Jon Sensinger, Ph.D.
Room #: RIC 1450 (office), 1309 (mail)
Phone: 312-238-6036
Researh Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Northwestern University
Research Scientist
Neural Engineering Center for Artificial Limbs
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Research Interests
Dr. Sensinger's research interests include body-powered and robotic prosthesis design and control, with particular interest in developing-world applications. He focuses on clinically relevant, low cost/weight systems.
Education
- B.S. in Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2005
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2007
Professional Associations and Activities
- IEEE, member
- ISPO, member
Publications
- Sensinger JW, Lock BA, Kuiken TA (2009). Adaptive pattern recognition of myoelectric signals: exploration of conceptual framework and practical algorithms. IEEE Trans Neural Sys Rehab Eng, 17(3): 270-278.
- Sensinger JW and Weir R.F.ff. (2008). User-modulated impedance control of a prosthetic elbow in unconstrained, perturbed motion. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, 55(3):1043-1055.
- Sensinger JW and Weir R.F.ff (2008). Modeling and preliminary testing socket-residual limb interface stiffness of above-elbow prostheses. IEEE Trans Neural Sys Rehab Eng, 16(2): 184-190.
- Sensinger JW and Weir R.F.ff (2008). Improved torque fidelity in harmonic drive sensors through the union of two existing strategies. IEEE/ASME Trans Mechatronics, 11(4):457-461.