Samuel Lee

Samuel Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Health Sciences. He holds additional roles as Affiliated Faculty in Biomedical Engineering and Scientific Staff at Shriners Hospital for Children. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation, particularly using electrical stimulation to improve mobility in individuals with cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries. Lee has authored over 60 publications and secured grants totaling millions in funding, including NIH and Shriners Hospital grants. He has received numerous awards for research excellence, including the 'Researcher of the Month' in 2012. His work emphasizes translating scientific findings into clinical applications, such as FES-assisted cycling for children with CP. Lee mentors multiple PhD students and advises on biomechanics and movement science projects.

Education: Post-Doctoral Fellow (Neurorehabilitation) at University of Pennsylvania (1999-2000), PhD (Biomechanics & Philosophy) from University of Delaware (1994-1999), MPT (Physical Therapy) from University of Delaware (1992-1993), BS (Biomedical Engineering) from Boston University (1988).

Research Interests: Electrical stimulation for muscle strengthening, biomechanics of movement disorders, pediatric neurorehabilitation, and FES applications in cerebral palsy.

Awards: Winner of Best Student Paper (2007), Chattanooga Research Award (2002), and multiple grants including NIH R01HD062588 ($2.9M) and Shriners Grant 71011-PHI ($957K).

Grants/Advising: Active roles in over 8 funded projects, including leadership in studies on FES cycling and crouch gait improvement. Supervises doctoral students in biomechanics and clinical trials.