Research

Published Manuscripts

Biomechanics

🔵 Published
Diaz, M.T., Benoit, A.R., Kearney, K.M., Kelly Jr, T.F., et al., (2025). "A hand biomechanics dataset of kinematics, kinetics, electromyography, and imaging in healthy adults". Scientific Data. DOI: 10.1038/s41597-026-06939-4

Interdisciplinary Research

🔵 Published
Rosen, D., Husmann, D., Mynderse, L., Kelly Jr, T.F., Alizad, A., Fatemi, M., (2021). "Detrusor overactivity assessment using ultrasound bladder vibrometry". Physiological Measurement, 42(10):105012.

🔵 Published
Wallen, S., Dhau, J., Green, R., Wemple, L., Collins, B., Kelly Jr, T.F., (2020). "Maker Chemistry: Exploring Redox Reactions in Introductory Laboratory through LED PCB Fabrication". Journal of Chemical Education, 97(2), 490-496. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b01061

🔵 Published
Integlia, R., Mottahead, B., Kelly Jr, T.F., (2020). "Advancement in Orthopedics Through an Accessible Wearable Device". Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design, AHFE 2019. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20476-1_6

🔵 Published
Kelly Jr, T.F., Santos, J., Ullah, M., (2019). "Exploring Carbon Nanotubes for VLSI Interconnects". IEEE 62nd International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS), pp. 1122-1126. DOI: 10.1109/MWSCAS.2019.8885390

Manuscripts In Progress

Sports Science

🟡 In Review
Kelly Jr, T.F., Wilkins, C., Boyer, K., Nichols, J.A. "A Machine Learning Approach to Exploring the Evolution of Player Archetypes within the NBA".

🟡 In Review
Kodiganti, S., Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. "Evaluating the Effects of Physiological and Kinematic Factors on Basketball Shooting Accuracy".

Conference Presentations

Podium Presentations

Biomechanics

Kelly Jr, T.F., Nowak, B.J., Nichols, J.A. (2026). "The effects of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) on neuromuscular coordination". 10th World Congress of Biomechanics, Vancouver, Canada.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. (2025). "The impact of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) on thumb-tip force, movement-evoked pain, and self-reported disability". American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Osteoarthritis & QST

Kelly Jr, T.F., Vasilopoulos, T., Cruz-Almeida, Y., Nichols, J.A. (2026). "Uncovering Pressure Pain Threshold Phenotypes in Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis". Osteoarthritis Research Society International, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

Sports Science

Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. (2026). "Quantifying human performance through data". University of Florida Center for Engineering Human Performance & Wellness, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Poster Presentations

Osteoarthritis & QST

Sports Science

Kodiganti, S., Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. (2026). "Evaluating the Effects of Physiological and Kinematic Factors on Basketball Shooting Accuracy". University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Makkar, P., Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. (2025). "A machine learning model for biomechanical analysis of pitch speed and injury risk in youth baseball pitchers". University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Rendina, A., Makkar, P., Kelly Jr, T.F., Barron, S., Nichols, J.A. (2024). "Pipeline for Evaluating Forearm Flexor Strength Influence on Baseball Pitching Biomechanics". University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Biomechanics

Bowers, W., Kelly Jr, T.F., Nichols, J.A. (2026). "Differences in Hand Muscle Activation Strategies During Functional Tasks in Relation to Pain and CMC OA". University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Diaz, M.T., Harley, J.B., Nichols, J.A. (2024). "Exploring the intersection of hand pain and activities of daily living across demographics". Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Diaz, M.T., Harley, J.B., Nichols, J.A. (2024). "Understanding Hand Pain: The interplay of activity levels across demographics". University of Florida Pruitt Research Day, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Diaz, M.T., Harley, J.B., Nichols, J.A. (2024). "Exploring Relationships Between Hand Strength, Pain Perception, and Daily Function". University of Florida Pain Research Day, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Interdisciplinary Research

Kelly Jr, T.F., Fatemi, M., Alizad, A., Zhang, X., Webb, J. (2019). "Lamb Wave Speed as a Promising Non-Invasive Biomarker for Assessing Bladder Function". Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases Summer Undergraduate Research Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Green, R.L. (2019). "Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Na2+xCa1-xMxVO4F (M= Eu, Sm)". American Chemical Society, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Santos, J., Ullah, M. (2019). "Exploring Carbon Nanotubes for VLSI Interconnects". IEEE 62nd International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Wallen, S.L., et al. (2018). "Implementing Circular Economy Paradigm for Sustainable Introductory Laboratories". Green Chemistry, Engineering, and Technologies, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, Florida, USA.

Kelly Jr, T.F., Clarke, C., Leadon, T., Wimbush, K. (2019). "STEAM Concepts to Enlighten Adolescents". National Society of Black Engineers Fall Regional Conference, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.