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Associate Professor John Semmler is affiliated with the School of Biomedicine at the University of Adelaide's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His research focuses on the neurophysiology of human movement, particularly using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to study motor control across the lifespan. He leads an internationally recognized team investigating aging, exercise, and neurological injury effects on brain plasticity and motor function. Semmler holds senior administrative roles, including Discipline Lead in Physiology and President of the Australasian Brain Stimulation Society.
- Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
- Research Funding: Over $3.6M in grants from NIH, ARC, and NHMRC, including recent ARC Discovery Projects and infrastructure awards.
- Teaching: Leads courses in Physiology, Neuromotor Control, and Medical Sciences, contributing to program design and curriculum mapping.
His research interests emphasize brain oscillations, motor learning, and translational neurorehabilitation. Projects explore gamma and theta brain rhythms, exercise-induced neuroplasticity, and interventions for older adults' motor deficits. Semmler has mentored numerous PhD students and externally funded fellows, with a focus on bridging basic science and clinical applications.
- Grants & Funding Highlights:
- ARC DP250101672 ($574,888): Synchronised brain oscillations and motor function in older adults (2025–2028)
- NIH & NHMRC grants: Investigating plasticity mechanisms in aging and neurological conditions
- Lab & Team: Director of the Neurophysiology of Human Movement Group, focusing on non-invasive brain stimulation and clinical translation.
