Education

Ph.D. Physical and Health Education, Queen's University (2004-2009)

Thesis: “Cumulative load collector and classifier for field-based industrial work assessments” Advisor: Joan Stevenson

MSc. Human Development, School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University (2004)

Thesis: “Postural and line-of-sight investigation for Load-Haul-Dump Operators” Advisor: Tammy Eger

BSc. Kinesiology, School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University (2002)

Teaching Interests

Growth and Development, Exercise Physiology, Ergonomics

Research Interests

·        3D sport analysis for lowering injury risk in adaptive rowing and adaptive skiing 

·        Evaluating principles of long term athlete development and the impact on performance in prepubescent and pubescent athletes

·        Investigating gender differences that occur in manual material handling tasks

·        The use of virtual human modeling tools (Classic JACK) to proactively assess workstation design and reduce risk of injury.