Nicholas Stergiou

Nicholas Stergiou
Born	(1965-10-16) October 16, 1965
Spouse	Ann E. Kessinger ​ (m. 1997)​
Academic background
Education	BSc, physical education, 1989, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki MSc, 1991, University of Nebraska Omaha PhD, 1995, University of Oregon
Thesis	Mechanisms Associated with Running Injuries
Academic work
Institutions	University of Nebraska Omaha

Nicholas Stergiou (Greek: Νικόλαος Στεργίου; born October 16, 1965) is a Greek-American biomechanic. He is the founding Chair of the Department of Biomechanics at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he is also the Distinguished Community Research Chair and Professor. He is also the Director of the Center for Research in Human Movement Variability and Dean of the Division of Biomechanics and Research Development at UNO. Stergiou is also a professor at the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Early life and education

Stergiou was born on October 16, 1965. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki before enrolling at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) for his Master's degree. He chose to apply to UNO after reading a journal article written by UNO professor Kris Berg. After completing his master's degree, Stergiou completed his PhD at the University of Oregon. He was then forced to return to Greece to complete his mandatory military service.

Career

While completing his mandatory military service, Stergiou secured an academic position at UNO in 1996. Upon joining the faculty as an assistant professor, Stergiou became the Director of the HPER Biomechanics Laboratory.

Personal life

Stergiou married Ann E. Kessinger in 1997.