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PhD Candidate
The University of Texas at Austin
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
My role in this research poster is that of PI. I graduated from Sharif University of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. I continued my education abroad at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), majoring in exercise science. During my master's degree, I completed my thesis on “Dynamic Quadriceps Muscle Stimulation for Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS). After completing my master’s program, I decided to pursue Ph.D. in movement and cognitive rehabilitation science at UT Austin. While working on my doctorate, I completed a systematic review, including a meta-analysis of the literature on “Stability Following Exposure to Perturbation of Balance in Older Adults.” which is currently under revisions to be submitted for publication. This review leads to a comprehensive study of the literature and, eventually, my Ph.D. dissertation topic, “Weight Transfer Control in Older Adults During Perturbed Stance.” I successfully wrote a research proposal under Dr. Hao-Yuan Hsiao’s supervision, who is a prominent researcher on the topic. This proposal was approved by the IRB at UT Austin. I started the data collection process during Spring 2020 and completed two testing sessions with promising initial results following a comprehensive analysis of the collected data. Unfortunately, due to the unusual circumstances raised by COVID-19, data collection has been paused. Meanwhile, my colleagues and I have completed a manuscript on the perturbation platform device that I am implementing for my doctorate research. This paper titled “A Perturbation Platform System for Balance Testing and Rehabilitation Interventions” is currently under review. I also have submitted a systematic review manuscript titled “Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Control Mechanisms of Sit-to-Stand in Older versus Younger Adults: A Systematic Review.” in Gait and Posture journal and is currently under review.
