Tess Carswell

Tess is a PhD candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of Victoria. She works in the Orthopaedic Technologies & Biomechanics Lab under the supervision of Dr. Josh Giles. Her work investigates sex differences in lower limb amputees for the consideration of prosthesis design optimization using musculoskeletal modelling. Tess also utilizes patient-oriented research and user-centered design principles to improve prosthesis design specifically for female lower limb amputees. Tess is passionate about her research and working with female amputees to involve them in research that directly affects them.

She grew up in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Victoria for university in 2014 to complete her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering. After completing her undergraduate degree, she started her graduate studies in September 2019. Being from Calgary, Tess is an avid Calgary Flames fan and enjoys watching them play. In her spare time, Tess enjoys running, hiking, and gardening.