Jill Higginson

George W. Laird Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Education

PhD | Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
MS | Bioengineering, Penn State University
BS | Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University

Executive Summary

• Investigates the causes of problems with walking experienced by stroke patients.
• Research analyzes whether gait (walking) problems are muscle-related or caused by interference in signals sent from the brain.
• Also researches the mechanisms of osteoarthritis, particularly the wearing down of cartilage in the knee.
• Can speak about musculoskeletal biomechanics and simulation of human movement.

RESEARCH AREAS

• Biomechanical Engineering

FACULTY EXPERTISE

• Biomechanics