Name: Robin Murdock
Position/Title: R&D Engineer, Myant Inc.
Graduation: MASc. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2021
Thesis: Development of a Prosthetic Biofeedback Method and Device to Measure Quality of Fit for Trans-Tibial Amputees
Name: Andrew Hart
Graduation: MASc. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2023
Thesis: Detecting Freezing of Gait Using Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning: Exploring Ternary Freezing of Gait Classification
Name: Abdullah Yaeser
Graduation: MASc. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2021
Thesis: Development of Waterloo Robotic Rollator (WATRR)
Name: Julian Wang
Position/Title: Resident, General Surgery, University of Ottawa
Name: Raj Senthilkumar
Graduation: MASc. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2023
Name: Aravind Ravi
Position/Title: PhD Candidate
Education:
- BEng. Electronics and Communication Engineering, PES, VTU, Bengaluru, 2016
- MASc. Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2019
Research Interests: My research interests include applied machine learning, deep learning, biosignal analysis, and applications in neural engineering and rehabilitation. I focus on the effects of combined action observation and motor imagery on inducing motor cortical plasticity using EEG, and I am also developing data-driven methods to decode gait phases directly from EEG. I aim to enhance BCIs for motor rehabilitation, leading to real-time systems that improve motor recovery outcomes to benefit post-stroke rehabilitation and inform future BCI designs for clinical use.
Links: LinkedIn
Name: Shovon Saha
Position/Title: MASc
Education: BSc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, North South University, 2020
Research Interests: My research focuses on developing robust, efficient, and scalable mechatronic devices for biomedical and robotic applications, with emphasis on the creation of embedded systems for resource-constrained environments. My work in the end-to-end development of biomedical devices includes designing and implementing advanced algorithms in C++ within the ROS framework for real-time autonomous and assistive devices. I am also interested in the development of algorithms for low-powered, mission-critical systems, in which I integrate IoT capabilities and optimize digital signal processing to improve the precision and functionality of sensors and other embedded components.
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Name: David Choi
Position/Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Education: BASc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (in progress)
Research Interests: I am interested in learning more about physical and cognitive human-robot interaction, kinematic and dynamic modeling, contact modeling, and control strategies for robotic prosthetics and active exoskeletons.
Name: Ariel Chan
Position/Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Education: BASc. Biomedical Engineering, University of Waterloo (in progress)
Research Interests: I am interested in learning about the development of advanced technologies and exploring engineering principles to solve complicated health problems, primarily through the use of sensors.