Muthu B Wijesundara

Muthu B Wijesundara is a Research Professor in the Bioengineering department at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has held various positions including Principal Research Scientist at UTARI and Faculty Associate at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute. His work focuses on biomedical devices, soft robotics, and sensor arrays for rehabilitation and trauma prevention.

His research involves soft robotic gloves for hand therapy, pressure modulation systems to prevent ulcers, and impact-mitigating materials. Publications span biomechanics, neural stimulation, and wearable technology. Grants include federal funding from NIH, NSF, and CDMRP for projects like ReHeal Glove and AFIRMII Bioreactor.

• $498,968 NIH grant for Clinical Trial of ReHeal Glove
• $741,767 CDMRP grant for Automated Seat for Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• $1.3M NSF grant for Multi-Modal Skin and Garments

He holds patents for fluid-driven actuators, interconnected cell arrays, and variable stiffness insoles. Awards include Founding Fellow of SaferCare Texas Patient Safety Institute. Service roles include Institutional Lab Safety Board membership and Task Force on Faculty Diversity.