About Me
I graduated with my PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in August 2022. There I studied the biomechanics of stumble recovery, using experimental insights to design, implement, and assess stumble recovery behaviors for robotic lower-limb prostheses and exoskeletons, with the goal of improving device safety and reducing user fall risk.
In my current role as postdoctoral researcher, I am expanding my research in human balance control. I use experimental and modeling approaches to (1) study how healthy and mobility-impaired populations react to unexpected disturbances while walking, (2) design & test wearable robots (e.g., powered exoskeletons) for balance assistance, and (3) explore how humans learn to use such assistive devices.
Ultimately, I hope my research can contribute to a greater understanding of how people move and how to help them move better, fostering safer and more fulfilling lives.
Organisations
Contact Details
Visiting Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Engineering Technology
Horst Complex
(building no. 20), room Z124
De Horst 2
7522LW Enschede
The Netherlands
Mailing Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Engineering Technology
Horst Complex
Z124
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands