معرفی
Joseph Paul Nemargut is an Assistant Professor at the School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, with a dual focus on clinical research and education in vision rehabilitation. He holds accreditation from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) and maintains affiliations with multiple research networks including the CRIR, Vision Health Research Network, and the Francophone Network for Sensory Impairment.
- Specializes in orientation and mobility for visually impaired
- Develops AI-driven navigation tools
- Researches tactile mapping and tele-rehabilitation
- Focuses on mercury-related visual deficits in Indigenous communities
Research interests span assistive technology, sensory-cognitive interactions, and inclusive mobility solutions. His recent publications analyze tactile map effectiveness, AI navigation systems, and pandemic-related sensory challenges. Current projects include the Environmental Disability Scale and Edge A-Eye platform.
Scientific Recognition
- 2023 Visiting Research Scholar, University of New South Wales
- 2021 Pilot Project Grant, Vision Health Research Network
- Mitacs Acceleration Internship recipient
Mentors graduate students in tactile mapping, robotic navigation, and tele-rehabilitation while leading international studies on visual impairment adaptation strategies.
