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.
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.
Renée Hachey
Renée received her BSc (Honours) with a specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in 2025. She joined the Neuromechanics Lab in the Fall of 2024 as an Undergraduate student and is now pursing her MSc.
Renée’s interests include wearables, computer programming, and energy optimization. Outside of the lab, she is a member of the Queen’s varsity golf team, a personal trainer, and works with Revved Up, which provides adapted exercise programs for individuals experiencing mobility impairments and developmental disabilities.
Tiana Wertelecky
Tiana received her BSc (Honours) with a specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in 2025. She joined the Neuromechanics Lab in the Fall of 2023 as an Undergraduate student and is now pursing her MSc.
Tiana’s interests include exploring innovative technologies such as markerless motion capture and assistive robotics in the context of gait analysis. Outside of the lab, Tiana is an executive member of the Queen’s Cardiac Research Committee and is an academic mentor for high school students navigating the university application process.
Grace haines
Grace received her BSc (Honours) with a specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in 2026. She joined the Neuromechanics Lab in the Fall of 2026 to pursue her MSc.
Grace’s interests include wearable technology and using neuromechanics to improve current rehabilitation technologies. Outside of the lab, Grace is a member of Queen’s Powerlifting and enjoys running with run clubs.
Undergraduate Students
Kiana riordan
Kiana is an undergraduate student at Queen’s University studying Kinesiology and is pursuing her honour's thesis in the Neuromechanics Lab. Kiana joined the Neuromechanics Lab in the Fall of 2025.
Kiana’s interests include gait analysis, metabolic cost optimization, and wearable fitness tracking. Outside of the lab, Kiana enjoys playing soccer.
kaija erickson
Kaija is an undergraduate student at Queen’s University studying Kinesiology and is pursuing her honour’s thesis in the Neuromechanics Lab. Kaija joined the Neuromechanics Lab in the Fall of 2025.
Kaija’s interests include the energetics of human gait, movement adaptations and learning, and wearable fitness tracking. Outside of the lab, Kaija is a member of the Queen’s varsity rowing team.
Alumni
Anthony Chen
Anthony completed a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Neuromechanics Lab from Fall of 2022 to 2025. His current position is Data Quality Coordinator, Center for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia.
Gillian PhillipS
Gillian completed her MSc in the Neuromechanics Lab in August of 2023. She completed her MScPT at the University of Toronto and is now a physiotherapist at Myodetox in Toronto.
SAdiya Abdulrabba
Sadiya completed her PhD in the Neuromechanics Lab under the co-supervision of Drs. Manson and Selinger in January 2026. She is currently on maternity leave, enjoying time with her little one.
Caitlyn Baliki
Caitlyn completed her MSc in the Neuromechanics Lab in June 2026. She now holds a position as Senior Technician, Laboratory Support, Biomechanics at the University of Ottawa.
Isabella shih
Isabella completed her MSc in the Neuromechanics Lab in June 2026. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.