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PhD Dissertations

  • Boutwell, Erin. (2014) "The Effect of Systematic Variation to Transtibial Prosthesis Stiffness on Impact Loading Mechanics”, Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Zissimopoulos, Angelika. (2013). "An Investigation of Mediolateral Foot Placement during Post-Stroke Gait", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Koehler, Sara Rebecca. (2012). "Neuromechanical Mechanisms of Prosthetic Knee Joint Control: Associations with Prosthetic Alignment", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Johnson, William Brett. (2011). "Modeling the Effects of Hip Joint Stiffness on RGO-Assisted Gait", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Ruhe, Brian L. (2009).“Investigations of Standing Balance Efficiency on Sloped Surfaces in Persons with Transfemoral Amputation", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Sessoms, Pinata. (2008)."Analysis of Step Length in Able-bodied Persons, Race Walkers, and Persons with Amputation", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Ajiboye, Abidemi Bolu. (2007). "Investigation of Muscle Synergies as a Control Paradigm for Myoelectric Devices", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Farrell, Todd. (2007)."Multifunctional Prosthesis Control: The Effects of Targeting Surface vs. Intramuscular Electrodes on Classification Accuracy and the Effect of Controller Delay on Prosthesis Performance", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Konz, Regina Jane. (2007)."The Role of the Spine in Human Walking: Studies of Able-bodied Persons and Individuals with Spine Pathologies", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Sensinger, Jonathon. (2007)."User-Modulated Impedance Control Using Two-Site Proportional Myoelectric Signals," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Bertos, George. (2006)."Identification of the Mechanical Impedance of the Human Locomotor System and Quantification of Shock Absorption Characteristics with Applications in Prosthetics," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Miff, Steve. (2004)."Gait Initiation and Termination in Non-Disabled Ambulators and in People with Unilateral Lower Limb Loss," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Miller, Laura. (2003)."Theories of Human Ambulation with Applications to Swing-through Crutch Gait," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Hansen, Andrew.(2002)."Roll-over Characteristics of Human Walking with Applications for Artificial Limbs," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Jhoun, Janet.(1997)."Studies of Human Standing, Stepping, and Gait Initiation," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Sanchez-Urrutia, Victor.(1996)."The Swing Phase of Hip Disarticulation Amputee Walking: An Analysis of Walking Constraints and Methodological Implication for Gait Analysis," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Knox, Erick H. (1996)."The Role of Prosthetic Feet in Walking", Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Weir, Richard F. ff. (1995)."Direct Muscle Attachment as a Control Input for Position Servo Prosthesis Controller," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Gard, Steven A. (1995)."An Investigation of Foot Clearance Issues in Normal and Above-Knee Amputee Gait," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Rovick [Rolock], Joshua S. (1993)."Automated Fabrication of Sockets for Artificial Limbs," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Mesplay, Kent.(1993)."Mechanical Impedance of the Human Lower Limb During Walking," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Silver-Thorn, Barbara.(1991)."Prediction and Experimental Verification of Residual Limb/Prosthetic Socket Interface Pressures for Below Knee Amputees," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University.
  • Van Vorhis, Robert. (1991)."On Aspects of (4-Dimensional) Dynamic Position Triangulation Using Multiple Light Planes and Retroreflectors," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Vannah, William.(1990)."Indentor Tests and Finite Element Modeling of Bulk Muscular Tissue In Vivo," Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Chan, Richmond B. (1989). "A Study of Noise Processes and Information Flow in Human-Prosthesis Systems", Doctoral Dissertation, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Northwestern University.
  • Kuiken, Todd. (1989). "The Hyper-Reinnervation of Rat Skeletal Muscle", MD/PhD Program Feinberg School of Medicine/ Biomedical Engineering (co-advisors Dudley Childress, PhD, and Zev Rymer, MD, PhD), Northwestern University.
  • James A. Doubler. (1982) “An Analysis of Extended Physiological Proprioception as a Control Technique for Upper-Extremity Prostheses,” Doctoral Dissertation, Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University.
  • Clinton D. Gibler. (1981) “Linguistic and Human Performance Considerations in the Design of an Anticipatory Communication Aid,” Doctoral Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.