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
Jill Higginson
George W. Laird Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Office: 201B Spencer Lab/STAR
Phone: 302-831-6622
higginso@udel.edu