Curriculum Vitae
H. Michael Hays, MS
4711 Grand Dell Dr.
Crestwood, KY, 40014
502-262-9722
Hmhays2@go.olemiss.edu
PROFILE:
Doctorate graduate student in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management in the
school of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Metabolic aspects of nutrition, exercise, and body weight regulation.
Biobehavioral regulation of food intake and weight status.
The physiology of the weight reduced state and weight loss maintenance.
Phytochemicals and their function on human physiology and health
EDUCATION:
University of Mississippi, Oxford MS
Doctor of Philosophy (Fall 2020 – current)
Nutrition and Hospitality Management
University of Kentucky, Lexington KY
Master of Science (Received May 2020)
Human Nutrition and Food systems
Thesis: “New Insights into Energy Compensation and Exercise”
University of Kentucky, Lexington KY
Bachelor of Science (Received December 2018)
Major: Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville TN
Bachelor of Art (Received May 2009)
Major: Business Administration
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant Fall 2020 - current
Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
University of Mississippi
Principle Investigator: Dr. Nadeeja Wijayatunga
Graduate Research Assistant
Exercise and energy compensation research
University of Kentucky Human Performance Lab Spring 2018-
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Current
College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
Principal Investigator: Kyle Flack, PhD, RD
Graduate Teaching Assistant Spring 2018-
Human Nutrition and Food Systems Current
University of Kentucky
Courses: Human Nutrition and Wellness (DHN 101);
Advanced Nutrition (DHN 510)
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Exercise and weight-loss research Fall 2017-
University of Kentucky Human Performance Lab December 2018
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Principal Investigator: Kyle Flack, PhD, RD
PUBL IC ATIO N S
Hays HM, Flack KD. Energy Compensation with Exercise and Dietary-Induced Weight Loss. Current
Obesity Report, Submitted: in review
Flack KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Exercise for Weight Loss: Further Evaluating Energy Compensation
with Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Submitted: in review
Flack KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Incentive Sensitization for Exercise Reinforcement to Increase
Exercise Behaviors. Health Psychology, published April 2020
Flack KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. The Consequences of Exercise-induced Weight loss on Food
Reinforcement. PLOS ONE, published June 2020
PUBLISHED EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
Flack, KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Carbohydrates and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of
Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-621
Flack, KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Dietary Fat and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of
Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-622
Flack, KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Hydration and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of Kentucky
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-623
Flack, KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Protein and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of Kentucky
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-624
Flack KD, Hays HM, Moreland J. Supplements and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of
Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-625
Flack KD, Hays, HM, Moreland J. Vitamins, Minerals, and Athletic Performance. (2019). University of
Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. FCS3-626
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS / PRESENTATIONS
Moreland J, Hays HM, Flack KD. Appetite Regulating Hormones Effects on Energy
Compensation. Accepted for oral presentation at The Obesity Society conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
Hays HM, Moreland J, Flack KD. Energy Compensation with Exercise: Role on Intensity, Duration,
Frequency and Energy Expenditure. Accepted for poster presentation at The Obesity Society conference,
Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
ServSafe NRA Certification
ManageFirst NRA Purchasing 2.0 Certification
ManageFirst NRA Hospitality Human Resources Mgmt. & Supervision 2.0 Certification
American Red Cross certified First Aid and CPR
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member
