Rogerio Pessoto Hirata

Rogerio Pessoto Hirata is an Associate Professor and Head of the ExerciseTech Research Group at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds academic affiliations with the Faculty of Medicine and coordinates the Bachelor in Sports Science program. His research focuses on biomechanics, pain mechanisms, and rehabilitation interventions for older adults and individuals with chronic pain. Notable contributions include studies on postural control in osteoporosis patients, online dance interventions for fall prevention, and the efficacy of assessment tools like smartphone-based movement analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences (2011), University of São Paulo
• Master's in Biodynamics of Human Movement (2006)
• Bachelor's in Exercise Science (2003)
• Adjunktpædagogikum in University Pedagogy (2014)

Research Interests:

• Postural control under pain conditions
• Effects of experimental pain on motor control
• Interventions for fall prevention in older adults
• Technology-driven rehabilitation (e.g., inertial measurement units, smartphone apps)

Administrative Roles:

• Head of Research Group (ExerciseTech, since 2022)
• Member of the Ph.D. Council at the Faculty of Medicine
• Responsible for the Sports Science Laboratory since 2011
• Member of the Institute Council for Health Science and Technology (2020–2027)

Teaching Contributions:

• Delivered courses in biomechanics, motor control, and neurophysiology at institutions in Brazil (USP, FMU) and Denmark (UCN, Aalborg University)
• Employed technology-enhanced pedagogy (e.g., Moodle, real-time polls)
• Supervised over 30 students across bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs

Key Projects:

• StabiliTouch: Biofeedback-based fall risk reduction (Aalborg University, 2024–2024)
• Moving Together: Online dance intervention for mental and physical health (Tryg Foundation, 2022–2023)