Eva Nates
Project Title:
Elite Rowing Biomechanics |
Partner Organisations:
Rowing Australia, University of Technology Sydney |
Supervisors:
John Warmenhoven, Tony Rice |
Student Background (academic and personal):
Eva grew up outside of Philadelphia in the United States. She has thoroughly enjoyed her first few months in Australia and is excited to call Canberra home. Eva attended Stanford University while pursuing her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and competing for their NCAA Division I Rowing Team. She also went to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, where she researched trick classification computer vision techniques with the Australian Cycling BMX Freestyle team. While in Cambridge, she continued rowing at Riverside Boat Club. Eva thrives when she is outside, whether rowing, hiking, running, biking, or swimming. She also loves baking (and eating) sweet treats. |
What made you interested in this PhD?
I was very interested in the embedded nature of this PhD since I was looking for hands on Sports Science experience. When the opportunity arose with the rowing team, it seemed like a perfect fit. Plus, I was looking to live abroad, and the AIS is an unparalleled organization, there is so much to learn in this unique environment. |
What are your broad research interests?
Women’s sports Biomechanics Big data in elite sport Computer vision/ event auto-detection AI ethics Environmentalism Social impact of sport |
What is your favourite sporting moment?
2018 Super Bowl Philly Special J also 2022 Pac-12 Rowing Championships |
Fun fact about yourself:
I solo hiked around Mt. Rainier for a week. |