Jessica Selinger, Queen's University

Research

biomechanics exoskeletons adaptation energetics human movement motor control optimization reinforcement learning

Latest funding

Isokinetic dynamometer for measuring muscle strength and evaluating neuromuscular function
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$113,772
A lower-limb exoskeleton system for investigating the neuromechanical control of human locomotion and designing assistive robotic aids
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$141,801
Mechanisms underlying the energy optimization of human walking
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$12,500

Isokinetic dynamometer for measuring muscle strength and evaluating neuromuscular function

Co-investigatorNSERC2024Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Manson, Gerome

Keywords: Exercise-induced muscle damage; Motor control; Movement control; Muscle atrophy; Muscle Fatigue; Muscle strength; Proprioceptive Feedback

$113,772

A lower-limb exoskeleton system for investigating the neuromechanical control of human locomotion and designing assistive robotic aids

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Selinger, Jessica

$141,801

Mechanisms underlying the energy optimization of human walking

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Selinger, Jessica

$12,500

Mechanisms underlying the energy optimization of human walking

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Selinger, Jessica

Keywords: walking and gait; energetics; optimization; motor control; biomechanics; adaptation; sensorimotor learning; reinforcement learning; human movement; exoskeletons

$224,400

Improving gait performance using energy incentivized movement therapy

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Selinger, Jessica

Keywords: gait; biomechanics; metabolic energy expenditure;sensorimotor control; rehabilitation; physical therapy; stroke; exoskeletons; mechatronics; bioengineering

$273,138

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: biomechanics Dear Professor Selinger, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on biomechanics connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "A lower-limb exoskeleton system for investigating the neuromechanical control of human locomotion and designing assistive robotic aids" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]