B.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington
M.S. Mechanical Engineering – Northwestern University
PhD Mechanical Engineering – Northwestern University
RESEARCH INTEREST
Alexandra (Sasha) is excited about projects where engineering solutions meet medical needs, specifically those that enable individuals with disabilities interact with the world around them in a more inclusive environment. In the past, she has worked on developing affordable and customizable orthotic devices for individuals with spinal cord injuries and attempted to simplify control methods for complex prosthetic hands. As a postdoc at UW, Alexandra hopes to improve accessibility of commercially-available hand-tracking devices and utilize them as tools for remote hand rehabilitation.
BS, Biomedical Engineering – University of California, Berkeley
RESEARCH INTEREST
Yusuke is interested in expanding his understanding of controls and human biomechanics to drive exoskeleton designs. He hopes to explore what mobility looks like for different people.
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
RESEARCH INTEREST
Kim is interested in designing translational control systems for assistive robots that support human mobility. Her past research investigated using wearable sensors to predict physiological metrics (like metabolic cost), and evaluated user preference as an objective for the control of robotic exoskeletons. At UW, she is studying how young children with disabilities interact with and learn to use powered mobility devices, and how using powered mobility impacts a child’s movement, language, and development.
HOBBIES
Playing volleyball, knitting, Broadway musicals, traveling
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Human Movement Biomechanics – University of Dayton
MS, Mechanical Engineering – University of Dayton
RESEARCH INTEREST
Elijah is interested in computational biomechanics with a focus on modeling and simulation of pathological gait. He hopes his research lends insight to better understand and treat individuals with neuromuscular disorders affecting mobility. He is currently investigating muscular deficiencies and their effect on muscle synergies.
HOBBIES
Hockey, Friends, Food, Hockey again, Biking, Rowing, Skiing, Hiking, Relaxing, Breweries, Oxford Commas, and Hockey.
BS, Biomedical Engineering, Concentration: Biomechanics, Minor: Ethics – North Carolina State University
RESEARCH INTEREST
Charlotte is interested in using rehabilitation biomechanics to improve the quality of life of people with limited mobility. She is currently researching the application of spinal stimulation to improve physical therapy outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.
HOBBIES
Painting, learning ukulele, rock climbing, and hiking
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