Ehsan Sinaei, PT, MSc.

Doctoral Student

What year did you start the program? 2022

What are your prior degrees and at which institutions?
BSc. of Physical Therapy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
MSc. of Physical Therapy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

What are your current research setting(s), mentor’s name, and name of the lab?
Mentor: Prue Plummer, Ph.D., PT, BPhysio(Hons)
Lab: Cognitive- Motor Behavior Lab

What is your current research focused on?
My research is focused on functional mobility and cognitive-motor interactions in people with neurological disorders and older adults with an emphasis on gait and cognitive performance using a classic dual-task paradigm.

What do you think is special about the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences program here at the MGH Institute?
The esteemed MGH Institute of Health Professions provides ideal collaborative opportunities with numerous foci of research excellence under the supervision of top-notch professors. IHP is beyond a mere university; it's a bona fide academic family.

Why did you choose to attend this program rather than a doctoral research program in your profession?
I strongly believed studying in an interdisciplinary program and collaborating with academicians with different backgrounds would give me a profound insight into research design and methodology and help me to attain my academic goals as a researcher in the future.

What are your goals for the future after you graduate?
My long-term research goal is to continue research parallel to my professional career as a physical therapist, hoping to apply the laboratory findings in clinic-based interventions and assist the patients to regain their neuromotor control and functional independence, thus enjoying a healthier gait and higher functional stability.