Thiago Aquino
@thiagoaquino
I study and apply virtual and augmented reality for neurological rehabilitation and mobility.
What I'm looking for
I'm a McGill PhD researcher and Quebec-licensed physiotherapist investigating virtual and augmented reality for locomotion, balance, and community walking.
At the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital's VR & Mobility Lab, I've assessed locomotion, cognition, perception, and attention in people with stroke. My doctoral work explores low-cost augmented reality measures of task performance and movement strategy during locomotion assessment.
My master's research examined dual-task walking, collision avoidance, and gaze behaviour in people with chronic moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury, leading to a first-author publication in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation.
I've also taught neurological rehabilitation at McGill, co-supervised student projects, and provide physiotherapy in private practice. I bring clinical rehabilitation experience, research design, data collection and analysis, and a commitment to translating emerging technology into meaningful patient assessment and training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Physiotherapist
Thiago de Aquino Costa Sousa
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
OPPQ registered physiotherapist in private practice, providing assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.
Supported courses in integrated neurological rehabilitation and physical therapy neurological rehabilitation, assisting with instruction and student evaluation.
Massage Therapist
Thiago de Aquino Costa Sousa
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Provided therapeutic massage for clients with musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.
Research Assistant
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Nov 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 9 months)
Applied tests and questionnaires assessing locomotion, cognition, perception, and attention in people with stroke as part of the VRFT project.
Participated in clinical simulation activities as a standardized patient, supporting education and assessment of health profession students.
Police Officer - Investigator III
Policia Civil of Minas Gerais State - Brazil
Jul 2007 - Jul 2023 (16 years)
Served as a police officer and investigator, contributing to public safety and community service.
Invigilated examinations and ensured compliance with examination procedures and academic integrity standards.
Physiotherapist
Nice Pilates and Physiotherapy Clinic
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
Provided physiotherapy services, likely focusing on rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
Internship - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Centro Universitario do Triangulo
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Assisted in research activities within the Faculty of Physiotherapy.
Internship - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Queen's University at Kingston
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Participated in research projects related to rehabilitation of hip fractures and psycho-cognitive factors.
Intern at Physiotherapy Clinic
Nice Pilates and Physiotherapy Clinic
Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Gained clinical experience in physiotherapy, likely assisting with patient care and rehabilitation.
Teaching Assistant
Centro Universitario do Triangulo
Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 (10 months)
Assisted in teaching anatomy, neuroanatomy, and related subjects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McGill University
Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation Science
2024 -
Doctoral studies in Rehabilitation Science focusing on mobility and virtual reality.
McGill University
Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science
2020 - 2023
Master's thesis on dual-task walking and virtual pedestrian avoidance in individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Centro Universitario do Triangulo
Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy with a focus on neuro rehabilitation.
Universidade Federal de Uberlandia
Bachelor of Science, Geography
2005 - 2010
Bachelor's degree in Geography with a focus on human geography.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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