Olga Tarassova

Olga Tarassova is a Doctoral Student and Researcher at The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering Physics (Medical Technology) from the University of Tartu. Her roles include laboratory engineer and research assistant in the Section for Laboratories.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, University of Tartu (2000-2005)
• M.Sc. in Engineering Physics (Medical Technology), University of Tartu (2005-2008)

Research Interests:

• Biomechanics of sports movements (skating, running, cycling)
• Motor control mechanisms in injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Neurophysiological effects of physical activity on cognitive functions
• Cerebrovascular and biochemical mechanisms linking exercise to brain health
• Application of fMRI, fNIRS, and BDNF biomarker measurements

Key Contributions:

• Developed biomechanical analysis methods for sports injury prevention
• Investigated neurovascular responses to physical activity patterns
• Validated marker-free gait analysis techniques for clinical use

Labs/Teams: Laboratory for Biomechanics and Motor Control, collaborating with运动科学与健康工程跨学科团队.