Sean Collins received a BS in Exercise Physiology  in 1992,  a MS in Physical Therapy in 1994, and a ScD in Ergonomics in 2003 from from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His dissertation was awarded the Lorin Kerr Award for innovation in ergonomics research for developing novel methods of assessing the physiological consequences of occupational stress.

 

After two years of adjunct teaching in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy at UML, Sean started as an instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy in September 1998, becoming Assistant Professor in 2000, and Associate Professor in 2006.  In serving the UMass community Sean is a Faculty Senator, serves on the Undergraduate Policy Committee and is the General Education Coordinator for the UMass Lowell General Education Program.

 

Sean is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Scientific Affiliation, American Physical Therapy Association, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Philosophy of Science Association. He serves the scientific community as a reviewer for several journals (Physical Therapy Research International, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Medical Science Monitor, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, American Journal of Cardiology); and is on the Editorial Board of the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal.

 

He is the author of several peer reviewed publications, has presented at local, national, and international conferences and is the author of a Cardiac System chapter in the Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, edited by Jaime Paz and Michelle Panik, a chapter on Cardiopulmonary Anatomy for Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, a text edited by William DeTurk and Lawrence Cahalin.