Jonathan Shemmell

Jonathan Shemmell is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, since 2021. His research focuses on understanding and enhancing sensorimotor nervous system plasticity to improve movement and balance, particularly through the study of cortical and subcortical contributions. He leads the Neuromotor Adaptation Laboratory, equipped with advanced systems for 3D motion capture, neurophysiological recording, and nervous system stimulation. Additionally, he co-directs the Neuromechanics Hub, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians and engineers.

His teaching interests include human neuromechanics, sensorimotor control, and healthy aging. He coordinates the course MEDI258 and has taught MEDI330 and MEDI151. He currently supervises PhD students exploring neurophysiological correlates of balance control and supraspinal contributions to postural adjustments during movement.

Dr. Shemmell has secured funding for projects such as the AI-assisted Obstacle Detection and Guidance System for Blind and Vision-Impaired People (2023-2024) and equipment grants for neurophysiological studies. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to develop neuromodulation techniques for stroke rehabilitation and musculoskeletal disorders.