Dr. Victoria Chester

Biography

Victoria Chester is a Full Professor and Co-Director of the Andrew Marjorie McCain Human Performance Laboratory at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Kinesiology. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2004, and previously obtained her Master's degree from Laurentian University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph, both in Biomechanics. Professor Chester's research initiatives are primarily directed towards clinical biomechanics, focusing on the mechanics of gait in children and adults, and the development of innovative strategies to improve mobility for aging populations and those with disabilities. Her laboratory is equipped with advanced motion capture systems and force plates that facilitate cutting-edge research in the assessment and enhancement of musculoskeletal performance. Professor Chester has been a pivotal figure in the establishment of the UNB/Stan Cassidy Centre Rehabilitation Paediatric Gait Team, a project aimed at advancing rehabilitation practices. Her research has been extensively funded by various sources such as the NSERC Discovery Grant and MITACS. Some of her key research interests include gait analysis, wearable sensor technology, and the application of machine learning for gait classification. She has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications in various esteemed journals, addressing important challenges in biomechanics and rehabilitation science.

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