Jorge Zuniga

Jorge Zuniga is a Researcher in the Department of Biomechanics within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His work centers on developing and evaluating 3D-printed prosthetic solutions for children with upper-limb differences through the Center for Research in Human Movement Variability.

His research focuses on pediatric prosthetics design, specifically leveraging additive manufacturing to create low-cost transitional devices. Key areas include functional outcomes assessment, gross manual dexterity improvements, and biomechanical adaptations in children using 3D-printed prostheses like the Cyborg Beast system. His work bridges clinical rehabilitation with engineering innovation to address challenges in pediatric prosthetics related to growth, cost, and psychosocial development.

Analysis of his publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from initial prosthetic design (2015) to functional outcome measurement (2017-2018), emphasizing practical applications in disability rehabilitation. His studies consistently examine how 3D-printed devices impact motor control, strength, and coactivation patterns in children with congenital or traumatic limb differences.