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Alaa Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2005) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan Medical School (NIH fellowship) and the University of Cambridge (Whitaker International Fellow). Her research explores the neuroeconomic principles underlying sensorimotor decision-making, integrating neuroscience, economics, and engineering. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award and DARPA Young Faculty Award. Her work investigates how the brain optimizes movement costs, effort, and rewards, with implications for aging, neurological disorders, and motor adaptation.
- Education:
- PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan (2005)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: NIH, University of Michigan Medical School; Whitaker International Fellow, University of Cambridge
- Research Focus: Neuroeconomics of movement control, sensorimotor decision-making, metabolic cost optimization, and aging-related motor adaptations.
Dr. Ahmed’s studies highlight how economic utility principles govern movement vigor and learning. Her lab uses interdisciplinary methods to quantify subjective costs (e.g., metabolic, temporal) and their impact on motor behavior. Media features include Forbes, Wired, and PBS. She explores translational applications for rehabilitation and human-machine interfaces.
