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Megan Reissman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton, School of Engineering. She is a full-time faculty member actively engaged in research and teaching in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University
- M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
Her research focuses on understanding and enhancing human movement, particularly in individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke or spinal cord injury. She employs experimental biomechanics, virtual reality, and wearable sensor technologies to assess and improve gait and balance. Her work seeks to develop devices that challenge abnormal movement patterns and deliver real-time visual feedback to promote motor learning.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in using virtual reality, exoskeletons, and auditory/visual feedback systems to study gait mechanics, motor control, and rehabilitation strategies across various populations, including post-stroke patients, spinal cord injury survivors, and healthy adults under load or hypoxic conditions. The integration of engineering principles with clinical rehabilitation is a consistent theme.
Scientific Awards:
- Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network Faculty Fellow, University of Dayton, 2017
- Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Research, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2014
- Searle Center Teaching Assistant Fellow, Northwestern University, 2012
Dr. Reissman advises student projects, particularly in capstone design and experimental mechanics. She teaches courses such as Engineering Experimentation (MEE 341), Engineering Analysis (MEE 460), and Multidisciplinary Design II (MEE 432L). While specific grant funding is not detailed, her research output and awards suggest active involvement in funded projects related to rehabilitation technology and engineering education. She is also engaged in advancing pedagogical methods, particularly in fostering entrepreneurial mindset through scaffolded learning in mechatronics.
Her lab likely involves interdisciplinary collaboration with health sciences and rehabilitation specialists, utilizing facilities such as motion capture systems, instrumented treadmills, and wearable inertial sensors for data collection and analysis.
