Robert Catena

Biography

Education

• Postdoctoral, Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Harvard School of Public Health, 2009
• PhD, Biomechanics, University of Oregon, 2008
• MS, Biomechanics, University of Oregon, 2005
• BS, Biological Sciences, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 2003

Professional Service

• Associate Professor of Kinesiology, teaches courses in Biomechanics
• Kinesiology Graduate Program Director
• Affiliate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Graduate faculty in Neuroscience
• Graduate faculty in Athletic Training
• Director of the Gait and Posture Biomechanics Laboratory

Research Interest

• Falls, slips, trips, balance control
• Gait, musculoskeletal anatomy, bipedal evolution
• Dynamic postural control, human movement patterns
• Divided attention
• Pregnancy biomechanics, postpartum
• Traumatic brain injury, concussion
• Occupational injury, firefighting