Stanford University
Center for Design Research

in conjunction with
the

VA Palo Alto HCS
Rehabilitation Research and Development Center

Dissertation Work and Research Areas

Dissertation Research at Stanford University

Post-Masters Research at Stanford University

Design and developed the software and control interface for a simulated driving environment for arm therapy (Driver's SEAT). Evaluated assistive devices for upper limb therapy for persons with Hemiplegia. Conducted experiments to test the feasibility of using torque control theory aid in the objective assessment of the recovery rate of upper arm disability.

Master's project research at University of California, Irvine (1992-1994)

Investigated hybrid force and position control issues for a 3 revolute jointed robot. Designed and conducted simulations to examine various constrained motion algorithms and their usefulness in controlling robots during complex tasks. Received various fellowships to support my work.

General Research Interest Areas

Rehabilitation Robotics

Create optimal human-machine assistive devices that promote functional recovery of the upper and lower limbs.

Haptics

Investigate the use of haptics to shape the coordination of the upper limb during bilateral exercise tasks.

Upper Limb Motor Control and Physiology

Understand the motor control and coordination of functional bilateral tasks and it's application to the design of robotic manipulating assistive devices.