
معرفی
Dr. Deema Totah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Iowa, where she directs the Robotics and Assistive Devices Laboratory (RAD Lab). Her research focuses on enhancing assistive device efficacy through experimental musculoskeletal biomechanics and integrated wearable sensing systems.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2020), University of Michigan
- M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering (2014), University of Michigan
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2012), MIT
Research interests center on:
- Biomechanical evaluation of assistive devices
- Robotic/mechatronic system integration
- Wearable sensor development for movement analysis
- Human-device interaction dynamics
- Personalized patient care solutions
- Rehabilitation engineering applications
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in ankle-foot orthosis mechanics, stiffness measurement methodologies, and EMG-based movement analysis. She has developed specialized testing apparatuses and optimization frameworks for assistive device design.
The RAD Lab serves as a multidisciplinary hub for:
- Robot-assisted rehabilitation research
- Human movement analysis
- Wearable sensor integration
- Device-human interaction studies
- Customized assistive technology development
- Experimental biomechanics testing
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