PETER FINO

Professor

Health & Kinesiology

  • Professor
    Health & Kinesiology
  • Adjunct Associate Professor
    Biomedical Engineering
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Mechanical Engineering

BIO

My research focuses on improving mobility during daily life in people with neurological dysfunction, particularly those with brain injuries. Using core concepts from biomechanics and motor control, my lab concentrates on functionally relevant balance that is typical during daily life. These common, yet complex tasks, such as maintaining balance while changing directions or walking and talking at the same time, require robust, flexible control. Our goal is to improve rehabilitation approaches.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor
    Health & Kinesiology1 Jul 2026 - present
  • Adjunct Associate Professor
    Biomedical Engineering1 Jul 2024 - present
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Physical Therapy & Athletic Training1 Jan 2019 - present
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Mechanical Engineering8 Mar 2019 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor
    University of Utah, Health & Kinesiology, United States1 Jul 2024 - present
  • Assistant Professor
    University of Utah, Health & Kinesiology, United States1 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2024

DEGREES

  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering
    Virginia Tech2016
  • BSE, Mechanical Engineering
    Case Western Reserve University2011

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoc
    Oregon Health & Science University, Neurology, Portland, United5 Jan 2016 - 31 Jul 2018
    Motor Control / NeurosciencePostdoctoral FellowshipSupervised by King / Horak

FIELDS OF RESEARCH