Zachary T. Martin, PhD
Dr. Zachary T. Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Physiology at 花季传媒 and Director of the Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology & Health Laboratory (ICPHL). His research program investigates how psychosocial stress, vascular function, and cardiovascular health intersect in populations at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Martin鈥檚 work integrates physiology, public health, and social determinants of health to inform prevention strategies and reduce disparities in cardiovascular outcomes.
Dr. Martin completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University鈥檚 Rollins School of Public Health through the NIH T32 METRIC program. He earned his Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from The University of Texas at Arlington, an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Ball State University, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from Saginaw Valley State University.
He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals including Hypertension, Circulation, and Biological Psychiatry, and his work has been recognized by the American Heart Association, Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine, and American Physiological Society, and featured in national podcasts and professional outlets.
Research Interests
Dr. Martin directs a research program focused on understanding and mitigating cardiovascular health disparities through the lens of integrative physiology. Current projects examine:
- The impact of psychosocial stress on vascular function and cardiovascular disease risk.
- Mechanisms underlying altered cardiovascular reactivity in populations with prior cardiovascular events.
- Intersections of psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological determinants of cardiovascular outcomes.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Martin teaches graduate-level Research Methods and Statistical Applications and Exercise Physiology Seminar, and plans to expand his teaching to additional courses in cardiovascular and exercise physiology and related areas. He employs a student-centered, interactive approach and is committed to mentoring students through hands-on learning, research design, and data analysis, preparing them for successful careers in science, health, and academia.