Maxwell Murphy

NML at CMU

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

I'm a full-stack engineer interested in developing both new brain-computer interface technology, as well as extending applications for existing commercial interfaces.

Experience

  • Carnegie Mellon University (Full-time · 5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Special Faculty Researcher
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      I work on developing assistive wearable interfaces - both software and hardware - for improving the use of the arms and hands in persons with motor impairment.

    • Postdoctoral Research Associate
      Jan 2021 - Apr 2026 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Neuro-mechatronics interfaces lab.

  • Graduate Research Assistant at University of Kansas Medical Center
    2014 - 2020 · 6 yrs

    Lab PI: Dr. Randolph Nudo Focus: Cortical plasticity

  • Research Technician at IdentiGEN
    Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Utilized high-throughput, low volume, automated SNP array assays to provide consumer food product identity and breed assurance.

  • Head Coach at Fencing Athletic Club Of KC
    Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Taught sabre fencing to students of all ages. Competitive and recreational.