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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

Skills

Instrumentation

Biomechanical / Neuromuscular

Optical motion analysis system (VICON)

Electromagnetic motion analysis system

Electromyography

Force platform

Accelerometery

Minimax (Time motion analysis)

Inertia measurement units (IMUs)

Proprioception

NeuroCOM

Plantar pressure platform and insole measurement systems

Pressure mapping (wheelchair seat cushions)

Interface shear stress

 

Physiological

BodPOD

Aerobic Capacity (VO2max)

Anaerobic Capacity (Wingate)

 

Musculoskeletal

Isokinetic strength assessment (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, torso)

Handheld dynamometery (ankle, knee, hip)

Digital goniometer

 

 

Software

Matlab

LabVIEW

LifeMOD

MD Adams

MADYMO

Solidworks

ANSYS

Abaqus FEA

AutoCAD

SPSS, SAS

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

 

Other

Manual and CNC machining

 

 

 

Biography


I am actively searching for research and development positions in industry and post- doctoral opportunities. I studied mechanical engineering at Oklahoma State Univerity 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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