Professional Vita

Contact information

Name

Semyon M. Slobounov

Birthdate and Birthplace

10 March 1952

Baku, Azerbaidjan (US Citizen)

Address:

624 Rosslyn Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827

e-mail: sms18@psu.edu

e-mail: slobouns@ninds.nih.gov

http://www.personal.psu.edu/sms18

Educational Background

Ph.D. - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Kinesiology, March, 1994, Thesis: Dynamic strategies of human postural control.  Advisor: Prof. Karl. M. Newell.

Ph.D. - Diploma, University of Leningrad, USSR, Department of Psychology, September 1978.  Thesis: Cognitive, electrophysiological and executive components interaction in acquisition of movement skill.  Advisors: Prof(s). Alexander Luria, Olga A. Chernikova, & Deveshvili, Vasha M.

Bachelor Science (Diploma with honor) - Azerbaidjan State Institute of Physical Culture, Department of Athletic Training, 1969-1973.

Additional Training/Education

Certified MRI researcher – NIH Certification Program, February 2003.

Certified Diving Coach - U.S. Diving National Safety Certification Program. May 1992-current.

Graduated from: Intensive English Institute of the Division of English as an International Language at the University of Illinois.  May 1991.

Certified Clinical Sport Psychologist – Diploma, Central State Institute of Physical Culture, Department of Sport Psychology, Moscow, May 1986.

Certified Sport Masseuse – Diploma, Central State Institute of Physical Culture, Department of Sport Medicine, Moscow, October 1985.

Senior Scientist - Diploma, Theory and practice of physical education and sport training, Ministry of Higher Education of the USSR, Moscow, May, 1983.

Certified Karate Instructor – Diploma, International Association of Karate-do-Shitoru, Japan, 1978.

Current Positions

Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Penn State University.

Adjunct Investigator, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedics & Medical Rehabilitation, Hershey Medical School, PSU

Graduate Faculty of Integrative Biosciences Graduate Program (IBIOS), PSU

Affiliated Faculty of Gerontology Center, PSU

Professional Experience

Associate Professor.  July 2000 -current.  Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of neural bases of motor behavior, psychology of movement, psychology of injury, and psychophysiology.  Additional responsibilities include conducting research in the areas of neural bases of cognition and human movements, rehabilitation medicine and sport psychology.

Senior Fellow & Adjunct Investigator.  Human Motor Control section, NIH, NINDS. Appointment with Dr. M. Hallett.  Intramural program of research (funded by NIH) investigating the neural aspects of postural control in aging using EEG/fMRI technologies, January 2003- January 2004, Sabbatical leave from PSU.

Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedics and Medical Rehabilitation:  Hershey Medical School & Sport Medicine Center. Appointed with Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli.  Penn State program of research (funded by Department of Athletics and Sport Medicine Center) investigating long-term consequences of sport-related concussion among student-athletes using EEG and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. July 2006-current.   

Assistant Professor.  Department of Kinesiology, Penn State University, May 1994-June 2000.

Research Associate.  Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Penn State University, August 1993 – May 1994.  Appointment with Dr. K. M. Newell.  Program of research (funded by NIH) investigating the movement disorders in the developmentally disabled population.  Primary responsibilities involved kinematic and kinetic analysis of movements.  An additional  responsibility involved teaching: Kines 420 “Socio-psychological dimension of physical activity”.

Research Assistant.  Department of Kinesiology.  University of Illinois, June 1991-August 1993.  Appointment with Dr. K. M. Newell.  Program of research (funded by NIH) investigating the movement disorders in the developmentally disabled population.  Primary responsibilities involved kinematic analysis of movements.

Teaching Assistant.  Department of Kinesiology.  University of Illinois. August 1991-May 1993.  Responsibilities involved physical activity classes (PEAP program) and Kines 356 “Electromyographic Kinesiology”.

Director and Head of Sport Psychology Department of Moscow (USSR) Scientific Research Institute of Physical Culture.  August 1986-December 1990.  Primary responsibilities included developing and providing psychological service and rehabilitation program for the all USSR National Olympic Teams.  Additional responsibilities -providing expertise and development of National Health Psychology program for Soviet citizenry.  Particularly, developing stress management programs for people involved in different professional activities.

The USSR National Head Olympic Diving Coach.  September 1982-August 1986.  Primary responsibilities included: developing and supervising the general strategy of the USSR Olympic Divers preparation for the World Championship and Olympic Games; divers selection for the USSR National Diving Team; dry-land preparation, conditioning, testing and training of the USSR Olympic Divers.

Therapist for the USSR National Olympic Diving Team.  September 1980-August 1982. Responsibilities involved physical therapy, massage and psychotherapy.

Senior scientific specialist at Biomechanics Laboratory, Scientific Research Institute of Physical Culture, Moscow, USSR.  September 1977- August 1986.  Responsibilities involved behavioral and psychophysiological data acquisition and analysis.

Honors/Special Distinctions

NIH Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Science (MRS) Study Section, 2004-2005.

 

NIH Geriatric & Rehabilitation Medicine Study Section, 2004.

 

Senior Fellowship NIH, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2003-2004.

 

Managing Council Officer for International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP). Elected by representatives of 150 Nations around the world, August 1989 – July 1993.

Personal Coach of Olympic Champion Vera Illiva, Springboard Diving, Australia, 2000.

Personal Coach of Penn State Champion, Anton Slobounov, Springboard Diving, 2002.

The USSR Sport Psychology Federation.  Vice-President. May 1987 - December 1990.

Olympic Solidarity Diving Coach – Honorary Certificate, International Olympic Committee, 1983.

Bronze Medal Honorary Award from the USSR Minstry of Education, 1983.

Honor Graduate from Azerbaidjan State Institute, 1973.

Professional Affiliations

Member: International Society for Psychophysiological Research., 1995 - present.

Member: North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), 1994 - present.

Member: International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) 1975 - present

Scientific Director of the USSR Diving Federation. September 1983 -August 1986.

 

External Grants and Contracts

 

Active

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Hallett, M., Ferucci, L., & Stanhope, S.  Cortical control of postural stability in the elderly.  NIH, NINDS Intramural grant, Protocol # 03-N-165; 2003-2006.

 

Hallett, M., Slobounov, S., (Co-P.I.), Ferrucci, L., Wu, T.  Perception of postural instability: event-related fMRI study. NIH, NINDS, NIA, HMS Intramural grant, Protocol # 03-N-183; 2003-2006.  Responsible for grant proposal preparation and implementation.

 

Richards, D., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  Empirically validated return-to-play guidelines for sport-related concussion.  The Physicians Services Incorporated Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, 2004-2006.  Mr. James Thompson, Ph.D candidate is fully supported by this funding.

 

Pending

Slobounov, S., (P.I.)., Hallett, M., (NIH), Newell, K., Sebastianelli, W., Tutwiler, R., Arnold, S. Identification of athletes at risk for traumatic brain injuries.  RO1, NIH, Clinical Neuroscience and Disease Study Section. 2006-2011.

 

Slobounov, S.M., (P.I.), Arnold, S., Newell, K., Tutwiler, R. Sebastianelli, W. Fall-related traumatic brain injury in the elderly. RO3, NIH, 2006-2008.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.) Sebastianelli, W.  Mild brain injuries assessement of rehabilitation in collegiate athletics. Barra Foundation, 2006-2008.

 

Completed

 

Sebastianelli, W., Tutwiler R., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  Poroelastic response of virtual organ assemblages. Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, 1999-2001. Responsible for development of the algorithm.

 

Tutwiler R., Conter R., Slobounov, S.(Co-I.).  The virtual patient haptic interface.  NIH, R03, 2000-2001. Responsible for pilot data collection and preparation of the final report.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.).  Virtual diver software development.  US Diving Foundation, 1998-1999.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.)  Computer graphics as an educational tool for US Diving coaches. US Diving Foundation, 1997.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.)  Computer graphics for diving performance improvement.  US Diving Foundation, 1996.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.)  Computer graphics for balance improvement in diving.  US Diving Foundation, 1995.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.)  Kinematometer - a computerized device for psychomotor assessments.  Shufried Computer Software Inc., Austria, 1989-1990.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.).  Computer-based analysis of athletes’ sensori-motor functions.  Shufried Computer Software, Inc., Austria, 1980-1990.

 

Internal Grants

 

Active

 

Slobounov, S.(P.I.)., Sebastianelli, W., Newell, K., Arnold, S., Arnett, P., Tutwiler, R., Danov, R. Pediatric traumatic brain injury. SSRI, Penn State, 2006-2007.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.). Baseline balance assessment of PSU student-athletes. Sport Medicine Center, Penn State, 2005-2006.

 

Completed

 

Sebastianelli, W., Slobounov, S. (Co- P.I.), Newell, K., Ray, W, Tutwiler, R., Slobounov, E. Advanced technology for assessment of concussion in athletes.  Deans Feasibility Grant, Hershey Medical Center, 2002. Co-funded by CHHD, the Department of Kinesiology, and Mr. Wolf’s endowment.  Responsible for grant proposal preparation and implementation.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Sebastianelli, W. Alterations of brain functions associated with perceptual-motor tasks in athletes suffering from concussion: EEG study. Dean Feasibility Grant, CHHD, 2002.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.).  Psychological aspects of injury and its prevention in athletics. PSU President’s Fund, 2002.

 

Gilmore, R., Slobounov, S. (Co-P.I.)  Perception-action coupling in infancy.  Commulative grant from CYCF, HHD, Kinesiology, CAC, and Private Donations, 2000-2001. Responsible for experimental design, data collection and data analysis.

 

Sebastianelli, W., Tutwiler, R., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  Potoelastic response of virtual organ assemblages: theory, implementation and performance clarification.  Deans Feasibility Grant, Hershey Medical Center, 2000.  Co-funded by the Department of Kinesiology.  Responsible for preparation and implementation of this grant.

 

Sebastianelli, W., Tutwiler, R, Slobounova, E, Slobounov, S. (Co-I.)  Elastic and vascoelastic modeling for a virtual reality haptic feedback tissue cutting simulator related to arthroscopic surgery.  Deans Feasibility Grant, Hershey Medical Center, 1997.  Responsible for development of the system testing protocols.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.).  EEG and posture in elderly.  Seed grant, Gerontology Center, PSU , 1997.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Tutwiler, R.  Brain-computer interface development - Combined grant from HHD, Central Campus PSU, Department of Kinesiology & Hershey Medical Center, and private donations, 1997-1999.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Ray, W.  EEG and anticipatory postural movement in aged and young adults.  Seed Grant from the College of Health and Human Development. 1995.

 

Not-Funded Grants

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.)., Sebastiaenelli, W., Otto, G. Application of virtual reality in a clinical setting. Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide and PSU, CHHD, 2006-2007, seed grant proposal, March 5, 2006.

 

Newell, K., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.), Varadan, V.  Tremor and dyskinesia assessment in Parkinson’s disease. Part of assessing risk and improving outcomes in Parkinsonism - COE for research on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Tobacco use & Cessation (James R. Connor P.I.) to Pennsylvania State Health Department, 2005 -2009.  Responsible for EEG research implementation of this grant.

 

Newell, K., Liu, Y., Mayer-Kress, G., Birbaumer, N., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  The Dynamics of practice and the time scales of change in motor learning. NSF, 2005-2009. Responsible for conducting EEG experiments within the scope of this grant.

 

Kasturi, R., Sharma, R., Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  A university-wide visualization research facility for the support of advanced sceintific and enginering computation. NSF/MRI, 2003-2008.  Responsible for preparation of the literature review and development of experimental designs.

 

Ray, W., Slobounov, S. (Co-P.I.).  On-line brian computer interface. Air force office of scientific research, 2003-2008.  Responsible for proposed experimental designs.

 

Kasturi, R., Sharma, Moore, K, Slobounov, S. (Co-I.).  Augmented feedback in acquisition of perceptual-motor skills.  NFS, Re-submitted, 2002.  Responsible for the development of experimental designs.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Newell, K., Ray, W.  Neurophysiological control of dual-task performance. NSF, 2003.

 

Slobounov, S., (P.I.), Sebastianelli, W., Hallett, M., Elsinger, P.  Bridging behavioral and brain imaging and virtual reality technologies to access concussion in athletics.  James S. McDonnell Foundation, 2003-2006 Century Initiative Research Awards.

 

Slobounov, S. (P.I.), Sebastianelli, W., Newell, K., Hallett, M.,  Elsinger, P. Development and validation of measures to assess outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2003-2005.

 

 

 

Publications

 

Refereed Journal Articles (1994 to present)

 

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W., Tutwiler, R., Slobounov, E. (2006).  Alteration of postural responses to visual field motion in mild traumatic brain injury. Neurosurgery, 59(1), 134-139.

 

Slobounov, S., Wu, T., Hallett, M. (2006).  Neural basis subserving the detection of postural instability: An fMRI study. Motor Control, 10(1), 69-89.

 

Slobounov, S., Hallett, M., Wu, T., Shibasaki, H., Newell, K. (2006).  Neural underpinning of postural responses to visual field motion. Biological Psychology, 72, 188-197.

 

Slobounov, S., Newell, K., Slobounov, E. (2006).  Application of virtual reality graphics in assessment of concussion. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 9(2), 188-191.

 

Slobounov, S., Hallett, M., Stanhope, S., Shibasaki, H. (2005). Role of cerebral cortex in human postural control: EEG study. Clinical Neurophysiology, 116(2), 315-323.

 

Thompson, J., Sebastianelli, W., Slobounov, S. (2005).  EEG and postural correlates of mild traumatic brain injury in athletes. Neuroscience Letters, 377, 158-163.

 

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W., Moss, R. (2005).  Alteration of posture-related cortical potentials in mild traumatic brain injury. Neuroscience Letters, 383, 251-255.

 

Slobounov, S., Hallett, M., Newell, K. (2004).  Perceived effort in force production as reflected in motor-related cortical potentials.  Clinical Neurophysiology, 115(10), 2391-2402.

 

Chiang, H., Slobounov, S., Ray, W. (2004).  Practice-related modulation of force enslaving and cortical activity as revealed by EEG.  Clinical Neurophysiology, 115(5), 1033-1043.

 

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W., Simon, R. (2002).  Neurophysiological and behavioral concomitants of mild brain injury in collegiate athletes.  Clinical Neurophysiology, 113, 185-193.

 

Slobounov, S., Johnston, J., Chiang, H, Ray, W. (2002).  Movement-related EEG potentials are force or end-effector dependent: Evidence from a multifinger experiment. Clinical Neurophysiology, 113, 1125-1135.

 

Slobounov, S., Johnston, J., Chiang, H., Ray, W. (2002).  The role of sub-maximal force production in the enslaving phenomenon. Brain Research, 954, 212-219.

 

Slobounov, S, Johnston, J., Chiang, H., Ray, W. (2002).  Motor-related cortical potentials accompanying enslaving effect in single versus combination of fingers force production tasks. Clinical Neurophysiology, 113, 1444-1453.

 

Slobounov, S., Chiang, H., Johnston, J., Ray, W. (2002).  Modulated cortical control of individuated fingers in experienced musicians: An EEG study. Clinical Neurophysiology, 113, 2013-2024.

 

Ray, W., Slobounov, S. (2002).  Modulation and experience of external stimuli: Toward a science of experience and interoception. Acta Biologica Hungarica, 53(4),551-558.

Rearick, M.P., Johnston, J.A., Slobounov, S. M. (2001).  Feedback-dependent modulation of isometric force control: An EEG study in visuo-motor integration. Cognitive Brain Research, 12, 117-130.

 

Johnston, J., Rearick, M., Slobounov, S. (2001).  Movement-related cortical potentials associated with progressive muscle fatigue in a grasping task. Clinical Neurophysiology, 112, 68-77.

 

Slobounov, S., Rearick, M., Simon, R., Johnston, J. A. (2000).  Movement-related potentials are task or end-effector specific: Evidence from a multifinger experiment. Experimental Brain Research, 135(1), 106-116.

 

Slobounov, S., Simon, R., Tutwiler, R., Ray, W. (2000).  EEG correlates of wrist kinematics as revealed by averaging techniques and Morlet wavelet transforms. Motor Control, 4(3), 350-372.

 

Ray, W., Slobounov, S., Mordkoff, T., Johnston, J., Simon, R., (2000).  Rate of force development and the lateralized readiness potential.  Psychophysiology, 37, 757-765.

 

Slobounov, S., Tutwiler, R., Slobounova, E., Rearick, M., Ray, W. (2000).  Human oscillatory activity within gamma-band (30-50 Hz) induced by visual recognition of non-stable postures.  Cognitive Brain Research, 9, 177-192.

 

Rearick, M. P., Slobounov, S. M. (2000).  Negative cortical DC shifts associated with coordination and control in a prehensile force task.  Experimental Brain Research, 132, 195-202.

Slobounov, S., Fukada, K., Simon, R., Rearick, M., Ray, W. (2000).  Neurophysiological and behavioral indicies of time pressure effects on visuomotor task performance. Cognitive Brain Research, 9(3), 287-298.

 

Slobounov, S., Rearick., M., Chiang, H. (2000).  EEG correlates of finger movements as a function of range of motion and preloading conditions. Clinical Neurophysiology, 111, 1997-2007.

 

Slobounov, S.M., Simon, R., Bush, J., Kraemer, W., Sebastianelli, W., Slobounova, E. (1999).  An alternative method of range of motion measurement.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13, 389-393.

 

Simon, R., Slobounov, S., Tutwiler, R., Sebastianelli, W., Kraemer, W. (1999).  Developing and implementing a force production analysis algorithm to assess people with concussions.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13(2), 139-147.

 

Slobounov, S., Tutwiler, R., Rearick, M., Challis, J. (1999).  EEG correlates of finger movements with different inertial load as revealed by averaging techniques.  Clinical Neurophysiology, 110, 1764-1773.

 

Slobounov, S., Poole, S., Simon, R., Slobounova, E., Bush, J., Sebastianelli, W., Kraemer, W. (1999).  The efficacy of modern technology to improve healthy and injured shoulder joint position sense.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 8(1), 10-23.

Slobounov, S., Moss, S. A., Slobounova, E. S., Newell, K. M. (1998).  Aging and time to instability in posture.  Journal of Gerontology, 53(A), B71-B78.

 

Slobounov, S., Kraemer, W., Sebastianelli, W., Simon, R., Poole, S. (1998).  The efficacy of modern motion tracking and computer graphics technologies in a clinical setting.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 7(1), 20-32.

 

Slobounov, S., Ray, W.J. (1998).  Movement-related potentials with reference to isometric force output in discrete and repetitive tasks.  Experimental Brain Research, 123(4), 461-473.

 

Slobounov, S., Ray, W.J., Simon, R.F. (1998). Movement-related potentials accompanying unilateral finger movements with special reference to rate of force development. Psychophysiology, 35, 537-548.

Slobounov, S., Slobounova, E. S., Newell, K. M. (1997).  Virtual time-to-collision and human postural control.  Journal of Motor Behavior, 29(3), 263-281.

Slobounov, S., Yukelson, D., O’Brien, R. (1997).  Self-efficacy and movement variability of Olympic level springboard divers.  Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 9, 171-190.

Newell, K. M., Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E. S., Molenaar, P. C. M. (1997).  Short-term non-stationarity and the development of postural control.  Gate and Posture, 6, 56-62.

Newell, K. M., Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E. S., Molenaar, P. C. M. (1997).  Stochastic processes in postural center of pressure profiles.  Experimental Brain Research, 113, 158-164.

Slobounov, S., Newell, K. M. (1996).  Postural dynamics in upright and inverted stances.  Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 12 (2), 185-196.

Slobounov, S., Simon, R. F., Sebastianelli, W., Carlson, A., Buckley, W. (1996).  Application of scientific instrumentation in a clinical setting.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 5, 251-261.

Sprague, R. E., van Emmerik, R. E. A., Slobounov, S. M., Newell, K. M. (1996).  Facial stereotypic movements and tardive dyskinesia in a mentally retarded population.  American Journal of Mental Retardation, 100(4), 345-358.

Slobounov, S., Newell K. M. (1994).  Dynamics of posture in 3-and 5-year-old children as a function of task constraints.  Human Movement Science, 13, 861-875.

Slobounov, S., Newell, K. M. (1994).  Postural dynamics as a function of skill level and task constraints.  Gait and Posture, 2, 85-93.

Refereed Journal Articles (prior to 1994; in Russian)

Slobounov, S. M. (1990).  Cortical mechanisms of human voluntary movement: Event-related brain potentials associated with imagery and actual athletic movements.  Vestnic of Moscow University, 12, 23-37.

Slobounov, S. M., Ermolaeva, M. G. (1988).  Athletes injuries prevention strategy by means of rationally organized psychoregulatory practice.  Scientific Vestnic of Sport Research, 12, 5-12.

Slobounov, S. M. (1987).  EMG, EEG biofeedback and mental training in athletic rehabilitation program.  Scientific Vestnic of Sport Research, 8, 55-65.

Ratov, I. P., Kriagev, V. D., Slobounov, S. M. (1982).  Comparative analysis of the healthy and injured legs while treadmill running.  Journal of Theory and Practice of the Physical Culture, 7, 18-25.

Slobounov, S. M. (1980).  Regulatory function of mental training.  Problems of Engineering Psychology, 29, 45-55, LGU.

Slobounov, S. M. (1981).  Peculiarities of EMG activity in the athletic injured muscles. Journal of Sport Medicine, 8, 29-35.

Ivanova, M. P., Slobounov, S. M. (1979).  Cortical mechanisms of voluntary movements in athletes.  Journal of Theory and Practice of the Physical Culture, 7, 26-45.

Slobounov S. M. (1978).  Regulation of movement behavior.  Journal of Sport Abroad, 2, 17-22.

Manuscripts in Press

 

Slobounov, S., Heibach, P., Newell, K. (in press).  Aging-related temporal constraints to stability and instability in postural control. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity.

Manuscripts in Review

 

Chiang, H., Ray, W., Slobounov, S. (in review).  Modulation of Cortical Activity as a Result of Deliberate Practice is End-Effectors Dependent. Motor Control.

 

Haibach, P. S., Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E. S., Newell, K. M.(third revision). Virtual time-to-contact of stability boundaries as a function of support surface compliance. Experimental Brain Research.

 

Haibach, P. S., Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E. S., Newell, K. M (in review). The potential applications of a virtual moving environment for assessing falls in elderly adults. Physical Therapy.

 

Haibach, P. S., Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E. S., Newell, K. M (in review). Time-to-postural stability after a visual perturbation in young and elderly adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

 

Slobounov, S. M., Slobounova, E., Newell, K. M. (in review). Virtual time-to-contact of stability margins in grip dynamics. Experimental Brain Research.

 

Slobounov, S.M., Tutwiler, R., Sebastianelli, W., Slobounov, E. (in review). Postural responses to optic flow achieved by computer graphics. Neuroscience Letters.

 

Books

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W. (Editors). Foundations of Sport-Related Brain Injuries. Springer, 2006.

Slobounov, S. M., Ryzonkin, Y. I. Physical Exercise for All and its Psychological Benefits.  Moscow: FIS., 1989.

Slobounov, S. M., Rysonkin, Y. I.  Stress Prevention by Means of Physical Exercise. Moscow: FIS., 1989.

Slobounov, S. M.  Psychological Effects of Physical Exercises. Moscow: FIS., 1989.

 

Slobounov, S. M., Znamenskaia, O. P.  Stress Management Program in Athletic Training. Moscow: FCS Publishers, 1988.

 

Book Chapters

 

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W. (2006). Concussion in athletics: Ongoing Controversy.

In S. Slobounov and W. Sebastianelli (Eds)., pp.1-16.  Foundations of sport-related brain injuries. Springer.

 

Wilberger, J., Ortega, J., Slobounov, S. (2006). Concussion mechanisms and pathophysiology. In S. Slobounov and W. Sebastianelli (Eds)., pp.45-64. Foundations of sport-related brain injuries. Springer.

 

Ray, W., Slobounov, S. (2006). Fundamentals of EEG methodology in brain research. (in press). In S. Slobounov and W. Sebastianelli (Eds)., pp.221-240. Foundations of sport-related brain injuries. Springer.

 

Moss, R., Slobounov, S. (2006). Neural, behavioral and psychological effects of traumatic brain injury in athletes. In S. Slobounov and W. Sebastianelli (Eds)., pp.407-430. Foundations of sport-related brain injuries. Springer.

 

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W., Aukerman, D. (2006). Psychological impact of injury: Coaches Dialog. In S. Slobounov and W Sebastianelli (Eds)., pp.445-478. Foundations of sport-related brain injuries. Springer.

 

Journal Articles/Proceedings Papers

 

Slobounov, S. (2006).  Book Review: Introduction to event-related potential techniques. Cognitive Neuroscience. S. Luck. MIT Press. The Quarterly Review Of Biology, 81(2), 201-202.

 

Slobounov, S. M., Tutwiler, R., Slobounova, E., Fedon, S. (1998).  Morlet wavelet of postural instability. In: IEEE Signal Processing Conference Proceedings, 12(5), 234-238.

Slobounov, S. M., Otto, G., Masters, R., O’Brien, R. (1995).  Computer visualization for balance improvement in springboard diving. In: R. Manila (ed.), U.S. Sport Science Seminar Proceedings, pp. 75-84.  Indianapolis: United States Diving.

Slobounov. S. M., Solnzeva, L. S., Stavitski, K. R. (1990).  Theoretical and practical aspects of the atheletes’ psychological preparation for the competition.  In: Proceedings of XI All-Union Conference of the Sport Psychologists.

Slobounov S.M. (1989).  Specialized computer means as a reserve of psychological control in sport. In:  Sport Psychology and Human Performance, (p.84), Proceedings of 5th  International Congress of Sport Psychology, Singapore.

Slobounov, S. M., Ivlev, I. I., Neverov, A. A. (1982).  Cross- correlation analysis of intermuscular coordination in boxing.  In: Proceedings of the  National Conference of Sport Sciences and Physical Education.(pp.22-30).  Moscow: FIS.

Slobounov, S. M., Devishvily, V. M. (1980).  EEG Readiness potentials and accuracy of fingers movements.  In: Proceedings of Moscow University (Ed.) A.R.Luria, (pp.45-60).

Slobounov, S. M., & Neverov, A. A. (1980).  Articulatory EMG, EEG and functional structure of mental imagination.  In: Proceedings of World Olympic Congress, Moscow (pp.47-48).

Ratov, I. P., Varjucha, A., Gucasjan, S., Ovshannikov, A., Slobunov, S., Terjohin, S. (1980).  An investigation of the intermuscular coordination and possibilities of its regulation by technical means.  In: Biomechanics VII-B vol.3.  Baltimore Press. (pp. 521-525).

Slobounov, S. M. Kuznetsov, V.V.(1979).  Biomechanical analysis of elementary movement actions.  In: Proceedings of All-Union Conference of Biomechanics, Riga, v.3,105-107.

Slobounov S .M., Kuznetsov, V. V. (1979).  Functional structure of movement and motor task.  In: Proceedings of All-Union Conference of Biomechanics, Riga, v.3, 114-117.

Devishvily, V. M., Slobounov, S. M. (1978).  Psychological refractory period and diagnostic of motor skill.  In: Material of XI All-Union Congress of Sport Psychology (pp.34-56), Moscow: FIC.

Slobounov, S. M., Devishvily, V. M. (1977).  Sensori-motor interaction and skill acquisition.  In: Proceedings of V All-Union Congress of Psychologists (pp. 15-25). Moscow: Nauka.

Slobounov, S.M. (1975).  Mental rehearsal as reflected in EMG and EEG records and regulation of motor actions in sport.  In: Proceedings of the National Conference of Young Scientists (pp.23-45). Moscow: FIS.

Technical Reports

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W. (2005). VR Technology for Assessment of Return-to-Play after Concussion. Report to Hershey Medical Center.

Slobounov, S., Sebastianelli, W. (2004). Advanced Technology for Assessement of Sport-Related Concussions. Report to Hershey Medical Center.

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E., O’Brien, R. (1997). Computer Graphics for Coaches’ Education Program. Final Report, Grant # 97-7-2. United States Diving Foundation.

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E., O’Brien, R. (1996). Computer Graphics Visualization for Diving Performance Improvement. Final Report, Grant # 96-3. United States Diving Foundation.

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E., Otto, G., Masters, R., O’Brien, R. (1995). Computer Graphics for Balance Improvement in Springboard Diving. Final Report, Grant # 95-21. United States Diving Foundation.

Other representative publications

Slobounov, S. M., Lebedev, V. S., Ershova, O. P. (1989).  Representative psychological and psychophysiological estimates of motor skill effectiveness in diving sport.  In V.F Sopov (Ed.) Psychopedagogical Aspects of Sport, (pp.57-63).  Alma-Ata.

Slobounov, S. M. (1986).  Stress Prevention Program for the USSR Olympic Divers. Moscow: Goscomsport.

Slobounov, S. M. (1986).  EEG biofeedback techniques and athletic training. In: Psychological Preparation of Top Level Athletes.  Moscow: Goscomsport.

Slobounov, S. M., Ershova, O. P.(1986).  Unification of psycho-motor testing procedures in sport domain.  In: Psychological Preparation of Athletes.(pp.12-20). Charkow: FIS.

Slobounov S. M. (1985).  Psychological rehabilitation for injured athletes. Methodical Letter.  Moscow: Sportcommittee of the USSR.

Slobounov, S. M. (1985).  Interactive effect of EEG and EMG biofeedback, electrostimulation and mental practice in psychological recovery of injured athletes. Methodical Letter. Moscow: Sportcommittee of the USSR.

Slobounov, S. M. , Larushkin, A.E., Krutov, V. I. (1984). Long-term, Goal-oriented Program of the USSR Divers Preparation for the 1988 Olympic Games.  Moscow: Sportcommittee of the USSR.

Slobounov, S. M., Larushkin, A. E. (1981).  Long-term, Goal-oriented Program of the USSR divers preparation for the 1984 Olympic Games. Moscow: Sportcommittee of the USSR

Slobounov, S. M., Ratov, I. P. (1981).  Psycho-biomechanical study of sensory-motor coordination.  In Ratov (Ed.): Problems of Sport Biomechanics, (pp.12-22).  Moscow: VNIIFK. 

Slobounov, S. M., Pokrovski, A. K. (1980).  Improvement of intermuscular coordination by means of biofeedback.  In: Standards and Measurements in Sport Science, (pp.158-160).  Moscow: FIS.

Slobounov, S. M. (1980).  Biofeedback and acquisition of motor skill.  In: Standards and Measurements in Sport Science, (pp.170-175).  Moscow: FIS.

Slobounov, S. M. (1980).  Qualitative analysis of motor skill.  In: Standards and Measurements in Sport Science, (pp.123-125).  Moscow: FIS.

Slobounov, S. M.(1979).  EEG biofeedback and movement disorders.  In: Problems of Engineering Psychology, (vol.3, 17-45).  Leningrad: LGU Publisher.

Slobounov, S. M. (1979).  Cognition-action coupling in acquisition of motor skill. Leningrad: LGU Publisher.

Presentations

Invited Research Presentations

 

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E. (2006, August).  Graphic visualization and virtual environments applied to elite sportsmen: Experiences with advanced technologies. Presented at XXY Summer Courses of the Univerisity of Basgue County (UPV/EHU) XYII European Courses. August 30-31, 2006. San Sebastian, Spain.

 

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E. (2006, March).  Application of Virtual Reality technologies for performance enhancement in springboard diving.  Presented at Symposium of Sport Sciences, affiliated with International Competition “Spring Swallow”, Electrostale, Russia.

 

Slobounov, S. (2005, March).  Predicting athletes at risk for traumatic injuries.  Presented at International Symposium of Sport Sciences, affiliated with International Competition “Spring Swallow”, Moscow, Russia.

 

Slobounov, S. (2002, March).  Advanced techonolgy for assessement of mild brain injury in athletes.  Presented at North American College of Sport Medicine NWACSM Conference, Spokane, WA.

Slobounov, S. M. (1993, September).  Psychological causes of athletic injury: Rehabilitation by means of Behavioral Psychotherapy.  Presented at Sport Medicine Symposium, Clermont, Florida.

 

Slobounov, S.M. (1992, October).  Cognitive impairments as the result of early professional orientation in sport; Soviet experience in athletic training. Presented at the Continuing Medical Education Course "Adolescent Sport Injuries: A Symposium for Physicians", Lexington, Kentucky.

Slobounov S. M. (1992, October).  Pre-revolutionary look at sport Medicine in Russia. Presented at the continuing Medical Education Course "Adolescent Sport Injuries: A symposium for Physicians", Lexington, Kentucky.

Slobounov S. M. (1990, August).  Sport psychology in the Soviet Union and America: State of the Science and Profession in 1990. Presented at the Citizen Initiative conference:U.S./USSR and the Seattle Organizing Committee for Sport Psychology at the Goodwill Games, Seattle.

Slobounov, S. M. (1990, February).  Stress management program in athletic training.  Presented at the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) International Conference of Sport Psychology, Belo-Horizonte, Brazil.

Slobounov, S.M. (1989, August).  Computer psychodiagnostics in athletic training. Presented at 5th International Congress of Sport Psychology, Singapore.

Slobounov, S. M. (1983, July).  Psychology of injured divers. Presented at Olympic Solidarity Conference during FINA European Championship, Rome, Italy.

Slobounov, S. M. (1980, August).  Articulatory EMG, EEG and regulatory function of mental imagery.  Presented at International Olympic Congress, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Slobounov, S. M. (1975, September).  Mental imagery, electrostimulation and EEG/EMG-feedback in athletic training.  Presented at All-Union Conference of Sport Psychologists, Charkow, Ukrain.

 

Research Presentations at Professional Meetings

 

Slobounov, S. (2005, April).  Concussion in athletics: EEG and balance symptoms. Conference: Concussion in Athletics: Ongoing Controversy.  Penn State, University Park, PA, USA.

 

Slobounov, (2005, March).  Advanced techonology in training of athletes.  International Seminar for Olympic Coaches. Madrid, Spain.

 

Slobounov, S., Slobounov, E. (2005, November).  Virtrual reality application in assessement of concussion. 4th International Workshop: “VR in Medical Rehabilitation”. Catalina Island, CA, USA.

 

Chiang, H-H., Slobounov, S. M., Ray, W. (2005, June).  EEG correlates of individuated finger control as revealed by averaging techniques and continuous wavelet transforms. North American Society of Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Conference, Clearwater, FL, USA.

 

Slobounov, S. (2004, December). Prediction of secondary impact symdrome using EEG/balance dataset. Brain Injury Association of New York State, NY, USA. 

 

Thompson, J., Slobounov, S. (2004, June).  Concussion in Sport.  NASPSPA Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Hiebach, P., Slobounov, S., Slobounova, E., Newell, K. (2004, June).  VTC and postural stability. NASPSPA Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Slobounov, S.,  Hallett, M., Newell, K (2003, September).  Force-related effort as reflected in electroencephalography potentials.  27th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, San Francisco, CA, USA.

 

Slobounov, S., Johnston, J., Chiang, H., Ray, W. (2003, June).  Movement-related EEG potentials are force or end-effector dependent: evidence from a multifinger experiment. NASPSPA Conference, Savannah, GA, USA.

 

Slobounov, S., Johnston, J., Chiang, H, Ray, W. (2003, June).  Modulated cortical control of individual fingers in experienced musicians: EEG study. NASPSPA Conference, Savannah, GA, USA.

 

Gilmore, R., Dahlin, M., Vajaria, H., Slobounov, S., Chiang, H., Slobounov, E., Otto, G. (2002, March). Development of perception-action coupling in early childhood.  Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA.

 

Slobounov, S.(2000, October). Movement-related potentials as a function of movement amplitude and preloading conditions.  40th International Meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, San Diego, CA, USA.

 

Slobounov, S. (1999, October). EEG correlates of index finger kinematics.  39th International Meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Granada, Spain.

Slobounov, S. (1998, September).  EEG correlates of wrist kinematics as revealed by Morlet Wavelet.  38th International Meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Denver, CO, USA.

 

Slobounov, S. M. (1997, April).  EEG and isometric force tasks.  3d European Congress of Psychophysiology, Konstanz, Germany.

Slobounov, S. (1997, April).  Brain-computer interface based on non-orthogonal wavelet transform of EEG.  3d European Congress of Psychophysiology, Konstanz, Germany