Michael Fu

Michael J. Fu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering. He holds appointments as Bioscientific Staff at The MetroHealth System and Research Scientist at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation technologies, functional electrical stimulation, and haptic interfaces with applications in stroke, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy rehabilitation.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (2011)
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (2006)
• BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley (2003)

Research Interests: Dr. Fu develops innovative assistive technologies integrating virtual environments, video games, and functional electrical stimulation (FES) for neurorehabilitation. His work emphasizes home-based therapies for pediatric hemiplegia and stroke patients, leveraging haptic interfaces and advanced signal processing techniques. Current projects include low-cost bioimpedance monitoring systems and contralateral FES control mechanisms.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2021 XPRIZE Foundation All Nippon Airways Avatar XPRIZE Semifinalist
• 2021 CWRU Office of the Provost Think Big Leadership Award
• 2020 NSF CAREER Award
• 2015 Cleveland CTSC Best Poster Award

Grants & Professional Activities: Recipient of National Science Foundation funding (CAREER grant). Active member of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation since 2014. His collaborative projects bridge engineering and clinical medicine, involving partnerships with major healthcare institutions in Cleveland.

Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives in neurorehabilitation engineering at Case School of Engineering, collaborating with MetroHealth and VA Medical Center teams to translate engineering innovations into clinical solutions.