Graduate Student Mentor
Saba Yazdekhasti
School/Affiliation University of Houston
Major Kinesiology
Biosketch Saba Yazdekhasti is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Kinesiology, specializing in Motor Behavior. Her master’s studies and work experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics have given her a solid foundation for her current research. After serving as a teaching assistant for the Biomechanics course, her research work also extends to interactions between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the complexities involved in optimizing human performance in several aspects such as sensorimotor function, development of biomechanics within the field of sport science, and human locomotion.