Prof. Kathleen Sienko — Research Profile
University of Michigan · Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.engin.umich.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSE in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Fall term
Jan 15, 2027
Source: me.engin.umich.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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미시간 대학교 기계공학과 소속 Kathleen Sienko 교수의 등록된 연구 분야는 Sensory augmentation, rehabilitation engineering, biomechanics, medical device design (emphasis on global health contexts and task-shifting devices), design science, engineering design education입니다.
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Recent papers
- Design recommendations for automated balance training systemsNewCommunications in Kinesiology · Nov 3
- Exploring the Influence of Telepresence on Balance Performance AssessmentProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting · Aug 5
- Rating scales to inform balance exercise difficulty during rehabilitation for individuals with neurological disordersFrontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences · Mar 18
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