Helen Emerson
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from Tulane University.
Currently Pursuing: M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research: My research interests are in the biomechanics and neuromotor control of human movement.
Tiago Gunter
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Currently Pursuing: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research: My project is focused on the design of a 2D manipulandum and its integration with a transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation-brain-computer interface system to improve the functional recovery for those with ALS.
Eric Hu
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Currently Pursuing: M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research: My research focuses on the biomechanics of lower-limb amputees to improve prosthesis performance during activities of daily living.
Kristen Stewart
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Currently Pursuing: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research: My research focuses on developing a lightweight ankle-foot orthosis with activity-dependent stiffness modulation to improve balance control in healthy individuals.
Shelby Walford
Education: B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Currently a Research Scientist in the Lab.
Research: My research focuses on how wheelchair propulsion technique affects upper extremity demand, and how individuals muscles contribute to balance control in forward versus backward walking.
2018 NSF Graduate Research Fellow