Niru Mahendran

Dr. Niru Mahendran is a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research. With a PhD in Physiotherapy, their work focuses on optimizing stroke recovery, physical activity interventions, and understanding neurological rehabilitation mechanisms.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
• Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Their research explores:

• Improving stroke recovery through rehabilitation dose optimization
• Active ingredients in clinical rehabilitation
• Physical activity promotion for neurological conditions
• Impairment impact on post-stroke participation

Recent publications analyze machine learning applications for mobility prediction, telehealth in clinical training, and interprofessional simulation pedagogy. They advise on projects targeting sustained physical activity post-stroke and explore communal spaces' role in rehabilitation environments. Current collaborations include Professor Sandy Brauer and Dr. Melanie Hoyle.