Dr. Mohammad Abdoli-Eramaki is a Professor and the Director of the Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention (OBEIP) Lab in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. Stacey Acker is an assistant professor in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. She received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University.
Dr. David Andrews is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor.
Dr. Nadia Azar is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor. She received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI).
After earning his PhD in kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, Tyson Beach was an assistant professor and knowledge broker in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
Dr. Shawn Beaudette is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University.
Dr. Phil Bigelow is an associate professor in the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo and has a background in occupational epidemiology.
Dr. Francesco Biondi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the Director of the Human Systems Lab at the University of Windsor.
Dr. Scott Brandon is an associate professor and professional engineer in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Stephen Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Jack Callaghan is a professor in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Waterloo. He is director of the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Spine Biomechanics and Injury Prevention.
Naveen Chandrashekar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Joel Cort's basic research focuses on examining the mechanics of human articular joints with the emphasis of his work on the lumbar spine and the knee joints.
Dr. Clark Dickerson is a Professor and Canada Research Chair of Shoulder Mechanics in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Janessa D.M. Drake received her PhD in Kinesiology from the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo in 2008.
Dr. Tilak Dutta is a Scientist at TRI and leads the Home and Community Team. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2012 at the University of Toronto focused on preventing back injury in caregivers and received funding from the WSIB to produce a set of videos for caregivers to update their training with our current understanding of the causes of back injury.
Dr. Tammy Eger is an associate professor at Laurentian University in the School of Human Kinetics. Her research interests focus around the application of ergonomic and human factors principles in industry.
Dr. Steven Fischer is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. David Frost is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. He completed undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and health studies and physical education at Queen's University before completing his masters in Sport Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University.
Dr. Monique Gignac is a senior scientist with the Division of Health Care & Outcomes Research and a research investigator with the Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit (ACREU) at the Toronto Western Research Institute (TWRI), Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Alison Godwin is an assistant professor in the School of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University.
Dr. Ryan B. Graham is an Associate Professor and University Research Chair at the University of Ottawa who is cross-appointed to the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering (OCIBME).
Diane Gregory is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, cross-appointed between Kinesiology & Physical Education and Health Sciences.
Dr. Sylvain Grenier is a professor in the School of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University. His research focuses on the application of ergonomic and human factors principles in industry.
Dr. Michael Holmes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University where he holds a Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Mechanics and Ergonomics.
Dr. Samuel Howarth is an Associate Professor and the Director of Human Performance Research & McMorland Family Research Chair in Mechanobiology at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Dr. Jaclyn Hurley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University.
Dr. Peter Keir is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. His research aims to determine the mechanisms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity.
Dr. Emily King is the Director of Research at VHA Home HealthCare, where she leads a research team focused on creating evidence to inform better care for home care clients, create safer teams of care providers, and build toward a more connected health system.
Dr. Kociolek is an Associate Professor in Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics within the School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University.
Dr. Nick La Delfa is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and Director of the Occupational Neuromechanics and Ergonomics Laboratory at Ontario Tech University. He received his PhD in Occupational Biomechanics & Ergonomics from McMaster University followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in shoulder biomechanics at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Andrew Laing is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. His general field of interest is musculoskeletal biomechanics related to human health and injury prevention, and the role that advancing age has on these relationships.
Dr. Joy MacDermid is a professor in the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario and is the Co-director of Clinical Research at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre (London, ON).
Dr. Norma MacIntyre is an associate professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University, with an adjunct appointment in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen’s University.
Dr. Monica Maly is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Linda McLean is a professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Anne Moore is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. She has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, and is a professional engineer (PEng).
Dr. W. Patrick Neumann is Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. Michele Oliver is a professor and professional engineer in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph. Michele has a multidisciplinary background with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology, and Master’s and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Heather O’Reilly (Johnston) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Science at McMaster University and Adjunct Scientist with the Institute for Work and Health.
Dr. Joe Quadrilatero is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. His primary research focus is to investigate the biochemical and molecular mechanisms that regulate cell death processes (i.e. apoptosis and autophagy) in tissues, particularly in skeletal muscle.
Dr. John Srbely is an Associate Professor with the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Science (HHNS), College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph.
Dr. Emile Tompa is a senior scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH). He is a labour and health economist and his current research agenda is focused on the consequences of disability compensation system design features and other labour-market policies and programs for the health of individuals and populations.
Dwayne Van Eerd got his start in occupational health and safety research in a clinical setting, studying musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper body in musicians, painters, writers, and other artists following his Master of Science degree in kinesiology.
Dr. Amin Yazdani is the director of the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College's School of Business.