Eugene Tunik

Eugene Tunik is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Science. He holds an academic appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on human motor control, neurorehabilitation neuroscience, brain stimulation, brain imaging, and virtual reality applications in therapy.

Research Projects:

• Optimizing Hand Rehabilitation Post-Stroke Using Interactive Virtual Environments (NIH-funded)
• Planning and Updating in Frontoparietal Networks for Grasping (NIH-funded)

Key Contributions:

• Developed a patented VR system for experimental design
• Advanced TMS/EEG methodologies for studying motor neurophysiology
• Led NIH-funded studies on sensorimotor reorganization post-stroke

Labs & Teams: Directs the Movement Neuroscience Laboratory, collaborating with experts in robotics, biomedical engineering, and neuroscience. Current lab members include researchers like Giuseppe, Hide, Piyush, and students like Kyle Lockwood.

Grants & Awards: Secured $400K NSF MRI grant for advanced TMS equipment and holds a key patent in VR experimentation. His work bridges clinical needs with cutting-edge neurotechnology.