People
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
30 Eastman Lane
159B Totman Gym
Amherst, MA 01003
Email: sroelker@umass.edu, Phone: (413) 577 -6455
Research Interests
The overarching goal of my research is to improve locomotor function and quality of life in individuals with impaired mobility by leveraging insights into the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying typical and impaired locomotion to identify modifiable targets for physical therapy intervention and rehabilitation.
Education
2017 Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, PhD
2015 Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, MS
2012 Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, BS
Students
Abigail Salvadore
Currently Pursuing: PhD in Kinesiology
Education: BA in Mathematics & Exercise Science, Northern Vermont University - Lyndon, 2019
MS in Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, 2021
Research Interests: Musculoskeletal modeling and its use in both clinical and performance applications
Email: asalvadore@umass.edu
Maryam Golmohammadi
Currently Pursuing: PhD in Kinesiology
Education: BS in Physiotherapy, 2015 MS in Sports Physiotherapy, 2020
Research Interests: Pelvic floor and lower extremity biomechanics and implications in physical practice
Email: mgolmohammad@umass.edu
Kaitlyn Kleeman
Currently Pursuing: BS in Kinesiology
Research Interests: The effect of changes in balance on lower extremity joint kinematics and muscle function during gait
Email: kkleeman@umass.edu
Former Students
Undergraduate Students
- Sophie Rich, BS in Kinesiology (2022)
- Lauren Troisi, BS in Kinesiology (2022)