Current Lab Members

Adarsh joined the lab in July 2022 after completing his PhD in motor learning at IIT Gandhinagar, India. His research interests span motor learning, motor control, neurophysiology of movement, neurological disorders, and memory. Currently, he is working on the CanStim project, which aims to identify optimal brain stimulation parameters for stroke rehabilitation in non-human primates (NHPs).

Faranak is a PhD student at the School of Computing, Queen's University. She received her BSc in electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology and MSc in biomedical engineering from University of Tehran in 2007 and 2010, respectively. She has joined the lab in September 2019. Her research interests include biomedical data analysis, artificial intelligence in medical imaging and computer-assisted diagnosis.

Sachitha joined the lab in September 2022 after graduating from Queen’s University with a B.Sc. Honours degree in Life Sciences, specializing in Neuroscience. He is now pursuing a M.Sc. in Neuroscience under the co-supervision of Dr. Vincent DePaul. His research focuses on utilizing markerless motion capture technology to analyze and study gait and movement patterns in stroke patients, aiming to improve rehabilitation strategies.

Matt joined the lab in September 2022. He graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with B.S. in Cognitive Science with Honors and a minor in computer science and worked in the High Level Perception Lab under Professor Nicolas Davidenko. Professionally, Matt worked at Open Minds, Silicon Valley. Working closely with self-advocates, Matt helped found the Social Innovation Lab, a UX lab focused on inclusivity and accessibility in education. Currently, his research surrounds sensory integration and voluntary motor control using non-human primate models.  

Mary Jo, a physiotherapist, joined the lab in November 2006. With degrees in Human Kinetics and Physical Therapy from the University of Windsor and Queen's University, she has focused on Stroke Rehabilitation at Providence Care since 1989. Retiring in December 2021, she still supports our clinical projects.

Maxwell joined the lab as a research assistant in September 2023, focusing on collecting clinical and robotic data. He is currently a second-year Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) student at Queen's University, contributing significantly to ongoing research projects.

Catherine joined the lab in 2012 after earning her BSc in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, and completing her MSc in Biomechanics and PhD in Neurophysiology. Her current research explores how brain injuries affect voluntary arm movement and postural adjustments.

Kim, the senior laboratory technologist, manages the daily operations of the lab. She graduated from St. Lawrence College in Kingston in 1992 and is a dedicated member of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS). Her role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of lab functionality and efficiency.

Lorelei, a physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University (1989), joined the lab in December 2021 as a research assistant. She retired in June 2021 after 31 years at Providence Care Hospital, specializing in Respiratory Rehabilitation, and continues her impactful work in our lab.

Helen manages the lab's data and writes software to process and analyze experimental data. She also writes task programs for Kinarm™ robotic labs.  She has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (2006) and another in Drama from Queen's (1990).

Sean, the lab's Mechanical Technologist, is integral to new product development and the maintenance and repair of equipment. His expertise ensures that all lab machinery operates efficiently and supports ongoing research and development initiatives. His role is vital for the lab's success.

Mike, the Computing Systems Technologist at the Centre for Neuroscience Studies, manages the maintenance and operation of the group's computer systems, servers, and network equipment. His technical expertise ensures the reliability and security of all digital infrastructure, supporting vital research activities.