NSF-supported program to support individuals with disabilities in engineering and train all engineers in principles of inclusive design.
Mobility is critical to human health.
As mechanical engineers, we love to study movement. Understanding the complex dynamics of the neuromusculoskeletal system, as well as how movement is shaped and influenced by our interactions with devices, the environment, and others is the core mission of our team. From walking to wheeling, we take a human-centered, needs-based design approach to understand the basic science, develop innovative techniques, and translate results to daily life. Whether on the athletic field, in the clinic, or at home we seek to understand how humans move and how we can improve health, performance, and quality of life. Let’s get moving!
Dynamic Motor Control
Every brain injury is unique. This fact makes the evaluation, treatment, and support of individuals with neurologic injuries a complex and highly personalized challenge. In this research we seek to identify the individualized factors that can be used to predict
Read moreCerebral Palsy Energetics
Movement requires energy! How much energy an activity takes often dictates how often and how much we choose to engage. For individuals with cerebral palsy, the energetic cost of many activities of daily living are elevated due to changes in
Read moreUbiquitous Rehabilitation
Ubiquitous sensing with wearable technology, video, and environmental sensors has opened new doors to support human health and performance. In rehabilitation, advancing these methods for actionable clinical insight is critical to improve outcomes and support activities of daily living. Research
Read moreAccessEngineering
Launched in September 2014, AccessEngineering works to increase the participation of persons with disabilities in engineering education and workforce in order to both increase and diversify the engineering workforce. This is achieved through engaging faculty and students nationwide in efforts to
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