Ryan Foley - Neuromechanics & Ergonomics

About Me

I specialize in Neuromechanics & Ergonomics with a focus on fatigue prediction and muscle physiology. My work explores the intersection of biomechanics and workplace ergonomics, contributing to advancing our understanding of human performance optimization.

Currently a PhD Candidate at Ontario Tech University, I've published peer-reviewed research and developed tools that contribute to the basic understanding of neuromuscular fatigue and application in manufacturing settings.

Publications

Divider 9 Journal Articles Divider 11 Conference Papers Divider 30 Presentations

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Featured

Year	Title	Journal
2025	A comprehensive scoping review and meta-analysis of upper limb strength asymmetry	Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, No. 4636 Read article @ nature.com
2019	Estimates of persistent inward current in human motor neurons during postural sway	Journal of Neurophysiology, Vol. 122, No. 5 Read article @ journals.physiology.org
2017	Effects of a band loop on lower extremity muscle activity and kinematics during the barbell squat	International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, Vol. 12, No. 4 Read article @ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tools & Software

Open-source contributions and research tools

MU Edit To OpenHDEMG

Tool for converting MUEdit data to OpenHDEMG format. Facilitates seamless data processing workflows for high-density EMG analysis.

Data Processing | EMG Analysis | Python

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Work Profile Generator

A worksheet that takes several force profile inputs of jobs or cycles and can append them to create complex work schedules for use in force-time history dependent fatigue modelling use cases.

Excel Tool | Fatigue Modeling | Excel VBA

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Force Profile Generator

Generates force-time profiles for neuromuscular fatigue modeling. Create complex force profiles, visualize patterns, combine multiple profiles for work simulations, and export data for analysis.

Web App | Force Modeling | Python | Streamlit

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Curriculum Vitae

My complete academic curriculum vitae includes my education, research publications, work experience, grants, awards, teaching experience, and professional service contributions.

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