Jane E. Huggins

Jane E. Huggins is a Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan. Her work focuses on developing EEG-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) into clinical tools for individuals with physical impairments, addressing challenges like signal processing, task design, and in-home technical support.

• University of Michigan Appointments: Biomedical Engineering (2024–Present), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024–Present)

Research Interests: Jane’s research bridges BCIs with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, emphasizing accessibility, commercial readiness, and integration with established clinical infrastructure. Her projects explore event-related potentials (P300), neural prostheses, and user-centered design for equitable healthcare technologies.

Grant Funding Highlights: She has secured major grants from NIH, NSF, General Motors, and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation to advance BCI applications in accessibility, autonomous vehicles, and lifelong assistive technology deployment.

Professional Contributions: Jane actively presents at international BCI conferences and collaborates with the UMDBI Lab on clinical trials and software innovations for BCI systems.