Jocelyn Hafer

Jocelyn F. Hafer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware. She serves as the Director of the Gait Biomechanics Lab, focusing on age-related, pathological, and exercise-induced changes in gait. Her research integrates wearable sensor technology to quantify real-world mobility patterns and joint loading.

• Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, PhD in Kinesiology-Biomechanics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA in Applied Exercise Physiology at Columbia University Teacher’s College, BS in Physiology at Michigan State University.

Her work explores gait adaptations in aging, post-concussion recovery, and knee osteoarthritis, emphasizing muscle function and sensor-derived data. Recent studies examine joint mechanics in cerebral palsy, varus thrust detection, and dual-task impacts on gait stability.