Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Catherine Disselhorst-Klugdisselhorst-klug@ame.rwth-aachen.de
Catherine Disselhorst-Klug is Professor at RWTH Aachen University in Germany and serves as the Director of the Institute of Rehabilitation & Prevention Engineering. She completed her studies in physics in 1990 and earned her doctorate in 1996 from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. Based on her strong background in engineering science and over 30 years of experience in movement physiology, she has developed innovative methods for enhancing the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Her current research focuses on neuromechanics, exploring the complex interactions among the nervous system, muscles, and movement execution. She strategically develops technical devices aimed at improving patients’ motor functions. This includes creating intelligent assistive rehabilitation technologies and robots designed to support caregivers or devices facilitating early diagnosis and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Central to her work is ensuring integration into clinical workflows alongside considerations for acceptance and usability.
She has served six terms on the council of the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), including a tenure as ISEK President, and three terms as a council member of the International Society of Biomechanics. In addition, she is recognized as an ISB Fellow as well as a Fellow of ISEK. In 2024, she was honored with the John Basmajian Lectureship by ISEK for her substantial contributions to electrophysiology and kinesiology.
