United States
IOR for Undergraduate Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory
Instructor of record for Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory
Collecting electromyography (Noraxon), 3D motion capture (Vicon), Biodex, and dual-belt treadmill with integrated force plate data for Walking Function in Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy under Dr. Nicole Rendos.
Provide instructional support by teaching undergraduate lab sessions and teaching lecture-based courses within the Exercise Science program. Grade exams, assignments, and lab reports to support faculty and ensure academic consistency. Conduct clinical graded exercise stress tests and guide students in proper procedures for collecting and interpreting electrocardiogram (ECG) data. Mentor undergraduate students on hands-on lab skills and data interpretation related to exercise physiology, cardiovascular testing, and human performance assessment.
Conduct biomechanics and neuromechanics research in the Sports Medicine & Neuromechanics Laboratory with a focus on plantar cutaneous sensation and gait biomechanics in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Responsibilities include participant recruitment, screening, informed consent procedures, coordinating laboratory testing sessions, collecting and processing biomechanical data This research was presented at the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Annual Meeting, where the project received 2nd Place in the Biomechanics Rapid Fire Session and the Biomechanics Interest Group Master’s Student Travel Award. In addition to research responsibilities, assist in teaching undergraduate biomechanics laboratories, guiding students through hands-on data collection and analysis.
Supported research in human-machine interaction and wearable robotics, with a focus on exoskeleton-assisted movement and performance enhancement. Learned to write custom signal processing filters in MATLAB for cleaning and analyzing EMG data collected during human movement trials. Applied surface electromyography (EMG) sensors to participants, ensured accurate electrode placement, and conducted exoskeleton-assisted gait testing. Assisted with data acquisition from EMG's to assess biomechanical responses under load.