Engineering to enhance human mobility, play, and exploration
Congratulations to Dr. Hwan Choi on earning his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering! Hwan’s mentor and PI, Dr. Kat Steele, performed the Hooding Ceremony to recognize his achievements. Dr. Choi’s research works towards improving mobility for individuals with cerebral palsy and stroke survivors by designing and testing a novel lower-limb orthotic research platform. This summer he will complete the remainder of his research work. Congratulations, Dr. Hwan Choi!
Sasha Portnova received the Department of Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Research Award during her undergrad graduation ceremony. Congratulations to Sasha for a most deserved award for her dedication to individuals with impaired upper limb mobility and perseverance in custom-fit, affordable orthoses. Next year Sasha will head to Northwestern University to continue her studies in Mechanical Engineering. Go Biomechanics and go Sasha!
The lab went mini-golfing to celebrate Cuong’s graduation. Cuong has been an undergraduate researcher in the lab for the past year developing a system to evaluate hand function with depth cameras in partnership with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. He has done a fantastic job developing GUIs for capturing data and deploying the cameras into the clinical setting. Cuong will be joining Phillip’s Ultrasound Division. Best of luck Cuong – you will be missed in the lab!
As for mini-golf, we need some more practice. Ben Shuman and Lauren Sepp (with two holes in one and an assist) were the winners!
Ability & Innovation Lab 2015 Putt-Putt
