Richard Nuckols

Dr. Richard Nuckols is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on evaluating, assisting, and rehabilitating human movement through wearable sensing and robotics, emphasizing a human-centric bioinspired approach. He explores neuromuscular mechanics, wearable technologies, and their real-world applications in healthcare and daily life.

Education:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering (UNC Chapel Hill & NC State)
• MS in Biomedical Engineering (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering (Virginia Tech)

Research Interests:

• Fundamental and applied neuromuscular mechanics
• Human-technology-environment interaction mechanics
• Development of wearable sensing and assistive technologies
• Application of neuromuscular principles in rehabilitation and healthy movement enhancement

Advising & Teaching:

• Currently accepting graduate student applications
• Teaches BME 355: Physiological Systems Modelling (2023)