Sara A. Harper, PhD is a researcher and educator specializing in human movement science, ergonomics, and age-related physical function. She directs the Healthy Age-Related Physical Function & Ergonomics/Exercise Research (HARPER) Laboratory, where her work focuses on improving movement performance, safety, and quality of life across the lifespan—particularly among older adults and occupational populations. Dr. Harper’s research integrates biomechanics, functional assessment, and exercise science to evaluate physical demands, injury risk, and movement efficiency in real-world settings.