Meghan Huber

Meghan Huber is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and director of the Human Robot Systems Laboratory. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University (2009), an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas (2011), and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Northeastern University (2016). Her postdoctoral research was conducted at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering (2016-2020), and she was a Visiting Junior Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (2014).

Her research focuses on Robotics, Computer Vision, and Human-Computer Interactions, with emphasis on gait adaptation, robotic exoskeletons, and biomechanical systems. Recent work explores adjustable compliance footwear, surface stiffness effects on gait, and human-robot harmony challenges. Her contributions bridge robotics, biomechanics, and rehabilitation engineering, aiming to improve motor adaptation and assistive technologies.

Key themes in her publications include exoskeleton design, gait rehabilitation strategies, and adaptive control systems. Her lab develops novel devices like the AdjuSST treadmill and explores how variable impedance environments influence human movement. Meghan’s interdisciplinary approach integrates robotics, materials science, and clinical applications to advance wearable technologies.

Her research also addresses challenges in human-robot collaboration, including trust dynamics and ethical considerations. Beyond academia, she enjoys knitting, biking, and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Yoshi.