for club and university events
• Managed budget

Chief of Activity, Medical Club 2002-2003

• Co-founded the Medical Club
• Developed and organized the camp that served residents in remote areas on health education
• Recruited volunteers and participants for public events

Student Senator, Student Senate, National University of Kaohsiung 2001-2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American College of Sports Medicine Member (ACSM) 2012, 2017-Present
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2012
Texas Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) 2012

 HONORS, AWARDS, and GRANTS

Honor Graduate - Doctoral Degree 2017

Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University

NATPA Young Scholar Invited Talk 2017

North America Taiwanese Professors Association

NATEA Scholarship 2015

North America Taiwanese Engineering & Science Association

Huffines Student Research Grant 2015

Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sport Medicine and Human Performance

NoSQL Mobile App Challenge, 3rd Place 2014

RackSpace & ObjectRocket

NATEA Scholarship, Honorable Mention 2014

North America Taiwanese Engineering & Science Association

Texas A&M Engineering Project Showcase, 3rd Place 2014

Texas A&M University

Patient Engagement App Challenge, Runner-up Price 2014

Eli Lilly and Company

Go Viral to Improve Health: IOM-NAE Health Data Collegiate Challenge, 1st Place 2013

Institute of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering

CEHD Graduate Research Grant 2012

College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University

OGS Graduate Student Research Grant 2012

Office of Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University

TACSM Student Research Development Award 2012

Texas Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM)

Huffines Student Research Grant 2011

Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sport Medicine and Human Performance

ACSM Michael L. Pollock Award 2010

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

HLKN Research Grant 2010

Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University

Campus Web Page Design Competition, 1st Place 2002, 2003

Web page of the Department of Academic Affairs, National University of Kaohsiung

Student Association Web Page Design Competition, 1st Place 2002, 2003

Web page of the Fly Wheel Club, National University of Kaohsiung

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