Jae Shim

Dr. Jae Shim is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, where he directs the Neuromechanics Research Core. He serves as Specialty Chief Editor of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (Sensory Neuroscience) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Biomechanics. His research focuses on neural and mechanical mechanisms of human hand/digit actions and locomotion, with applications in rehabilitation, medicine, and ergonomics.

Education:

• PhD, Kinesiology (Biomechanics & Neuroscience), 2005 – Pennsylvania State University
• M.S., Exercise Science (Clinical Biomechanics), 2002 – Ball State University
• B.S., Physical Education (Summa Cum Laude), 1999 – Kyung-Hee University, Seoul

Research Interests: Dr. Shim’s work integrates neuromechanics, biomechanics, neuroscience, robotics, and bioengineering. He explores topics such as prosthetic design, gait biomechanics, motor control, and injury prevention in clinical and athletic populations.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details are mentioned in the text. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and journal roles.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Neuromechanics Research Core, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of human movement and neural-mechanical interactions.