Dr Jan-Frieder Harmsen (J.F.)
Jan-Frieder Harmsen is a PhD student at Maastricht University, Dept. of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, and part of the research groups “Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group” (DMRG) as well as "Thermophysiology and Metabolism Maastricht University" (TherMU).
His current research focuses on the impact of the biological clock on metabolism with a focus on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In his ongoing study, he investigates the effects of environmental light on human metabolic health, thermophysiology and energy metabolism.
Expertises
Performance and evaluation of human clinical trials, encompassing the following techniques:
- Skin and core temperature measurement
- Indirect calorimetry
- Body composition
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Inserting cannula & venous puncture
- Electrophysiological testing (muscle and nerve stimulation techniques)
Career history
- since 02/2019 – PhD student at the Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University
- 2019 - M.Sc. Exercise Science & Coaching, German Sport University Cologne
- 2015 - B.Sc. Sport and Performance, German Sport University Cologne