Priyam Chatterjee

01 - About

The Researcher
Behind the Science

I am a final-year Ph.D. researcher at the University of Queensland, specializing in the intersection of human neurophysiology and Para sport classification. My work sits at a unique crossroads of neuroscience, sports science, and applied ethics.

My core focus is developing objective neurophysiological tools - using Force, Surface Electromyography (sEMG), Motor Nerve Stimulation (MNS) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - to detect Intentional Misrepresentation (IM) during strength assessment in Para-sport classification.

Beyond the lab based research, I am passionate about teaching and have instructed 200+ undergraduates across neurophysiology and exercise science, earning a 4.8+/5.0 student evaluation score.

Surface EMG MNS Motor Control Neurophysiology MATLAB Para Sport Biostatistics AI-assisted coding Prompt Engineering R

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate (HDR Scholar)

School of Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Originally from West Bengal, India

Expected Completion

September 2026

April 2023 – September 2026

Teaching Rating

4.8+ / 5.0 (SECaT)

Top 10% - Engagement & Instructional Clarity

02 - Research

What I Investigate

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100+

Human participants tested

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10+

MATLAB and HTML Algorithms

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200+

Lab Testing Sessions

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Countries Collaborating

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Neurophysiological Assessment

Using Motor Nerve Stimulation (MNS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Surface Electromyography (sEMG) to quantify neuromuscular function and voluntary activation capacity of the muscles during isometric strength assessments.

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Signal Processing & MATLAB

Developing 10+ custom MATLAB and HTML dashboard algorithms for experimental paradigm design, real-time force and EMG signal processing, statistical analysis, and visualisations to improve data efficiency by more than 60%.

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Para Sport Classification

Co-Investigator on an international grant with Manchester Metropolitan University to transform World Para Swimming classification using surface EMG.

03 - Education

Academic Background

2023–2026

Ph.D. Candidate - School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

The University of Queensland · St. Lucia, QLD, Australia

ThesisNeurophysiological Assessment Tools for Detecting Intentional Misrepresentation in Para Sport Classification During Strength Assessment

FundingUQ Graduate School Scholarship (AUD $120,000+ - full tuition + living stipend)

Expected Sep 2026 $120K+ Scholarship

2016–2018

Master of Science - Human Physiology (Sports & Exercise)

University of Calcutta · West Bengal, India

ResultFirst Class with Outstanding - GPA 5.03/6.00 · Ranked 1st in cohort

AwardProf. P.K. Bardhan Memorial Award for highest marks in M.Sc. examination

First Class Rank 1

2013–2016

Bachelor of Science Honours - Physiology

University of Calcutta · West Bengal, India

ResultFirst Class Honours

AwardLate Amarendra Nath Banerjee Memorial Prize for 80%+ in practical examinations

First Class Hons.

04 - Experience

Research & Teaching

Ph.D. Researcher - Para Sport Classification & Neurophysiology

Apr 2023 → Present

The University of Queensland · St. Lucia, QLD, Australia

Pioneered a neurophysiological detection protocol combining sEMG and electrical stimulation to identify intentional misrepresentation (IM) in Para sport classification
Developed 10+ custom MATLAB algorithms and HTML dashboard for real-time signal processing, improving data processing efficiency by 60%
Recruited and tested 50+ research participants with 100% human ethics compliance
Co-Investigator Co-investigator at international grant with Manchester Metropolitan University
Managed laboratory operations across 200+ testing sessions involving neurphysiological measurements

Casual Academic Tutor & Practical Coordinator

2023 → Present

The University of Queensland · St. Lucia, QLD, Australia

Taught 200+ undergraduates across Motor Control & Learning (NEUR2530), Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement (NEUR3733), and Exercise Science Technical Skills (EXMD2382)
Achieved SECaT score of 4.8+/5.0 - top 10% for engagement and instructional clarity
Coordinated 30+ practical lab sessions in sEMG, TMS, and neurophysiological testing
Supervised 4 Honours projects (HMST4925) with 100% completion rate

Research Mentor - M.Sc. Projects

2019 → 2025

University of Calcutta · West Bengal, India

Co-supervised 20+ Master's projects in Sports & Exercise Physiology
Resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications

Research Trainee - Biostatistics

Feb 2022

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) · Kolkata, India

Intensive training in advanced research design, parametric/non-parametric tests, regression, survival analysis, and multivariate statistics using IBM SPSS

05 - Expertise

Technical Toolkit

⚗️ Neurophysiological Techniques

Surface EMG (sEMG)Expert

Transcranial Magnetic StimulationAdvanced

Force Measurement ProtocolsExpert

Motor Nerve StimulationAdvanced

Exercise Physiology & Anthropometry (ISAK L1)Proficient

💻 Programming & Analysis

MATLAB (Algorithm Dev.)Expert

R, JAMOVI, SPSS, GraphPad Prism (Advanced Statistics)Expert

Microsoft VSCode (Coding, Building and Visualisation)Advanced

AI- Prompt engineering in LLMsProficient

AI- assisted vibe codingProficient

📊 Statistical Methods

Descriptive Statistics Correlation and Regression Analysis Parametric and Non-parametric Tests Multivariate Methods Logistic Regression Meta-analysis Signal Processing

🔬 Research Competencies

Grant Writing Ethics Manuscript Preparation Peer Review Research Supervision Curriculum Development Lab Management Scientific Presentation International Collaboration

06 - Publications

Research Output

11

Peer-Reviewed Articles

27

Total Citations

3

h-Index

2017

Publishing Since

2025

Majumdar, D., Pal, M., Chatterjee, P., & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Neuromuscular adaptations in handgrip force control: An electromyographic comparison

International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, 12(4), 26–31

2025

Bose, S., Pal, M., Chatterjee, P., & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Motor neuron discharge patterns of gastrocnemius muscle in two different glycemic states

Progress in Health Sciences, 15(2), ONLINE FIRST

2023

Saba, N., Chatterjee, P., & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Motor Units Involvement in Diaphragm and Intercostal Muscles During Supine and Prone Posture

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 67(4), 283–289

2022

Chatterjee, P. & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Electromyographic Representation of Vastus Lateralis in Volleyball Players and its Relationship with Lower Limb Anthropometric Measurements

International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 2(1), 31–39

2022

Chatterjee, P. & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Assessment of Electrophysiological Changes in the Heart by Analysing Resting ECG and Comparison with Seattle Criteria in Trained Volleyball Players

Medical Science Pulse, 16(3), 01–07

2021

Chatterjee, P., Nandy, P., & Bandyopadhyay, A.

Formulation of regression equation on the basis of endurance time and fatigue indices in biceps brachii using surface-EMG

International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, 8(6), 06–10

Complete list of 11 articles available on request. ORCID: 0000-0002-8303-2395

07 - Recognition

Grants, Awards &
Scholarships

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Dr Alf Howard International Travel Scholarship

School of HMNS, University of Queensland - competitive grant for international conference travel & research dissemination

2026

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UQ Graduate School Scholarship - AUD $120,000+

Full tuition offset (Research Training) + living stipend covering the entire Ph.D. programme

2023 – 2026

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Co-Investigator Research Grant - AUD $150,000+

International collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University - "Transforming World Para Swimming Classification with Surface EMG"

2024 – Present

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West Bengal Government M.Phil. Fellowship

24-month competitive state government research funding for postgraduate research

2019 – 2021

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Prof. P.K. Bardhan Memorial Award

Ranked 1st in M.Sc. cohort - First Class with Outstanding (GPA 5.03/6.00), University of Calcutta

2019

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Best Poster Award × 2

PHYSICON-2018 (XXXth Annual Conference, Physiological Society of India) & BIMACON-2017 (76th All Bengal IMA Conference)

2017 & 2018

08 - Presentations

Conference Activity

2025

A Variable Force Matching Protocol to Detect Intentional Misrepresentation of Effort During Isometric Strength Assessment in Para Sport Classification Accepted Poster

ECSS Annual Congress - Lausanne, Switzerland, 7–10 July 2025

2025

Effort or Intent? Identifying misrepresentation through the force matching protocol

Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) - University of Queensland

2025

SPRING ACL Workshop & SPRING Symposium

QUT, Brisbane - 2024 & 2025

2024

Detecting Intentional Misrepresentation in Para sport Classification: A Variable Force Target Matching Protocol using Surface EMG

UQ HMNS Postgraduate Conference - University of Queensland

2023

Unlocking Evidence-Based Approaches in Para sport Classification: The Potential of Surface Electromyography

HMNS Postgraduate Student Conference - University of Queensland

2018

Study of Fatigue Indices in Biceps Brachii by using surface EMG Best Poster Award

PHYSICON-2018 - XXXth Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India

09 - Contact

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing research collaborations, neurophysiology, para-sport classification, academic opportunities, or just a conversation about science.

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