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Dr. Robert Scheidt is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and holds a joint appointment in the MCW Department of Neurology. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University (1989), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University (1992, 1998). His research focuses on human motor control, rehabilitation engineering, and sensorimotor adaptation, with applications in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation. He leads the NeuroMotor Control Laboratory (NMCL), which explores neural mechanisms of movement control and develops assistive technologies for impaired populations.
Dr. Scheidt teaches courses such as BIEN 3300 (Signals & Systems for Biomedical Engineering) and BIEN 6600 (Neuromotor Control), emphasizing engineering principles applied to biomedical systems. His recent grants include NIH-funded projects addressing post-stroke arm non-use and kinesthetic feedback interventions. Key publications (2023–2025) investigate vibrotactile feedback training, wearable systems for rehabilitation, and neural mechanisms of motor adaptation. His work bridges clinical and engineering challenges, aiming to improve sensorimotor function through technology and neuroscience insights.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (1998)
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (1992)
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Marquette University (1989)
- Research Themes: Human motor control, rehabilitation robotics, sensorimotor adaptation, wearable technologies, post-stroke recovery.
- Grants:
- NIH R21: Addressing arm non-use post-stroke (2022–2024)
- NICHD R15: Kinesthetic feedback for hemiparetic arm control (2017–2024)
- Lab: Founder & Co-Director, NeuroMotor Control Laboratory (NMCL).
