Dr. Nadia Dominici

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Biography

Nadia Dominici is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, specifically in the Department of Human Movement Sciences. Her research focuses on NeuroMotor Control Development, advancing the understanding of motor patterns and kinematics in children and adults, as well as animals. She employs advanced statistical analyses, including Factor and Principal Component Analysis, to study neural control of human locomotion, proprioceptive control, and experimental neurorehabilitation, particularly in relation to cerebral palsy. Dominici has led several significant projects, such as the ERC Starting Grant 'Learn2Walk' aimed at understanding the neural origins of toddler locomotion. Her work has received recognition, including the Suzanne Klein-Vogelbach Prize and an IgNobel Prize in Physics. Her diverse expertise contributes to the field of Human Movement Sciences, addressing both local and global research challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading research in NeuroMotor Control and contributing to academic programs.

Awards

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Suzanne Klein-Vogelbach Prize

2013-01-01
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IgNobel Prize Physics

2013-01-01

Courses

Electromyography Neurosciences Seminar Research Master

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.