James Wakeling is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, where he directs the Neuromuscular Mechanics Laboratory. His research interests center on the mechanics of muscle, specifically how their complex 3D structures and embedded connective tissues affect forces and deformations during contraction. He has investigated various aspects of muscle physiology including the effects of water temperature on fish muscle performance during his postdoctoral work at the University of St. Andrews, and he explored dragonfly flight mechanics while studying for his PhD at the University of Cambridge. His lab uses cutting-edge techniques like EMG, ultrasound, and MRI to uncover the physiological principles governing muscle function. His work addresses neuromuscular conditions and develops treatment strategies based on muscular coordination and dysfunction. His lab employs computer models to understand how muscle fibers work together to drive overall body biomechanics.
Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC, Canada
Leading the Neuromuscular Mechanics Laboratory.