About Dr. Collier
“Turning complex data into systems that learn and evolve.”
Dr. George Collier is a Data Scientist at Shepherd Center’s Virginia C. Crawford Research Institute, where he transforms complex clinical data into intelligent systems that learn and evolve. With a foundation in cognitive science and philosophy of science, and decades of experience architecting enterprise data and AI solutions, he is building infrastructure that turns gait analysis and biomechanical measurements into actionable knowledge.
Research specialties
- Enterprise data architecture
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications
- Clinical gait analysis and human movement data
Education & training
- Ph.D., Cognitive Science – Princeton University
- MA, Philosophy of Science – University of Chicago
- BA, Philosophy – Carleton College
Why his work matters
Dr. Collier’s work moves beyond static analytics to create adaptive AI platforms that accumulate understanding over time, empowering clinicians and researchers to advance neurorehabilitation in meaningful ways.
“The technical challenges of supporting clinicians and researchers in understanding human movement make this work rewarding.”
