Laurent Opsomer
Research Associate (2026-)
Previously: PhD Student · 2016–2021
Previously: Post-Doc · 2021–2024
Supervisor
As a PhD student and postdoc in the SensMoTion Lab, I explored how the human brain integrates gravity and sensory feedback to control movement and manipulate objects in different gravitational environments. Through experiments conducted with astronauts, during parabolic flights, or directly in the lab, we investigated how altered gravity influences visuomotor coordination, grip control, and the perception of forces. Our goal is to understand how graviceptive feedback and internal models of gravity shape motor planning and perception.
Laurent's publications:
2026
- [7] Opsomer L, Vandergooten S, Thonnard JL, McIntyre J, Lefèvre P (2026)
Effect of Risks, Consequences, and Gravitational Priors on Sensorimotor Coordination: Insights from Weightlessness.
The Journal of Neuroscience 46(19):e2036252026
2025
- [6] Vandergooten S, Opsomer L, Thonnard JL, McIntyre J, Lefèvre P (2025)
Upright Posture: A Singular Condition Stabilizing Sensorimotor Coordination.
eneuro 12(7):ENEURO.0120-25.2025 - [5] Opsomer L, Vandergooten S, Tagliabue M, Thonnard JL, Lefèvre P, McIntyre J (2025)
A Singular Theory of Sensorimotor Coordination: On Targeted Motions in Space.
The Journal of Neuroscience 45(8):e1384242024
2023
- [4] Opsomer L, Delhaye BP, Théate V, Thonnard JL, Lefèvre P (2023)
A haptic illusion created by gravity.
iScience 26(7):107246
2021
- [3] Opsomer L, Crevecoeur F, Thonnard JL, McIntyre J, Lefèvre P (2021)
Distinct adaptation patterns between grip dynamics and arm kinematics when the body is upside-down.
Journal of Neurophysiology 125(3):862-874
2020
- [2] Thonnard JL, Opsomer L, Lefèvre P, Pletser V, McIntyre J (2020)
GRIP: Dexterous Manipulation of Objects in Weightlessness.
Preparation of Space Experiments
2018
- [1] Opsomer L, Théate V, Lefèvre P, Thonnard JL (2018)
Dexterous Manipulation During Rhythmic Arm Movements in Mars, Moon, and Micro-Gravity.
Frontiers in Physiology 9
