Reva Johnson

Reva Johnson, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at Valparaiso University's College of Engineering. She holds a B.S. from Valparaiso University and M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. Her research focuses on human-machine interfaces, prosthesis design, and rehabilitation engineering, with an emphasis on improving adaptive motor control and haptic feedback systems for prosthetic users. She has collaborated with Valpo's athletic programs to study fatigue and recovery in athletes using wearable sensor data, leading to personalized training plans. Johnson has advised students on innovative projects, such as a haptic video game for rehabilitation therapy. She is affiliated with the American Society of Engineering Education and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.

• Education: B.S. Valparaiso University; M.S. and Ph.D. Northwestern University
• Courses Taught: Computer Programming for Mechanical Engineers, Human-Machine Interfaces, Mechanisms

Her research integrates biomechanics, neural engineering, and human movement science to address challenges in prosthetic control and rehabilitation. Recent work includes analyzing EMG signals for closed-loop prosthetic systems and developing haptic feedback devices to enhance user interaction. Collaborations with athletic teams have explored wearable technology for optimizing training regimens.

Johnson has published extensively on motor adaptation in amputee populations and has mentored students in interdisciplinary projects combining engineering and healthcare. Her lab focuses on translating bioengineering innovations into clinical and real-world applications.