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    Adam Jajtner

    Adam Jajtner, Ph.D., CSCS

    Exercise Science/Physiology
    Associate Professor, Program Coordinator Exercise Science
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    163C MACC Annex
    Contact Information
    Email:
    ajajtner@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-0212

    Biography

    Dr. Jajtner joined the Exercise Physiology faculty at Kent State in the Fall of 2016.  He completed his Bachelor’s Degree and Valparaiso University, his Master’s Degree at Texas Christian University and his PhD. at the University of Central Florida.  During his doctoral training, Dr. Jajtner’s research focused on exercise inflammation and the immune response to skeletal muscle damage resulting from resistance exercise.  As a member of the faculty at Kent State, Dr. Jajtner plans to continue his research on the role of the immune system in the recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.

    Education

    Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, University of Central Florida;
    M.S. Exercise Physiology, Texas Christian University;
    B.S. Exercise Science, Valparaiso University;
    Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology
    College of Public Health and Health Sciences
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