Giacomo Valli is a postdoc researcher at the University of Brescia (Italy) with the main focus on developing open-source tools for the analysis of Motor Unit behaviour in health and pathology. He obtained a PhD in biomedical sciences and an MSc in Sports Science. He is the creator and maintainer of openhdemg, an open source framework for the analysis of High-Density surface Electromyography recordings.

Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, PT, MSc, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham, UK. He began his physiotherapy studies at Universidad Mayor in Chile (2008) and completed his MSc and PhD in Clinical Exercise Science at the University of Potsdam, Germany, in 2017. His current research investigates neurophysiological mechanisms of musculoskeletal disorders and aging using advanced electrophysiological methods. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles across multiple disciplines and is supported by major organizations including The Physiological Society, Muscular Dystrophy UK, Orthopaedic Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, and CMAR.

Paul Ritsche is a PhD student at the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel. His research focuses on the automated analysis of muscle architecture from ultrasound images, with a particular interest in how muscle geometry reflects function. He is the main developer of the open-source tools DL_Track_US and DeepACSA, supporting reproducible and accessible muscle ultrasonography image analysis. His recent work includes the use of 3D ultrasound for muscle volume reconstruction and modelling as well as building an open source data based for musculoskeletal ultrasonography images. Paul is also involved in teaching biomechanics and motor control and is an active member of several reproducibility and open science communities.

Francesco Cenni, Postdoc: I received my doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven in 2018. My PhD work contributed to the development of a 3D ultrasound technique for measuring muscle-tendon morphology, providing data in a format comparable to magnetic resonance imaging. These working experiences triggered my curiosity also about clinical problems beyond purely technical challenges. In 2021, I was awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland). This work deepened my focus on musculoskeletal properties in cerebral palsy, particularly on how their remodeling influences daily activities such as walking. After further expanding my scientific knowledge through research positions at KU Leuven and the University of Brescia, I am now ready to develop my current research line. My aim is to integrate different perspectives on muscle properties by advancing our understanding of muscle remodeling and its impact on human movement.

Romina Ledergerber’s research focuses on neuromuscular mechanisms across various contexts, with a particular emphasis on maturation-related responses to load in children and adolescents. Her PhD centers on a randomized controlled trial involving resistance training in prepubertal children, investigating adaptations in motor unit recruitment patterns and fatigability. By applying high-density electromyography in a pediatric training context – a novel and forward-thinking approach – she aims to deepen the understanding of neuromuscular development in youth and contribute to more effective health prevention strategies starting in early life.

Fabien Leboeuf is a hospital-based research engineer, in charge of the motion laboratory of Nantes University Hospital, France. His work focuses on three-dimensional gait analysis, biomechanical modeling, and motion capture technologies, with a strong interest in improving clinical decision-making through methodological innovation and open-source tools. He is the developer of the CGM2 (Conventional Gait Model 2), a biomechanical modeling framework integrated into leading commercial motion analysis systems. His current interests include data harmonization, standardization of motion analysis protocols, and the integration of wearable sensors and AI-based methods into clinical workflows.

Arnaud Barré is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Moveck Solution inc., based in Quebec City, Canada. He earned his PhD in Informatics and Communication in 2014 from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. Since 2008, Arnaud has been actively involved in the development of software frameworks dedicated to biomechanics and motion analysis. His early contributions include the Biomechanical ToolKit (BTK) project, followed by Mokka and pyCGM2. His research work has consistently focused on creating efficient, modular technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into motion analysis workflows, accelerating routine processes and enabling innovations. Through Moveck, Arnaud continues to pursue the same vision, by leading a team of skilled professionals and fostering strong collaborations with the motion analysis community. Moveck is deeply committed to developing a new generation of software applications that not only address today’s clinical and research needs, but also support the ongoing creation of future-ready tools. By facilitating the transition from established methodologies to emerging approaches, Moveck aims to ensure the continuity of research and the long-term sustainability of motion analysis practices. With over 15 years of experience in motion analysis and data harmonization, Moveck has emerged as a key player to propose solutions related to clinical gait analysis standardization. 

Stéphane Armand is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva (UNIGE), and Director of the Kinesiology Laboratory at the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). He earned his PhD in Biomechanics in 2005 in Valenciennes, France. Since joining UNIGE and HUG, his work has focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of pathological movement, with a particular emphasis on gait disorders. His work bridges biomechanics, neurosciences, and translational clinical science to advance care for patients with motor impairments.

Prof. Armand leads a multidisciplinary team of around 15 researchers and clinicians. He is actively involved in several interdisciplinary projects that integrate neuromechanical modeling and machine learning—aimed at simulating pathological gait and supporting surgical decision-making for children with cerebral palsy.

A strong advocate of open science and collaboration, Prof. Armand serves as an elected board member of the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC), where he contributes to standardizing clinical gait analysis practices.

With over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Prof. Armand is recognized as a leading figure in clinical gait analysis.”

Bernhard Dumphart is a researcher at the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences in Austria. He is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the University of Vienna, focusing on the integration of human gait analysis and artificial intelligence. His research centers on the development, validation, and implementation of a standardized method for gait event detection that can be applied across multiple gait laboratories and accommodate various gait patterns.

Harald Boehm is Director of the Gait Laboratory at the Orthopedic Hospital for Children in Aschau, Germany, and Professor of Biomechanics in the Orthobionics program at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Göttingen. He holds a PhD in physics and completed his postdoctoral qualification at the Technical University of Munich. He serves on the executive board of the German Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GAMMA) and is an Associate Editor for the journal Gait & Posture. His work focuses on sports technology, musculoskeletal simulation, orthotic evaluation in cerebral palsy, assessment of foot function, and clinical gait and running analysis.

Małgorzata Syczewska is a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation at The Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warszawa, Poland. Her research is focused on clinical biomechanics, especially movement and balance analysis, for better diagnostics and assessment of treatment outcomes in pediatric patients.

Julie is a clinical scientist working at the Oxford Gait Laboratory and within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford. Her research primarily focuses on biomechanics of the foot and ankle. More recently, she has been involved in setting up gait analysis services in Ethiopia and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.