Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST)
Degree Program
Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Summer Intern Program
Rory A. Cooper and Dion Johnson Award
Contact:
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Office of Admissions
4020 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 16260
412-383-6556
E-mail: admissions@shrs.pitt.edu
Web Address:
http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/CMS/school/admissions.asp?id=278
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Residency Training Program
Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship
Traumatic Brain Injury FellowshipContact:
Jo Kirley, Academic Manager
UPMC - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-648-6138
E-mail: kirleyj@.upmc.edu
Web Address: http://www.rehabmedicine.pitt.edu
Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)
REHABILITATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
The laboratories are active in many aspects of education. They support research and design projects for undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students. As part of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, the labs help to educate bioengineers, rehabilitation engineers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Center, which is directed by a multi-disciplinary team, brings this multidisciplinary approach to education. The Centers also provide in-service training for rehabilitation professionals, engineers and technicians. Competitive assistantships are available to qualified applicants.
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- Graduate Student Internships
Undergraduate and Summer Internships
Work Study
Contact:
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
7180 Highland Drive, 151R-1
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-365-4850
E-mail: paulas@pitt.edu
Paula Stankovic, Research Coordinator
- Web Address: http://www.herlpitt.org
Current HERL Students
Doctoral Students
Erica Authier
(BS & MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh)
Nahom Beyene (MS, BioMechanical Engineering, Stanford /BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin),
Undergraduate Students and Interns
HERL Alumni - Graduate Students and Post Graduate Researchers, and Visiting Faculty
Stephen David Algood (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, BE, Mississippi State University)
Ana Allegretti (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Occupational Therapy, Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas)
Fabrisia Ambrosia (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Physiologia & Endocrinology, Laval University/MPT, Hahnemann University/BS, Biology, Mansfield University)
Julianna Arva (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Rehab. Engineering, University of Dalarna)
Mark Baldwin (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University)
Corey Blauch (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh)
Steve Brose (DO, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine/BS, Pre-Med Chemistry, Ohio University)
Alex James Bevly III (MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh)
Karl Walter Brown (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Aerospace Engineering, Univ of Colorado)
Mary Ellen Buning (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Colorado St. University/BS, University of Florida)
Eliana Chaves (PhD & MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos)
Diane Collins (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MA, Webster University/BSOT, Wayne State University)
Laura Cohen (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Physical Therapy, Russell Sage College)
Thomas Corfman (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/MS, California State University/BS, University of California)
Rachel Cowan (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University/BA, University of NC Wilmington)
Brad Dicianno (MD, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Ecology, Evolution, Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh/BA, History & Philosophy of Science, Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh)
Carmen DiGiovine (PhD & MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, General Engineering, University of Illinois)
Dan Ding (PhD, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Michael Dvorznak (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University)
Megan Fass (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University/BS, University of Washington)
Brian Fay (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, General Engineering, University of Illinois/BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois)
Roland Frisch (MS, Integrated Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
Shirley Fitzgerald (PhD, Public Health (Epidemiology), University of Pittsburgh/MS, Health Science, Slippery Rock University/BS, Athletic Training, Slippery Rock University)
Toru Furui (PhD, Science, Kobe University, Japan/BA, Sociology, Bukkuyo University, Japan)
Dany Gagnon (PhD & MS, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Montreal/BS, Physical Therapy, McGill University)
Steve Gaukrodger (Graduate Diploma of Science candidate, Computer Science, University of Canturbury, New Zealand/MSc, Psychology, University of Canturbury, New Zealand, BSc, Psychology and Philosophy, University of Canturbury, New Zealand)
Assaf Gordon (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Songfeng Guo (PhD & MS, Biomedical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, P.R. China/BS, Electrical Engineering, Xi’an Electronics Science and Technology Univ., P.R. China)
Soleyah Groves (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
April Hoover (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Worchester Polytechnic)
Sandra Hubbard (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MA, New Mexico Highlands University/BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound)
Peter Cody Hunt (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MPH, Boston University/BS, Biology and Anthropology, Binghamton University)
Alexandra Jefferds (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh)
Dan Jones (PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh/MS & BS, Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University)
Beth Ann Kaminski (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve Univ)
Jongbae Kim (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Industrial Engineering, Korea Advanced Inst of Sci & Tech/BA, Applied Statistics, Yonsei University)
Alicia Koontz (Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/ MS & BS, Biomedical Engineering, Wright State University)
Andrew Kwarciak (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Bioengineering, Arizona State University)
Brad Lawrence (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University/BS, Occupational Therapy, Indiana Univ)
Elizabeth Leister (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering)
Jessica Lin (M.D. University of Pittsburgh)
Dehou Liu (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science/BS, Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science)
Meilani-Hasmin C. Mapa (MD, Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine)
Stephanie Martin (MS & BS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh)
Brett Michelotti (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Robert Milan (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BA, California University of Pennsylvania)
MeLanie Modjoros (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Thomas J. O’Connor (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Exercise Science, California State University/BS, Physical Education, California State University)
Hisaichi Ohnabe, Ph.D. (visiting faculty - retired from Niigata University in Japan)
Sailesh Panchang (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/B.Comm, BMCC India)
Jonathan Pearlman (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University)
Dong Ran Ha (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh)
Csaba Rehus (MS-Integrated Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, BS-ME, Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
Amanda Reinsfelder (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology, University of Wisconsin)
Andrew Rentschler (PhD, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University)
William Mark Richter (PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University / MSME, Stanford University/ BSME, Stanford University)
Nigel Shapcott (MS, Biomechanics, University of Surrey/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Thames Polytechnic, London UK)
Sean Shimada (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Exercise Science, California State University/BS, Kinesiology, University of California
Sara Sibenaller (MS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, BS, Bioengineering, University of Rochester)
Aaron Souza (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Exercise Physiology, California State University/BS, Physical Education, California State University)
Chandra Sunderhaus, (DO, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine/BS, Health Sciences, Purdue University)
Changfeng Tai (PhD & MD, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China)
Shojiro Terashima (PhD, MS, & BS, Mechanical Engineering, Niigata University, Japan)
Donald Spaeth (Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MA, San Francisco State University/BA, San Diego State University)
Michelle Tolerico (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, BS-BME, University of Rochester)
Nethravathi Tharakeshwarappa (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/BS, Mechanical Engineering, Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India)
Lucas van der Woude, Ph.D. (visiting faculty from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam)
Stefan van Drongelen (PhD, Human Movement Science, Vrije Universieit, Amsterdam)
David VanSickle (PhD, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh/MS, BME, California State Unviersity/BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas)
Heather Walker (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Mike Watt, MD
Candice Winful (MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Erik Wolf (PhD, MS, & BS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh)
Yusheng Yang (PhD, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh/MS, Biomechanics, NY University/BS, Occupational Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University)
Jennifer Yang (MD, University of Phillippines College of Medicine/BS, Medical Sciences)
Megan Yarnall (BS, Mechanical Engineering, Temple University)
Emily Zipfel (MS, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, BFA Industrial Design, Carnegie Mellon University)
Former Undergraduate Interns
2009
Jhumur Banik, Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Matthew Barbara, Davidson College
Lauren Hatcher, Rehab Sciences, Edinboro University
Daniel Hefley, Material Science & Engineering/Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Jordan Klein, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Megan Naber, Biomedical Engineering/biomechanics, Marquette University
Viviana Valenzuela De La Vega, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University
Miriam Zisook, Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design
Jorge Candiotti, Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Adriana Chacon, Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida
Elaine Houston, Biomedical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Ellen Bachman, Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Mateo Echeverry, Pre-Engineering, University of Florida
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
2008
Misha Ahir, Physiotherapy, University of New Delhi
Adam Attaar, High School Student
Robin Bratcher, Industrial Engineering, Morgan St. University,
Eric Brindle, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Shannon Brody, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh,
Keirsten Dawson, Exercise Science, Florida St. University,
Gregory Gorham, Bioengineering, Syracuse University,
Genevieve Jerome, Mechanical Engineering/Math, Younstown University,
Jackie Meathe, Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh,
Rahul Kuppuraj, Bioengineering, Cornell University,
Jennifer Tang, Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University,
Zachary Talmadge, Math/Physics, Washington & Jefferson,
Elizabeth Timcho, Bioengineering/Math, University of Pittsburgh,
Robert Waaser, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University,
2007
Vishnu Ambur,
Biomedical Engineering, George
Tony Broyld, Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester
Katie Crawford, Biological Sciences
Tracey Epstein, Bioengineering, University of Maryland,
Elise Ferguson, Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University,
Brian Harvey, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University,
Claire Kimmich, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia,
Michael Konetsky, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh,
Jennifer Lee, Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina,
Chelsea Riana Manuel, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh,
Craig Markovitz, Biomedical Engineering, Washington University at St. Louis,
Yediel Santiago Melendez, Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon,
Ruhani Sandhu, Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo
Michelle Jean Sauer, Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
2006
Mikhail Attar, High School Student
John Battles, University of Pittsburgh, Rehabilitation Science and Technology
G. Dewey Black, Penn State, Behrend, Computer Science
Elizabeth Copenhaver, Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University,
Andrew Cramer, Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University,
Meghan Donahue, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technical University,
Anna Gaines, Chemistry, University of North Carolina,
Alexandra Jefferds, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Thomas Maldonado-Pagan, Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico,
Nick Marchuk, Mechanical Engineering, John Hopkins University
Pat McCue, High School Student
Brett Michelotti, Life Sciences, Penn State University,
Erin Mishey, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh,
Brooke Olde, Bioengineering, University of PIttsburgh,
Jessica Poisel, Computer Engineering, Harding University,
Bailey Roche, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Walter Sinegal, Electrical Engineering, Southern University
Misty Woods, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh
Mary Wu, Engineering Mechanics, John Hopkins University
2005
Rachel Augenstein
G. Dewey Black, Penn State, Behrend, Computer Science
Amanda Chappell, Biomedical Engineering, Mercer University,
Jessica Chechak, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
David Crook
Samantha Goldstein, Oberlin College
Sulaiman Harris, Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Wescott Israel, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Megan Langdon, Carnegie Mellon University
Pete Kala-Lufulwabo, Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Sara Sibenaller, Bioengineering, University of Rochester,
Michelle Sporner, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh
Neil Stegall, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Mathew Wilkinson, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
2004
G. Dewey Black, Penn State, Behrend, Computer Science
Brooklynn Drake, Biology, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Samantha Goldstein, Fox Chapel Area High School
Alexandra Jefferds, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Jaideep Karnawat, Aerospace Engineering, Indian Technical Institute,
Andrew J. Malkeiwcz, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Michael Masuga, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Amy McNeal, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Scott Novich, Electrical Engineering, Rice University
Joe Ulerich, Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University
Katie Weber, Hampton High School,
Sarah Wyszomierski, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
2003
Erin Aghamehdi, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Seth Ammer, Shaler High School
Alex Bevly, Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Erika Franzen, University of Pittsburgh,
Katie Fronczak, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Garrett Grindle, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Shannon Hellested, Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Marcus Langdon, High School Student
Cleo Nacopoulos, Bioengineering, Carnegie Mellon University,
Abbie Shoemaker, University of Pittsburgh
Joe Ulerich, Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University
Eric Wood, Shaler High School
2002
Katie Fronczak, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Garrett Grindle, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Brad Impink, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Martha Loehr, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Kazuaki Ebihara, International Internships Program, Washington, DC
Stephanie Martin, University of Pittsburgh
Jeremy Puhlman, Biomedical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Ali Ulerich, University of Pittsburgh
2001
Marissa Ammer, Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh,
Megan Rothney, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
2000
Marissa Ammer, High School Student, Pittsburgh, Pa
Justin Carinci, Bio and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University
Jim Deitzer, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Kelly Fitzgerald, High School Student, Murrysville, Pennsylvania
Greg Frank, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
James Hosfield, Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
John Kanaly, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Mark McCartney Jr., Bioengineering, Case Western Reserve University
Christina Wong, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Lisa Yoest, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
1999
Shannon Franks, Environmental Science, University of Minnesota
James Hosfield, Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
John Kanaly, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Erik Kortebek, Rehabilitation Engineering, Linkoping University, Sweden
Terry Owens, The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh
Karin Prins, Industrial Engineering, Delft Technical University,
Rhys Ulerich, Computer Science, Penn State University
Erik Wolf, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
1998
Mike Bode, Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Lisa Glass, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon Unviersity,
Scott Ruffing, Computer Science, Harvard University, University,
Rhys Ulerich, High School Student, Johnstown, Pa
Erik Wolf, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh,
1997
Robert Flannery,
High School Student, Pittsburgh, Pa
Sean Hobson, High School Student,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stanley Hsu, Computer Engineering, Stanford University,
Scott Ruffing, Computer Science, Harvard University,
Debbie Schor, High School Student, Pittsburgh, Pa,
Steve Spohn, Tech-Link High School Program, Pittsburgh Pa
1996
Mike Dvorznak, Mechanical-Bioengineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Kurt Faulhaber, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Stanley Hsu, Computer Engineering, Stanford University
Nicole Reinheimer, International Business, Fachhochschule, Worms, Germany
Steven Spohn, Tech-Link High School
1995
Brooke Cooper, Hemet High School, California
Mike Dvorznak, Mechanical-Bioengineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Sandra Kavalukas, Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Tiffani Singleton, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
1994
Maria Appreleva, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Helen McGee, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Eric Wong, Mechanical Engineering, University of North Carolina