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Myunghee Kim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Director, Rehabilitation Robotics LaboratoryResearch Interests:
Wearable Robotics, Rehabilitation Robotics,
Biomechatronics, Machine Learning Control
About Dr. Kim Heading link
Dr. Kim’s primary focus is the development of assistive robotic devices for improving mobility and quality of life through integrative approaches of numerical dynamic models, machine learning techniques, experimental testbeds, and controlled human-subject experiments. At present, she works on developing assistance methods to enhance balance and walking economy using wearable devices (e.g., exoskeletons and prostheses). As a part of this effort, she is also interested in using those devices to understand further an impaired gait and advance training methods of motor function. In line with this research, Dr. Kim also explores the control of autonomous devices (e.g., legged robots).
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Inigo Sanz Pena, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de La Rioja, La Rioja, SpainResearch topic:
Wearable Robotics, Biomechatronics
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Ashutosh Tiwari, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, IndiaResearch topic:
Wearable Robotics, Biomechatronics
Doctoral Students Heading link
Prakyath Kantharaju
Doctoral Student, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
M.S. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological UniversityStart at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
Fall 2019Research Topic:
Machine Learning based Exoskeleton PersonalizationCurrently Working On:
Estimating physiological response while using exoskeletons.
Developing real-time controllers for exoskeletons.
Developing machine learning-based exoskeleton personalization.Plan For the Future:
Personalize exoskeleton for various activities
Hyeongkeun Jeong Heading link
Hyeongkeun Jeong
Doctoral Student, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Korea University
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, UCLAStart at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
Fall 2019Research Topic:
Cost Estimation and ControlCurrently Working On:
I have worked on manuscript and cost estimation with muscle activation in squatting.
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Michael Jacobson
Doctoral Student, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at ChicagoStart at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
Fall 2019Research Topic:
Assistive Robotic Device DesignCurrently Working On:
I am developing a 2D robotic ankle exoskeleton which can provide plantar-flexion and in/eversion assistance.I have worked on the personalization of stiffness and pressure symmetry optimization of simulated amputees with the use of a 2D robotic ankle-foot prosthesis.
Plan For the Future:
To develop a portable exoskeleton system in which wearers can utilize to traverse uneven terrain.
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Sruthi Ramadurai
Doctoral Student, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati , Ohio, USA, 2020
B.T. Aerospace Engineering, Amrita University, Coimbatore, India, 2017Start at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
Fall 2022 (UIC, Fall 2021)Research Topic:
Human-robot collaboration systemCurrently Working On:
Optimizing industrial human robot collaboration system design.Evaluation of lower limb exoskeleton for improving balance during s quatting exercise using center of pressure metrics.
Plan For the Future:
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Sina Miri
Doctoral Student, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2022Start at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
Spring 2023Research Topic:
Wearable roboticsCurrently Working On:
Personalized assistance in a natural settingPlan For the Future:
MS students Heading link
Siddarth Vakacherla
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhilai
Research Topic:
Assistance in a natural setting
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Meet Mevada
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Majaraja Sayajirao University
Research Topic:
Assistance in a natural setting
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Sabrina Sullivan
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
Research Topic:
Wearable robot user guidance
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Gregory Sacco
Master Student, Mechatronics
University of Illinois Chicago & Politecnico di Torino
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
Research Topic:
Personalized wearable robot
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Aditya Patel
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.E. Manufacturing, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Research Topic:
Wearable robot personalization
Pasavula, Mounika Heading link
Mounika Pasavula
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
Research Topic:
Human movement underlying mechanism
Deshpande, Atharva Heading link
Atharva Deshpande
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
Research Topic:
Wearable robot personalization
Manthan Yarnal Heading link
Manthan Yarnal
Master Student, Mechanical Engineering
Research Topic:
Wearable robot personalization
Undergraduate Research Assistants Heading link
Liam Doherty
Student, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Started at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
2022Research Topic:
Data real-time visualization
Olowokere, Elijah Heading link
Elijah Olowokere
Student, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Started at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
2023Research Topic:
Robotic ankle-foot prosthesis
Karapetiani, Ana Heading link
Ana Karapetiani
Student, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Started at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
2022Research Topic:
Human-robot interaction
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Hannah Waller
Student, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Started at Rehabilitation Robotics Lab:
2022Research Topic:
Portable actuator design