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Yusuke Maruo

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Yusuke has short black hair and is smiling in front of a cream wall wearing a black tshirt.EDUCATION

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.

 HOBBIES

Volleyball, Biking, Snowboarding

 

Kim Ingraham

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Kim had red long curly hair and is smiling in front of blurred flowering trees in an orange shirt EDUCATION

BE, Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
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

Elijah Kuska

Elijah in a teal hockey jersey and black rectangular glasses smiles in front of a bright orange sunset.

Elijah in a teal hockey jersey and black rectangular glasses smiles in front of a bright orange sunset.

EDUCATION

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.

Nicole Zaino

Nicole has black large glasses and brown shoulder length curly hair. She is wearing a grey patterned blouse in front of greenery.

Nicole has black large glasses and brown shoulder length curly hair. She is wearing a grey patterned blouse in front of greenery.

EDUCATION

BS, Mechanical Engineering, minor in Biomedical Engineering – Clarkson University

RESEARCH INTEREST

Nicole is interested in rehabilitation biomechanics, treatments, and technology. She is currently investigating the impacts of powered mobility devices for toddlers with cerebral palsy.

 HOBBIES

hiking, skiing, baking, sled hockey, reading

Christina Papazian

Christina smiles, looking straight on at the camera. She has dark brown shoulder length hair and wears a light green, long sleeve blouse.

Christina smiles, looking straight on at the camera. She has dark brown shoulder length hair and wears a light green, long sleeve blouse.

EDUCATION

MS, Biomechanics – University of Tennessee

BS, Exercise Science – Florida State University

RESEARCH INTEREST

Christina is interested in the mechanisms underlying motor recovery after stroke and improving upper extremity function. She is currently looking into muscle activity during the acute phase of stroke.

 HOBBIES

Soccer, Camping, Traveling