Researcher

• KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, réadaptation suivant un AVC, 2025
• University of Newcastle, Australia, doctorat (PhD) en physiotherapie, 2019
• University of Nottingham, Royaume-Uni, maîtrise en physiotherapie (neuroréadaptation), 2014
• University of Mauritius, Maurice, BSc (Hons) en physiotherapie, 2008

• Motor, somatosensory and cognitive training for neurorecovery of the upper limb function
• Use of robotics, pressure sensors and spinal cord stimulation technologies in neurorehabilitation interventions
• Assessment of upper limbs
• Stroke and Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Arm and hand rehabilitation in pediatrics
• Physiotherapy
• Neurorehabilitation

Awards and Distinctions

• ICAIR Best Poster in EDI Award. Influences of Sex and Gender-related Variables on Willingness to Participate in Stroke Research Studies. International Conference On Aging, Innovation And Rehabilitation (ICAIR) 2024
• STROKE-COG Clinical Trials Training Platform Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award 2024
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and KITE Research Institute, Canada, 2023- 2024, 2021-2023
• Most outstanding platform presentation for North America, World Physiotherapy Congress 2023
• Best e-poster award, Establishing organized stroke care in low-and-middle income countries: From training of non-specialist to implementation, European Stroke Organisation Conference 2022
• Office of Research Trainees Conference Travel Award, University Health Network, 2022
• Postgraduate Research Scholarship, University of Newcastle, Australia for PhD Degree, 2014-2018
• Postgraduate Research Top up Scholarship, University of Newcastle, Australia for PhD, 2015-2018
• Chevening scholarship UK Government scholarships; Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Master’s degree, 2012-2013
• Best Community Development project for ‘Health Campaign, Junior Chamber International Africa, 2011

Publications

1. Crozier O, Gross M, Amirpour A, Jethani P, Charalambous M, Snaiderman A, Bayley M, Monaghan J and Gopaul U. Managing Emotions After Your Stroke: A Practical Guide. Information Education page. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation_Accepted
2. Gopaul U, Pooja J, Enam N, Amirpour A, Crozier O. Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: Rehabilitation Strategies and SMART Goal Setting for people who experienced stroke. Information Education page. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-Accepted
3. Demers M, Charalambous M, Kwah LK, Thilarajah S, Bazodona D, Chapman S, Nasreldein A, Yperzeele L, Amoah D, Winstein C, Bernhardt J, Gopaul U. The unique needs and challenges experienced by young people with stroke: an international qualitative analysis. Neurology: Clinical Practice_Accepted
4. Gross, M., Lansang, N. M., Gopaul, U., Yoney, K., Ogawa, E., Heyn, P. C., Sood, P., ... & Faieta, J. What Do I Need to Know About Long-Covid-Related Breathing Problems? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2024. Volume 0, Issue 0
5. Gopaul U, Schwertfeger J, Cheng RH, Faieta JM, Omar Z & Dae Lee C. What do I Need to Know About Exergames to Improve Recovery at Home After My Stroke? Information Education page. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2024; 000:1−4
6. Gopaul U, Ogawa E, Omar Z, Zanwar P, Sood P, Gross M. What do I need to know about home and community-based physical activity and exercise after my stroke? Information Education page. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Volume 105, Issue 5, 1029 - 1036