Biomechanics and Wearables Laboratory
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Lab Director
Dr. Ryan Chapman has a diversity of engineering and clinical experiences that drive his lab’s work. He combines electrical engineering and data science principles (sensor design/implementation, ML/AI) with deep clinical needs to develop high value, engineering-driven solutions for challenging healthcare problems. His research focus on improving pathologic musculoskeletal biomechanics spans several populations including orthopaedics, athletics, obstetrics, and soldiers. Outside of research, Dr. Chapman is passionate about developing new biomechanics curricula, increasing access to STEM disciplines for typically marginalized populations, and spending time with his family.
“If I seem too passionate, it‘s because I care. If I come off too strong, it‘s because I feel strongly. And if I push too hard, it‘s because things aren‘t moving fast enough.”
Leslie Knope
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Graduate Research Assistants
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Alumni – Name, Degree Earned (Placement after Graduation)
- 2023
- Catherine “Dolly” Cairns (Florida Gulf Coast University Graduate School)
- Alex Colin, MS (URI PT School)
- Chrissie Wojciechowski, MS (Medical University of South Carolina – Clinical Exercise Program Coordinator)