Assistant Professor
Email: jesse.charlton@ubc.ca
Office: 6257 – 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
Lab: Applied Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab
Lab Address: 2103 – 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
Publications: Google Scholar
Education
University of British Columbia, 2026, Banting Fellow, Michael Smith Postdoctoral Fellow (Neuromechanics)
University of British Columbia, 2022, PhD (Rehabilitation Sciences)
University of British Columbia, 2017, MSc (Rehabilitation Sciences)
Douglas College, 2013, BPEC (Sport Science)
Courses Taught
KIN 216 (starting 2027 Winter Term 2)
Research Area
Research Interests
- Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
- Human Motor Control
- Wearable Sensing
- Orthopaedic Disease
- Pain
- Rehabilitation
Publications
Research and Teaching
Dr. Charlton’s work is focused on transforming how we capture and understand human movement biomechanics by pushing research into the real world. Dr. Charlton leads an interdisciplinary research program that spans fundamental biomechanics and clinical applications, including musculoskeletal modelling, wearable sensing, human-interfacing devices, and bio-mechanically driven rehab for musculoskeletal disease and injury. Dr. Charlton has wide ranging experience, including work in the wearable health technology space, kinesiology, and physical education. His work is widely recognized for its impact across engineering and clinical research.
Potential Students
Curious and motivated students interested in pursuing a graduate degree or post-doctoral fellowship are encouraged to contact Dr. Charlton at jesse.charlton@ubc.ca