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Jennifer Semrau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on sensorimotor control and robotic rehabilitation, particularly in individuals with stroke, concussion, and movement disorders. She directs the Sensorimotor Control & Robotic Rehabilitation Lab, which uses advanced robotics (e.g., KINARM exoskeleton) and neuroimaging techniques to study neural and behavioral mechanisms of recovery. Her work emphasizes understanding proprioception deficits, visuomotor adaptation, and the application of brain stimulation for rehabilitation.
Education: PhD in Neuroscience from Washington University in St. Louis (2011), BA in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from University of Rochester (2003). Postdoctoral training at the Stroke Robotics and Recovery Lab, University of Calgary.
Research interests include neurorehabilitation strategies for upper limb dysfunction, cognitive-motor integration, and the impact of aging on sensorimotor systems. Key themes in her publications address robotic assessment tools, proprioceptive impairments post-stroke, and dual-task interference in concussion patients. Her lab collaborates with clinical partners to translate findings into practical rehabilitation protocols.
Awards include the 2016 Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Paper of the Year Award and the 2015 Canadian Stroke Congress Co-Chair Award for Impact. She teaches courses on motor control and learning at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Sensorimotor Control & Robotic Rehabilitation Lab at the Tower at STAR facility. The lab integrates robotics, gaze-tracking systems (Eyelink), and neurostimulation to quantify sensorimotor behavior and design targeted interventions.
