Dr. Thilo Pfau

Biography

Thilo Pfau graduated from the Technical University of Munich, Germany, in 1996 and completed his PhD in 2000, focusing on automated speech recognition. He then joined the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California, for postdoctoral research in speech detection. In 2002, he moved to the Royal Veterinary College in London, UK, to research animal locomotor biomechanics, specifically studying locomotion fundamentals in quadrupeds like horses and camels. Thilo has worked in the field of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, concentrating on applying traditional and emerging techniques to quantify gait deficits. His work has featured a range of publications, particularly on movement symmetry in horses relating to clinical investigations into lameness. In 2021, Thilo moved to Calgary to join the Faculty of Kinesiology with a joint appointment in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. His current research interests include quadrupedal locomotion, focusing on the interactions between ground surfaces and performance, as well as injury detection and prevention in horses. He is passionate about utilizing technological methods to better understand and improve animal movement, aiming to contribute to preventing musculoskeletal impairments. Additionally, Thilo is dedicated to engaging footcare providers to generate quantitative evidence about hoof trimming and shoeing practices.

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