Senior Research Fellow
Nitika Kumari 

ORC-ID: 0000-0002-5135-1682

nitika.kumari@nzchiro.co.nz
New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Auckland, New Zealand

BIO

I am a researcher with a strong interest in maximizing human potential through neuro-modulatory and allied health interventions, specializing in quantitative studies and systematic reviews. I have hands-on experience with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), split-belt treadmills, 3D motion analysis systems, functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), eye-trackers, and electroencephalography (EEG). I am also passionate about teaching and mentoring, sharing knowledge and fostering understanding in health research.

DEGREES

2020: Doctor of Philosophy, Health, Auckland University of Technology
2013: Masters of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research
2010: Bachelors of Physiotherapy (BPT), Physiotherapy, Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences & Research

LANGUAGES

English, Hindi

Publications:

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Research Interests

Neuromodulation, motor learning, transcranial direct current stimulation, neurorehabilitation, rehab technology and chiropractic care.

October 2019 - Present: Peer reviewing manuscripts for various International Journals.
June 2023: Was part of the 17th World Federation of Chiropractic Biennial Congress Peer Review Committee
June 2022: Part of the Aotearoa Brain Project conference organizing committee, Te Tītoki Mataora Forum, NZ HealthTech Week
May 2021: Panel member for the closing session of Graduate Research School Postgraduate Writers' Retreat, AUT
June 2019: Presented “Can we supercharge our brain to influence motor learning?” at the MedTech Core Outreach Innovation day at Ngā Taiātea School, Hamilton. August 2018: Presented “The use of non-invasive brain stimulation to augment re-learning in people with stroke” as a part of In-service training at Physiotherapy Department, Waitemata DHB.

2024: Biomechanical Principles course, first year chiropractic students, New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC).
2023: Studying & Researching Science course, first year chiropractic students, Scotland College of Chiropractic.
2023: Tutorials for Human Structure and Function for Physiotherapy II course, first year physiotherapy students, Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
2022: Active learning sessions for the Chiropractic Science 1 course, first year chiropractic students, NZCC.
2022: Active learning sessions for the Chiropractic Science course, second year chiropractic students, NZCC.
2019: Lecture “Cerebellum and Basal ganglia”, first year physiotherapy students, AUT.
2018-2022: Motor Control (cerebellar motor learning), Master of Health Sciences students, AUT.