UTARI Seminar – Dr. Yi-Ting Tzen

Each seminar highlights a different speaker who will discuss their latest research projects, cutting-edge technology or what is happening within certain technological industries. These industries include biomedical technologies or microsystems, assistive technologies, automation and intelligent systems, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing and composite materials. Title: Secondary Complications in People with Traumatic…

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UTARI’s Alex Jamieson Published in “Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology” Journal

Alex Jamieson, Research Scientist II, has been published in the “Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology” journal. “A Review of Adaptive Equipment and Technology for Exercise and Sports Activities for People with Disabilities” discusses commercially available adaptive equipment and technology for exercise and sports that help people with disabilities circumvent barriers…

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Dr. Muthu Wijesundara Receives $450k in Trauma Care Funding

Dr. Muthu Wijesundara, Principal Research Scientist and Biomedical Technologies Division Head, is the recipient of over $450,000 for his Adaptive Spine Board Overlay. The funding is through The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4), an initiative of The University of Texas System. UTA received a total of $781,064 through…

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UTARI Biomedical Technologies Division has Two New Publications

UTARI’s Biomedical Research Division, led by Dr. Muthu Wijesundara, Principal Research Division, has two new publications. “Smart Seat Cushion Feasibility Pilot Study: Automated Interface Pressure Modulation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury,” was published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. Researchers include Aida Nasirian, Veysel Erel, Pavan Nuthi, Yixin Gu,…

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