Amine Choukou, PhD

  • Portrait of Amine Choukou.

  • Associate professor

    College of Rehabilitation Sciences
    Department of Occupational Therapy
    University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus
    Room 111 – 771 McDermot Avenue
    Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6

    Phone: 204-333-4778
    Email: amine.choukou@umanitoba.ca

Leadership style

I focus on building a supportive and collaborative environment within my team as we develop and execute research projects. Using collaborative platforms, we ensure seamless communication and resource sharing, holding regular check-ins so everyone feels included and can thrive in both digital and physical spaces.

I encourage team members to take ownership of their projects, fostering a culture of respect and accountability. Together, we work to create user-friendly interventions that make a meaningful impact on the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Teaching philosophy

My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an inclusive, hands-on environment where students connect academic concepts with real-world applications. I encourage active learning, collaboration, and critical thinking, aiming to build students’ confidence and independence to make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

Research achievements

Digital health technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming rehabilitation, offering new ways to enhance patient autonomy, improve healthcare access, and optimize recovery. Dr. Amine Choukou’s research focuses on integrating AI, at-home rehabilitation, and AgeTech to develop intuitive, user-friendly solutions that reduce barriers to care, particularly for individuals in rural and underserved communities.

Choukou’s work explores how AI-driven rehabilitation can:

  • Enhance mobility and function for aging populations
  • Advance digital health literacy to support patient engagement
  • Improve telerehabilitation and remote healthcare services
  • Optimize eHealth solutions for geriatric rehabilitation

An expert in usability and accessibility of AgeTech, Choukou’s research contributes to AI-driven rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient outcomes and integrate seamlessly into healthcare systems. His findings inform clinical practice and digital health policies, ensuring equitable access to innovative rehabilitation technologies.

Research affiliations

  • Researcher, Riverview Health Centre
  • Researcher, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba

Research groups

  • Researcher, The Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network (REPAR)

Keywords

  • AI in healthcare education
  • At-home rehabilitation
  • Digital health literacy
  • eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation
  • Telerehabilitation
  • Usability of AgeTech and rehabilitation technology

Research video

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Biography

Amine Choukou is an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation Sciences. His research aims to improve healthcare access and patient outcomes, particularly for individuals in rural and underserved areas. Choukou integrates artificial intelligence with at-home rehabilitation and sensor-based telemonitoring to develop user-friendly interventions for individuals with chronic conditions. His work focuses on optimizing healthcare delivery by promoting patient autonomy and reducing barriers to care.

Choukou’s research interests include digital health literacy, eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation, and the usability of AgeTech and rehabilitation technologies. His work strives to ensure that individuals can receive necessary care outside of traditional healthcare settings, addressing challenges such as long travel distances and inflexible scheduling.

In addition to his research, Choukou is committed to medical education. His teaching philosophy centers on active learning, collaboration, and real-world applications. He fosters an inclusive, hands-on environment where students develop critical thinking skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Choukou holds a PhD in Human Kinetics from Université Paris Saclay, France. He completed postdoctoral training in critical care and rehabilitation, with support from the Fonds de Recherche en Santé and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

He has received numerous awards, including the Gerry McDole Professorship in Improved Healthcare Delivery to Rural, Remote and Underserved Populations of Manitoba and the Deborah Freund Paper Award from the TRB Truck and Bus Safety Committee.

Choukou is currently accepting master’s and PhD students, as well as postdoctoral fellows. He is involved in several research groups, including the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network and the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Kinetics, School of Human Kinetics, Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France, 2013
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Motor Control and Perception, School of Human Kinetics, Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France, 2009
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Kinetics, School of Human Kinetics, Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France, 2006

Awards

2024
  • Elected Full Member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society
2020
  • The Gerry McDole Professorship in Improved Healthcare Delivery to Rural, Remote and Underserved Populations of Manitoba ($150,000)
2017
  • TRB Truck and Bus Safety Committee (ANB70) Deborah Freund Paper Award
  • Postdoc: Fonds de Recherche en Santé (Québec), Ministère du Transport du Québec, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Knowledge Translation Canada (total $180,000) (2013-2017)
2016-2014
  • AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence Access Award ($1,000) (2016)
  • Travel Award, Provincial Rehabilitation Research Network: Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, Waterloo, ON ($500) (2016)
  • Best Postdoc Presentation Award, 17th Research Colloquium on Rehabilitation, McGill University, Montreal, QC ($300) (2016)
  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognition (2016)
  • Knowledge Translation Canada Travel and Conference Stipends: 3rd Annual TVN Conference, Improving Care for Frail Elderly Canadians, Toronto, ON ($1,000) (2015)
  • Best Poster Award, HQP Competition, Auto21 Conference: "Solving the Challenge of Tomorrow Today," Niagara Falls, ON ($250) (2014)

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