Principle Investigator
jessica selinger
Dr. Jessica C. Selinger received her BSc in Life Sciences in 2007 and MSc in Biomechanics in 2009 from Queen’s University. She then completed her PhD in the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in 2015. From 2016 to 2017 Dr. Selinger was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford University Mobilize Center in Bioengineering before establishing her lab in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University in 2017. She is a member of the Queen’s Ingenuity Labs and Centre for Neuroscience Studies.
Her research interests are focused on understanding the fundamental principles that underlie the neuromechanics of legged locomotion, as well as the application of these principles to technology that can improve human mobility and overall health.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Anthony Chen
Anthony received his BKin in Kinesiology and Health Science from the University of British Columbia in 2016. He then completed his PhD in Kinesiology in 2023 also at the University of British Columbia. Anthony’s doctoral work examined how one’s perceived self-motion form and adapt over time based on the integration of vestibular sensory cues using a mix of experimental and computational/simulation approaches.
Anthony’s research interest presently aims to reveal the brain’s operating principles guiding human locomotion and movement using a blend of exoskeleton & wearable technologies, biofeedback, and computational modeling.
Graduate Students
Megan mcallister
Megan received her BSc with a specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 2015. She then completed her MSc in Biomechanics in 2018 from Queen’s University, after which she joined the Neuromechanics Lab to pursue her PhD.
Megan’s research interests include gait analysis, rehabilitation assistive robotics, and locomotor learning. She is particularly focused on understanding the human side of the equation in human-machine interaction. Megan is also a practicing registered Kinesiologist, who loves to play hockey in her spare time.
SAdiya Abdulrabba
Sadiya received her BSc and MSc in Kinesiology, with a specialization in Motor Control, from the University of Toronto in 2019 and 2021, respectively. She then joined the Queen’s Neuromechanics Lab to pursue her PhD, under the co-supervision of Drs. Manson and Selinger.
Sadiya’s research interests include somatosensory feedback in voluntary movement guidance and locomotion. Sadiya’s passion outside of research revolves around providing safe spaces for marginalized women. She is a part of Daughters of Immigrants, which is a group that provides a space for women of colour to explore literature, perform activities together and discuss their unique experiences with one another.
Mohammad sAmir Mohammad
Mohammad received his BScH with a specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in 2021. He joined the Neuromechanics Lab in 2020 to complete his Honours Thesis and is currently pursuing his PhD.
Mohammad’s interests include wearable sensing, powered exoskeletons, and medicine. Mohammad is also the founder and co-president of Mental Matters, an organization focused on improving mental health in high school and university students.
Caitlyn Baliki
Caitlyn received her BSc with a specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 2023. She then joined the Queen’s Neuromechanics Lab to pursue her MSc.
Caitlyn’s research interests include rehabilitation assistive robotics and gait analysis. She is also an ergonomic coach, providing support in the workplace by evaluating proper body mechanics. Caitlyn's passions outside of the lab include soccer and reading
Undergraduate Students
Abed abu hijleh
Abed is an undergraduate Kinesiology student, class of 2025, at Queen’s University who joined the Neuromechanics lab in his first year.
Abed’s interests include learning about and using technology, including exoskeletons, portable metabolic systems, software and web development, and machine learning. Abed’s passions outside of research include rugby and basketball.
Isabella shih
Isabella is an undergraduate student at Queen’s University studying Kinesiology, class of 2024. She joined the Neuromechanics lab in the summer of 2023.
Isabella’s interests include gait mechanics and energy optimization. Outside of the lab, Isabella is a strength and conditioning coach, athletic therapist, and personal trainer.
Alumni
Gillian PhillipS
Gillian completed her MSc in the Neuromechanics Lab in August of 2023. She is currently pursuing her Physical Therapy (MScPT) at the University of Toronto.