People
Alumni
Misagh Mansouri Boroujeni, PhD
Research Interests
Musculoskeletal modeling, dynamics simulation, prosthetic control, biomechanics, neuroprosthetics, rehabilitation
Nathan Brantly
Advisor: Jennifer Collinger
Research Interests
Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neuroprosthetics, Rehabilitation Technology, Neuromuscular Biomechanics, Motor Control, Artificial Sensory Feedback, Sensorimotor Cortex
Audrey Case
Advisor: Jennifer Collinger
Research Interests
FMRI imaging, Brain Computer Interfaces
Santosh Chandrasekaran, PhD
Research Interests
neuroprostheses, somatosensory feedback, embodiment
Sebastian Correa
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
Neural Engineering, Neural-Prosthetics, EMG, Spinal Cord Injury
Edoardo D'Anna, PhD
Research Interests
Brain Computer Interfaces, Sensory Feedback, Neuroprosthetics, Biomimetic Stimulation, Neural Engineering
Ashley Dalrymple, PhD
Research Interests
Neural Interfaces, Rehabilitation, Machine Learning, Control Systems, Sensorimotor Systems, Plasticity
Kaitlin DiGiovine
Advisor: Lynn Worobey
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injuries, Assistive Technology, Seataing and Mobility,
John Downey
Advisor: Jen Collinger
Research Interests
neuroprostheses, intracortical brain-computer interface, electrophysiology
Cathryn Fitzsimmons
Research Assistant
Research Interests
Microbiology, medicine, caregiving and physical rehabilitation
Kevin Fleischmann
Advisor: Amit Sethi
Research Interests
Neuromuscular biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, force generation and measurement, injury prevention, ergonomics
Sharlene Flesher
PhD Student
Research Interests
brain-machine interface, somatosensory feedback, motor control, neuroprostheses
Peter C. Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Research Interests
Outcomes research applied to neurosurgical interventions; failed back syndrome; epidural fibrosis; stereotactic radiosurgery of spinal lesions; minimally invasive spine surgical techniques; spinal motion preservation techniques
Simon Geukes
Advisor: Rob Gaunt
Research Interests
Brain Computer-Interfaces, neuroprosthetics, sensorimotor control, somatosensory feedback
Zulfar Ghulam-Jelani
Advisors: Jennifer Collinger and George Wittenberg
Research Interests
Brain computer interfaces, neurorehabilitation, assistive technology, machine learning, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury
Karen Greenwald, BSN, RN, CCRC, CRRN
Research Nurse
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injury, clinical trials, data management, subject recruitment, peer mentoring
Sahara Grinkewitz
Advisor: George Wittenberg
Research Interests
Stroke Rehabillation, Motor Control, Spinal Cord Injury, Neural Plasticity
Efrain Guirola Diaz
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
EEG, EMG, phantom limb pain, stroke, TMS, neural plasticity, neurophysiology
Alex Hauschild
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Understanding the circuitry of tactile processing in humans
Angelica Herrera
Advisor: Jennifer Collinger
Research Interests
Brain-computer interfaces, neural prosthetics, motor control, computational modeling
Rachel Hibbs, DPT
Research Therapist
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injury, Assistive Technology, Seating and Wheeled Mobility.
Gracie Hilber
BCI Lab and Project Manager
Research Interests
Neural engineering, stroke rehabilitation, electrophysiological recording and stimulation
Chris Hughes, MS
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
brain-computer interfaces, sensory prosthetics, somatosensory cortex, computational modeling
Maria K Jantz
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, bladder function, computational modeling, spinal cord injury, electrical stimulation
Mehrdad Javidi, PhD
Research Interests
Musculoskeletal Modeling, Biomechanics, Prosthetic Control, Neuroprosthetics, Neurorehabilitation, Muscle Physiology, Muscle Function.
Ahmed Jorge
Advisor: Jen Collinger
Research Interests
Surgical implants and prosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Sridula Kallakuri
Undergraduate Student
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Motor Rehabilitation
Vahagn Karapetyan, MD, PhD
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Brain-computer interfaces, sensory neuroprosthetics, spinal cord injury, computational modeling
Kris Keppel
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Modeling the tissue-electrode interface in the stimulation circuitry
Jessica Kleinbart, ME
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
neuroprosthetics, implantable neurotechnology, neural interfaces, sensorimotor control, sensory feedback
Khaterah Kohneshin
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Brain-computer interfaces, sensory neuroprosthetics, somatosensory feedback, computational modeling.
Casey Konopisos
Research Coordinator
(412) 648-4035
Research Interests
Spinal nerve stimulation, amputation, stroke
Nick Kshatri
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
bladder function, medical device development
Ritesh Kumar, MS
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Neural technology: Sensing and stimulation, bladder functions, medical device development
Minna Kuriakose
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Brain-computer Interfaces, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Neuroprsothetics, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal cord injury
Charley Lafe, PhD
Health Science Fellow
Research Interests
Motor Learning, Neuromodulation, Neurorehabilitation, Stroke
Katherine Leitholf
Advisor: Elvira Pirondini
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, Proprioception, Neurodegenerative Disease
Andres Leon-Vargas
Advisor: Rob Gaunt
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal cord stimulation, Neuroprosthetics, BCMI
Monica Liu
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
Somatosensory feedback, sensorimotor integration, computational neuroscience, neuroprosthetics.
Alaina McCumber
Research Technician
Research Interests
Bioelectronic medicine, neuroprosthetics, rehabilitation technology, biomimetic stimulation
Albert Monscheuer
Health Science Research Fellow
Research Interests
Cognition, Sensory and motor systems, brain-computer interfaces - especially intra-cortical ones, artificial intelligence.
Ameya Nanivadekar, PhD
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, somatosensory feedback, neuropathic pain, computational modeling, big data management
Paige Paulus
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, Biomechanics, Gait, Functional Optimization, Amputee Rehabilitation
Madelyn (Madi) Person
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering, Neuroprosthetics, Electrical Stimulation
Bailey Petersen
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, Gait, Balance, Neurological Physical Therapy
Marc Powell, PhD
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Computer Interfaces, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Motor Control, Sensorimotor Dynamics
Arjan Singh Puniani
Advisor: Robert Gaunt
Research Interests
Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neuroprosthetics, machine learning, sensorimotor control
Kristin M. Quick, PhD
Neurotechnology Scientist
412-383-3740
Research Interests
Neural prosthetics, control of dexterous movements, artificial sensory feedback, sensorimotor plasticity, ipsilateral sensorimotor cortex
Stephanie Rigot, DPT
Advisor: Michael Boninger
Research Interests
Spinal cord injury, ambulation, activity monitoring, machine learning, physical therapy, transfers
Cecelia Rowland
Advisor: Elvira Pirondini
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, Drug Discover/Design
Souvik Roy
Advisor: Marco Capogrosso
Research Interests
Spinal Cord Stimulators, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
Dylan Royston
Advisor: Jennifer Collinger
Research Interests
Brain-computer interfaces, neuroprosthetics, neural decoding, neuroimaging, sensorimotor control, multisensory integration, neural connectivity
Devapratim Sarma, PhD
Research Interests
Bioelectronic Medicine, Neuroprothetics, Brain-computer Interfaces, Neurorehabilitation, Somatosensory Integration, Neural Control of Dexterous Movements, Cognitive Computational Neuroscience
Caroline Schoenewald
Bioengineer
Research Interests
neuroprosthetics, somatosensory feedback, and spinal cord injury
Alayna Schwerer
Research Coordinator
Research Interests
Spinal nerve stimulation, amputation
Forrest Zachary Shooster, BS
Advisor: Rob Gaunt
Research Interests
Neuroprosthetics, thermoception, microstimulation, neuromechatronics, rehabilitative games, nanoelectronics
Jonathan Shulgach
Advisor: Lee Fisher
Research Interests
Neural prostheses, artificial sensory feedback, brain machine interfaces, neurorehabilitation, assistive technology
Eli Sigman
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
EMG, Medical Device, neural engineering, prosthetics
Jordyn Ting
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
neuroplasticity, neurorehabilitation, neuroprosthetics, electrical stimulation, stroke, spinal cord injury
Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Research Interests
brain computer interfaces, cerebral palsy, spasticity, movement disorders, pediatric spinal and skull base disorders
Mike Urbin, PhD
Scientist
412-648-7916
Research Interests
stroke, spinal cord injury, electrophysiology, tractography, neuromodulation
Stephanie Vartany
Advisor: Jen Collinger
Research Interests
Spinal Chord Injury, Assistive Technology, Brain-Computer Interfaces
Nikhil Verma
Advisor: Doug Weber
Research Interests
Brain-Machine Interface; Neurotechnology; Artificial Intelligence; Human-Computer Interaction
Cody Wabiszewski
Engineer
Research Interests
neuroprosthetics, brain-computer interfaces
Alex Watson, MD, MBA
Advisor: Jennifer Collinger
Research Interests
brain-computer interface, neurorehabilitation, prehabilitation, quality improvement, clinical outcomes.
