Dr. Lori Vallis

Professor

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Biography

Lori Vallis is a Professor in the College of Biological Science, Department of Human Health Sciences at the University of Guelph. Her educational background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a focus on Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo. Vallis further expanded her expertise through a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Quebec, focusing on interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation and social integration. Her research interests include understanding how the central nervous system integrates sensory information and ongoing movement patterns during locomotion, specifically exploring cognitive influences on motor control tasks in complex environments. Vallis's work has implications for understanding the aging process and developing effective strategies to improve dual-task performance in both younger and older populations. She has published numerous studies that investigate biomechanics and cognitive-motor interactions, making significant contributions to her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Human Health Sciences.

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).