Gordon Muir Giles

Dr. Gordon Muir Giles is a Professor at Samuel Merritt University with over 25 years of teaching experience in occupational therapy. He specializes in neurological rehabilitation and has pioneered the Neurofunctional Approach, a groundbreaking methodology for traumatic brain injury recovery. His work includes developing the first publicly funded long-term neurobehavioral program west of the Mississippi.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Undergraduate Degree in Politics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Masters in Clinical Psychology

Dr. Giles' research focuses on functional cognition, performance-based cognitive assessment, and interventions for neurocognitive dysfunction. His publications highlight innovations in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, aggression management in neurobehavioral programs, and executive function testing methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• AOTA Eleanor Clark-Sagle Award (2018)
• OTAC Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)

He serves as Associate Editor for the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research and teaches capstone courses in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, including OCCTH 735L, OCCTH 754, and OCCTH 755.