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Dr. Grace Marconi serves as a Research Fellow within Monash University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, leading critical work on The ENGAGE Project (ENgaginG older people Across transitions of care to improve medication manaGEment). Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges engineering and healthcare to develop innovative solutions for aging populations, with specialization in wearable robotics and rehabilitation technology.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2020-2024) from Monash University, thesis: 'Lower-limb Orthoses for Gait Assistance and Rehabilitation'
- Master of Advanced Medical Engineering (2018-2019) from Monash University
- Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours) (2013-2016) from RMIT University
Marconi's research program centers on Rehabilitation Engineering and Aged Care, with specific focus on Wearable Robotics, Assistive Technology, and Medication Safety systems. Her work integrates Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Modelling to create practical interventions for mobility impairment and medication management challenges in elderly populations, directly addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being.
Her 2023-2024 publications demonstrate rigorous advancement in ankle-foot orthosis technology, examining soft pneumatic actuation systems, biomechanical impacts of device mass distribution, and dynamic modeling of gait kinematics. These studies collectively enhance understanding of how robotic orthoses interact with human biomechanics during rehabilitation, pushing the boundaries of wearable assistive technology design.
While no specific awards are documented in available sources, her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), with The ENGAGE Project representing her current flagship initiative for improving medication safety during care transitions in aging populations.
Marconi's work operates within interdisciplinary research teams focused on translational healthcare solutions. The ENGAGE Project serves as her primary research platform, integrating nursing, engineering, and geriatric care expertise to address complex medication management challenges through technology-driven approaches.
