Former Lab Members

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Joshua Aman, Ph.D.
Joshua Aman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology University of Minnesota

Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA

(2014 Graduate)
Nathan Anderson, B.S.
Nathan Anderson, B.S.

Human Safety and Usability Laboratory
3M Company,
St. Paul, Minnesota

(2002 Graduate)
Sara Braga, M.S.
Sara Braga, M.S.
Head Teacher, American School of Milan, Italy

American School of Milan, Italy

M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

(2004 Graduate)
Hugo Bruggeman, Ph.D.
Hugo Bruggeman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (Research)

Department of Cognitive, Linguistic
and Psychological Sciences
Brown University, Rhode Island

(2004 Graduate)
Jeffrey (Jack) Buchanan
Jeffrey (Jack) Buchanan, M.S.


 

M.S. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA
B.S. in Neuroscience Centre College, Danville, KY

(2018 Graduate)
Saurav Dubey
Saurav Dubey, M.S.
Team Lead Research Analyst, Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis

 

M.S. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control
B.S. in Kinesiology
School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA

(2019 Graduate)
Rebecca Feczer
Rebecca Feczer

M.S. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA
B.S. in Kinesiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH

(2017 Graduate)
Reuben Gardos Reid
Reuben Gardos Reid
Undergraduate Research Assistant

 

M.S. in Computer Science, Technical University of Delft, The Netherlands    
B.S. in Computer Science, University of Minnesota

(2021 Graduate)
Karen Heggernes, M.S.
Karen Heggernes, M.S.

Head Coach for Lacrosse 
Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota

(2013 Graduate)
Amanda Herrmann, M.S.
Amanda Herrmann, M.S.

Research Associate at the HealthPartners Neuroscience Center 
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota

M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

(2012 Graduate)
Sarah Hirsiger, M.S.
Sarah Hirsiger, Ph.D.
Software engineer, Zühlke Group, Zürich, Switzerland

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule
Zürich, Switzerland

(2010 Laboratory Intern)
Jessica Holst-Wolf, Ph.D.
Jessica Holst-Wolf, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral associate

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota
Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
 

(2018 Graduate)
Lukas Jaeger, M.S.
Lukas Jaeger, M.S.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule
Zürich, Switzerland

(2011 Laboratory Intern)
Jeonhong Jeon
Jeanhong Jeon, Ph.D.
Research Scientist

Neuromuscular Biomechanics
Wooridul Spine Hospital
Seoul, South Korea

Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA

(2008 Graduate)
Sanaz Khosravani
Sanaz Khosravani
Research Associate, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School


Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran

(2018 Graduate)
Carmen Krewer, Ph.D.
Carmen Krewer, Ph.D.
Research Associate

Schoen Klinik
Bad Aibling
Germany

(2015 Visiting Scholar)
Kuan-yi Li, Ph.D.
Kuan-yi Li, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taiyuan, Taiwan


Ph.D. in Biomechnics and Neuromotor Control, University of Minnesota 
M.S. Occupational Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taiyuan, Taiwan

(2008 Graduate)
Kai (Dora) Li. M.S.
Kai (Dora) Li. M.S.


M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
B.S. in Applied Physics, Shenyang University of Technology, China

(2012 Graduate)
Chia-hao Lu, Ph.D.
Chia-hao Lu, Ph.D.
Clinical Research Scientist at Cala Health, San Francisco Bay Area


B.S. in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipeh, Taiwan 
M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Science, Chang Gung University, Taiyuan, Taiwan 
Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
 

(2013 Graduate)
Arash Mahnan
Arash Mahnan, Ph.D.
Research Scientist at Reality Labs, Meta, Seattle


B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran
Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, University of Minnesota

(2021 Graduate)
Matthias Maschke, M.D.
Matthias Maschke, M.D.

Director, Department  of Neurology
Brüderkrankenhaus, Trier, Germany

(2007, 2004 Visiting Scholar)
Susan Novotny, Ph.D.
Susan Novotny, Ph.D.

Clinical Scientist, Musculoskeletal Research
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
St. Paul, MN

(2008 Graduate)
Dennis Nowak, M.D.
Dennis Nowak, M.D.

Director, Department of Neurology
Klinik Kipfenberg, Germany

(2011 Visiting Scholar)
Jinseok Oh
Jinseok Oh, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral Associate, Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles


B.A. in Cognitive Systems, University of British Columbia, Canada
M.A. in Cognitive Science, Seoul National University, South Korea
Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, University of Minnesota

(2022 Graduate)
Jin-Hoon Park, Ph.D.
Jin-Hoon Park, Ph.D.
Associate Professor


Dept. of Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

(2012 Visiting Scholar)
Kristen Pickett, Ph.D.
Kristen Pickett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin


Ph.D. in Biomechnaics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

(2010 Graduate)
Eric Reis, DC, DACNB, CBIS
Eric Reis, DC, DACNB, CBIS
Associate Chiropractic Physician Minnesota Functional Neurology and Chiropractic


B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

Undergraduate Research Assistant

(2010 Graduate)
Matthew Sorensen, PT
Matthew Sorensen, PT
Physical Therapist, Fairview Clinics Fridley, Minnesota

Undergraduate Research Assistant

B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

(2008 Graduate)
Karen Swanson, Ph.D., MPT, ATC
Karen Swanson, Ph.D., MPT, ATC


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
 

(2009 Graduate)
Marissa Thill
Marissa Thill, M.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, Minnesota


Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota

(2016 Graduate)
Dagmar Timmann, M.D.
Dagmar Timmann, M.D.
Professor

Department of Neurology
University Medical Center Essen
Essen, Germany

(2017, 2012 Visiting Scholar)
Yu-ting Tseng
Yu-ting Tseng, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA
B.S. in Physical Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan
M.S. in Physical Education & Health, National Cheng Kung
University, Taiwan

(2017 Graduate)
Heidi Vander Velden, M.S.
Heidi Vander Velden, M.S.

Clinical Research Coordinator,
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

(2006 Graduate)
Anna Vera Cuppone, M.S.
Anna Vera Cuppone, M.S.
Research Associate

M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Italian Institute of Technology
Genua, Italy

(2015 Visiting Scholar)
Cheuk-Man Wong, B.S., D.PT.
Cheuk-Man Wong, B.S., D.PT.

D.PT. Program in Physical Therapy,
Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
Physical Therapist,
Balboa Park, San Diego

(2004 Graduate)
Jiapeng Xu
Jiapeng Xu, Ph.D.
Senior Engineer, Research Science Engineering, Analog Devices, Boston, MA, USA


B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin University, China
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin University, China
Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA

(2023 Graduate)
I-ling Yeh
I-ling Yeh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore


Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Neuromotor Control, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA
B.S. in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Science, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

(2017 Graduate)
Huiying Zhu
Huiying Zhu
PhD student, University of Texas at Austin


M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA

(2020 Graduate)