PETER FINO
Professor
Health & Kinesiology
Orcid identifier0000-0002-8621-3706 (opens in a new tab)
- ProfessorHealth & Kinesiology
- Adjunct Associate ProfessorBiomedical Engineering
- Adjunct Assistant ProfessorPhysical Therapy & Athletic Training
- Adjunct Assistant ProfessorMechanical 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
- ProfessorHealth & Kinesiology1 Jul 2026 - present
- Adjunct Associate ProfessorBiomedical Engineering1 Jul 2024 - present
- Adjunct Assistant ProfessorPhysical Therapy & Athletic Training1 Jan 2019 - present
- Adjunct Assistant ProfessorMechanical Engineering8 Mar 2019 - present
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Associate ProfessorUniversity of Utah, Health & Kinesiology, United States1 Jul 2024 - present
- Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Utah, Health & Kinesiology, United States1 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2024
DEGREES
- PhD, Mechanical EngineeringVirginia Tech2016
- BSE, Mechanical EngineeringCase Western Reserve University2011
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- PostdocOregon Health & Science University, Neurology, Portland, United5 Jan 2016 - 31 Jul 2018Motor Control / NeurosciencePostdoctoral FellowshipSupervised by King / Horak