Hello, my name is

Fernando Gomez

Biomechanics Researcher

About Me

Thanks for visiting my corner of the internet! I am a Masters student affiliated with Simon Fraser University’s NeuroSpine Lab, in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. My research centres on the design and evaluation of a novel ankle orthotic intended to enhance functional recovery following ankle injury. This work integrates experimental biomechanics, wearable device prototyping, and quantitative gait analysis to assess both mechanical performance and user outcomes.

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Research Interests

  • Biomechatronics
  • Injury Biomechanics
  • Biomimetics
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Wearable Technology
Education
  • Masters (MSc) Mechatronics Engineering
  • -- Simon Fraser University, (Surrey, B.C.), January 2024 - Present
  • Bachelors (BESc) Mechanical Engineering
  • -- University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario), September 2018 - June 2023

Publications

The Secret Behind Your Physical Safety: How Computers Help

Authors: Obaid, N, Zamora, D., Gomez, F. Jimenez, C., Liu, T., Sparrey, C. (2024)
Journal: Frontiers for Young Minds
Description: A communication intended for younger audiences to provide context as to how computers can be used to help understand the human body’s response to physical stimulations.

Research Areas

Human movement analysis
85%
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
85%
Injury biomechanics and rehabilitation science
95%
Quantitative data analysis
80%

Languages

English
100%
Spanish
90%

Teaching Experience

Advanced Kinematics for Robotic Systems

Teaching Assistant (May – Aug. 2024, & May – Aug. 2025)

  • A fourth-year course focused on the kinematics of robotic manipulators
  • Guided students as they progressed through their term design project.
  • Ran tutorials to answer questions, provide examples, and clarity on key course concepts.
  • Assisted in establishing the parameters for the term project by defining constraints with course instructor.
Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies and Mechanisms

Teaching Assistant (May 2025 – August 2025)

  • A second-year course focused on the kinematics of rigid bodies.
  • Presented practice problems and assisted in the delivery of course materials through office hours and tutorials.
Statics and Dynamics

Teaching Assistant (Sept. – Dec. 2025)

  • A first-year course introducing the fundamentals of forces on bodies, and systems in equilibrium.
  • Created lab material to help teach concepts of internal forces in truss systems.
  • Supervised labs and provided students with guidance regarding materials.

Awards & Grants

  1. Mitacs Accelerate Grant (July 2024)
  2. Graduate Award – SFU – Equitable Access Design Competition (March 2024)
  3. 2nd Place – INCREASE BC – 3-Minute Thesis Competition (April 2024)

Community Involvement

Cybathlon 2024 – Official

– Setting up the track and tasks for competitors to complete as part of the Arm Prosthesis race.
– Trained in all official roles familiarizing with the rules and regulations.
– Kept score for all trial runs and heats as directed by the referee.