University of Georgia
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
Tulane University
International Relations
Dr. Boolani teaches in the departments of Physical Therapy and Biology. He also supervises physical therapy research.
Community Service
Founder and committee member of PB&J
Founder and faculty advisor of Clarkson Feeds
Faculty advisor to Alpha Phi Omega- Service fraternity
Board member St. Lawrence County Community Development Program
Until recently, most researchers viewed energy and fatigue as a bipolar continuum (i.e. two sides of the same coin) rather than two distinct unipolar (i.e. two different coins) moods. However, as my research is evolving, we are understanding that energy and fatigue are indeed two distinct moods. Subsequently, we must find better ways to independently measure energy and fatigue, while understanding their impact on function, to find ways to improve these moods. Therefore, my research focus is three-fold:
1) Measure energy and fatigue
2) Understand how energy and fatigue impact function; and
3) Develop interventions to improve these moods.
Additionally, we are using machine learning to predict energy, fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Peer Reviewed Publications: (*graduate students, **undergraduate students)
1. Rich, G., Kungu, K. Boolani, A. (accepted) Student-Athletes at a Historically Black University (HBU): Examining the Relationship Between Student-Engagement on Campus and Career Situation Awareness.Journal of Athlete Development and Experience.
2. Manierre M, Jansen E, Boolani A. Sleep quality and sex modify the relationships between trait energy and fatigue on state energy and fatigue. PLOS ONE. 2020 Jan 8;15(1):e0227511.
3. Jansen, E., Peterson, K., O’Brien, L., Hershner, S., & Boolani, A. (2019) Associations between mental work load and sleep quality in a sample of young adults recruited from a US university. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1-10.
4. Ryan, J., Inzerillo, S., Helmick, J., Boolani, A., Banerjee, N. K., & Banerjee, S. (2019, April). Predicting If Older Adults Perform Cognitive Tasks Using Body Joint Movements From RGB-D Videos. In International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine.
5. Boolani, A. Martin, R., Goodwin, A.**, Avolio, A.**, Sur, S., Smith, M., Fulk, G. (2019) Associations of tasks requiring single stimulus and working memory with different aspects of gait and posture: An exploratory study. International Journal of Rehabilitative Research 42 (2), 160-167.
6. Boolani, A., Sur, S., Yang, D.*, Avolio, A.**, Goodwin, A**, Mondal, S., Fulk, G., Smith, M., Towler, C. (2019) Six Minutes of Physical Activity Improves Mood in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.
7. Boolani, A., & Manierre, M. (2019). An exploratory multivariate study examining correlates of trait mental and physical fatigue and energy. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior, 1-12.
8. Boolani, A., Towler, C., LeCours, B.**, Bronson, H.,** LaRue, J.**, Fulk, G. (2019). Accuracy of Six Commercially Available Activity Monitors in Measuring Heart Rate, Caloric Expenditure, Steps Walked and Distance Traveled. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
9. Ohl, A., Reid, J.*, Schelly, D., & Boolani, A. (2019). Sleep quality and quantity of allied health students. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1-15.
10. Boolani, A, Lackman, J., LaRue, J*, Smith, M, Baghurst, T. (2019) Impact of positive and negative motivation and music on jump shot efficiency of college basketball players. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12(5), 100-110.
11. Boolani, A., O’Connor, P., Reid, J.*, Ma, S.* & Mondal, S. (2018) Predictors of feelings of energy differ from predictors of fatigue among graduate health sciences students. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior, 1-17
12. Boolani, A., Schelly, D., Reid, J., Towler, C., Smith, M. L., & Ohl, A. (2018). Health Differences in Didactic Versus Clinical Stage Graduate Allied Health Students. Journal of allied health, 47(4), 282-288.
13. Baghurst, T., Bounds, E.*, Boolani, A., & Betts, N. (2018). Comparison Between Perceived and Actual Physical Activity of Physical Education Teacher Education Students. Revue phénEPS/PHEnex Journal, 9(3).
14. Grobe, S.**, Kakar, R. S., Smith, M. L., Mehta, R., Baghurst, T., & Boolani, A. (2017). Impact of cognitive fatigue on gait and sway among older adults: a literature review. Preventive medicine reports, 6, 88-93.
15. Smith, M. L., Towne Jr, S. D., Motlagh, A. S., Smith, D., Boolani, A., Horel, S. A., & Ory, M. G. (2017). Programs and place: Risk and asset mapping for fall prevention. Frontiers in Public Health, 5, 28.
16. Boolani, A., Lindheimer, J. B., Loy, B. D., Crozier, S., & O’Connor, P. J. (2017). Acute effects of brewed cocoa consumption on attention, motivation to perform cognitive work and feelings of anxiety, energy and fatigue: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover experiment. BMC Nutrition, 3(1), 8.
17. Baghurst T, Richard K, Boolani, A. Objective measures of PETE student achievement and maintenance of physical activity and fitness. R phénEPS/PHEnex J. 2016;8(1).
18. Keitz, B*, Bronson, H**, Boolani, A. (2015). The Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Performance and its Adverse Side Effects on Athletes. Medical Research Archives. 2.
19. Baghurst, T., Tapps, T., Boolani, A., Jacobson, B., Gill, R.** (2014) The influence of Musical Genres on Putting Accuracy in Golf: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Athletic Advancements 3:5
20. Jacobson, B., Smith, D., Kline, C., Boolani, A. (2011) Assessment of the Benefit of Powered Exercises for Muscular Strength and Functional Capacity in Elderly Participants. Journal of Physical Activity & Health.2012. 9(1). 1030-1035.
21. Jacobson, B., Boolani, A., Dunklee, G., Shepardson, A., Acharya, H. (2009) Effect of Prescribed Sleep Surfaces on Back Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients Diagnosed with Low Back and Shoulder Pain. Journal of Applied Ergonomics. 42:1, 91-97.
22. Jacobson, B., Boolani, A, Smith, DB, Back Pain, Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress Following Introduction of New Bedding Systems. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2009) 8, 1-8.
Books and Book Chapters
1. Dupree, E.*, Goodwin, A.**, Darie, C., Boolani, A. A Pilot Exploratory Proteomics Investigation of Mental Fatigue and Mental Energy. Advancements of Mass Spectrometry in Biomedical Research, Eds. Alisa G. Woods & Costel C. Darie, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Series (ISSN: 0065-2598), Springer International Publishing Switzerland (2019; 2nd Edition).
2. Boolani, A., Channaveerappa, D.*, Dupree, E.*, Jayathirtha, M.*, Aslebagh, R.*, Grobe, S.**, Wilkerson, T.* & Costel Darie. Current trends in analysis of cortisol and its derivatives. Advancements of Mass Spectrometry in Biomedical Research, Eds. Alisa G. Woods & Costel C. Darie, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Series (ISSN: 0065-2598), Springer International Publishing Switzerland (2019; 2nd Edition).