Dr. Shawn M. Robbins, Director
Post-doctoral fellow, Dalhousie University, School of Physiotherapy
PhD, Western University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
BSc, Western University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Current research:
- Biomechanical Factors in Knee Osteoarthritis
- Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Muscoskeletal Conditions
- Applied Ice Hockey Research
Personal Statement:
I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University. My research areas include:
1) utilizing biomechanical, clinical, and physical activity measures to assess musculoskeletal health conditions and the interventions used to treat these conditions in both clinical and laboratory settings. The health condition I primarily examine is knee osteoarthritis. I am currently exploring differences in mechanical and neuromuscular factors between different types of knee osteoarthritis and the impact on disease progression.
2) exploring lower extremity kinematics during ice hockey skating and the impact of equipment design on these variables.
Dr. Philippe C. Dixon
Post-doctoral fellow, Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
D.Phil. Engineering Science, Oxford University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
MSc. Biomechanics, McGill University, Kinesiology & Physical Education
B.Ed. Physics and Mathematics, McGill University
B.Sc. Physics, McGill University
Current research:
- Biomechanics of Gait
- Machine learning predictive analytics
- Real world movement monitoring via wearable sensors
Personal Statement:
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at McGill University. My research focuses on the analysis of human movement biomechanics with the aim of improving the health and mobility of patients and athletes. I am also very active in the application of machine learning techniques for the detection and prediction of physiological events and states, and in the development of software for data analysis.
Dr. Glenn Cowan
PhD, Columbia University
Current research:
- Analog & Mixed-signal VLSI circuit design for signal processing and communication
- Circuit design in presence of device variability
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Dr. Mark Driscoll
Ph.D, École Polytechnique of Montreal, Biomedical Engineering
B. Eng, McGill University, Mechanical Engineering
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Dr. Jordan Koch
PhD University of Alberta, Sport Sociology
MSc University of Calgary, Sport History
Current Research:
- Social dimensions of sport, physical education, and health promotion in both rural First Nations and urban Indigenous contexts.
Personal Statement:
I am the Principal Investigator of Bodies of Power, Nations of Strength: Elite Athlete Development in Three First Nations Hockey Programs—a federally-funded study that considers how remote First Nations might leverage advanced exercise science and athlete-centered technologies in ways that support Indigenous governance. My research has been funded by SSHRC, CIHR and Sport Canada, and was also recognized by the Sport Information Research Centre for the ‘Impact of Sport on the Community’ category.
Dr. David J. Pearsall, Retired (active)
PhD Queen's University, Anatomy
MSc Queen's University, Biomechanics
Current research:
- Human Locomotion - Running on irregular terrains
- Applied Ice Hockey Research
Personal Statement:
David was the director of the IHRG for over 20+ years. He has since been retired (active) since September 2022. He now lives in Nova Scotia with his wife and enjoys remaining active through running and cycling. He is still involved with the IHRG as a consultant and mentor.