Wei Yin

Dr. Wei Yin is an Assistant Professor at the School of Applied Engineering and Technology and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on biomechanics, wearable robotics, and human-robot collaboration, with projects spanning AI-driven musculoskeletal modeling, cognitive decline assessment via dual-task testing, and exoskeleton development for rehabilitation. He collaborates with clinicians and researchers to bridge academic research and practical healthcare applications.

Education:

• Ph.D., Industrial Engineering (Biomechanics), Texas A&M University (2022)
• M.E., Biomedical Engineering, Peking University (2017)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2014)

Research interests include wearable sensing systems, musculoskeletal modeling, and the integration of AI/ML for predictive biomechanical analysis. His work addresses challenges in rehabilitation engineering, ergonomic safety, and early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. Current projects include developing portable systems for cognitive-sensory motor testing and optimizing exoskeleton designs for clinical use.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in biomechanics, with recent work emphasizing real-time sensor-based analysis and human-exoskeleton interaction dynamics. His collaborations with rehabilitation hospitals and organizations like YWCC aim to translate research into clinical tools.

Grants and advising: While specific grants are not listed, his research is supported through collaborative institutional partnerships. No formal advisees are noted in the provided materials.

Labs/Teams: Active in NJIT's biomechanics research groups and interdisciplinary collaborations with clinical partners.