Jenny A Kent, PhD, CSci
Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Jenny Kent joined the department of Physical Therapy in July 2021 as an Assistant Professor. She earned a BEng (hons) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham, UK, and MSc in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey, UK. She trained as a Clinical Scientist, working at Queen Mary's Hospital in London, and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court in Surrey before pursuing her doctoral studies in the US. After attaining her PhD in the Department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she undertook postdoctoral training at Northwestern University Prosthetics Orthotics Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kent maintains her UK registrations as a Clinical Scientist and a Chartered Scientist.
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Northwestern University Prosthetics Orthotics CEnter, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
- PhD Exercise Science/Biomechanics - University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska - 2018
- Postgraduate Diploma: Basic Training Scheme for Physical Scientists in Healthcare - Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, St. George’s Hospital, London, England - 2006
- MSc Biomedical Engineering - University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, England - 2005
- BEng (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering - University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England - 2002
Courses taught
DPT790 - Clinical Research
DPT798 - Directed Research
Research Interests
Dr. Kent’s research focuses on developing fundamental knowledge, rehabilitation strategies, and interventions to improve mobility and autonomy in individuals with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular compromise, with a specific emphasis on people with amputation.