Adapted Physical Activity Scientist – Motor Neuroscience
Dr. Andreas Skiadopoulos is an adapted physical activity scientist with specialization in motor neuroscience. His research focuses on the neurophysiological and biomechanical analysis of human movement in both healthy and clinical populations. The aim of his research is to improve mobility in populations whose ability to perform voluntary movements is reduced due to natural causes (e.g., aging), genetic abnormalities (e.g., Down syndrome), trauma (e.g., spinal cord injury), or disease. His work has been published in IEEE Communication Magazine, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Journal of Neurophysiology, PLOS One, Experimental Brain Research, and Scientific Reports.
Post-Doc Motor Control and Neuro - Rehabilitation
City University of New York, USA
Post-Doc Human Movement Variability and Health
University of Nebraska, USA
PhD Kinesiology
Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic, and Corporal Expression, University of Extremadura, Spain
MPhil Kinesiology
Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic, and Corporal Expression, University of Extremadura, Spain
BS Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Residency in Adapted Physical Activity
KU Leuven, Belgium
My research focuses on the analysis of human movement at both the neuromechanical and neurophysiological levels across health and disease. I employ mechanistic and interventional approaches to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying movement control and adaptation.
My work aims to advance understanding of neuromuscular function and neuroplasticity in both healthy and clinical populations, contributing to the development of targeted adapted physical activities and motor learning strategies.
A multilevel analysis of motor competence (MABC-2) in 312 Greek primary school children, showing strong skill-specific and classroom-context variability with implications for …
Optimal sigmoidal models for fitting transspinal evoked potential recruitment curves, enhancing the accuracy of neurophysiological biomarkers.
Transspinal stimulation alters human gait by modifying joint coordination and gait dynamics.
Transspinal stimulation with a rectangular cathode electrode requires less current to produce TEPs and maximizes spinal inhibition.
Oral presentation at EUCAPA 2026
Invited speaker at ICSS 2025
Poster presentation at the 2024 SfN Conference
Poster presentation at the 2024 NYC Neuromodulation Conference
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