Due to my past and ongoing activities and involvements in projects, my research interests are spread across different fields within sports science and include:

• Biomechanics and movement analyses (kinematics, kinetics, EMG; volleyball, martial arts; jumping, striking, balance; performance, health)
• Sports technologies and equipment evaluation (validation studies assessing precision and accuracy of various devices)
• Dual Career in the EU (within and across national borders)

The following section contains 1) current & future research ideas, 2) previous projects, 3) my educational background, academic achievements, and the full list of my publications and conference contributions.

This list contains a variety of topics that I consider currently or may consider in the future for investigations. Certain topics may be suitable to apply for funds, which is important to know for students who are planning to pursue a scientific career and looking for positions. Students of NTNU may register for two of my courses where students can be involved in these topics (course title: "Analytical Study of Selected Topics in Sport Sciences" and, for some topics, also "Selected Topics of Sports Equipment Design"). Most topics are ideas that I am discussing with collaboration partners from my international network of researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia. So, this is also a great chance to be globally connected and to collect international experience. I am always open to listening to new suggestions, and the list will be adjusted constantly. So, potential collaborators may contact me to discuss fields for collaboration that are not listed here.

For detailed information, contact me directly.

^a  available in the course "Analytical Study of Selected Topics in Sport Sciences"

^b  available in the course "Selected Topics of Sports Equipment Design"

1  highest priority (usually topics that are ongoing or about to kick-off; stage: final planning - implementation)

2  high priority (usually topics that were already discussed with collaborators but lack a final plan; stage: draft - final planning)

3  normal priority (usually topics with a rough idea; stage: exploration - draft)

The priority is only provided for information. Students are absolutely free to choose any topic they want in the courses or even may propose their own topic.

12/2017 - 11/2020:  Ph.D. degree in 'Methods, Models and Technologies' (Ph.D.), University of Cassino e Lazio Meridionale (Italy)

11/2015 - 01/2020:  Doctoral degree in 'Sport and Exercise Science' (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Salzburg (Austria)

10/2013 - 10/2015:  Master degree in 'Sport Science and Kinesiology' (M.Sc.), University of Salzburg (Austria)

03/2012 - 10/2015:  Bachelor study in 'Philosophy' (no degree), University of Salzburg (Austria)

10/2010 - 09/2013:  Bachelor degree in 'Sport Science and Kinesiology' (B.Sc.), University of Salzburg (Austria)

01/2021:   Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievements, University of Salzburg

02/2016:   Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievements, University of Salzburg

09/2015:   2nd place Bengt Nybelius Award (Young Investigator Award), EAS 2015, Amsterdam

• Fuchs, P. X., Fusco, A., Shiang, T.-Y., Cortis, C., & Wagner, H. (under review). Concurrent validity of wobble board performance for balance assessment and relationship with force plate center of pressure. Scand J Med Sci Sport.
• Chen, B.-Y., Chen, W.-H., Fuchs, P. X., Fiolo, N. J., Huang, C.-F., & Shiang, T.-Y. (under review). Optimal velocity loss zone in resistance training to enhance low-limb performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Sport Health Sci.
• Fuchs, P. X., Chen, W.-H., Hsieh, C.-H., Zhang, X., Fiolo, N. J., & Shiang, T.-Y. (under review). Center of pressure accuracy during gaits measured via insoles with reduced sensor number. Gait Posture.
• Chou, Y-C., Fuchs, P. X., Chen, W.-H., & Shiang, T.-Y. (accepted). Analysis of coordinate positioning accuracy of athlete tracking system. Chinese J Sport Biomech [Chinese].

• Fuchs, P. X., Chou, Y.-C., Chen, W.-H., Fiolo, N. J., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2022). Accuracy of a Local Positioning System for Time-series Speed and Acceleration and Performance Indicators in Game Sports. Sports Biomech.
• Fuchs, P. X., Shiang, T.-Y., & Herzog, W. (2022). Observations regarding open access publishing in hybrid journals in sport science. J Sport Health Sci.
• Fuchs, P. X., Hsieh, C.-H., Chen, W.-H., Tang, Y.-S., Fiolo, N. J., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2022). Sensor number in simplified insole layouts and the accuracy of ground reaction force measurement during locomotion. Sports Biomech.
• Chen, W.-H., Chiang, C.-W., Fiolo, N. J., Fuchs, P. X., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2022). Ideal combinations of acceleration-based intensity metrics and sensor positions to monitor exercise intensity under different types of sports. Sensors 22(7), 2583.
• Fuchs, P. X., Fuchs, P., von Duvillard, S. P., Wagner, H., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2022). Critical assessment of a wide-spread method for estimating energy expenditure during accelerated running based on positioning tracking systems. J Sport Health Sci.
• Sumartiningsih, S., Rahayu, S., Handoyo, E., Lin, J.-C., Lim, C. L., Starczewski, M., Fuchs, P. X., & Kuo, C.-H. (2022). Systemic Lactate Elevation Induced by Tobacco Smoking during Rest and Exercise Is Not Associated with Nicotine. Int J Env Res Pub Health 19(5), 2902.

• Yang, X.-N., Tang, Y.-S., Hsieh, C.-H., Fuchs, P. X., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2021). The Influence of the Number of Plantar Pressure Sensors on the Accuracy of Balance Parameters. J Sports Perf 8(2), 87-96. [Chinese]
• Fuchs, P., Luteberget, L. S., Fuchs, P. X., & Wagner, H. (2021). Comparative Analysis of the Indirect Calorimetry and the Metabolic Power Method to Calculate Energy Expenditure in Team Handball. Appl Sci 12(1), 163.
• Fiolo, N. J., Lu, H.-Y., Chen, C.-H., Fuchs, P. X., Chen, W.-H., & Shiang, T.-Y. (2021). The Validity and Reliability of a Tire Pressure-Based Power Meter for Indoor Cycling. Sensors 21(18), 6117.
• Fuchs, P. X., Doupona, M., Varga, K., Bon, M., Cortis, C., Fusco, A., Castellani, L., Niemisalo, N., Hannola, H., Giron, P., Förster, J., Capranica, L., & Wagner, H. (2021). Multi-national perceptions on challenges, opportunities, and support structures for Dual Career migrations in European student-athletes. PloS ONE 16(6), e0253333.
• Fuchs, P. X., Mitteregger, J., Hoelbling, D., Menzel, H.-J. K., Bell, J. W., von Duvillard, S. P., & Wagner, H. (2021). Relationship between general jump types and spike jump performance in elite female and male volleyball players. Appl Sci, 11(3), 1105.

• Wagner, H. & Fuchs, P. X. (2020). Athletic migration. Dual Career and qualification in sports. Research Features, 133, 98-101.
• Fusco, A., Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., De Maio, M., & Cortis, C. (2020). A Novel Approach to Measuring Wobble Board Performance in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Heliyon, 6(9), e04937.
• Fuchs, P. X., Fusco, A., Cortis, C., & Wagner, H. (2020). Effects of Differential Jump Training on Balance Performance in Female Volleyball Players. Appl Sci, 10(17), 5921.
• Fuchs, P. X., Fusco, A., Bell, J. W., von Duvillard, S. P., Cortis, C., & Wagner, H. (2020). Effects of Differential Training on Female Volleyball Spike-Jump Technique and Performance. Int J Sport Physiol Perform, 15(7), 1019-1025. 
• Fusco, A., Giancotti, G. F., Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., Varalda, C., Capranica, L., & Cortis, C. (2020). Dynamic Balance Evaluation: Reliability and Validity of a Computerized Wobble Board. J Strength Cond Res, 34(6), 1709-1715.
• Fusco, A., Giancotti, G. F., Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., da Silva, R. A., & Cortis, C. (2020). Y balance test: Are we doing it right? J Sci Med Sport, 23(2), 194-199.

• Fusco, A., Cortis, C., Castellani, L., Giron, P., Förster, J., Niemisalo, N., Hannola, H., Doupona, M., Bon, M., Capranica, L., Wagner, H., & Fuchs, P. X. (2019). Student-athletes’ Experience And Perception On Migration in Dual Career: The Amid Project. Med Sci Sport Exer 51(S), 733.
• Cortis, C., Giancotti, G. F., Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., da Silva, R. A., & Fusco, A. (2019). Is wobble board balance performance influenced by sex and anthropometric characteristics? Med Sci Sport Exer, 51(S), 356-357.
• Fuchs, P. X., Menzel, H.-J. K., Guidotti, F., Bell, J., von Duvillard, S., & Wagner, H. (2019). Spike jump biomechanics in male versus female elite volleyball players. J Sport Sci, 37(21), 2411-2419.
• Fusco, A., Giancotti, G. F., Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., Varalda, C., & Cortis, C. (2019). Wobble board balance assessment in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Gait Posture 68, 352-356.
• Fuchs, P. X., Fusco, A., Bell, J., von Duvillard, S. P., Cortis, C., & Wagner, H. (2019). Movement characteristics of volleyball spike jump performance in females. J Sci Med Sport 22(7), 833-837.
• Wagner, H., Fuchs, P., Fusco, A., Fuchs, P. X., Bell, J., von Duvillard, S. (2019). Physical performance in elite male and female team handball players. Int J Sport Physiol Perform 14(1), 60-67.

• Fusco, A., Fuchs, P. X., Giancotti, G. F., De Maio, M., Varalda, C., Wagner, H., Capranica, L., & Cortis, C. (2018). Wobble Board Dynamic Assessment in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability. Med Sci Sport Exer 50(S), 512.
• Wagner, H., Fuchs, P. X., & von Duvillard, S. P. (2018). Specific physiological and biomechanical performance in elite, sub-elite and in non-elite male team handball players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 58(1-2), 73-81.
• Fuchs, P. X., Lindinger, S. J., & Schwameder, H. (2018). Kinematic analysis of proximal-to-distal and simultaneous motion sequencing of straight punches. Sports Biomech 17(4), 512-530.

• Fuchs, P. X., Wagner, H., Hannola, H, Niemisalo, N., Pehme, A., Puhke, R., Marinsek, M., Strmecki, A., Svetec, D., Brown, A., Capranica, L., & Guidotti, F. (2016). European student-athletes’ perceptions on dual career outcomes and services. Kinesiologia Slovenica 22(2), 31-48.

• Fuchs, P. X., Lindinger, S. J., & Schwameder, H. (2015). Kinematic comparison of two different punching concepts considering gender-related application. In A. Marquardt & P. Kuhn (Eds.), Kampfkunst und Kampfsport in Forschung und Lehre 2014 (pp. 152-161). Hamburg: Feldhaus Edition Czwalina. [German]

10/2018:  University of Rome Foro Italico, Italy (speaker)

07/2019:  National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Japan (scientific exchange)

11/2019:  University of Seoul, South Korea (scientific exchange)

11/2019:  Yonsei University, South Korea (scientific exchange)

11/2019:  Seoul National University, South Korea (scientific exchange)

12/2019:  Hosei University, Japan (scientific exchange)

12/2019:  Waseda University, Japan (scientific exchange)

12/2019:  National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan (speaker)

since 01/2021: Section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering" of the journal "Applied Sciences" [2019 Impact Factor: 2.474 (Q2 in "Physics Applied", "Chemistry, Multidisciplinary" and "Engineering, Multidisciplinary"), SJR: 0.418 (Q1 in Engineering)]

since 04/2020:  Journal of Sports Sciences

since 03/2020:  Sports Biomechanics

since 03/2020:  PLOS ONE

since 02/2020:  Journal of Sports Science & Medicine

since 11/2019:  Ido Movement for Culture

since 02/2019:  Human Movement

since 11/2018:  Gait & Posture

since 11/2018:  Journal of Biomechanics

since 01/2018:  Journal of Human Kinetics

Dr. Philip X. Fuchs, PhD      No 88, Sec 4, Tingzhou Rd, Wenshan Dist, 116 Taipei, Taiwan       philip.fuchs@ntnu.edu.tw     +43 (0)680 2459 225