Institute Leadership
Founder & Director
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Dr. Neeraj Mehta
PhD Biomechanics
Founder & Director
Principal Investigator
ORCID Verified
Founder, Director & Principal Investigator
Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD
MMSx Authority – Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Research Inc., Powell, Ohio, USA
Director, International Movement Standards Organization (IMSO) · BodyGNTX Fitness Institute
Director, International Movement Standards Organization (IMSO) · BodyGNTX Fitness Institute
Dr. Neeraj Mehta is a biomechanics researcher and clinician with over three decades of experience in movement mechanics, force-vector analysis, and translational rehabilitation science. He holds a PhD in Biomechanics from Indiana University and a PhD in Alternative Medicine from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, alongside 14+ global certifications spanning strength training, rehabilitation, yoga, and movement therapy.
Under his leadership, MMSx Authority Institute has established three registered ClinicalTrials.gov protocols (NCT07220200, NCT07296640, NCT07256717), launched the Crossref-indexed open-access Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science (JMMBS), built a state-of-the-art Research Lab in Powell, Ohio, and developed a global ecosystem of nine partner organizations spanning the United States and India. He is the primary developer of the BPIT 5-Line Principle, FIKCC framework, MMSx-BLMAL™ System, and the MMSx Framework — all peer-reviewed or published through JMMBS.
His research vision positions biomechanics not as a descriptive anatomical discipline but as a structured mechanical decision science — a body of knowledge capable of governing how clinicians, coaches, and researchers interpret and respond to human movement under load. This philosophy underpins every framework, every registered study, and every open science output produced by the institute.
Primary Research Domains
Force-Vector Analysis
Spinal Load Mechanics
GRF Classification
Kinetic Chain
Rehabilitation Science
Clinical Biomechanics
Movement Standards
AI-Assisted Assessment
Framework Leads
Senior Research & Framework Leadership
Named framework leads contribute primary intellectual direction to specific research programs within MMSx Authority, carrying co-investigator responsibility for associated published outputs.
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Framework Lead · MMSx-BLMAL™ & MMSx-FDP™
Dr. Josh Smith, PhD
Clinical Rehabilitation & Sports Biomechanics Specialist, USA · MMSx Authority Institute
Dr. Josh Smith serves as co-lead on the MMSx-BLMAL™ System (Biology–Load–Mechanics–Adaptation–Outcome) and the MMSx-FDP™ Football Development Protocol — a five-domain mechanical decision-governance framework for youth football development currently under development and open for expert collaboration. His clinical specialization in rehabilitation biomechanics and sports science provides the practical translational grounding for framework validation.
ORCID: 0009-0008-1412-7076 ↗
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Scientific Advisory Board · JMMBS Co-Author
Dr. Anupama Mahajan, PhD
Scientific Advisory Board, Indian Institute for Kinesiology & Biomechanics Research, India
Dr. Mahajan contributes to the Scientific Advisory Board and has co-authored peer-reviewed outputs in JMMBS including the FIKCC framework and BPIT validation studies. Her expertise spans kinesiology and biomechanics research across South Asian populations, providing critical cross-cultural generalizability to MMSx framework validation work.
ORCID: 0000-0002-6690-0322 ↗
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Clinical Research Advisor · Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Karun Jain, MBBS, MS, FACS
Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery Division, San Francisco, California, USA
Dr. Jain brings surgical and clinical orthopaedic expertise to MMSx Authority's research program, providing specialist review on clinical implications of biomechanical framework findings — particularly in areas of joint loading, surgical decision thresholds, and rehabilitation pathways following musculoskeletal interventions.
ORCID: 0009-0000-9635-7132 ↗
Global Research Network
The MMSx Authority Global Scientific & Clinical Collective
The MMSx Authority Global Scientific & Clinical Collective is a voluntary, non-commercial network of researchers, clinicians, faculty members, sports scientists, biomechanists, and movement specialists spanning more than 50 countries. It is the human infrastructure behind every multi-site study, every peer-reviewed publication, and every open dataset MMSx Authority produces.
Collective members actively contribute to field validation of frameworks, manuscript peer review and co-authorship in JMMBS, data collection in multi-center studies, clinical application and real-world testing of protocols, and the development of international movement standards through IMSO. Engagement is voluntary, contribution-based, and scientifically rigorous — with no fixed administrative obligations and no membership fees.
Participation is structured around each contributor's expertise, career stage, and available capacity. The Collective is explicitly non-hierarchical in spirit: a doctoral student contributing field validation data and a full professor serving as JMMBS peer reviewer are both valued equally for the scientific contribution they bring.
500+
Registered collective members and scientific collaborators
50+
Countries represented in the global network
1,302+
Combined participants across registered studies
5
Registered ClinicalTrials.gov investigations
Geographic Reach
🇺🇸 United States
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇷 Iran
🇨🇦 Canada
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇦🇺 Australia
🇩🇪 Germany
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇦🇪 UAE
🇳🇼 Norway
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇸🇦 South Africa
🇳🇼 New Zealand
+ 30+ more countries
Named JMMBS Co-Authors & Collaborators
Selected Collective Members
The following researchers have contributed to peer-reviewed JMMBS publications, registered clinical studies, or framework development as named co-investigators or co-authors.
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Dr. Masume Baghban, PhD
Dept. Sports Biomechanics & Rehabilitation, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
JMMBS Co-Author · FIKCC
ORCID: 0000-0002-9828-5723 ↗
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Dr. Swapnesh Tiwari, MD, MS
Department of Population Health, CVS Health, USA
Clinical Research Collaborator
ORCID: 0009-0001-9271-1162 ↗
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Sunita Malhotra, MSc
Clinical Research & Ethical Board Coordinator, MMSx Authority Institute, USA
Ethics Coordinator · JMMBS
ORCID: 0009-0007-2279-9764 ↗
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Pankaj Mehta, MSc
Department of Exercise Science, GFFI Fitness Academy, USA
Exercise Science · JMMBS
ORCID: 0009-0009-5920-0158 ↗
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Dr. Santa March, PhD
American Sports Fitness University · Exercise Science & Sports Rehabilitation
Scientific Validation · BPIT RCT
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Adam Smith, MS
Colorado Sports Training & Research Center · Sports Athletic Coaching
Research Collaborator · BPIT
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490+ More Members
Across 50+ countries. Apply to join the Collective and contribute to registered biomechanics research.
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Member Composition
Who Makes Up the Collective
We maintain a selective yet inclusive approach — welcoming qualified professionals who share our commitment to rigorous, ethical, and translational biomechanics research.
University Faculty & Researchers
Academic scientists, lecturers, and professors contributing to peer review, co-authorship, and framework validation from accredited universities.
Clinical Practitioners
Physical therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, orthopaedic specialists, and sports medicine physicians applying frameworks in clinical settings.
Biomechanics & Kinesiology Specialists
Applied biomechanists, kinesiologists, and movement scientists specializing in force analysis, gait, strength, and neuromechanics.
AI & Motion Analysis Experts
Engineers, data scientists, and technologists working on AI-assisted movement assessment, wearable sensors, and digital twin simulation.
Sports Scientists & Performance Specialists
Strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, and performance analysts applying biomechanical frameworks in athletic development.
International Research Partners
Institutional researchers and faculty from global universities and research centers contributing to multi-site data collection and cross-cultural validation.
Selective & Inclusive: Collective membership is reviewed by the MMSx Authority Research Committee. We evaluate alignment with our scientific mission, professional qualifications, and capacity to contribute meaningfully. We particularly welcome early-career researchers who demonstrate rigorous scientific thinking alongside established senior faculty.
Collective Roles & Responsibilities
What Collective Members Do
Engagement is structured around each member's expertise and available capacity. No fixed hours, no administrative obligations, no fees.
ClinicalTrials.gov Study Participation
Contribute as co-investigator, data collection site, or participant recruiter on active registered studies (NCT07220200, NCT07296640, NCT07256717, MMSx-STU-005).
JMMBS Peer Review
Provide expert peer review for manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science. Reviewer credit acknowledged in JMMBS.
Co-Authorship on Publications
Qualify for co-authorship credit on JMMBS papers where contributions meet established authorship criteria (ICMJE guidelines).
Open Science Dataset Contributions
Deposit co-authored datasets and preprints through the MMSx Authority open science infrastructure (Zenodo, OSF, JMMBS supplementary).
Framework Field Validation
Test and validate MMSx frameworks (BPIT, FIKCC, MOVE Protocol, MMSx-SCAN™) in clinical, field, or laboratory settings. Findings eligible for publication.
Conference & Academic Representation
Represent MMSx Authority at academic conferences, symposia, and workshops. Co-branded event facilitation welcomed.
Grant Co-Application
Collaborate on NIH, NSF, foundation, and international grant applications. MMSx Authority's 501(c)(3) status and registered trial infrastructure strengthen joint proposals.
IMSO Standards Contribution
Submit draft movement standards to the IMSO open registry. Contributor credit is permanent, publicly recorded, and citable with a registry DOI.
Membership Value
Benefits of Collective Membership
Official Affiliation with a U.S. 501(c)(3) Research Institute
List MMSx Authority Institute (Ringgold 848200, ISNI 0000 0005 3015 0322) as an affiliation on manuscripts, grant applications, and professional profiles. The institution carries formal permanent identifiers recognized across international academic publishing systems.
Co-Authorship in JMMBS
Eligible for co-authorship on papers in the Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science — an open-access, ROAD-indexed, Crossref DOI-assigned journal. All articles carry permanent DOIs under prefix 10.66078 and are published CC BY 4.0.
Priority Access to Lab Data & Protocols
Collective members receive priority access to de-identified datasets from completed studies, lab protocol documentation (force plate, EMG, IMU), calibration files, and pre-publication manuscript drafts from the MMSx Authority research program.
International Research Network
Connect with 500+ researchers, clinicians, and scientists across 50+ countries within the Collective. Facilitates international collaboration, joint grant applications, and multi-site study partnerships.
Collaborative Projects & Research Summits
Invitations to collaborative research initiatives, open science projects, framework validation studies, and MMSx Authority scientific summits and webinars. Co-branded event facilitation for institutional partners.
IMSO Registry & Standards Contribution
Contribute to and access the International Movement Standards Organization open registry. Submit exercise blueprints, assessment protocols, and competency standards that receive permanent IDs and optional Zenodo DOIs.
Application Process
Join the Collective — Application Process
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Review the Collective Charter & Code of Conduct
Familiarize yourself with the MMSx Authority Scientific Collective Charter, which outlines membership expectations, ethical standards, authorship criteria (ICMJE-aligned), conflict of interest declaration requirements, and the open science commitments all members adhere to.
📄 Charter and Code of Conduct available at: collective@mmsxauthority.org
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Complete the Online Membership Application Form
Submit your application using the form below. Include your professional details, research background, areas of expertise, and a brief statement describing how you envision contributing to MMSx Authority's research program. Attach your current CV or link to your academic profile.
↓ Application form is embedded directly below on this page.
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Review Committee Assessment
Your application is reviewed by the MMSx Authority Research Committee, evaluating professional qualifications, research alignment with our five active streams, and capacity for meaningful contribution. Our review committee responds within 15 business days of submission.
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Onboarding & Contribution Agreement
Accepted members receive a formal onboarding communication covering their contribution pathway, access to relevant open datasets and protocols, JMMBS editorial system credentials where applicable, and an introduction to active studies relevant to their expertise.
Membership is voluntary and may be modified or concluded at any time by either party without obligation.
Collective Membership Application
MMSx Authority Institute · Scientific & Clinical Collective · collective@mmsxauthority.org
✅ Your application has been received successfully.
Our Research Committee will review your application and respond within 15 business days at the email address provided. For immediate enquiries: collective@mmsxauthority.org
JMMBS Editorial Board
Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science
JMMBS Editorial Board
The JMMBS Editorial Board comprises international experts in applied biomechanics, movement science, rehabilitation, and sports science who provide scientific oversight for peer review, editorial standards, and the journal's scope. Board members are appointed from the MMSx Authority Scientific Collective and international academic partners. Full board listing is maintained on jmmbs.org.
Open Access
Peer-Reviewed
ISSN 3070-3662
DOI 10.66078
ROAD Indexed
CC BY 4.0
Joining the Editorial Board: Established researchers with relevant expertise may express interest in serving on the JMMBS Editorial Board through the Collective application form above, noting editorial board interest in their contribution statement. Board appointments are made by the Editor-in-Chief following review of qualifications and publication record.