Melissa Gross, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, University of Michigan
Melissa Gross, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and director of the Behavioral Biomechanics Laboratory. She also holds a joint appointment in the Stamps School of Art and Design. She earned her Ph.D. in kinesiology (biomechanics) from UCLA.
A biomechanics researcher noted for her interdisciplinary work, Gross has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and served on the editorial board for Journal of Applied Biomechanics. A past president and fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics, she has secured over $1.5 million in grant funding from NIH, NSF and Veterans Affairs.
Recognized for excellence in teaching, Gross received the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship in 2014. She has held leadership roles in academic innovation and digital education, including directing Innovative Teaching and Learning (2013-2019) and the Women in Science and Engineering (2019-2024). She currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education.