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Aaron Young is an Associate Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and a program faculty member in the Biomedical Engineering School. He serves as Director of the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab, focusing on robotic human augmentation through advanced control systems for prosthetics and exoskeletons.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan (2014-2016)
- Ph.D., Northwestern University (2014)
- M.S., Northwestern University (2011)
- B.S., Purdue University (2009)
Dr. Young's research addresses clinically viable control systems for wearable robotic devices, emphasizing intent recognition, EMG signal processing, and machine learning integration. His work targets mobility impairments from stroke, amputation, cerebral palsy, and neurological injuries, aiming to reduce metabolic costs, restore natural biomechanics, and enhance community ambulation. Key innovations include data-driven control frameworks, biomechanical terrain adaptation, and anthropometry-based personalization.
His recent publications highlight advancements in deep learning for real-time biomechanics, EMG-informed joint estimation, and adaptive assistance systems. The EPIC Lab's facilities feature a terrain park with force plates, motion capture systems, and HumoTech simulation platforms for device testing.
Scientific Awards:
- New Faces of Engineering (IEEE USA, 2017)
- Military Health System Team Award (2015)
- NSF Graduate Fellowship (2010)
- NDSEG Fellowship (2010)
- IEEE EMBC 3rd Place (2013)
Projects include NSF-funded hip exoskeletons for stroke survivors, DoD-powered prostheses for amputees, and Pediatric knee exoskeletons for cerebral palsy. The lab cultivates interdisciplinary expertise in robotics, biomedical engineering, and human-machine interaction.
