Hossein Rouhani is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta, serving as Director of Mechatronics Engineering and holding the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital - University of Alberta Engineering Research Chair in Neurorehabilitation. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2015 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), 2011 PhD in Biotechnology & Bioengineering, EPFL, 2010 MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, 2005 BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 2002 Research Interests: Dr. Rouhani pioneers neuro-musculoskeletal biomechanics and neurorehabilitation technologies , integrating wearable robotics , brain-computer interfaces , and computational intelligence to develop medical instrumentation for gait analysis, fall-risk assessment, and ergonomics. His work bridges engineering mechanics with clinical applications in rehabilitation and sports science. Scientific Awards: MaRS Spinal Cord Rehab Innovation Challenge (2020) Graduate Teaching Award, Faculty of Engineering (2024) Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowships (2011, 2013) International Best Poster Awards (2015) Distinguished MSc thesis, University of Tehran (2006) Advising and Grants: He mentors undergraduate capstone projects and recruits PhD/postdoctoral researchers for his lab. His Engineering Research Chair position provides dedicated funding for neurorehabilitation technology development, supported by hospital partnerships and competitive fellowships. Laboratory: He leads the Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics Laboratory (NCBL), collaborating with Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto Rehab Institute, and international partners to translate wearable sensors and robotic systems into clinical rehabilitation practice.