College of Education
Robert Catena
Robert Catena
Associate Professor
Kinesiology
Pullman Campus
Smith Gym 113F
509-335-4250
robert.catena@wsu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
Gait and Posture Biomechanics Lab
Professional positions
- Associate Professor of Kinesiology, teaches courses in Biomechanics
- Affiliate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
- Graduate faculty in Neuroscience
- Graduate faculty in Athletic Training
- Director of the Gait and Posture Biomechanics Laboratory
Research interests and expertise keywords
Falls; Slips; Trips; Balance Control; Gait; Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Bipedal Evolution; Divided Attention; Pregnancy; Postpartum; Traumatic Brain Injury; Concussion; Occupational Injury; Firefighting.
Educational background
- Postdoctoral, Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Harvard School of Public Health (2009)
- Ph.D., Biomechanics, University of Oregon (2008)
- M.S., Biomechanics, University of Oregon (2005)
- B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (2003)