Kenneth Meijer, Professor in ‘Human Movement Sciences, with special focus on Neuromechanics’

The position is dedicated to advancing transdisciplinary research in human movement sciences. It aims to study the neuromechanical principles that govern movement performance, including aspects like postural and dynamic balance, fatigue, and energy efficiency. By translating this knowledge into clinical applications, the position seeks to drive innovation in the treatment of movement-related disorders.

To achieve this, the research will uitilize advanced motion analysis systems such as CAREN to create methods and protocols that identify impairment- and disease-specific declines in walking stability and economy. The research will contribute to innovations in motion assessment, including development of unobtrusive wearable sensor systems and AI-supported markerless motion tracking to create synergy between laboratory-based assessments of movement quality and physical activity in daily life.

Data science approaches will be developed to translate large data sets into clinically meaningful outcomes. Additionally, this research will be closely tied to education, helping to train the next generation of experts in human movement science. Collaboration between experts from different fields—including behavioral scientists, clinicians, engineers, and others—will be encouraged through the Maastricht Movement Research Network.

NUTRIM congratulates Kenneth!