Education / Credentials
University of British Columbia, 2010, Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Human Kinetics (Motor Behaviour)
University of British Columbia, 2002, Master of Science (MSc), Human Kinetics (Motor Behaviour)
Simon Fraser University, 1996, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Kinesiology
Courses Taught at Langara
KINS 2215 - Biomechanics; KINS 2211 - Human Motor Behaviour
Areas of Interest
- Dana's primary academic are of interest is human motor behaviour. He has been a researcher in this field for over 20 years; publishing numerous book chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed research publications in International Journals, and participating in over 70 invited/conference presentations
- Dana continues to be an active researcher at the University of British Columbia and the University of Ottawa, examining the neurological processes associated with human movement
Teaching Experience
Instructor, Langara College, 2000-Present
Sessional Instructor, University of British Columbia
Sessional Instructor, Douglas College
Academic / College / Community / Research Involvement
- Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa, 2019-Present
- Member of Langara College Research Ethics Board, 2012-2021
- Active researcher in the field of human motor behaviour for over 20 years; publishing numerous book chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed research publications in International Journals, and over 70 invited/conference presentations
- Research Associate, University of British Columbia, 2011-2019
- Langara College, Kinesiology, Department Chair, 2010-2017
- Certified NCCP Course Conductor in basketball and previous experience assistant coaching basketball at College (Langara College, 1998-1999) and Secondary School (South Delta Secondary School, 2012-2013)
- As a graduate student, Dana was awarded several accolades, including a SSHRC Canadian Graduate Scholarship and the Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award