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Dr. Brian Selgrade serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Movement Science, Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Westfield State University, where he teaches kinesiology and leads research in biomechanics and motor control. His work focuses on balance and locomotor adaptation in clinical populations including individuals with trans-tibial amputation, multiple sclerosis, and the elderly, utilizing methodologies such as optical flow perturbations and motion capture analysis.
Dr. Selgrade holds a BS in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and a Ph.D. in Applied Physiology from Georgia Tech. Following his doctoral studies, he conducted postdoctoral research at the joint biomedical engineering department of NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill, investigating balance control biomechanics in clinical populations.
His research spans biomechanics, motor control, and rehabilitation science, with specific expertise in gait analysis, locomotor adaptation, and balance assessment under sensory perturbations. He examines how neurological conditions, aging, and limb loss affect movement strategies, aiming to develop accessible clinical tools and rehabilitation protocols. His development of low-cost gait analysis systems demonstrates commitment to practical applications in resource-limited settings.
Analysis of Dr. Selgrade's 14 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent focus on biomechanical responses to locomotor challenges. Key themes include optical flow perturbations for balance assessment, split-belt treadmill adaptation in amputees, and age-related changes in precision stepping. His work bridges fundamental motor control principles with clinical rehabilitation, particularly for multiple sclerosis and lower-limb amputation.
No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Dr. Selgrade mentors students in kinesiology and movement science, though specific advisees are not listed. His research likely involves collaboration with clinical partners given the focus on patient populations, but grant details are not provided in the source material.
