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Melvyn Roerdink is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the fields of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, with a focus on rehabilitation and technology's impact on human movement. His research intersects human movement science and emerging motion technologies, aiming to enhance knowledge and solutions for various societal stakeholders. Roerdink's work is primarily concerned with the actor-environment interactions that are contextually relevant. Utilizing 3D depth cameras and augmented or mixed reality environments, he gathers data to improve assessments of walking, particularly in stroke patients and the elderly. His role also includes teaching courses on Coordination Dynamics and Entrepreneurship in Human Movement Sciences, alongside supervising numerous students in their research projects. Recognized for his contributions, he was nominated for the VU Amsterdam Professor of the Year award and received the promising young scientist award from the International Society of Posture and Gait Research.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conducting research on technology's impact on human movement and teaching courses related to this field.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.