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Jonathan S. Akins, MS
Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering, 2013 (expected)

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Concentration: Biomechanics

 

Dissertation title: Development and Evaluation of Instrumented Soccer

Equipment to Collect Ankle Joint Kinematics in the Field

Adviser: Timothy C. Sell, Ph.D.


Master of Science in Bioengineering, 2008

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Concentration: Human Movement and Rehabilitation Biomechanics

 

Thesis title:  Investigation of Interface Shear Stresses on Wheelchair Seat Cushions and the Effects on Subcutaneous Buttock Soft Tissues
Adviser: David M. Brienza, Ph.D.


Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2003

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Concentration: Mechatronics  


 

Biography


I am actively searching for research and development positions in industry and post- doctoral opportunities. I studied mechanical engineering at Oklahoma State University and began my engineering career with Rupture Pin Tech- nology. After a few years, I found myself wanting to devote my career to improving the quality of people's lives. Bioengineering was the fit I was looking for and have since completed my MS in Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in rehabilitation engineering. I will complete my PhD in Bioengineering this year with a concentration in biomechanics.

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