Dr. Hananeh Younesian | Proximal Femoral Fracture | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Hananeh Younesian | Proximal Femoral Fracture – University College Dublin, Ireland
Dr. Hananeh Younesian is an accomplished postdoctoral researcher whose expertise lies at the intersection of sports biomechanics, movement science, and rehabilitation. Currently based at University College Dublin under the supervision of Professor Brian Caulfield, she contributes significantly to interdisciplinary research in gait analysis, sensor-based assessment, and rehabilitation technologies. With a career that bridges three countries—Iran, Canada, and Ireland—Dr. Younesian has established herself as a promising scholar in both clinical and applied biomechanics, focusing on populations such as diabetic patients, amputees, and older adults.
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Education:
Dr. Younesian earned her PhD in Sports Biomechanics from Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran, in 2019, where her dissertation explored the kinetic, kinematic, and electromyographic parameters of gait and balance in diabetic patients. She holds a Master’s degree in the same discipline, with her thesis investigating trunk muscle function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Her academic foundation was laid with a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sports Management from the University of Mazandaran. Additionally, she has enriched her knowledge through various workshops and international training programs, including GGIR accelerometry analytics and neuromuscular coordination seminars.
Experience:
Dr. Younesian’s professional journey spans diverse academic and clinical settings. She currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at UCD, where she explores innovative, tech-driven approaches to movement assessment. Her prior postdoctoral role at Laval University’s CIRRIS research center in Canada exposed her to advanced gait event detection methods and sensor technologies. Early in her career, she held multiple instructor positions in physical education and sports instruction at Bu-Ali Sina University and actively participated in national athletic and scientific congresses in Iran. Her broad exposure to various healthcare and academic systems enhances her interdisciplinary competence.
Research Interest:
Her primary research interests center around gait biomechanics, motor performance in lower limb amputees, and balance control in diabetic neuropathy. She is particularly passionate about utilizing wearable sensors and machine learning to evaluate motor tasks and detect impairments in clinical populations. Her work often integrates statistical parametric mapping, electromyography (EMG), and inertial measurement units (IMUs) to uncover subtle movement deficits and inform therapeutic interventions. With a growing portfolio in digital health and markerless motion capture, her research continues to push the boundaries of remote rehabilitation and real-world movement analytics.
Award:
Dr. Younesian’s scholarship has been recognized through her selection for prestigious postdoctoral positions, international workshops, and multiple scientific conference presentations across Canada and Europe. She was an invited speaker at the UCD Postdoc Forum and has presented her work at high-impact biomechanics and rehabilitation meetings such as the Canadian Society for Biomechanics. These opportunities reflect the research community’s confidence in her contributions and potential.
Publications:
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📱 Aderinola T.B., Younesian H., Whelan D., Caulfield B., Ifrim G. (2023). Quantifying Jump Height Using Markerless Motion Capture with a Single Smartphone. IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology. [Cited by 8 articles]
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🧠 Chiasson-Poirier L., Younesian H., Turcot K. et al. (2022). Detecting Gait Events from Accelerations Using Reservoir Computing. Sensors. [Cited by 11 articles]
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🚶♀️ Younesian H., Legrand T., Turcot K. (2021). Clinical Walking Tests and Gait Characterization in Amputees Using Inertial Sensors. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. [Cited by 9 articles]
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👣 Younesian H., Ouellet R., Turcot K. (2021). Six-Minute Walk Test in Individuals With Unilateral Lower Limb Amputations. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. [Cited by 6 articles]
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🦵 Legrand T., Younesian H., Turcot K. (2021). Trunk Lean and Toe-Out Gait Strategy Impacts. Journal of Biomechanics. [Cited by 5 articles]
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🤖 Younesian H., Singleton D. et al. (2025). Association of Cut-point Free Metrics and Clinical Tests in Older Adults with Femoral Fractures. medRxiv (Preprint).
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🦶 Moisan G., Younesian H., Turcot K. (2021). Biomechanical Deficits in Trans-Tibial Amputation during Level Gait. Gait & Posture. [Cited by 7 articles]
Conclusion:
Dr. Hananeh Younesian exemplifies the ideal blend of academic rigor, international collaboration, and technological innovation in health sciences. Her research directly contributes to improving the lives of individuals with movement impairments, from diabetic patients to amputees and older adults recovering from injury. With a strong foundation in biomechanics, a global research network, and a vision for tech-enabled rehabilitation, she continues to shape the future of sports science and clinical movement analysis. Dr. Younesian is a highly deserving candidate for recognition, bringing excellence, dedication, and impact to every stage of her academic and professional journey.