Hossein Rouhani

Hossein Rouhani is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta, serving as Director of Mechatronics Engineering and holding the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital - University of Alberta Engineering Research Chair in Neurorehabilitation.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2015
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), 2011
• PhD in Biotechnology & Bioengineering, EPFL, 2010
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, 2005
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 2002

Research Interests: Dr. Rouhani pioneers neuro-musculoskeletal biomechanics and neurorehabilitation technologies, integrating wearable robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and computational intelligence to develop medical instrumentation for gait analysis, fall-risk assessment, and ergonomics. His work bridges engineering mechanics with clinical applications in rehabilitation and sports science.

Scientific Awards:

• MaRS Spinal Cord Rehab Innovation Challenge (2020)
• Graduate Teaching Award, Faculty of Engineering (2024)
• Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowships (2011, 2013)
• International Best Poster Awards (2015)
• Distinguished MSc thesis, University of Tehran (2006)

Advising and Grants: He mentors undergraduate capstone projects and recruits PhD/postdoctoral researchers for his lab. His Engineering Research Chair position provides dedicated funding for neurorehabilitation technology development, supported by hospital partnerships and competitive fellowships.

Laboratory: He leads the Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics Laboratory (NCBL), collaborating with Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto Rehab Institute, and international partners to translate wearable sensors and robotic systems into clinical rehabilitation practice.