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Dr. Lori Ann Vallis is a Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in biomechanics, motor control, and neurophysiology. Her research focuses on locomotor control in aging populations, children's motor development, and the interplay between cognitive tasks and movement. She holds a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biomechanics/Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Université Laval.
Her research explores how vision, cognitive load, and aging affect locomotion strategies. Notable projects include investigating dual-task interference in obstacle avoidance and the biomechanics of aging adults. She leads the Guelph Family Health Study, focusing on childhood obesity prevention.
Recent work examines sleep patterns in toddlers, machine learning applications in health monitoring, and exercise interventions for Parkinson’s disease. Her grants include Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation funding and NSERC Discovery Grants. She advises multiple graduate students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects.
Labs/Teams: Guelph Family Health Study, Biomechanics Research Group.
