Dr. Albert Vette

Professor

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Biography

Albert Vette is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include human movement biomechanics, neuromuscular control, gait and posture, computational neuroscience, and the determinants of sensorimotor speed processing. With a strong background in rehabilitation engineering and quantitative assessment of movement, Vette leads the NCBL Laboratory, where he focuses on the integration of bionics and biorobotics into his studies. Vette has received a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Waterloo and the University Health Network in Toronto. His expertise spans various domains, including biomechanics, biomedical engineering, control systems, and testing of mechanical systems. Vette holds affiliations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, the Neuroscience Mental Health Institute, and the iSMART Institute. He actively collaborates on research to improve rehabilitation techniques and enhance sensorimotor processing in patients, contributing to advancements in movement biosignal processing and dynamical systems.

Research Interests

Courses

MEC E 420 - Feedback Control Design MEC E 653 - Signal Processing WKEXP 906 - Engineering Work Experience VI

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management