A5035017400- Design Education and Practice
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Sustainable Design and Development
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Color perception and design
- Sustainability in Higher Education
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Product Development and Customization
- Engineering Education and Pedagogy
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Syracuse University
2020-2021
University of Chicago
2012-2017
University of Illinois Chicago
2012
University of Leeds
2008
Significance Our exquisite tactile sensitivity to surface texture allows us distinguish silk from satin or even good cheap silk. We show that the perception of natural textures relies on two neural mechanisms. Coarse textural features, for example, individual elements Braille, are represented in spatial patterns activation across one population mechanoreceptive afferents densely innervate fingertip skin. In contrast, our ability discern fine features is mediated by transduction and...
Sensory systems are designed to extract behaviorally relevant information from the environment. In seeking understand a sensory system, it is important environment within which operates. present study, we seek characterize natural scenes of tactile texture perception. During exploration complex high-frequency vibrations elicited in fingertip skin, and these thought carry about surface manipulated objects. How texture-elicited depend on microgeometry biomechanical properties skin itself...
Tactile sensation is critical for effective object manipulation, but current prosthetic upper limbs make no provision delivering somesthetic feedback to the user. For individuals who require use of limbs, this lack transforms a mundane task into one that requires extreme concentration and effort. Although vibrotactile motors sensory substitution devices can be used convey gross sensations, direct neural interface required provide detailed intuitive feedback. In light this, we describe...
Because tactile perception relies on the response of large populations receptors distributed across skin, we seek to characterize how a mechanical deformation skin at one location affects another. To this end, introduce novel non-contact method surface waves produced in under variety stimulation conditions. Specifically, deliver vibrations fingertip using vibratory actuator and measure, laser Doppler vibrometer, different distances from locus stimulation. First, show that vibration applied...
Recent reports, initiatives, and activities around higher education institutions revealed the relevance value of sustainability through both formal curriculum informal activities. While significance has continuously improved by raising awareness among new generations students, it not adequately promoted pro-environmental behaviors or attitude changes. This research study used a linear pretest–posttest experimental approach to understand whether two codesigned interventions; trash recycling...
Purpose This paper aims to explore systematic strategies implemented at the School of Design, X University, use materials more sustainably and responsibly in design studios. Design/methodology/approach Printing prototype fabrication are a vital facet education. These physical products which consume vast quantities key evaluating ideas, for training students effectively communicate intent their professors future clients. Despite University’s initiatives campus-wide sustainability efforts,...
Tactile information arising from mechanical interaction with the environment is first conveyed by skin. Prior studies have shown that waves propagating in tissues carry significant tactile far away region of contact. It therefore important to determine whether it appropriate consider skin be a linear wave propagation medium since linearity would considerably simplify any analysis related this phenomenon. For example, enable application superposition principle, reciprocity inter alia, even if...
Abstract Complex design issues require a multi-disciplinary approach. Building an environment where students can work with experts from different fields be incredibly beneficial to not only the working solve problem but also for intended user of their work. This approach was piloted in Human Factors Designers class at Syracuse University, centering on topic sensory processing disorder (SPD). Specifically, focused children autism spectrum (ASD) and how they over- or under-responsive tactile,...
Abstract To design a successful consumer product, diverse team of experts from various disciplines is typically required. These bring unique insights into the product development process and can be key to creating innovative output. Working in these teams challenging, especially if technical language ideal outcomes are not routinely communicated whole team. This work-in-progress paper examines an industry multi-disciplinary engineering Specifically, this study investigates communication...
Abstract Engineering design is a human-centric discipline that seeks to produce products, services, and systems enrich improve people’s lives. Designers can influence the way we feel about ourselves, how interact with others, world around us. Conversely, create negative effects; most notably, landfill waste. With burgeoning population, much attention focused on sustainably use our ever-decreasing supply of materials. This project was framed within context low-cost flatpack furniture, which...