I grew up on the stunning west coast of British Columbia. No wonder I chose to stay there to pursue all three of my degrees. I completed my BA in Psychology and Criminology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2004. During my final year of undergraduate studies, I had the incredible opportunity to work as a Research Assistant in the PsychoMotor Behaviour Lab under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Weeks. He came to us from the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, introducing me to motor control. After nearly two years in his lab, I have him to thank for encouraging me to pursue my MSc at the University of British Columbia (UBC). At UBC, I completed my MSc and PhD under Dr. Romeo Chua's supervision, who provided unconditional support during my exploration of object affordances and joint action.

I am fascinated by the body's incredible ability to move and adapt to changes due to physical injuries and neurological disorders. I'm especially curious about socio-motor behaviour (i.e., motor behaviour in a social context). Think about a time when you and a friend moved furniture together. How did you anticipate each other's movements? Isn’t it fascinating how two individuals with unique neural systems can coordinate their actions like a single unit? The research I conduct in my lab strives to answer these questions.

If you’re interested in learning more about the studies we’re conducting in the PMB lab, please take a look at our Research.